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October 14, 2025 Stop by Main Street Recreation Center for an eerie-sistible evening! Trunk or Treat is happening on Monday, October 27, from 4-6 pm. Walk the trunk trail, collect tasty treats, and show off your costumes! Don’t forget to try pumpkin carving—your creation will be added to the Pumpkins on Main display and could win a prize. This family-friendly event is free and open to all ages. Learn more »
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October 13, 2025 Show off your pumpkin carving skills by entering our Pumpkins on Main Carving Contest. Carve a pumpkin at home and drop it off at the Main Street Recreation Center on October 27 or 28 between 8:30 am and 8 pm. Your jack-o’-lantern will be part of a festive community display outside the Main Street Recreation Center from October 27 to October 31. All entries are eligible to win fun prizes, including a $25 Glen Ellyn Park District gift certificate, free rounds of mini golf at Holes & Knolls, a candy-filled goodie bag, and more! Participation is free with registration and open to all ages! Register »
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October 6, 2025 👻🎃 Ready for a spine-tingling adventure? The Ackerman Haunted Trail is back on October 23 and 24! Walk through our haunted path anytime from 4 pm to 9 pm; the walk will take about 10 minutes. For a milder scare, come before 6 pm. If you’re brave enough for the full scare, show up after 6 pm! Don’t miss out on tasty treats available for purchase from local vendors. All adults and children age 3 and older walking the trail are required to register and pay the $5 fee. Register »
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Discover unique, handmade treasures at the 2nd Annual Autumn Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18, from 1-3 pm at Main Street Recreation Center. Perfect for holiday gifts or adding a festive touch to your home, the fair features over 25 local artisans offering handmade crafts, including artwork from reclaimed wood beams, rag dolls and kits, cards and paper crafts, handmade jewelry, holiday décor, cookies, prints, clay trinkets, magnets, and more. Free admission for all shoppers! Learn more »
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October 2, 2025 Catch a free outdoor screening of “Wicked” on Thursday, October 16, outside the Main Street Recreation Center. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks, and get ready for a fantastic night under the stars! The movie will begin at dusk. Plus, there will be an opportunity to meet and take photos with Glinda and Elphaba! Learn more »
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September 26, 2025 🏀 Don’t miss the buzzer! The Winter Youth Basketball League starts in January for K-8th grade players. The in-house league offers every player the chance to participate equally in both games and practices, regardless of skill level. Each player will receive a reversible jersey. Registration ends when each division reaches capacity or Sunday, October 19, whichever comes first. Register »
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September 22, 2025 UPDATE: Demolition is now scheduled to begin tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24, instead of the previously planned Friday, September 26.
Demolition of the former US Bank building will mark the start of Phase 1 of the Glen Ellyn Downtown Community Park project — a joint effort between the Glen Ellyn Park District and the Village of Glen Ellyn. The demolition is expected to take approximately 1 to 3 weeks. Once complete, the area where the building once stood will be filled in and seeded with grass. The existing parking lot will remain in place and will not be removed until the start of park construction in 2026. Please note that project timelines are weather-dependent and subject to change. For questions or more information, please contact Nathan Troia at [email protected].
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September 19, 2025 Celebrate the majestic oak tree on Saturday, October 4, from 1-4 pm at Maryknoll Park! This family-friendly event offers something for everyone to enjoy. Dance along to live music by The Fall Guys, snack on donuts and cider, or follow a StoryWalk® to a restored oak savanna. Get creative with arts and crafts, making leaf crowns and acorn talismans, have your face painted, explore a tree treasure hunt, or tackle an obstacle course. Read More »
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Grandparents, it’s time for some fun with your grandkids! Kids ages 3-12 are invited to create unforgettable memories at Grandparents and Me Day at the Lake on Monday, October 13, from 10 am-12 pm. Head to the Lake Ellyn Boathouse for arts and crafts, nature activities, and a chance to go boating or fishing at Lake Ellyn. If you plan to fish, please bring your own fishing pole and bait. Enjoy delicious snacks and refreshments while you bond. Each grandchild must register and be accompanied by an adult. Register »
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September 15, 2025 From creepy mini golf and haunted trails to pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and a silent disco for tweens, we’ve got something for every ghoul, ghost, and goblin this October. Get ready for a month of frights, fun, and family-friendly thrills! Read More »
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September 9, 2025 As part of our commitment to continually improving the programs and services we offer, the Glen Ellyn Park District has recently updated our refund policy, which can be viewed here. This updated policy will go into effect on January 1, 2026. Read More »
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September 4, 2025 🥫 September is National Hunger Action Month! From Thursday, September 11, to Thursday, September 18, visit Ackerman SFC during regular business hours to donate non-perishable food items and essential toiletries to the Glen House Food Pantry. Your contribution can make a real difference!
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September 2, 2025 🎉 FREE WEEK is happening at Ackerman SFC from September 8-14! Enjoy unlimited access to our group fitness classes and fitness center—all at no cost! This is the perfect chance to explore our facilities and discover how Ackerman SFC can help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Click here to check out the group fitness class schedule.
Please note: Participants must be 18 years or older with a valid ID. If you’re under 18, you’ll need to bring an adult along.
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August 25, 2025 Mark your calendar for Friday, September 12, from 5-8 pm at Lake Ellyn Park for Glow in the Park! This event is more than just a beautiful lantern walk—it’s an evening of fun, community, and support for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Enjoy live music by Tres Moustache, face painting, balloon art, and a bubble show. Kids (and adults!) can decorate lanterns for $10 while supplies last, and food options like Kona Ice and Heavenly Hot Dogs will be available for purchase. The night also features an inflatable obstacle course and slide, as well as a life-size Hungry Hippos game. The lantern walk begins at 7:20 pm. Read More »
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August 22, 2025 Experience the beauty of early fall at the Lake Ellyn 1-Mile Classic, a scenic run around picturesque Lake Ellyn Park on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with waves starting at 8 am. Open to ages 12 months and up, this family-friendly event welcomes runners of all levels. Participants ages 6 and up will complete a one-mile loop, while the Kids Dash offers a shorter 0.25-mile race along Lenox Road for ages 12 months–5 years.
Registration includes a t-shirt, and awards will be presented for various age groups and categories. The fee is $20 per person (adults may accompany children in the Kids Dash without registering). Don’t miss this fun celebration of community and fitness! Register by September 8 »
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August 20, 2025 Following the recent renovation of the playground at Panfish Park, community members expressed interest in having more equipment for children ages 2–5 at this site. In response, the Park District is considering replacing the current teeter-totter with a new play structure designed for younger children. Read More »
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August 15, 2025 Gather your friends and join the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation for its inaugural mini golf tournament on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 6-10 pm. Enjoy an evening filled with mini golf, live music, delicious food, and a variety of beverages, including beer, wine, seltzer, and boozy slushies made with Glen Ellyn’s own Sunset Slush. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available. Your admission includes two complimentary beverages per golfer. Due to popular demand, event is now open to all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Register »
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August 12, 2025 This pre-order sale is open to both residents and nonresidents, offering everyone the opportunity to enhance their landscapes with beautiful and beneficial native plants. Choose from a diverse selection of more than 25 native tree and shrub varieties, including Bald Cypress, Red Chokeberry, New Jersey Tea, Juneberry, and Meadowsweet. Read More »
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August 6, 2025 Start planning your lantern design! Lantern kits for the Glow in the Park Lantern Walk can be purchased and picked up at the Main Street Recreation Center during Registration Office hours through Thursday, September 11. Each $10 kit includes a paper lantern shade, LED light, and carrying stick. All kit sales benefit Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. Decorate your lantern at home, then bring it to the event on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5-8 pm for an unforgettable evening!
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July 22, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Wednesday, July 23, through Thursday, July 24, 2025, signaling hot and humid conditions. On these dates, outdoor programs will either be relocated indoors or modified to reduce time spent outside. Indoor programs will proceed as scheduled. In the event that a program is canceled, registered participants will be notified by the program supervisor via email. Read More »
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