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    Toys for Tots Toy Drive with Characters

    Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots on Sunday, December 7, and meet your favorite princesses, superheroes, and more!
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    Toys for Tots Toy Drive with Characters

    Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots on Sunday, December 7, and meet your favorite princesses, superheroes, and more!

    Learn more »

    Ready to run? Our free Turkey Trot awaits!

    Join us on Thanksgiving morning at 8 am to strut your stuffing and support the Glen House Food Pantry!
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    Ready to run? Our free Turkey Trot awaits!

    Join us on Thanksgiving morning at 8 am to strut your stuffing and support the Glen House Food Pantry!

    Learn more »

    Wing It Turkey Shootout Free Throw Challenge

    Join us on Wednesday, November 26, for a fun-filled basketball challenge where kids and adults team up to score the most shots!
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    Wing It Turkey Shootout Free Throw Challenge

    Join us on Wednesday, November 26, for a fun-filled basketball challenge where kids and adults team up to score the most shots!

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    2025 Thanksgiving Hours

    Glen Ellyn Park District facilities will be closed or have special hours from Thursday, November 27, 2025, through Sunday, November 30, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving. We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! View hours »

    Get Moving, Give Back This Thanksgiving: Turkey Trot and Turkey Burn

    Join us for a Thanksgiving morning of fitness, fun, and giving back on Thursday, November 27, 2025! Participate in the annual Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run at Lake Ellyn Park or the Turkey Burn group fitness classes at Ackerman SFC, both benefiting the Glen House Food Pantry. Read More »

    Sports, Crafts, and Santa Photos on Saturday, December 13!

    Get ready for a jolly good time at Sports and Fun with Santa at Ackerman SFC! On Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm, kids (ages 3-12, with an adult) can enjoy festive games, sports, arts and crafts, delicious pizza, and even snap a picture with Santa himself! Please note: this is not a drop-off event. Adult supervision of children is required. Register »

    Refund Policy Update – A Message from Your Park District

    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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