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Everyone is welcome to add events to the Kidlist calendar, given that they are drop-in and/or free special events (no ongoing classes or camps that require registration) and are local to the west and/or southwest suburbs of Chicago. Click on the blue “Submit an Event” button and fill out the form.
October 2019
Pumpkin Flotilla Fest
Fall is a wonderful time to visit Lake Ellyn Park, join the Glen Ellyn Park District at the Pumpkin Flotilla Fest on Sunday, October 20th from 4pm-7pm! Enjoy live entertainment with Jeanie B! and the Jelly Beans, activities and games throughout the park, a pumpkin carving demonstration, trackless train rides, bounce houses, free canoe rides, and of course, end the evening with our lit Pumpkin Flotilla on the lake at dusk! Food and beverages, provided by the Rotary Club of…
Find out more »Ackerman SFC’s Adult/Tot Open Climb
Bring toddlers, ages 2-5 to the indoor rock wall at Ackerman for Adult/Tot Open Climb every Monday from 9:30am-11am through November 2! Climbing is low impact and feasible for your tots and parents are welcome to climb too! The Open Climb is free to Glen Ellyn residents and $5 for non-residents, and no pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian.
Find out more »Ackerman SFC’s Adult/Tot Open Climb
Bring toddlers, ages 2-5 to the indoor rock wall at Ackerman for Adult/Tot Open Climb every Monday from 9:30am-11am through November 2! Climbing is low impact and feasible for your tots and parents are welcome to climb too! The Open Climb is free to Glen Ellyn residents and $5 for non-residents, and no pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian.
Find out more »November 2019
Prom with Mom
Moms and sons have a special night on Friday, November 8th at Abbington Banquets! This Glen Ellyn Park District event starts at 6:30pm, so dress to impress and dance the night away to music played by the DJ. Complimentary photo booths and an ice cream sundae bar are included. If a mom cannot attend, another family member is welcome to come. Moms with more than one son are encouraged to bring them all! Register by the November 1st to come…
Find out more »Turkey Trot
All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate at the annual Turkey Trot Predicto Race on Thursday, November 28th starting at 8am! The top two runners who most accurately predict their finish time will win a Thanksgiving treat. Prizes will also be awarded for Best Costume. Advance registration is not required, but a waiver must be signed prior to the event to qualify. No timing devices are allowed on the course. Help make someone else’s holiday a happy one and…
Find out more »All events will be reviewed before publishing to the calendar. Event approval usually occurs on Wednesdays; if you need your event to be reviewed before then, please email Annie at annie@mykidlist.com.
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