Events Calendar
Glen Ellyn Park District
Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run
Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesStart your Thanksgiving at the Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run. You don't have to be the first to cross the finish line to win. The top two runners with the most accurate finish time predictions will receive a Thanksgiving treat. Prizes will also be awarded for the Best Costume. In the spirit of giving, we invite...
Toys for Tots Toy Drive with Characters
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center 800 Saint Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesExperience a magical afternoon at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center in Glen Ellyn on Sunday, December 8, from 1-3 pm, where beloved characters come to life in support of Toys for Tots! Join us for a heartwarming event featuring superheroes, princesses, and more, all presented in partnership with the League of Enchantment. Bring a new,...
Ackerman Arcade Night
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center 800 Saint Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesWatch Ackerman SFC transform into an all-out arcade adventure. Test your skills at games like Pong, LED mini-golf, life-size light-up Jenga, and more. Games and activities, including snacks, raffle tickets, and tickets for games, will cost between $1-$3. Please note: this is not a drop-off event and adults must accompany young children.
Preschool Open House
Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesExplore our classrooms, meet the teachers, and get all your questions answered at our Preschool Open House! This event is the perfect opportunity to learn about our Preschool and Kindergarten Enrichment programs before registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins. Children are welcome to attend with their parents or caregivers. For more information or if...
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Ackerman Park (Glen Ellyn) 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a day of service. Start the day with coffee and hot chocolate, then help cut and remove invasive brush, improving the quality of our natural areas. Dress in warm layers. Gloves and tools will be available for loan. Volunteers under...
Winter Family Fun in the Neighborhood
Spring Avenue Recreation Center 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesEnjoy a free evening full of family-friendly entertainment and activities such as face painting, arts and crafts, and more.
Sportswap
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center 800 Saint Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesGear up for the new season at the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Sportswap with Go Green Glen Ellyn. Refresh your athletic gear by finding 'new-to-you' equipment at this community swap event. Sports equipment will be collected from Monday, March 3 through Saturday, March 8.
DuPage River Sweep: Lake Ellyn Clean-Up
Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesJoin us as we continue our tradition of helping facilitate the annual DuPage River Sweep. Our efforts this year will focus on Lake Ellyn, whose waters enter the river system. Lend a hand and help remove trash from the shoreline and throughout the park. If you have rubber boots or hip waders, please bring them....
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