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Glen Ellyn Park District
Putt-Putt and Away Mini Golf Tournament
Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course 845 Pershing Ave., Glen EllynSuit up in your best superhero costume and putt your way to victory. Finish out the night with a soft drink and treat on the Holes & Knolls patio. Prizes for best individual costume, best group costume, and most creative costume will be awarded. Kids must be accompanied with an adult, but only kids need...
Tails and Tales
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center 800 Saint Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesMUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE Kids will listen to a dog-themed story, learn about dog safety, and will have a chance teach old (and young) dogs new tricks while visiting with loving therapy dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Adults can also enjoy the stress-relieving and wellness-boosting benefits of therapy dogs. Only children need to register...
DuPage River Sweep: Lake Ellyn Cleanup
Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesJoin the Park District's tradition of facilitating the annual DuPage River Sweep. Efforts will focus on Lake Ellyn, whose waters enter the river system. Help remove trash from the shoreline and throughout the park. Please bring rubber boots or hip waders if you have them. Buckets, gloves, garbage bags, a limited number of garbage pickers,...
Food Truck Picnic at the Lake
Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesJoin us for a FOOD TRUCK PICNIC AT THE LAKE while enjoying a concert by Maggie Speaks! Enjoy great food from all sorts of food trucks- pierogi’s, grilled cheese, Chicago hotdogs & more! A portion of the proceeds go to the 4th of July committee, an all-volunteer organization, to fund the 4th of July Parade...
Illinois Prairie Path Family Bike Ride
Prairie Path Park 565 S. Stewart Avenue, Glen EllynJoin us in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Illinois Prairie Path with a family bike ride along a portion of the trail. The ride will be led by the leaders of the IPP Organization. Along the way, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the Prairie Path. Helmets are required.
Home Run Derby
Ackerman Park (Glen Ellyn) 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesStep up to the plate and swing for the fences! Join us for a home-run hitting competition where each participant will receive ten pitches to showcase their power. The top 50% of those ten pitches will advance to the next round until we reach the championship showdown featuring the top 3 home-run hitters. We'll have...
Turkey Trot and Food Drive
Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesStart your Thanksgiving at the Turkey Trot 5-Mile Predicto Race. 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...
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesParticipate in the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt for a night full of indoor crafts, cookies, and hot cocoa. The event will conclude with an outdoor hunt for candy canes under the moonlight. Don't forget to bring your own flashlight or headlamp. Prizes will be awarded to those who find the special candy canes. The event...
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