Events and Things to Do in Glen Ellyn, IL

Tuesday, May 5

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Register to Attend the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference by May 5, 2026

MAY

5

9:00 AM

Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL

The Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference Returns to Benedictine University, June 26–28, 2026 REGISTER BY MAY 5, 2026! One of...

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Friday, May 8

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Uncaged Art Exhibit at St. Barnabas Church

MAY

8

10:00 AM

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 22W415 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL

St. Barnabas is hosting the “Uncaged Art” exhibit, on loan to the Sanctuary Task Force by the Diocese of San Joaquin. The...

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Saturday, May 9

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Outdoor Spring Market

MAY

9

8:30 AM

Glenbard East High School, 1014 S Main St, Lombard, IL

Celebrate Lilac Time and support student arts at this vibrant community market featuring over 50 local vendors, student arts,...

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LATTE Theater presents: THE 39 STEPS

MAY

9

2:00 PM

Lyons Township High School South Campus, 4900 Willow Springs Rd, Western Springs, IL

Hitchcock meets HILARITY! 6 actors. 130 characters. 100 minutes of MAYHEM. On-stage plane crashes ✈️ Train & car chases 🚂...

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Saturday, May 16

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NAMI DuPage's Shine a Light Gala: Growing Hope

MAY

16

5:30 PM

Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL

NAMI DuPage’s Shine a Light Gala Join us in Growing Hope When and Where: Naperville Marriott on May 16, 2026 at 5:30 in the...

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Sunday, May 17

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Splash-a-POOL-ooza!

MAY

17

3:30 PM

British Swim School of Oakbrook Terrace/Villa Park, 10 E Roosevelt Rd, Villa Park, IL

Join The British Swim School of Oakbrook for Splash-a-POOL-ooza! This a FREE event for all ages and abilities.10 E Roosevelt...

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Tuesday, May 5

• Register to Attend the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference by May 5, 2026 9:00 am

  Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd, Lisle

  
  

Friday, May 8

• Uncaged Art Exhibit at St. Barnabas Church 10:00 am

  St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 22W415 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn

  
  

Saturday, May 9

• Outdoor Spring Market 8:30 am

  Glenbard East High School, 1014 S Main St, Lombard

  
  
• LATTE Theater presents: THE 39 STEPS 2:00 pm

  Lyons Township High School South Campus, 4900 Willow Springs Rd, Western Springs

  
  
• Historian and Actor Terry Lynch Brings to Life John Adams: A Lawyer in Adversity 2:00 pm

  Glen Ellyn History Center - 800 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

  
  

Friday, May 15

• Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives Spring Luncheon benefiting Bridge Communities 11:00 am

  Danada House, 3S501 Naperville Rd, Wheaton

  
  

Saturday, May 16

• NAMI DuPage's Shine a Light Gala: Growing Hope 5:30 pm

  Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville

  
  
• Downtown Lisle Car Show 6:00 pm

  Main Street Lisle just south of Ogden

  
  

Sunday, May 17

• Splash-a-POOL-ooza! 3:30 pm

  British Swim School of Oakbrook Terrace/Villa Park, 10 E Roosevelt Rd, Villa Park

  
  

Monday, May 25

• Memorial Day Parade 9:00 am

  Downtown Western Springs

  
  

Saturday, May 30

• “The Saturday Man” Soccer Photography Exhibit at the CCMA Through Aug 9 12:00 pm

  Cleve Carney Museum of Art

  
  
• Abigail Adams: by Historian Leslie Goddard - Sat. May 30, GE History Ctr. 2:00 pm

  Glen ellyn History Center - 800 N. Main street - Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

  
  

Monday, June 15

• VBS Sports Camp 10:00 am

  Bethel Assembly