Glen Ellyn Carnival Returns For 4 Days Of Family-Friendly Fun

The carnival will kick off Aug. 20 in the Glenwood/Crescent parking lot.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Glen Ellyn For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Glen Ellyn.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Glen Ellyn

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Glen Ellyn.

Raffle Underway For Seats At 2026 'Fireworks From The Fishing Pier' In Glen Ellyn

The raffle prize gives you and eleven friends a prime viewing spot to watch the 4th of July fireworks at Lake Ellyn Park.

5 Restaurants In Glen Ellyn Taking Mother’s Day Reservations

Here are a few Glen Ellyn restaurants offering brunches, buffets, prix fixe dinners and more for Mother's Day 2026.

Ticket Sales Launch For Glen Ellyn's 2026 Fourth Of July Boat Dock Fireworks Show

Spots for the July Fourth fireworks show are selling quickly, according to an update from the Village of Glen Ellyn.

Adults-Only Bubbly Bunny Egg Hunt Comes To Lake Ellyn Park

The 21-and-over event is set for March 27 at Lake Ellyn Park.

Restaurants Serving Easter Brunch In Glen Ellyn In 2026

Easter falls on April 5 this year. Here's where to dine for Easter brunch in Glen Ellyn.

Where To Find Easter Egg Hunts & Bunny Visits In Glen Ellyn In 2026

See where to take your kids for the best Easter egg hunts and parties in Glen Ellyn this year.

Holiday Greens Collections Begin For 2026 Season In Glen Ellyn

The village's annual holiday greens collection is set to start on Jan. 5.

New Year's Eve Celebrations To Ring In 2026 In Glen Ellyn

It's almost time to say farewell to 2025. See what events Glen Ellyn revelers can celebrate New Year's Eve.

Where To Recycle Old Holiday Lights In Glen Ellyn

Got holiday lights that have lost their spark? Here's where to recycle them in Glen Ellyn.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Glen Ellyn: Where To See Him In 2025

Find out where to catch jolly old St. Nick in and around Glen Ellyn this holiday season.

Lilacia Park Celebrates Season With Holiday Lights, Carolers, Santa Claus

The Lombard park, known for its abundance of lilacs and tulips, is bringing brilliance in winter with a holiday lights display.

These Glen Ellyn Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

For families who would rather not spend Thanksgiving cooking, restaurants in and around Glen Ellyn have you covered.

Here Are All The Activities Planned For Glen Ellyn Holiday Walk

A holiday popup, a scavenger hunt, Santa letter writing and more are part of the festivities planned for the Nov. 28 Holiday Walk.

Turkey Trot Four-Mile Run Set For Thanksgiving In Glen Ellyn

Prizes will be doled out for standout costumes and runners are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for Glen House Food Pantry.

Free Holiday Movies Return To Glen Art Theatre

Free holiday classics come to the big screen weekly starting Nov. 29.

Superheroes, Princesses To Appear At Toys For Tots Drive In Glen Ellyn

At the park district's Toys for Tots Drive, Glen Ellyn residents can donate toys to help brighten the holidays for children in need.

Glen Ellyn Holiday Lights Contest Accepting Entries For 2025

Residents have until Dec. 15 to register their home for the village's 2024 Holiday Lights Contest.

Unload Those Old Jack-'O-Lanterns At 2025 Pumpkin Smash In Glen Ellyn

Lug those pumpkins, along with baseball bats and shovels, for a smashing good cause on Nov. 8.

Jack-O'-Lanterns Sought For Pumpkins On Main In Glen Ellyn

Dozens of jack-o'-lanterns will be on display in downtown Glen Ellyn for Halloween. See how to get yours included in Pumpkins on Main.

Halloween Festival And Parade, Downtown Trick-Or-Treating Planned For Oct. 25

Glen Ellyn's annual Halloween Festival and Parade returns on Oct. 25.

When Is Trick-Or-Treating In Glen Ellyn?

The village recently released its suggested trick-or-treat times for Halloween 2025. See when your ghosts and goblins should head out.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Glen Ellyn This Fall

Many pumpkin patches and fields offer other seasonal activities like hay rides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

Scary Houses To The Front!: Glen Ellyn's Halloween Home Decorating Contest

Residents can vie for Spookiest Spectacle, Most Magical & Whimsical and other honors in the 2025 Halloween Home Decorating Contest.

Illumination: Tree Lights Returns To Morton Arboretum For Its 13th Year

Ticket sales open to the public on Oct. 15 for Illumination: Tree Lights.

Witches Walk Returns To Downtown Glen Ellyn Oct. 9

The Halloween-themed event features drinks, drawings, tarot readings and other witchy activities.

Fireworks Near Me: Glen Ellyn July 4th 2025 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Glen Ellyn.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Glen Ellyn

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Glen Ellyn.

Raffle Tickets On Sale To Watch 'Fireworks From The Fishing Pier'

The raffle tickets will be available through July 1. The gets a spot for themselves and 11 guests on Lake Ellyn Pier for Fourth of July.

New Offerings As Farmers Market Returns To Naper Settlement

This year, the weekly farmers market at Naper Settlement will offer a brand-new option for visitors to enjoy.

Mother's Day 2025 Brunch: Reserve Now In Glen Ellyn

With Mother's Day falling on May 11 this year, here are some local restaurants to consider for celebrating the holiday.

Where To Enjoy Easter Brunch In Glen Ellyn

Here's where to indulge in delicious Easter brunch in Glen Ellyn this year.

AMI Welcomes World Renowned Trombonist - Dr Terry Leahy - Starting Apr

AMI located in Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, St Charles, & Geneva, IL - all instruments, ages, styles, & levels

Where To Find Easter Egg Hunts & Bunny Visits In Glen Ellyn In 2025

See where to take your kids for the best Easter egg hunts and parties in Glen Ellyn this year. There are even Easter egg hunts for grownups.

Paczki Day In Glen Ellyn: Flavors, Preorder Info, More

This year, Paczki Day falls on March 4, 2025. See where you can find paczki in and around Glen Ellyn.

Ice Skating Opens In Glen Ellyn After Frigid Temps

Ice skating opened at select parks in Glen Ellyn following a cold spell in the area.

Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 In Glen Ellyn

It's almost time to say farewell to 2024. See what events Glen Ellyn residents can take part in for New Year's Eve.

Holiday Light Contest Underway In Glen Ellyn

Residents have until Dec. 15 to register their home for the village's 2024 Holiday Lights Contest.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.