Funnel cakes, hot cocoa, ice skating and photos with Santa Claus will kick off the 2021 opening of Polar Plaza in downtown Glen Ellyn.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of Glen Ellyn may help you avoid delays.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Jewel, Mariano's and Whole Foods.
Glen Ellyn's seasonal festivities kick off with the 2021 Holiday Walk and Tree Lighting ceremony on Nov. 26.
The Nov. 11 ceremony will pay tribute to veterans with musical performances and comments from local officials.
This year’s Toys for Tots campaigns are underway in many states. Here’s how you can help make a Glen Ellyn child’s holiday special.
Residents can bring baseball bats and shovels to sustainably smash old pumpkins at Glen Ellyn Park District's Pumpkin Smash.
As more and more states opt to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, see what time the sun will set in Glen Ellyn.
Halloween fun is right around the corner, and you don’t have to travel far to find the best fall pumpkins in the Glen Ellyn area in 2021.
There's still time to behold the festively adorned scarecrows, which will be on display through Oct. 31.
Halloween fun is right around the corner, and you don’t have to travel far to find the best fall pumpkins in the Glen Ellyn area.
Glen Ellyn's Halloween Festival and Parade will be held Oct. 30 and trick-or-treating will take place Oct. 31.
Check out our guide to Glen Ellyn-area pumpkin patches if you're looking for the closest jack-o-lantern.
More people are still shopping online due to the pandemic. Before you send those gifts, know the 2021 shipping deadlines in Glen Ellyn.
Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Glen Ellyn area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.
Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest 2021 kicks off Oct. 1 and closes Oct. 31. Advance online registration is required to attend.
Scarecrow Row will take over downtown Glen Ellyn starting Oct. 16. Signup to build a scarecrow is now open.
Pumpkin patches in the Glen Ellyn area are gearing up for the peak season.
There are plenty of pumpkin patches to pick from as fall approaches.
Museums in Glen Ellyn, Oak Brook, Aurora, Rockford, Springfield, Sterling and Chicago will be free for one person and a guest this Saturday.
Find a corn maze, pumpkin patch, gourds and other autumn activities near Glen Ellyn.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Glen Ellyn.
Find out how students in 4th through 8th grade can help carry banners in the parade. The deadline to sign up is July 3 at 12 p.m.
Publish a photo of pops on the Glen Ellyn Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
Flying an American flag on Memorial Day honors people who have died while in the military, but there's a specific way to do it.
Visitors will be required to register for time slots in advance.
The festivities will still include a Fourth of July parade and fireworks display.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Glen Ellyn Patch.
More eateries in Glen Ellyn may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Glen Ellyn on Easter.
Collection of live Christmas trees will start on Jan. 4 in Glen Ellyn.
In observance of the upcoming holidays, Village offices will be closed.
The holiday greens curbside collection will occur on the first three collection days in January as part of the regular refuse collection.
While you celebrate Christmas at home, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer are scheduled to arrive in Glen Ellyn.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions in Glen Ellyn.
Public health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Christmas. If you can’t, here are a few tips to enjoy the holiday safely.
The cookie contest is open to park district residents only. The deadline is Dec. 18.
Despite the pandemic, it may still be possible to safely find your ideal Christmas tree this year within driving distance of Glen Ellyn.
Orders placed through Dec. 23 include a free exhibition tote.