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Age: AllFamilies: create your own snowman or snow sculpture – then photograph it and send us a copy! We will judge your creations in two categories: "Classic Snowman" and "Snow Sculpture" (may include animals). Mail a print to Jeannie Robinson, Glen Ellyn Park District, 185 Spring Avenue, or email it to: jrobinson@gepark.org no later than March 31. Be sure to include all the names of all creators (plus snowman), your address and phone number on the back of the picture, or in your email. Winners will receive a plaque with your snowman photo! Good luck! [JR]
Date: January 1-March 31
Fee: FREE |
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Age: 3-10
Hey dads, treat your daughter(s) with a night on the town. Have fun dancing, laughing and making your own ice cream sundaes while you fill the evening with unforgettable memories. [BM]
Date: Friday, February 10
Registration Deadline: February 3
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Main Street Recreation Center
R/NR Fee: $32/$48
Add’l Daughter R/NR: $16/$24
Code: 6400-0 |
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Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, February 11
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road
Fee: FREE |
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Age: 6-10
Hey kids, are you looking for a fun, exciting afternoon? Come join the fun as Coach Ed leads you in this great sport and physical activity. Teams will be made up each time you play. If we need a little break, Coach Ed will sneak in another fun, active game! Space is limited – register today! [JR]
Date: Sunday, February 19
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Location: Main Street Recreation Center
R/NR Fee: $20/$30
Code: 2668-1 |
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Age: All
A Glen Ellyn Park District tradition begins as we welcome you to our first winter extravaganza! We’re having a party and the whole town is invited. Join us for an afternoon of frosty family fun. The park district will provide games, family-oriented fun and much more! So, load everyone into the car and hear over for a fantastic family event! There may be a small fee for some events. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Date: Sunday, February 26
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Maryknoll Park
Admission Fee: FREE |
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Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, March 10
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road
Fee: FREE |
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Age: 3-10 & Adult
We’re reviving an old GEPD tradition! We’re turning cardboard boxes into our very own cars! Every registered child receives a box to decorate and design. After decorating, we will sit in our cars and watch Disney’s Cars® on a big screen. Snacks and drinks are provided. [BM]
Date: Friday, March 16
Registration Deadline: March 9
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Main Street Recreation Center
R/NR Fee: $15/$23
Code: 6400-1
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Age: 6-10
Hey kids, are you looking for a fun, exciting afternoon? Come join the fun as Coach Ed leads you in this great sport and physical activity. Teams will be made up each time you play. If we need a little break, Coach Ed will sneak in another fun, active game! Space is limited – register today! [JR]
Date: Sunday, March 18
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Location: Main Street Recreation Center
R/NR Fee: $20/$30
Code: 2668-2
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Age: All
Beginning March 26, we will place one jar full of jelly beans each at Spring Avenue and Main Street recreation centers. Come in and guess how many jelly beans are in the jar! We award prizes to the two participants who come closest to the exact count. If there’s a tie, we will pull names from a hat to determine winners. We will telephone winners by April 6. All guesses must be received by 4:30 pm on April 5. [JR] |
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Age: 6-12
Since there’s no school on Friday, join us Thursday night for the Flashlight Egg Hunt! The Easter Bunny has left some special treats around Lake Ellyn and it’s your job to find them. Grab your flashlight and basket and hunt for eggs filled with candy and toys. Find the “special egg” and redeem it for one of our fun prize baskets. We will meet inside the boathouse; then sneak out in to the park to see what the bunny left for us. Please be sure to bring your own flashlight to make egg hunting easier. [JR]
Date: Thursday, April 5
Time: 8:30pm-9 pm
Location: Lake Ellyn Boathouse
R/NR Fee: $5/$8
Code: 2600-1 |
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Age: 8 & Younger
Bring a basket and join in our crazy egg hunt! Afterward, meet the Easter Bunny and take a picture with him! Adults must accompany children; only children need to register. Photos will be posted online for downloading after the event. Please check in with the egg hunt staff and verify your email address prior to the event. Please arrive and check in prior to 10:20am, when our egg hunt begins. Don't forget your basket! [JR]
Date: Friday, April 6
Time: 10am-10:45am
Location: Lake Ellyn Boathouse
R/NR Fee: $5/$8
Code: 2600-0 |
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Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, April 14
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road |
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Age: All
Ever wanted to get your hands on big trucks you see driving around town? This is your chance to climb on dump trucks, RVs, fire trucks, police cars, and other large vehicles on the road and at construction sites. Registration is not necessary for this program. [BM]
Date: Saturday, April 14
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Location: Maryknoll Park
R/NR Fee: FREE
Code: TRUC-K |
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Age: All
Bring your family, friends, scout troop, or service group to help clean this great park! We’re gathering trash from the lakeshore. Rubber boots and hip waders come in handy for getting the submerged items. Prizes will be given to the individual who finds the most unique item and to the one who collects the most garbage. Debris will be sorted into trash and recyclables. We’ll have a few exhibits that feature ideas on going green. Please contact Renae Frigo at 630-222-3478 if your group size is larger than 10 so that we can plan accordingly. [JR]
Date: Saturday, April 21
Time: 9am-10am
Location: Lake Ellyn Park
R/NR Fee: FREE, but please register in advance
Code: 2636-6 |
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Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, May 12
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road
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Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, June 9
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road
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Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, July 14
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road |
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Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, August 11
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road |
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(Nat'l Public Lands Day)
Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, September 22
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road |
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Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, October 13
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road |
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Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, November 10
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road |
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Age: 5 +
Have you visited this park yet? Each season offers a peaceful retreat close to home. Snow covered trails in the winter melt into the toad-filled ponds in the spring. Prairie flowers are spectacular mid-summer, and fall is a great time to see migrating birds. Enjoy a walk alone or with the family, search for turtles and herons along the water’s edge, or join us for a morning to help with ecological restoration efforts. Take advantage of this hidden treasure in your community. Restoration efforts may include cutting and stacking brush, harvesting and planting seeds, installing plants, and trail work. This is a great volunteer project for families, scouts and community groups.
Date: Saturday, December 8
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Churchill Park, on St. Charles Road, just east of Bloomingdale Road |
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