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Age: All
Got a bunch of snow in your yard? Get creative and join us in some winter fun! Glen Ellyn Park District families are encouraged to get out in the snow and team up to create their own snowman or snow sculpture this winter. Build one anytime this winter season and take a photo of your creation. You can mail your photo to Jeannie Robinson at Glen Ellyn Park District 185 Spring Ave, or email it to: jrobinson@gepark.org no later than March 31. The following two categories will be judged: "Classic Snowman" and "Snow Sculpture" (may include animals -be creative!). Be sure to list all of the names of the creators (and snowman), in the picture, with address and phone number on the back of the photo, or in the email. Winners will receive a plaque with your snowman photo! Good Luck! [JR]
Fee: FREE |
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Age: 6-10
Hey kids, are you looking for a fun, exciting afternoon? Come join the fun as you participate 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! Instructor: Coach Ed. [JR]
Day: Sunday
Time: 12 pm-2 pm
Location: MSRC
Min/Max: 8/20
R/NR Fee: $18/$27
Code: 2668-2 |
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Age: all
Beginning March 22, there will be a jar full of jelly beans located at Spring Avenue Recreation Center and Main Street Recreation Center. Come in and see if you can guess how many jelly beans are in it! Winners will be notified by telephone to claim their prize by April 2. Prizes will be awarded to the two participants who come closest to the exact count. In case of a tie, the winners will be determined by pulling names from a hat. All guesses must be received by 4:30 pm on April 1. [JR] |
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Age: 6-12
Hey kids, there’s no school on Friday! Join us on Thursday night for our first ever Flashlight Egg Hunt! The Easter Bunny has left some special treats for us around Lake Ellyn and it’s your job to find them. Grab your flashlight and basket and head down to the lake to look 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 and then sneak out in the park to see what the bunny has left for us. Please be sure to bring your own flashlight to make egg hunting easier. [JR]
Day: Thursday, April 1
Time: 7 pm-7:45 pm
Location: LEBH
Min/Max: 30/75
R/NR Fee: $5/$8
Code: 2600-1
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8 & Younger
It's an all new egg hunt experience at beautiful Lake Ellyn this year! Children up to the age of eight are invited to join us for a crazy egg hunt with a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and take a picture with him in the LEBH following the hunt! Adults must accompany children; only children need to register. Photos will be available for download following the event. Please check in with the egg hunt staff and verify your email address prior to the event. Don't forget to bring your basket! [JR]
Day: Friday, April 2
Time: 10 am-10:30 am
Location: LEBH
Min/Max: 50/150
R/NR Fee: $5/$8
Code: 2600-0
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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. [SS]
Day: Saturday, April 10
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Ackerman PK
Min/Max:
R/NR Fee: FREE
Code: TRUC-K |
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Age: 3-7
Calling all princesses! Join us for a special morning with a princess! Come dresed in a beautiful outfit and design your own picture frame and one of a kind purse. A keepsake photo will be taken with our princess. Instructor: GEPD Staff. [SS]
Day: Saturday, April 17
Time: 9 am-11 am
Location: LEBH
Min/Max: 50/100
R/NR Fee: $30/$45
Code: 5390-1 |
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Age: all
Hike along the trail, visiting activity stations that demonstrate ways to live a little greener. Each station has hands-on, fun examples of things families can incorporate at home. Topics include recycling, composting, using native plants, water conservation, lowering energy usage and more. Stations include hand-outs and show how even toddlers can make a difference. Instructor: Renae Frigo [SS]
Day: Thursday, April 22
Time: 6 pm-7 pm
Location: Churchill Park
Min/Max:
R/NR Fee: free but please register
Code: 5313-1 |
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Interested in learning about building a boat for entry in the Glen Ellyn Cardboard Regatta? This is your opportunity to get answers to your racing and boat-building questions. The seminars are conducted by previous year’s regatta champions. Of course, they won’t tell you all of their secrets, but they can help make you seaworthy!
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:30 am- 1 pm
Location: Main Street Recreation Center
Fee: FREE |
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Age: 8 +
Cub fans, this limited ticket trip is for you! Take a 90-minute tour of historical Wrigley Field: Cubs clubhouse, press box, visitors’ clubhouse, bleachers, dugouts, on-deck circles, mezzanine suites and security headquarters. Afterward, we’ll head to a local restaurant for lunch, then return to the park district. [SS]
Day: Saturday
Time: 9 am-2 pm
Pick Up/Drop Off: SARC
Min/Max: 10/16
R/NR Fee: $60/$90
Code: 5895-0
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Age: all
The Glen Ellyn Park District’s Semi-Annual Flea Market/Garage Sale is offering a new twist! The sale at the Main Street Recreation Center is still the perfect place for sellers to display and sell their treasurers. However, this spring we are encouraging everyone in the community to have their yard/garage sale on the same day! If you plan on having a sale this spring, have it on the same day as the GEPD sale and we'll promote your sale on our website along with our sale, truly making this a community wide sale! If you don't have a yard, or a garage, you are welcome to participate in the GEPD sale. Each space is 10' x 10'; a layout of booth locations is available at the Main Street Recreation Center. All shoppers are admitted free! Tables are available for rent on a first come, first served basis at $6 per table. We have 8 tables available - please reserve a table when you register for your booth space - one table per person please. [JR]
Instructor: GEPD Staff
Day: Saturday
Date: May 22
Rain Date: May 23
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Location: MSRC
Min/Max: 20/30
Sr. R/Kid R: $12/$12
Adult R/NR Fee: $19/$29
Code: 2800-0
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Age: all
Come out to Lake Ellyn and enjoy a movie for the entire family! The park district will be showing “WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE” and “UP!” Concessions will be available for purchase, so be sure to pack some money. Gather up the family and come down to one of the park district’s most beautiful parks. Be sure to remember bug spray. Unfortunately, if it rains, the event will be cancelled. Be sure to check our website at www.gepark.org or the hotline at 630-858-0920 for event cancellation. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in parks. Movies are subject to change based on availability at the time of brochure printing. [JR]
Day: Friday
Date: June 18
Movie: “Where the Wild Things Are”
Time: Dusk (around 8pm)
Location: Lake Ellyn
Fee: FREE |
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Age: all
Come sailing at Lake Ellyn! Pack a picnic, bring your family and enjoy a nice walk around the lake, your favorite picnic lunch, and a boat ride to finish off the day. Canoes, paddles, oars and life jackets are provided for 20-minute rentals. No grilling allowed except in the designated area (three grills available onsite). [MD]
Day: Sunday
Date: June 13
Time: Noon-5 pm
Location: Lake Ellyn
Boat Rental Fee: $5 for 20 minutes
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Age: all
Are you looking for a relaxing night out with wonderful music? We have teamed up with 90.9 FM WDCB to present three summer jazz concerts in the park. Come listen to the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, a 16-member group playing a mix of your favorite Big Band tunes. The Jazz Ensemble has appeared at the Taste of Glen Ellyn, the Festival of the Arts, and other area events. Jazz in the park brings a touch of Ravinia to Glen Ellyn. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and picnic dinner. In case of rain or severe weather, the concert will be cancelled. Call 630-858-0920 for cancellation info. [JR]
Day: Wednesday
Dates: June 16
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Location: Lake Ellyn
Min/Max: 20/200
Fee: FREE |
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Age: 21+
Please join us as we raise money to sponsor recreation opportunities for families in need. This adults-only event features: golf, Hole-in-One Contest, Silent Auction, food, beverages and entertainment. In the last four years, the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation has donated over $20,000 to the Glen Ellyn Park District’s scholarship fund. It is the goal of the golf outing to ensure that every child/family in need is provided the same recreational and leisure opportunities as their neighbors. Money raised by the golf outing is used for scholarships to help meet those needs. Register in person at Spring Avenue Recreation Center or Main Street Recreation Center. You can also register by mail and send checks, payable to Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation, to: Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation, Putts for Kids, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. The foundation shall operate to provide financial support to the Park District to develop funds for scholarship needs and capital items aligned with the focus and interest of the Foundation.
Day: Friday
Date: June 18
Time: 6 pm-11 pm
Fee: $25 per person |
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Age: All
Ever hike through the woods at night? Your senses are overwhelmed with sights, sounds, and the feel of the night air. It doesn’t have to be scary with the right approach and you never know what will come across our path during this active time for both day and nighttime critters. Meet in the parking lot, located just east of Bloomingdale Road. Instructor: Renae Frigo. [SS]
Day: Saturday
Date: June 19
Time: 7 pm-8 pm
Location: Churchill Park
R/NR Fee: $10/$15 per family
Min/Max: 4/10
Code: 5213-9
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Age: 2 & Up with Adult
Kick-off the summer in fine fashion - come down to the watering hole and bring your favorite poles and pals for our annual catch and release fishing derby! After an hour of fishing, come inside the boathouse for a hearty breakfast. After breakfast, fathers and sons can also get a FREE buzz cut or trim to start their summer off right, compliments of Sport Clips, located at 717 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, (630) 790-1982. We’ll award trophies for Largest Fish Caught, Most Fish Caught, Smallest Fish Caught and Best Dressed Fisherman. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is per person and includes bait. Fishermen must supply their own fishing poles. Pre-registration is required, NO walk up registration will be allowed. Registration deadline is Friday, June 15. [JR]
Day: Saturday
Date: June 29
Time: 8 am-10 am
Location: Lake Ellyn
Min/Max: 25/150
R/NR Fee: $18/$27
Code: 2801-0
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Age: 8 +
Cub fans, this limited ticket trip is for you! Take a 90-minute tour of historical Wrigley Field: Cubs clubhouse, press box, visitors’ clubhouse, bleachers, dugouts, on-deck circles, mezzanine suites and security headquarters. Afterward, we’ll head to a local restaurant for lunch, then return to the park district. [SS]
Day: Saturday
Time: 9 am-2 pm
Pick Up/Drop Off: SARC
Min/Max: 10/16
R/NR Fee: $60/$90
Code: 5895-1
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The sky’s the limit - and sometimes, the bottom of the sea, when it’s the Glen Ellyn Cardboard Regatta! Join your fellow landlubbers onshore to witness the creativity, bravery and sheer tomfoolery of crews of ordinary souls who dare to launch vessels crafted of corrugated cardboard. The regatta is a unique display of ingenuity, an ode to engineering and imagination. Join the thousands who gather to witness this summertime spectacle, as hundreds set sail in full regalia, commanding vessels that rival the wonders of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. This year’s regatta features new rules, new race categories and a new Master of Ceremonies and Captain of the Races: Wheaton North High School’s own state and national speech coach champ, Ed Klemm, who is sure to take the event to an exciting new level! It’s an afternoon of hilarious fun, whether you’re onboard or onshore. Will the boats float? There’s only one way to find out! Concessions are available onsite. The Glen Ellyn Fire Department will cook and sell burgers, hot dogs and sweet corn, beginning at 11 am. [MD]
Day: Saturday
Date: July 3
Races Begin: Noon
Location: Lake Ellyn Park
Fee: Free
Entry Deadline: Friday, July 2 at Noon (pre-registration is required; no onsite registration is accepted)
Race Day Check In Begins: 9 am
Races Begin: Noon
Location: Lake Ellyn Park
Min/Max: 10/75
R/NR Boat Entry Fee: $50/$75 (includes ten large sheets of corrugated cardboard)
Registration Code: 8700-0
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Join the biggest event of the running season! The star-spangled run starts off from behind the Glenbard West football field at 8 am “sharp” on Sunday, July 4. Awards are presented to the top two male and female finishers in each division at 9 am on the football field. A Freedom Four shirt is guaranteed to every pre-registered participant. Day of race registrants receive t-shirts while supplies last. Postcards with participants’ race time and place in category and overall are available onsite within 20 minutes of each runner’s finish time. Total results will be posted on www.drkomputing.com. Pre-registered participants can pick up their race packets at Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center (800 St. Charles Rd) on Saturday, June 19. Day-of-race registration and packet pick-up begins at 6 am and ends at 7:30 am. So, if you haven’t picked up your packet or still need to register, get there early. [DK]
Fee by June 12: $20
Fee after June 12 & Day of Race: $25
Code Division/Age
7015-0 6-9
7015-1 10-14
7015-2 15-19
7015-3 20-29
7015-4 30-39
7015-5 40-49
7015-6 50-59
7015-7 60-69
7015-8 70 + |
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Join us for summer fun! This event is the perfect family activity after watching the Fourth of July Parade. Participants may purchase a $2.00 wristband to enjoy all of the action, supported by generous donations from Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn and the Glen Ellyn Jaycees! Be sure to bring your family for a couple hours of fun at the lake! 2010 festivities will include:
- Moonwalks
- Inflatable Obstacle Course
- Kristen’s Crocodile Adventure
- Ten Penny Carnival games with tickets redeemable for lots of prizes
- Live music and dancing
- Concessions
- Face Painting
Day: Sunday
Date: July 4
Time: 1 pm-4:30 pm
Location: Lake Ellyn Park
Fee: FREE |
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Age: all
Are you looking for a relaxing night out with wonderful music? We have teamed up with 90.9 FM WDCB to present three summer jazz concerts in the park. Come listen to the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, a 16-member group playing a mix of your favorite Big Band tunes. The Jazz Ensemble has appeared at the Taste of Glen Ellyn, the Festival of the Arts, and other area events. Jazz in the park brings a touch of Ravinia to Glen Ellyn. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and picnic dinner. In case of rain or severe weather, the concert will be cancelled. Call 630-858-0920 for cancellation info. [JR]
Day: Wednesday
Dates: July 14
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Location: Lake Ellyn
Min/Max: 20/200
Fee: FREE
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Age: All
Want to try camping with the family? Join us for an overnight adventure close to home. Learn the basics of camping, from setting up a tent, to building a campfire and the principals of leave no trace. We will go on a night hike, share s’mores and stories around the campfire, and provide a simple breakfast in the morning. A variety of tents will be available for use. A detailed letter will be provided before the program. [SS]
Day: Friday-Saturday
Date: July 16-July 17
Time: 6:30 pm-8 am
Location: Churchill Park
Min/Max Families: 3/8
R/NR Fee: $30/$45
Code: 5213-3
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Age: all
Come sailing at Lake Ellyn! Pack a picnic, bring your family and enjoy a nice walk around the lake, your favorite picnic lunch, and a boat ride to finish off the day. Canoes, paddles, oars and life jackets are provided for 20-minute rentals. No grilling allowed except in the designated area (three grills available onsite). [MD]
Day: Sunday
Date: July 18
Time: Noon-5 pm
Location: Lake Ellyn
Boat Rental Fee: $5 for 20 minutes
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Age: all
A Glen Ellyn Park District tradition continues as we welcome you to our annual Family Fun Night! We’re having a party and the whole town is invited! Join us Wednesday, July 21 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm for our annual FREE event at Lake Ellyn that’s fun for the whole family. As always, the Park District is pleased to provide pony rides, games, crafts and fun, family-oriented entertainment and much more, at no cost to your family. So load everyone in the car and head down to Lake Ellyn for a fantastic family night out, on us! Refreshments will be available for purchase at this event. [JR]
Day: Wednesday
Date: July 21
Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Location: Lake Ellyn
Fee: FREE
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Age: all
Come sailing at Lake Ellyn! Pack a picnic, bring your family and enjoy a nice walk around the lake, your favorite picnic lunch, and a boat ride to finish off the day. Canoes, paddles, oars and life jackets are provided for 20-minute rentals. No grilling allowed except in the designated area (three grills available onsite). [MD]
Day: Sunday
Date: August 15
Time: Noon-5 pm
Location: Lake Ellyn
Boat Rental Fee: $5 for 20 minutes
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Age: all
Are you looking for a relaxing night out with wonderful music? We have teamed up with 90.9 FM WDCB to present three summer jazz concerts in the park. Come listen to the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, a 16-member group playing a mix of your favorite Big Band tunes. The Jazz Ensemble has appeared at the Taste of Glen Ellyn, the Festival of the Arts, and other area events. Jazz in the park brings a touch of Ravinia to Glen Ellyn. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and picnic dinner. In case of rain or severe weather, the concert will be cancelled. Call 630-858-0920 for cancellation info. [JR]
Day: Wednesday
Dates: August 18
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Location: Lake Ellyn
Min/Max: 20/200
Fee: FREE
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Age: all
Come out to Lake Ellyn and enjoy a movie for the entire family! The park district will be showing “WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE” and “UP!” Concessions will be available for purchase, so be sure to pack some money. Gather up the family and come down to one of the park district’s most beautiful parks. Be sure to remember bug spray. Unfortunately, if it rains, the event will be cancelled. Be sure to check our website at www.gepark.org or the hotline at 630-858-0920 for event cancellation. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in parks. Movies are subject to change based on availability at the time of brochure printing. [JR]
Day: Friday
Date: August 20
Movie: “UP”
Time: Dusk (around 8pm)
Location: Lake Ellyn
Fee: FREE |
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Age: all
The day that has gone to the dogs! We put dogs front and center for an event-filled afternoon that includes an agility training course, demonstrations and plenty of pet-related vendors! Each pooch receives a treat-filled goody bag! All dogs must remain leashed while in park. If you are interested in sponsoring Poochapalooza or setting up a booth at the event, please contact Sarah Sandquist, Recreation Supervisor, at 630-858-2462, ext. 124 for more information. [SS]
Day: Sunday
Date: September 12
Time: 1 pm-4 pm
Location: SARC Dog Park
Fee: $5 per dog8
Code: 5290-0 |
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