Glen Ellyn is getting ready to glow for Halloween, and the Glen Ellyn Park District is inviting the community to help light up Main Street with carved pumpkins.

The district’s Call for Jack-O’-Lanterns welcomes residents of all ages and skill levels to carve a pumpkin at home, bring it to the Main Street Recreation Center and become part of the festive Pumpkins on Main display.

Participants can drop off their finished jack-o’-lanterns on Tuesday, October 27, or Wednesday, October 28, between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.

The glowing creations will be displayed outside the Main Street Recreation Center from October 27 through October 31, adding a fun, community-made touch to the Halloween season.

Whether your pumpkin is funny, spooky or wonderfully creative, it will help make the display special, and participants could win prizes.

EVENT DETAILS

DATE: October 27–28, 2026 (pumpkin drop-off); display October 27–31

TIME: 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. for drop-off

LOCATION: Main Street Recreation Center, Glen Ellyn

COST: Free with registration

WHO: All ages and skill levels

How to Participate

Carve your pumpkin at home, register with the Glen Ellyn Park District and bring your creation to the recreation center during the designated drop-off hours.

Participation is free, but registration is required through the Glen Ellyn Park District website at gepark.org.

Gather your family, put your imagination to work and help Glen Ellyn shine this Halloween!