Weekend Planner: November 6–8 in Our Three Towns |
Pumpkin smashes, holiday shopping, theater and local sports in Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park |
 Weekend Guide: November 6–8, 2026. Select the image to view it full size. |
Holiday shopping, pumpkin smashes, local theater and postseason cheering fill the November 6–8 weekend in Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park.
Here is your day-by-day guide, including family outings, library programs and ways to give back.
All times are Central; check tickets, registration and weather-related changes before leaving home.
DATE: Friday, November 6, 2026
York Township Friday Activities
TIME: Bingo 11:30 a.m.; lunch noon; Mind Body Fitness 1 p.m.
LOCATION: York Township, 1502 S. Meyers Road, Lombard
Friday’s schedule includes bingo, veggie chili for lunch and Mind Body Fitness; S.H.I.P. appointments are also listed. Senior lunch is $3 and requires a reservation 48 hours ahead—call 630-620-2400. The Friday lunch reservation deadline falls before this Thursday guide arrives.
Glenbard South Boys Soccer: State Semifinal
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Guilford High School, Rockford
Cheer on the Raiders as they face Peoria Notre Dame in the IHSA Class 2A state semifinals after earning the program’s first state trip.
Glen Ellyn Senior Bingo
TIME: 12:30–2:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, Glen Ellyn
Adults ages 55 and older can drop in without registering. Cards are $1 each, with free cards for Ackerman SFC members and one card allowed per game.
Knolls Community Park Ribbon Cutting
TIME: 3–5 p.m.
LOCATION: Knolls Community Park, 1416 S. Meyers Road, Lombard
Celebrate the new pickleball courts and nature play area with York Center Park District. Admission is free for residents and nonresidents.
Autumn Masquerade
TIME: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Abbington Distinctive Banquets, 3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn
Children ages 3–11 and an adult can enjoy neon décor, a DJ, photo booth and ice cream sundae bar. Every adult and child must register; the fee is $37 resident/$50 nonresident per person. Check for openings or a waiting list.
Haters: Opening Night
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road, Lombard
Upstart Performing Arts presents Don Zolidis’ comedy about a school recycling challenge that gets wildly out of hand. Tickets are $6.
DATE: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Coffee with the Cops
TIME: 8 a.m.
LOCATION: Glen Ellyn Police Department, 65 S. Park Boulevard
Start the morning with an informal conversation with local police leaders about neighborhood questions and community policing. Check the village calendar before attending.
Lombard Christmas Mart
TIME: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
LOCATION: West Maple Street and participating downtown Lombard locations
Shop vendors at local churches and the historical museum with free admission. Stop at the Lilac Emporium, 23 W. Maple Street, for its apparel sale; First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main Street, offers lunch and homemade pie to support its Women’s Fellowship. The Historic Downtown Lombard app adds vendor navigation and a digital punch card.
Pumpkin Smash: Lombard
TIME: 9 a.m.–noon
LOCATION: Lombard Common east parking lot, 433 E. St. Charles Road
Give your Halloween pumpkin a new life as compost at this free event. Bring pumpkins only, with candles, glitter, googly eyes and other decorations removed; excess paint is not accepted.
Pumpkin Smash: Glen Ellyn
TIME: 9–11 a.m.
LOCATION: Village Green Park, 130 S. Lambert Road
This free, all-ages event ends at 11 a.m. Bring unpainted pumpkins with candles and decorations removed. Drop them off or bring your own bat or shovel to smash them; no registration is required, and the event is weather permitting.
Pumpkin Smash: Villa Park
TIME: 9 a.m.–noon
LOCATION: VFW Post 2801, 39 E. St. Charles Road
Join Go Green Villa Park to keep pumpkins out of the landfill. Remove candles and decorations, then smash the pumpkins yourself or let a volunteer help.
York Township Food Pantry: Extended Saturday Hours
TIME: 9–11 a.m.
LOCATION: York Township, 1502 S. Meyers Road, Lombard
The pantry adds a Saturday service window this weekend. Contact York Township at 630-620-2400 for eligibility and service information.
Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime
TIME: 9:30–10 a.m. or 10:30–11 a.m.
LOCATION: Helen Plum Library, 411 S. Main Street, Lombard
Choose a drop-in session for family stories, songs and rhymes, with donuts for the children.
Happy Healthy Yoga
TIME: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Villa Park Public Library, Ohrman Room A/B, 305 S. Ardmore Avenue
Katie Sayad leads this program for adults and seniors. Registration is required; check availability before heading over.
City2City Card Show
TIME: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
LOCATION: Yorktown Center, 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard
Browse sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering and other collectibles at the final City2City show of the year. Admission is free; the show continues Sunday.
Free Family Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
TIME: Doors 10 a.m.; movie 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Glen Art Theatre, 540 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn
Enjoy a free family movie presented through the Glen Ellyn Chamber’s fall series and sponsored by Glen Ellyn Newcomers and Neighbors.
Glen Ellyn Veterans Day Ceremony
TIME: Gathering 10 a.m.; program 11 a.m.
LOCATION: Civic Center Gym, second floor, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn
Join the American Legion and VFW to honor veterans with speakers and music. Note the Saturday date and indoor location; all are welcome.
Villa Park Historical Society
TIME: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
LOCATION: 220 S. Villa Avenue, Villa Park
Explore local history along the Prairie Path during the society’s new weekend visiting hours.
Haters: Two Saturday Performances
TIME: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road, Lombard
Choose a daytime performance and support Upstart Performing Arts’ young local cast. Tickets are $6.
Revolutionary War Living History with Jack Tison
TIME: 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street
Learn about Revolutionary War uniforms, equipment and soldiers’ daily lives with a member of the Alexander Hamilton Artillery reenactment group. Admission is $10, or free for historical society members and students.
Football Playoffs: Montini at Morris
TIME: 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Morris High School, Morris
The Broncos travel to Morris for their Class 4A second-round playoff game. Allow travel time and check ticket information before leaving.
Football Playoffs: Glenbard West at Hersey
TIME: 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Hersey High School, Arlington Heights
The Hilltoppers take on Hersey in the Class 7A second round. Glenbard East, Glenbard South and Willowbrook have completed their football seasons.
The Big Cheese Film Fundraiser
TIME: 6–9 p.m.
LOCATION: Villa Park Public Library, Ohrman Room A/B, 305 S. Ardmore Avenue
A $50 ticket includes a cheese tasting reception, documentary screening and goodie bag. The evening with Full Circle Cheese benefits the Friends of the Villa Park Library.
Sleep Out Saturday Rally
TIME: 6:30–8 p.m.; sleep-out activities follow
LOCATION: Lakeside Pavilion, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn
Join Bridge Communities for music from School of Rock Glen Ellyn, food, games and giveaways before an overnight fundraiser supporting families experiencing homelessness. Review registration and participation details in advance.
70s Disco Night and Karaoke
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Lombard Moose Lodge 2350
Bring a dish, appetizer or dessert to share and enjoy a disco-era evening; dressing up is optional. A $10 donation is requested. Open to Moose members and qualified guests only; sign up at the lodge.
DATE: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Knights of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
TIME: 7:30 a.m.–noon
LOCATION: St. Alexander Gym, 230 S. Cornell Avenue, Villa Park
Bring your appetite for pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwiches and a monthly special. Cost is $15 per person, supporting Father John Barrett Council #8365.
Villa Park Historical Society
TIME: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
LOCATION: 220 S. Villa Avenue, Villa Park
Sunday offers another chance to visit under the society’s new fall schedule; it is closed weekdays.
City2City Card Show
TIME: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
LOCATION: Yorktown Center, 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard
The free show wraps up its final weekend of the year with more browsing and collecting.
Haters: Final Performance
TIME: 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road, Lombard
Catch the final performance of Upstart Performing Arts’ autumn production. Tickets are $6.
Story Share Book Club
TIME: 2–3 p.m.
LOCATION: Helen Plum Library Conference Room, 411 S. Main Street, Lombard
Adults and seniors can swap recommendations and talk about recent reads or old favorites. No assigned book is required, but registration is.
Also this weekend
Glenbard South soccer on Saturday: The Raiders will play again at Guilford High School in Rockford on November 7: the third-place match at 9:30 a.m. if they lose Friday, or the championship at 4:45 p.m. if they win.
Check the official soccer bracket.
Bill North Architecture Photo Exhibit
DATE: Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7
TIME: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
LOCATION: Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street
Explore the shapes and details of local buildings in The Language of Shape in Glen Ellyn Architecture, on display through February 2027.
Treats for Troops Candy Drive
DATE: All weekend; collection continues through November 11
TIME: During parish access hours; confirm before making a special trip
LOCATION: St. Alexander Parish gathering space, 300 S. Cornell Avenue, Villa Park
Drop leftover Halloween candy in the collection baskets to benefit Operation Support Our Troops.
Glen Ellyn Winter Program Registration
Resident registration for Winter 2027 park district programs opens Saturday, November 7, at 8 a.m.; nonresident registration begins November 14.
Browse the Winter Playbook and registration information.
Plan around: Glen Ellyn parking garage cleaning
Cleaning at the Civic Center Parking Garage begins at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday: the upper three levels on Friday, followed by the first floor, lower level and refuse corral on Saturday.
Expect temporary closures; permit holders may use other Village lots, while overnight permit holders must use an approved overnight lot.
Weather outlook
Tuesday’s newsletter forecast called for a Friday high near 49°F and a brighter weekend near 55°F.
Check the updated forecast before outdoor activities and evening games.
Shop local, dine local and enjoy the neighbors and places that make our three towns special. |
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