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Villa Park Natural Park Name Reveal and Ribbon Cutting October 29

Residents invited to celebrate a new park sign and share ideas for a nature-focused green space

Glen Ellyn Pumpkin Smash Turns Halloween Leftovers Into Compost

Free November 7 pumpkin composting event welcomes all ages at Village Green Park

Don’t Toss Them, Smash Them! Villa Park Pumpkin Smash November 7

Go Green Villa Park invites residents to turn leftover Halloween pumpkins into compost instead of landfill waste

DuPagePads Breakfast in Glen Ellyn to Inspire Community

24th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast supports housing solutions on November 4

Lombard Christmas Mart Returns Saturday, November 7

Churches and the historical museum host local vendors, with lunch and pies available at First Church of Lombard

Lombard Junior Women’s Club November General Meeting Set for Nov. 4

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. at York Township before the 7 p.m. meeting

Halloween Bingo at Villa Park Women’s Club Meeting October 27

Meet local women, enjoy Halloween Bingo and support the club’s Saffron Dine & Donate

Wings and Talons Raptor Show Brings Birds of Prey to Glen Ellyn

An all-ages raptor education experience with live birds on November 1

Weekend Planner Guide: October 23–25 in Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park

Halloween festivals, craft fairs, family fun and all five schools in the IHSA football playoffs

Lombard Veterinary Hospital Invites Teens to Explore Veterinary Careers

Hands-on veterinary career exploration for ages 14–20 on October 22

Crafters’ Holiday and Bake Sale Returns to Villa Park Oct. 24

St. Alexander hosts festive crafts, homemade baked goods and lunch with free admission

Southminster Trunk or Treat and Pet Parade Comes to Glen Ellyn Oct. 25

Free family event includes decorated trunks, a pet costume contest and a 5:30 p.m. pet parade

Free Pumpkin Carving at Reserve 22 in Glen Ellyn Oct. 25–26

Family Halloween fun supports Glen House Food Pantry; reservations required

Meadowlarks Quilt Club Craft Fair Comes to Lombard October 23

Browse unique handmade items at Sunset Knoll Recreation Center

Ghostbusters Movie Night and Charity Fundraiser in Villa Park Sat. Oct. 24

Free Steuerle Chapel open house benefits the Epilepsy Foundation and Purple Pumpkin Project

Halloween Bingo and Costume Fun at Rosemary and Jeans

Free bingo, a new costume contest and prizes come to Lombard on October 29

O’Neill’s Pub Hosts Halloween Party October 31

Costumes are welcome but optional for the Lombard celebration from 8–11 p.m.

Monster Bash Brings Halloween Fun to Lombard Oct. 22

Sunset Knoll hosts an afternoon of spooky games, treats and costumes

Ladies Night Out Returns to Downtown Glen Ellyn November 5 & 12

Choose an evening of holiday shopping, sips and bites at more than 20 downtown stores

Lombard Halloween House Decorating Contest Is Underway: Explore Spooky Displays

Take a family drive around Lombard to see decorated homes October 12–31.

Weekend Planner: October 16–18 in Our Three Towns

Halloween fun, vintage shopping, a free movie and Friday night football

Glen Ellyn Calls for Jack-O’-Lanterns for Halloween Display

Carve a pumpkin for the Park District’s Pumpkins on Main display, October 27–31.

Pete’s Ice Cream Bar Ribbon Cutting Set for October 16

Celebrate the grand opening in Glen Ellyn with a free community gathering

Boo Bash Brings Halloween Fun to Glen Ellyn’s Ackerman Park Sat Oct 24

Children ages 2–10 can enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, characters and a pumpkin to take home October 24

LS Hair Design Sponsors Lombard Spooktacular Costume Contest Oct 18

Five Halloween costume categories, trophies and ribbons on October 18

Take a Spooky Tour of Glen Ellyn’s Halloween Home Displays

More than 20 homes have registered; use the interactive map and vote for your favorites October 15–25.

Glen Ellyn’s Autumn Craft Fair Returns October 24 with More Than 30 Artisans

Admission is free to the third annual shopping event at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center.

Poppies Pasta Celebrates One Year with $6 Gnocchi Trios October 24

The Villa Park pasta shop’s anniversary offer is limited to the first 100 people in-store.

Ackerman Haunted Trail Brings Family-Friendly Frights to Glen Ellyn Oct 22

Choose a gentler early-evening walk or a scarier after-dark experience on October 22

Castle After Dark Brings Adults-Only Halloween Fun to Lombard October 22

Enchanted Castle’s 21-and-older event includes attractions, games, music and a costume contest.