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🔥Snow White and the Seven Endings at Glenbard South October 8–10•Free Craft Supply Swap at Villa Park Library October 10•Reptile Takeover 5 at The Game Show in Lombard October 10•Glen Ellyn History Program Highlights Baron von Steuben Oct 10•Common Grounds Ribbon Cutting in Lombard October 13•Family Campout at Maryknoll Park in Glen Ellyn Oct 9-10•Autumn Jubilee 2026: Fall Fun in Villa Park,Sat Oct. 10•Fire Prevention Week 2026: Lombard Fire Department Open House•OAKtober Fest in Glen Ellyn Sat. Oct 19•Lombard Chamber Annual Golf Outing Rescheduled for October 8•

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Farmers Markets
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Food Festivals
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Food Trucks
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Mobile Services
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Performers
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Pop-up Shops
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Traveling Bands
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© 2026 The Lombard Lilac Ledger.

The Lombard Lilac Ledger is a local online newsletter for the Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park communities. It shares news, events, and fun things happening around town, along with highlights of local businesses and neighbors. Our goal is to help people stay connected and support the small businesses that make Lombard a great place to live. Each issue is positive, easy to read, and focused on bringing our community together. Because when we support local, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, and Villa Park grow stronger.

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