Plan a Halloween display tour around Glen Ellyn using the interactive map. More than 20 homes have registered; community voting runs October 15–25.

Villa Park’s scarecrow challenge welcomes scary, silly or serious creations. Register, pick up a starter kit starting October 14 and email a photo by October 22.

Once your scarecrow is ready, email a photo to scarecrowcontest@invillapark.com by October 22, 2026.

Judging takes place the week of October 26; the winner will be featured on the Fall 2027 brochure cover.

Villa Park residents can help support patients in need at a community blood drive on Tuesday, October 13.

The drive runs from noon to 5 p.m. at St. Alexander Parish Hall/Gym, 300 S. Cornell Ave.

Eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and asking about the Knights of Columbus Council 8365 blood drive.

Warm greetings, refreshments and an opportunity to help save lives will be waiting for donors.

What comes next for your Villa Park business? Local businesses have until October 30 to share feedback with the Growth Commission.

Children outgrow clothes quickly, and a community swap offers families a way to give those gently used items another turn. Go Green ViP invites families to share gently used clothing at the library.

District 45 will hold two more referendum town halls before the November 3 ballot.

The sessions are scheduled for October 13 at Schafer Elementary and October 28 at Stevenson Elementary, both beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The district says the proposed 0.2670 percentage-point tax-rate increase would generate about $4.4 million annually.

District 45 estimates the additional cost at about $299 per year for a $350,000 home.

Villa Park’s free electronics recycling drop-off returns October 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Garage. Residents must bring ID; one television is accepted per visit.

Glen Ellyn Lions will collect Candy Day donations October 17 at Jewel, supporting services for people with hearing and visual impairments.

The Lombard Chamber announced that 18 members earned 2026 Best of the West recognition, including Soapy Roads’ Makery Bar as No. 1 Best New Store.

Villa Park begins seasonal amenity shutdowns the week of October 12. Twin Lakes and Rotary Park restrooms stay open for fall sports; parks and trails remain available.

See the October 13–20 schedule for Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park village meetings, including Villa Park’s special 2027 budget session.

The Villa Park Garden Village Commission is seeking community support for new picnic tables near the Rotary Club Playground at South Villa Avenue and East Park Boulevard.

Each table costs about $850 to purchase and install.

Sponsorship levels begin at $250 for a Garden Friend, $500 for a Garden Supporter, and $850 or more for a Garden Champion, with recognition opportunities ranging from a Village website listing to an engraved plaque on a table.

The initiative supports more welcoming parks and community green spaces.

Questions can be directed to gardenvillage@invillapark.com.

Lombard Police celebrated Charles Brack’s promotion to sergeant and welcomed five probationary officers at Village Hall on October 1.

Jack Evoy, Michael Knezevic, Damian Jimenez, Cameron Winters and Aaron Diaz-Sepulveda took their oaths alongside Sgt. Brack.

Glen Ellyn residents can comment on proposed 2027 sidewalks on October 14 at 7 p.m. in Civic Center Room 301, 535 Duane Street.

Villa Park residents have a new resource intended to make communication with police less stressful. New materials aim to make police encounters easier for autistic residents.

The Lombard Chamber invites the community to Common Grounds Vibe Cafe’s ribbon cutting and Remix Party.

 Date:  Tuesday  October 13

Time: 3–5 p.m., 

Location: 22 W. St. Charles Road.

Enjoy music, local art, a fall book drive kickoff and buy-one-get-one drinks.

Children ages 3–5 and their adults can create a Halloween pottery lantern.

DATE: Tuesday Oct. 13

TIME:5–5:45 p.m.,

Location: Villa Park Parks & Recreation.

The listed fee is $33; check the registration catalog for availability and location.

Crazy Pour in Villa Park hosts a Pizza Tasting Party Thursday, October 15, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Sample a variety of pizzas in a private dining room while Enzo Marino shares insights into what makes great pizza.

For ages 18 and older; $40 includes pizza, salad and soft drinks.

Space is limited and registration is encouraged.

Costumes, candy and spooky scenes will welcome families to Halloween Happenings at the Villa Park Recreation Center. Free outdoor trick-or-treating returns to the Recreation Center

October 16

Time 5 pm -7pm

Villa Park Rec Center

Lombard Creamery hosts its free Sundae Spooktacular October 15, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Enjoy mini pumpkin decorating, face painting and festive treats; costumes encouraged.

Make an evening out part of a good cause at Hops for HOMES, the fall fundraiser for Senior Home Sharing. An evening at Maplewood Public House pairs dinner with support for the nonprofit.

Thursday Oct.15 

6:30 pm -9:30 pm

Maplewood Pub 486 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn

The Lombard Park District hosts its Mom & Me Prom on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lombard Community Building.

Moms and sons can dress up, dance to a DJ, play dance games, and enjoy a dessert bar while making special memories together.

Both moms and sons must register. The event is open to all genders.

Glen Ellyn Public Library will trade its usual evening routine for carnival-themed Halloween fun at this year’s Haunted Library event.

DATE: Friday, October 16, 2026

TIME: 6 to 8 p.m.

Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Illinois Vintage Fest brings more than 70 vendors to Yorktown Center on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.

Bring the family to a free showing of Hotel Transylvania 2 

DATE: Sat, Oct 17th

Doors open at 10 a.m. and the movie begins at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Glen Art Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn

Arrive early for a seat; concessions are available for purchase.

Sponsored by Camp Ruff It.

Neighbors in Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park can spend an October evening browsing local finds at an outdoor artisan market at Maplewood Public House.

The free, all-ages event runs 

DATE: Saturday, Oct 17th

TIME: 5pm - 9pm

PLACE: Maplewood Public House

Local artists, makers, collectors and small businesses will offer artwork, jewelry, woodworking, leather goods, home décor, candles and baked treats.

Set amid Sweetest Day celebrations and the lead-up to Halloween, the market promises fall colors and family-friendly spooky touches.

Visitors can enjoy a beverage from Maplewood Public House while they browse, meet makers and support independent businesses.

Spooktacular returns to Downtown Lombard Sunday, October 18, noon–5 p.m., with costumes, trick-or-treating, games, a scavenger hunt and live entertainment.

DATE: Sunday, October 18, 2026

TIME: Noon to 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Downtown Lombard, St. Charles Road between Main Street and Elizabeth Street

LS Hair Design is sponsoring the Halloween Costume Contest at Lombard’s Spooktacular. 

DATE: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 

TIME: noon to 5 p.m. 

Location: Downtown Lombard.

Stop by the LS Hair Design booth to enter one of five categories: Funniest, Most Creative, Scariest, Cutest or Best Group Costume.

Winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m., with trophies for first and second place and ribbons for third.

The family-friendly festival takes place on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth streets and features trick-or-treating, games, a scavenger hunt, bounce houses and live entertainment.

Montini won 49–7 in football and took a boys cross-country invitational title, while Willowbrook shut out Proviso East 35–0.

Our five-school roundup also includes Glenbard East and West volleyball wins, Glenbard South’s soccer victory and more results from October 5–11.

Explore October 13–20 library programs in Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park, including teen career conversations, Haunted Library and a children’s clothing swap.

Lombard Historical Society invites visitors to explore Victorian mourning traditions during The Art of Dying. Explore Victorian mourning customs.

DATE:  Thursday October 15

TIME: 6–9 p.m.

Location: Lombard’s Victorian Cottage.

Admission is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

Witches Night Out brings readings, crafts, shopping and after-dark tours to the Lombard Historical Society October 23, 7–10 p.m. Tickets are $60; ladies ages 21 and older.

The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn hosts an October 15 meeting on election and voter data security, from 7–8 p.m.

The venue is the Glen Ellyn Historical Society, 800 N. Main St

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The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce will celebrate three business milestones at one ribbon-cutting gathering: Local Glass Studio’s rebranding and the grand openings of The Torch Garage and Parker Quincy.

Friday, October 16, 2026, Noon to 1 p.m., at Local Glass Studio, 800 Roosevelt Road, Building D, Suite 10, Glen Ellyn.

Oakbrook Advanced Aesthetics is celebrating its new Glen Ellyn location with a November buy-one-get-one-50%-off treatment promotion for Glen Ellyn residents and people employed in the village.

Namkeen has announced its opening on Roosevelt Road. Promoted as Namkeen Lombard, the hot chicken restaurant is at 100 E. Roosevelt Road, Suite 34, in Villa Park.

Nashmi is coming soon to 855 E. Roosevelt Road in Lombard, with a Jordanian street food concept. An opening date has not been announced.

Masjid Uthman is hiring an administrative assistant for part-time or full-time work. Email résumés to hr@masjiduthman.org; questions: 630-278-7248.

Cameo, a shy gray kitten at Cat Guardians in Lombard, is looking for a patient adopter. Visits are by appointment at 932 E. St. Charles Road.

A warm Tuesday gives way to cooler fall weather, with possible Thursday thunderstorms and chilly weekend nights.

Check the daily outlook before making outdoor plans around our three towns.