4 Fun Fall Activities In Glen Ellyn

GLEN ELLYN, IL — Fall kicked off Sept. 22, which means Glen Ellyn residents can start planning their autumnal activities. Here's a roundup of fun fall festivities in and around Glen Ellyn.

OAKtoberfest

Oct. 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn

Oak trees will be in the spotlight during OAKtoberfest 2024, which features informational tours, family-friendly activities and more. The activities include a demonstration of how to plant an oak tree, an acorn obstacle course, wooden bookmark decorating and recycled paper making.

Admission to OAKtoberfest is free. Children in attendance must have an adult to accompany them.

Pumpkins on Main

Oct. 24 through Oct. 31

Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn

Residents are encouraged to carve a jack-o'-lantern at home and bring it to Main Street Recreation Center between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 to be part of the Pumpkins on Main display. Prizes will be awarded for standout pumpkins.

Boo Bash

Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Ackerman Park, 800 St. Charles Rd., Glen Ellyn

Kids ages two to 10 years old are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes and head to Ackerman Park with an adult for trick-or-treating. Visitors will trick-or-treat along a trail with "friendly characters" on had to pass out candy and say hello, a news release said. Pumpkins will be available to take home during the event.

The cost is $15 for residents and $25 for nonresidents. Click the link to register for Boo Bash.

Autumn Masquerade

Abbington Banquets, 3S002 Rte. 53, Glen Ellyn

Nov. 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Autumn Masquerade welcomes kids ages three and up to come with a parent or guardian to enjoy a night of DJ music, an ice cream sundae bar and other fun activities.

Tickets are $35 for nonresidents and $50 for residents. Click to register for the Autumn Masquerade.

"We’re incredibly excited to kick off another fantastic fall season at the Glen Ellyn Park District," Courtney O'Kray, Superintendent of Marketing and Communications t GEPD told Patch.

"Our team has worked hard to curate a variety of activities for all ages, from spooky Halloween fun to family game nights and environmental initiatives. We can’t wait to see our community come together and enjoy these fun-filled experiences."