Seasonal & Holidays

Superheroes, Princesses To Appear At Toys For Tots Drive In Glen Ellyn

At the park district's Toys for Tots Drive, Glen Ellyn residents can donate toys to help brighten the holidays for children in need.

At the park district's Toys for Tots Drive, Glen Ellyn residents can donate toys to help brighten the holidays for children in need.
At the park district's Toys for Tots Drive, Glen Ellyn residents can donate toys to help brighten the holidays for children in need. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

GLEN ELLYN, IL — Superheroes, princesses and other costumed characters will be on hand during the Glen Ellyn Park District's Toys for Tots Drive on Dec. 7.

The drive will be held at Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles Rd. Toys must be new and unwrapped and should be suitable for children up to 12 years old. Stuffed animals will not be accepted by Toys for Tots, according to the park district website.

During the drive, kids can take photos with characters as part of a partnership with the League of Enchantment Chicago, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings beloved characters to events, local hospitals, fundraising walks and other community events.

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What: Toys for Tots Drive

When: Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Where: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles Rd.

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