This Weekend's Upcoming Glen Ellyn Area Events

Glen Ellyn IL

14 October, 2021

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GLEN ELLYN, IL — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week in Glen Ellyn. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Glen Ellyn: Trick or Treat: A Cultural History of Hallowe'en When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Glenside Library, 25 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights, IL, 60139 What: Despite what you may think, Halloween, as we know it, is a surprisingly modern holiday. Hear about the true origins of the spookiest night of the year, some of the wildest ways people have celebrated the night, and the legends that surround it. Registration required. Learn More Thursday Evening Book Club - Glen Ellyn Public Library When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Public Library What: Event listing from Glen Ellyn Public Library: Thursday and October 14 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDiscuss The Thursday [censored] Club by Richard Osman. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host be... Learn More Featured Event: Fall Yard Sale! When: Friday, October 15th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 804 E Liberty Dr What: ONE DAY ONLY! Home decor, holiday items, clothes, and knick knacks and just fun stuff! Come check it out! Learn More Featured Event: STEP IN OUT dance party When: Friday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Diplomat West Banquets What: Do you like to dance? Do you like 60's, 70's. 80's music? Do you like friendly people? Do you like lighted. easy parking? Do you like reasonable priced drinks?($3.00-$10.00). STEP IN OUT is the party you want to spend your Friday night dance time at!!!! $12.00 Learn More Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe | Bilingual Storytime When: Friday, October 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Public Library What: Event listing from Glen Ellyn Public Library: Friday, October 15 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at conte... Learn More First Chapter Friday - Glen Ellyn Public Library When: Friday, October 15th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Public Library What: Event listing from Glen Ellyn Public Library: Friday, October 15 from 3:00 PM to 3:15 PMLooking for new reading suggestions? Get a taste of some great books by listening to the first chapter read by a Youth Librarian. For grades 3-8 This event was originally posted on a public... Learn More Featured Event: "Cottages In The Woods" Artists/Crafters/Vendors Sale in 20 Cottages When: Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Good Templar Park Association What: (Geneva, IL) "Cottages in the Woods" is a unique event held in the historic Good Templar Park of Geneva, IL on Saturday October 16 and Sunday October 17, 10 am -4pm each day. Our Swedish stugas (cottages) will be open for visitors to see, with each offering a variety of deligh... Learn More Featured Event: "Cottages In The Woods" Artists/Crafters/Vendors Sale in 20 Cottages (Jody Borman Moreen) Featured Event: 10th Annual Mystic Market & Halloween Party with Pet Adoptions When: Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Animal Care Center What: Please join us on Saturday for our Mystic Market with Tarot Readers, Intuitive Handwriting Analyist and Healers, plus shopping for fabulous goods from local vendors, Pet Adoptions with Magnificent Mutts & Meows, bake sale, halloween photos and a pet costume contest with pr... Learn More Featured Event: 10th Annual Mystic Market & Halloween Party with Pet Adoptions (Kerry Morgan) Flight Simulator - Glen Ellyn Public Library When: Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Public Library What: Event listing from Glen Ellyn Public Library: Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMFly an airplane and test your piloting skills for an hour with our new Flight Simulator. Please contact Joe Halter at 630-423-6664 to schedule your visit. This event was originally posted... Learn More Glen Ellyn Historical Society Recognizes the 150th Anniversary of the Chicago Fire on Oct. 16 When: Saturday, October 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Historical Society What: Saturday, October 16, at 2 p.m. in the Glen Ellyn History Center at 800 N. Main Street, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society welcomes historian and actor, Terry Lynch as Patrick O'Leary, husband of Catherine O'Leary who was blamed for the Chicago fire. In October of 1871, the ... Learn More Glen Ellyn Historical Society Recognizes the 150th Anniversary of the Chicago Fire on Oct. 16 at 2: When: Saturday, October 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 800 N Main St What: Saturday, October 16, at 2 p.m. in the Glen Ellyn History Center at 800 N. Main Street, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society welcomes historian and actor, Terry Lynch as Patrick O'Leary, husband of Catherine O'Leary who was blamed for the Chicago fire. In October of 1871, th... Learn More Glen Ellyn Library Foundation Fall Fun Fest When: Saturday, October 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Public Library What: Glen Ellyn Library Foundation hosts this free, family-friendly outdoor event for adults and kids of all ages. Enjoy live music by Glen Ellyn-based musicians Ralph Covert and 7DEEZ Band, fun games and food from local vendors for purchase. Learn about the Foundation's Outreach V... Learn More Fall Fun Fest - Glen Ellyn Public Library When: Saturday, October 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Public Library What: Event listing from Glen Ellyn Public Library: Saturday, October 16 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMEnjoy a free, outdoor family-friendly event for adults and kids of all ages, with giant games, live music, and food and beverages from local food vendors available for purchase. Performin... Learn More Featured Event: Free Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinic When: Sunday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinic What: Free Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinic Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinic to host free clinic for Dupage County Residents receiving Link Benefits. Lisle, IL – On Sunday October 17th, 2021 Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinic will host a free pet vaccine and microchip clinic for Dupage Co... Learn More Featured Event: Chicago Artisan Market - 100+ top artisans (Sun, Oct 17 | 10am-4pm) When: Sunday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Morgan MFG What: Shop small, local & sustainable at the FALL edition of the Chicago Artisan Market on Sunday, October 17, 2021.  This curated INDOOR Sunday market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, small businesses who channel their passions into creating one-of-a-kind design... Learn More Featured Event: Chicago Artisan Market - 100+ top artisans (Sun, Oct 17 | 10am-4pm) (StyleChicago) Glen Ellyn French Market When: Sunday, October 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 449 North Main Street What: A French styled open air market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, local retail businesses and community groups!  Learn More Branch & Brush Collection (South of Hill Avenue) When: Monday, October 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Village of Glen Ellyn - Events What: Event listing from Village of Glen Ellyn - Events: Monday, October 18 (all day)http://glenellyn.org/calendar.aspx?EID=692 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a ... Learn More MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting with Walkthrough When: Monday, October 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Public Library What: Event listing from Glen Ellyn Public Library: Monday, October 18 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at conten... Learn More Library Board of Trustees Meeting - Glen Ellyn Public Library When: Monday, October 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Public Library What: Event listing from Glen Ellyn Public Library: Monday, October 18 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content... Learn More Glen Ellyn Chamber Board of Directors Meeting When: Tuesday, October 19th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, October 19 from 8:00 AM to 8:55 AM The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meet on the third Tuesday of each month. To be included on the Board meeting agenda. The Board of Directors don't meet the mont... Learn More Cookie and Canvas - Glen Ellyn Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Glen Ellyn Public Library What: Event listing from Glen Ellyn Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMDiscuss painting styles like modernist and abstract, and paint something using the supplies provided. Enjoy a cookie from The Cafe as inspiration. This activity has supplies in a special f... Learn More GPS speaker to offer tips to help distracted students get organized When: Wednesday, October 20th at 12:00 p.m. What: The Glenbard Parent Series: (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families will present That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Distracted Students Organize/Integrate their Online and Real-Life Worlds at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, via Zoom. Go to glenbardgps.org for the lin... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Glen Ellyn Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.