Month Of April
One Community has partnered with Glenbard West High School to create and display, student artwork that reflect the diverse identities and experiences of our high school students within Downtown Glen Ellyn.
FREE EVENT
Thursday, April 10
Sip, Shop, and Stroll your way through the quaint streets of Downtown Glen Ellyn for fun and so many great deals. Storefronts offer incredible sales, sips, and bites while you stroll along over 15 storefronts.
Tickets on Sale Now!
Saturday, April 19
Hop into the magic of spring by getting your picture with the Glen Ellyn Bunny and bounce on over through the Bunny Trail Scavenger Hunt! Join us for a day of frolic and fun as we venture through charming downtown Glen Ellyn discovering the hidden spring images. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone with a spring in their step. Let’s bounce into a day filled with adventure and joy!
Saturday, April 26
Grab your friends and enjoy an afternoon tasting 10 - 4 oz of a variety of craft beers while exploring Downtown Glen Ellyn. We have some cool spots for you to check out along the way.
Tickets on Sale Now!
May
Experience our Illuminated Concert Series! This special intimate acoustic music series by candlelight will have limited tickets, a local dining/drinking establishment to host the reception and different themes per performance. With every ticket, comes a dining voucher for a Downtown Glen Ellyn Restaurant.
Tickets will be on sale April 1, 2025
Friday, May 16
Taylor Swift cover band, Shake It Off
5:00pm Start setting up chairs.
6:00 - 9:45 Live Music - Two bands
Experience the best Chicagoland bands at our FREE Family Friendly Friday Summer Concert Series. Dine and drink from local restaurants. No outside food or drink allowed. Restaurants will be serving specials just for you!
FREE
May
Guests will meet at Park & Oak where the scene will be set. Groups will be divided and escorted by an actor detective into 5 different storefronts finding clues and interviewing suspects before all meet up for the big reveal finding the answer to the question “Who’s done it?”.
Tickets will be on sale April 1, 2025
June thru July
In partnership with the Bookstore of Glen Ellyn, and the Glen Ellyn Public Library, participate in the Summer Scavenger Hunt. For the entire months of June and July, challenge yourself to find all the clues downtown to complete your scavenger hunt card for a prize and join us for the wrap-up party hosted by the library!
FREE
Friday, June 6
Semple, Rock cover band
5:00pm Start setting up chairs.
6:00 - 9:45 Live Music - Two bands
Experience the best Chicagoland bands at our FREE Family Friendly Friday Summer Concert Series. Dine and drink from local restaurants. No outside food or drink allowed. Restaurants will be serving specials just for you!
FREE
Saturday, June 14
Nothing will be nicer than a beautiful afternoon Wine Walk! Sipping on fine wine and bites, strolling through unique shops, award-winning home décor designers and gorgeous boutiques to find one-of-a-kind treasures.
Tickets go on sale May 1, 2025
Friday, July 4th
The Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee is thrilled to announce the return of the Glen Ellyn 4th of July Parade to its historic downtown location.
After two years of extensive construction and revitalization efforts, the heart of Glen Ellyn is ready to once again host this beloved community tradition to honor the nation’s birthday. FREE
Saturday, July 12
This is the premiere jazz festival of DuPage County bringing an afternoon line-up of the best jazz in the Midwest by collaborating with local partners such as 90.9fm WDCB Home of Chicago Jazz, Fareed Haque, and Bellas Artes School of Music.
FREE
July 18-20
Everyone is always excited for the long awaited 3-day Summer Sidewalk Sales. Find bargains and treasures for this annual highly anticipated event! Main street is closed only Friday-Saturday.
FREE
Friday, August 1
LP Vinyl, Classic Rock
5:00pm Start setting up chairs.
6:00 - 9:45 Live Music - Two bands
Experience the best Chicagoland bands at our FREE Family Friendly Friday Summer Concert Series. Dine and drink from local restaurants. No outside food or drink allowed. Restaurants will be serving specials just for you!
FREE
August 23-24
Returning to picturesque Lake Ellyn, this Fine Art show will be fun for the whole family. Enjoy the fine art of many mediums, live music, children’s entertainment, food trucks and a beer tent in beautiful Lake Ellyn Park.
FREE
*Calling All Artists*
Friday, September 5
Hillybilly Rockstarz, Country Night
5:00pm Start setting up chairs.
6:00 - 9:45 Live Music - Two bands
Experience the best Chicagoland bands at our FREE Family Friendly Friday Summer Concert Series. Dine and drink from local restaurants. No outside food or drink allowed. Restaurants will be serving specials just for you!
FREE
September
Experience our Illuminated Concert Series! This special intimate acoustic music series by candlelight will have limited tickets, a local dining/drinking establishment to host the reception and different themes per performance. With every ticket, comes a dining voucher for a Downtown Glen Ellyn Restaurant.
Tickets will be on sale August 1, 2025
Sept 18-20
Grab your Lederhosen and join us for the Glen Ellyn Oktoberfest with Live Music, Activities, and a mouthwatering array of German-themed food and beer at Two Hound Red Brewing Co.
FREE to Enter
Thursday, October 9
Experience the enchantment of Downtown Glen Ellyn where magic meets retail therapy under the moonlit sky. Join us for a bewitching evening filled with spellbinding fashion, captivating home decor and enchanting accessories. Your evening will include raffles, witches brew and spell-casting activities.
Tickets go on sale September 1, 2025
October
Join us for a ghostly affair and a night where you're the detective in this interactive murder mystery. Explore Glen Ellyn shops, each hiding potential clues. Interview suspects, gather evidence, and unravel the truth before the killer strikes again!
Tickets go on sale September 1, 2025
Thursdays November 6 & 13
Join us for the highly anticipated Ladies Night Out in Downtown Glen Ellyn! Grab your friends and spend the evening strolling through the cutest shops and boutiques finding the best gifts on your holiday list. Don't miss the many discounts and specials while enjoying wine and treats along the way!
Tickets go on sale October 1, 2025
Through December
Downtown Glen Ellyn offers the perfect picturesque holiday shopping experience for the season. Our charming historic downtown is home to trendiest boutiques and locally owned shops each brimming with treasures for everyone on your holiday list. Find our favorite 2025 gift ideas in our Downtown Glen Ellyn Holiday Shopping Guide.
FREE
Through December
Light Up Glen Ellyn! Who on your block is the Clark Griswold of Holiday Lights? Show off your home in all its holiday splendor! Categories:
Registration available November 1, 2025
November 27 - December 15
Glen Ellyn's very own Santa mailbox will return on the northeast corner of Main Street and Crescent Boulevard. Letters “mailed” by Monday, December 15 will receive a response from Santa, along with a signed photo. Please make sure letters include a legible return address so that Santa can reply. The mailbox will return to the North Pole on Monday, December 16 until next Christmas!
FREE
November 26 - December 25
Grab a cocoa and walk through Downtown Glen Ellyn this holiday Season for the pure magic of it all. Witness the creativity, inspiration and imagination of the holidays. A beautifully decorated window can make even the coldest of days feel a bit warmer.
FREE
Saturdays & Sundays
November 29 - Dec 21
10:30am - 12:30pm
(times may vary)
Ho Ho Ho, Santa Claus is coming to town! Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with Santa and share your Christmas wishes. Visit with Santa at his Glen Ellyn weekend House off Main St. Don't miss out on this new tradition while you shop & dine in Downtown Glen Ellyn.
FREE
Thursdays December 4, 11 & 18
What’s the best way to get into the holiday spirit? Hop aboard our classic Victorian trolley for a 30-min narrated tour of our festive Downtown and see the best decked-out homes in a warm trolley. This ride will include a little Glen Ellyn History, local holiday lights with a few jokes in between. Check in is at 515 Crescent @The North Pole, where all are welcome to warm up with hot cocoa, get your picture with Santa and much more!
Thank you to our Trolley Sponsor @properties Christie's International Real Estate.
Tickets go on sale November 1, 2025
Wednesday, December 10
Jingle, mingle, and enjoy discounted nibbles and nog at participating restaurants while sporting your best festive attire.
Choose your first stop to check in, grab your light up necklace and program. Then the night is free to roam to all the restaurants and see friends and family along the way.
Tickets go on sale November 1, 2025
Friday, Feb 21 - Sunday, March 2
The most delicious week of the year! Restaurant week will offer prix fixe menus, and special promotions. During The Glen Ellyn Restaurant Week, no tickets or special passes are required.
Experience the diverse and vibrant dining scene Glen Ellyn has to offer. It is the perfect opportunity to try a new restaurant, dine often and taste a culinary delight or creative cocktail.
Friday, February 21
Experience our NEW Illuminated Concert Series! This special intimate acoustic music series by candlelight will have limited tickets, a local dining/drinking establishment to host the reception and different themes per performance. Be quick when tickets go on sale for these pop-up performances! With every ticket, comes a dining voucher for a Downtown Glen Ellyn Restaurant.
February, Saturday 8
Join us in Downtown Glen Ellyn celebrating everything SWEET for your Valentine weekend! This event will have something for everyone both young and young at heart. Come for the sweet treats, and valentine gift shopping and then stay for the sweet sips and bites!
Grab a Golden Ticket while Valentine shopping, watch the Willy Wonka movie for FREE, do the Wonka Scavenger Hunt, and treat yourself to Wonka bites & sips at local restaurants!
Sunday January 26
12:30 - 3:00 PM
Join all your favorite local area restaurants as they vie for the title of Chili Cook-off Champion!
All proceeds will be equally distributed to each restaurant's chosen charity.
$20 Advance ticket purchase includes early admission at 12pm.
Entire Month of January
Stores are offering up to 75% off 2024 merchandise while also highlighting new 2025 products. It's the perfect time the come to Downtown Glen Ellyn to shop and save.
We are making the shopping even better with our WINTER SHOPPING PASSPORT! With every $20 purchase, receive a stamp in your passport. Collect 5 stamps the month of January for your chance to win 1- $500 cash in prizes or 2 - $250 prizes.
Event sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to showcase your business while supporting our cherished community events. You can be on-site, receive prominent recognition at the event, on our website and promotional materials. Sponsorship levels vary offering different perks to suit all budgets and marketing goals.
The Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn is a 501c3 non-profit organization comprised of dedicated business owners with a goal to be an economic driver for the central business district and to create Glen Ellyn as a destination for Chicagoland. We are supported by the Village of Glen Ellyn, members, sponsors, and events.
Our goal is to increase foot traffic and sales in the central business district by marketing promotions and planning events that heighten awareness and visibility of Downtown Glen Ellyn. We promote Downtown Glen Ellyn as a destination for shoppers and diners, not only for Glen Ellyn residents, but also for visitors from surrounding communities of Chicago.
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