Glen Ellyn families have a four-hour window for trick-or-treating on Halloween: 3–7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
The Village of Glen Ellyn posted the recommended hours and a slate of Halloween events on its official website Saturday, Oct. 3. The schedule spans more than two weeks, starting Friday, Oct. 16, and running through Halloween night.
Safety tips from Glen Ellyn police
The Glen Ellyn Police Department is asking trick-or-treaters to stick to familiar, well-lit neighborhoods and visit only homes with porch lights on. Parents should inspect all candy before children eat it and throw away anything unwrapped or suspicious.
The department recommends children carry a flashlight and wear light-colored, flame-retardant costumes that don't restrict vision or cause tripping. Reflective tape on costumes or treat bags helps drivers spot kids after dark.
Children should be accompanied by a parent or trusted adult. Older kids should travel in groups.
Events calendar
Friday, Oct. 16
The Glen Ellyn Public Library closes at 2 p.m. and reopens at 6 p.m. as a Haunted Library with carnival-themed scares running until 8 p.m.
The first floor features family-friendly frights. The second floor has scenes recommended for ages 13 and older. Costumes are encouraged, and admission is free.
The Glen Ellyn Park District's Ghoulish Glow Golf runs 6–11 p.m. at Holes & Knolls.
Thursday, Oct. 22, and Friday, Oct. 23
The Ackerman Haunted Trail runs 4–9 p.m. at Ackerman Park, hosted by the Glen Ellyn Park District.
Saturday, Oct. 24
The Halloween Festival & Parade, organized by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Crescent/Glenwood Lot. The costume parade steps off at 9:45 a.m. and follows a route along Crescent to Forest, north on Forest to Pennsylvania, west on Pennsylvania to Main Street.
The parade ends on Main Street around 10:15 a.m. Kids can trick-or-treat at downtown businesses and vendors afterward. A costume contest takes place at the Chamber booth, and dogs in costume are welcome.
The Park District hosts Boo Bash from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Ackerman Park. An Autumn Craft Fair runs noon to 4 p.m. at Ackerman SFC.
Monday, Oct. 26
Trunk or Treat at Main Street runs 4–5:30 p.m. at the Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave. The free event features decorated trunks, treats and a pumpkin carving station while supplies last.
Carved pumpkins join the annual Pumpkins on Main display, which runs Oct. 26–31 at the recreation center. The event doubles as a donation drive benefiting Share Our Spare.
Friday, Oct. 30
The Park District's Tween Hallow's Eve Dance runs 7–8:30 p.m. at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse.
Home decorating contest
The village is also running a Halloween Home Decorating Contest. Residents can deck out their home, yard, porch or windows, register their display and vote for favorites on a participating-homes map on the village website.
