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It’s Fall Break Time…Glen Ellyn Mom’s Village wants to help with your Family Fall Bucket List. This is the time to enjoy this spectacular season and all of the local establishments your family will love. This list was previously published last October in Glancer Magazine and we wanted to share it again plus add a few updates that we hope you love.
We were just at Kuipers Family Farm and this is a must-add. It is located past Geneva at 1N318 Watson Road in Maple Park, IL
https://www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com
We highly recommend their “made fresh for you” Carmel Apples and Cider Doughnuts. The store offers everything Fall you can think of.
If your time is limited, think local. You can walk around downtown Glen Ellyn and see the storefronts decorated by local Girl Scout Troops. One of our favorites is to grab a treat at Blackberry Market and don’t forget to check out their October Menu, it looks delish.
After you leave Blackberry head across the street. The pumpkins are out at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, at 393 N. Main St. in downtown Glen Ellyn. Did you know that last year they donated $8,000 to PADS?! You can read about it here.
Here is a list of other favorite places to visit. Also, make sure to call ahead to confirm hours and activities.
Johansen Farms Fall Festival & Children’s Zoo Open Daily 9am-7pm Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hayrides, two-story airslide, corn maze, pie house and bakery! http://www.johansenfarmszoo.com/spring/
Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest Hours Vary / Open DailyPig races, petting zoo, hayride, pony rides, kids village, pumpkin chucker, haunted barn, mega slide, plus tons of other mini amusement rides! http://pumpkinfarm.com
Odyssey Fun Farm Open Daily 10am – 6pm Corn maze, pumpkin patch, cow train, petting zoo, corn cannon, hayrides, kids zone, flashlight maze, and MUCH more! http://odysseyfunfarm.com/all-attractions/
Kellers Farm Stand open Saturday / Sunday 9am-6pm 10 acre corn maze, hay wagon rides, pedal tractors, kids straw maze, farm animals, large kids play area with pirate ship, castle, and more! www.kellersfarmstand.com/fall/
Glen Ellyn Moms Village wishes you a great Fall Break and please feel free to take pictures and tag us @glenellynmomsvillage. We want to see what Fall Fun you are having.
Also, don’t forget to donate gently used or new Halloween Costumes! Collection boxes are at Main Street Rec and RISE Fitness.
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Kane County Cougars Game
Great offers and promotions for Dads! Enjoy pregame catch on the field. Book one of our Father’s Day Brunch suites by calling 630-232-8811. Kids eat free, run the bases after the game, friendly petting zoo, Sunday Funday. http://www.milb.com/promotions/index.jsp?sid=t446
51st Annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show at Oakbrook Center Sun, Jun 16: 11:00 AM – 6:00pm. One of the largest open-air car shows in the Midwest!
Glen Ellyn Park District’s Gone Fishin’ Derby on Saturday, June 15. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn Space is limited and participants must register by June 10th
Cantigny Park Father’s Day Brunch on Sunday, June 16th 10:00am, 12:30pm Seating Red Oak Room, Cantigny Golf. Enjoy our special brunch (and golf course views!) in the scenic Red Oak Room. Fantastic menu of traditional brunch favorites along with Chef-inspired creations. Head over to Cantigny Park to visit the First Division Museum, tour McCormick House, and enjoy the beautiful gardens.
Dad and Me and the Great Outdoors Saturday, June 15th 1-2pm Take Dad on an adventure with a nature scavenger hunt, and then make a fun craft. Ages 5 – 12 with an adult. $10 per person. Register online or at 630-580-7025. St. James Farm https://www.dupageforest.org/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D131556174%26view%3Devent%26-childview%3D
Looking for a great gift for Dad! These two companies are locally owned!
Duffer Balls https://www.dufferballs.com
Warphole https://warpholebags.com
Let’s celebrate Dad on June 16th!! Also, please call ahead to reserve spots and confirm details of all activities listed above.
As the school year quickly comes to an end and summer sneaks in don’t forget that just down the road we have our own little corner of fun.
A place where kids can putt, endless mulligans can be called and friends of all ages can join in the fun.
Our very own Glen Ellyn Mini Golf Course! Holes and Knolls is located within MaryKnoll Park and with 36 holes plus a full concession stand it is THE perfect outing.
The miniature greens, the crazy obstacles, and the fact that no skills are needed make it a win, win for everyone.
With clubs in hand and brightly colored golf balls chosen these kids were ready to hit the course.
My favorite thing about this activity is age doesn’t matter.
Everyone loved the course. The obstacles were challenging. There were strategic putts and the numerous water hazards tested their skills.
It’s hard to find something for everyone. But this outing proved to be a perfect fit for the entire crew. The kids were patient, there was plenty of cheering, and no one called FORE!
It truly was a day of all fun and games.
Ready for a mini golfing adventure of your own. Click the link to find out more!
Glen Ellyn is a community that focuses on helping others and giving back. There is one organization that stands out above the rest. Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Society supports many programs throughout Dupage County.
Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago Anima’s mission is to transform young lives through excellence in music education and choral singing. www.animasingers.org
Bridge Communities transforms lives of homeless families by facilitating the change they need to care for themselves and raise their children. www.bridgecommunities.com
CASA of DuPage County believes that all children have the right to safe, permanent and nurturing homes. The mission of CASA is to recruit, train, and support volunteer citizen advocates to effectively speak in the best interests of abused, neglected, and dependent children in the DuPage County juvenile and family court system. https://dupagecasa.org
Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center (CDPCC) is a non-profit organization that provides affordable, professional pastoral counseling services to the public in an ecumenical setting. www.cdpcc.org
Community Housing Advocacy and Development of DuPage (CHAD) provides and advocates for quality affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals and families. http://www.chadhousing.org
DuPage PADS has provided hope for people who are homeless in DuPage County for 25 years by offering an array of services that build self-sufficiency and helps to stop the cycle of homelessness. https://dupagepads.org
Easter Seals provides outpatient rehabilitation services for children with developmental and physical disabilities. www.easterseals.com
Family Shelter Services provides intervention support to help heal children traumatized by domestic violence. www.familyshelterservice.org
Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center Our mission is to help children from low-income families acquire the necessary skills in academics and social interaction to move successfully through grades K-12 and into adulthood. www.gecrc.com
Glen Ellyn Food Pantry provides a resource for families to obtain fresh and non-perishable food items. www.glenellynfoodpantry.org
Glen Ellyn Park District donates scholarships to offset the cost of summer camp to allow parents who struggle financially with working full-time and providing childcare. www.gepark.org
Glen Ellyn Public Library provides a free service, “Bus to Books” summer enrichment program for ESL and financially disadvantaged children. www.gepl.org
Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling offers affordable, professional counseling services for all residents of Glen Ellyn and for children attending a Glen Ellyn school. www.geyfcs.com
Glenbard West HS English Language Learners Program serves students with over 15 non-English primary languages. Four levels of intensive English are available to students who demonstrate limited or no English skills.
NAMI DuPage provides support, advocacy, and education in order to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness and their families. www.namidupage.org
People’s Resource Center Since 1975, People’s Resource Center has been bringing neighbors together to respond to hunger and poverty in DuPage County. http://www.peoplesrc.org
Philip J. Rock Center and School (PRC) serves two distinct functions in providing services to individuals who are deaf-blind. http://www.philiprockcenter.org
Supplies 4 Success serves school age children in the Glen Ellyn area. Over 500 children* are likely to start this school year without basic school supplies and winter outerwear. https://www.supplies4success.org
The Garden Works Project is a volunteer led organization working to relieve hunger in Chicago’s western suburbs by providing families in need of food assistance with home vegetable gardens and coaching. http://www.gardenworksproject.org
Teen Parent Connection serves the community through education on the realities and responsibilities of teenage pregnancy and through long-term assistance to adolescent parents for the development of self-esteem, parenting skills, and empowerment toward self-sufficiency. https://teenparentconnection.org
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association’s (WSDRA) mission is “the development of individuals through recreation”. www.wdsra.com
World Relief DuPage (WRD) is a refugee resettlement agency that partners with local churches, volunteers, and community groups to provide services, friendship, and support to refugees and immigrants from all over the world. www.worldreliefdupageaurora.org
YWCA’s vision is to eliminate racism and empower women. Its mission is to provide women and girls with the support and tools needed to transform their lives, be confident in their choices, and make valuable contributions to their communities. http://www.ywca.com
We recently interview Val Yaros, the Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare President for Glen Ellyn Living Magazine. The full article can be found at Glen Ellyn Living Magazine.
