When:
October 24, 2026
9:30am - 12:00pm
Where:
Downtown Glen Ellyn
Event Description:
A Spooktacular event where children with their parents participate in the parade, costume contests for humans and their furry friends and trick-or-treating at participating local businesses. You won't be able to miss the Halloween juggler as you walk around downtown. Come out to enjoy this classic BOO-tiful Glen Ellyn tradition!
9:30am - Halloween Parade Staging
All are welcome! The parade participants & families meet at the Glenwood Station Lot (corner of Main St and Crescent Blvd), which is the parade staging area. We will parade east to Forest Ave and then head north on Forest Ave before circling the block via Pennsylvania Ave and ending on Main St. for crafts, games and spooktacular fun.
9:45am - Halloween Parade Steps Off
Parade participants march in the parade following the Glenbard West Drumline. Community members line the street to cheer them on! See Parade map for route details.
10am - 12pm: Crafts, Games & Trick-or-Treat
Enjoy Halloween Games & Crafts at the end of the parade route on Main St. Stick around for costume contests and trick-or-treating throughout the downtown business area. Take a look at the decorated windows painted by the scouts as you meander.
Scout Troop Window Painting
- October 1 - Window Painting Sign-up Opens
- October 4 - 11 - Window Painting
🎨 Pick a Window & Make Your Mark!
Scouts are invited to help bring downtown Glen Ellyn to life by painting a storefront window!
Here’s how it works:
- Sign up online and choose the storefront window your troop would like to paint.
- One window per troop.
- Windows are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up early!
- Once your window is selected, your troop is responsible for contacting the storefront directly to coordinate a convenient time to paint.
Grab your spot, get creative, and help add some Scout spirit to downtown!
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