The Grove Folk Fest

Costumed interpreters relive local history while visitors celebrate autumn with folk music, square dancing, hayrides and more. Dine on hearty food in the outdoor dining hall or enjoy a nature walk along the trails. Gift and craft items are available for purchase.

• Live folk music
• Square dancing
• Dessert tent
• Hearty outdoor dining
• Historic interpretations
• Hayrides
• Nature walks
• Gift & craft items for sale

Tickets purchased onsite the day of the event will be increased to $7/adult, $2/child.

23rd Annual Salute to Veterans

The East Wing and The American Legion Post 166 Glenview present a “Salute to Veterans”. Join us for cake and coffee to honor our veterans. The ceremony’s emcee is Kirk W. Reasoner, retired Commander/Senior Master Sergeant U.S. Air Force and the keynote speaker is Herb Caplan, U.S. Army, Specialist 5 Sergeant. Music will be played by the Attea Middle School band and chorus. The event is sponsored by Greg Goodsitt, Edward Jones and Arbor Terrace of Glenview.

Note: Doors open at 9:15 a.m. and music begins at 9:45 a.m.

Glenview Farmer's Market

Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 21, 8 am-12 pm
Enjoy shopping for delicious, local food at the Glenview Farmers Market, a free, weekly event that takes place rain or shine. This year’s market includes several vendors from previous years and some new vendors. It’s located in the circle drive by the Heritage Center. Free parking is available across the street in the Historic Wagner Farm lot and the St. Peter and Paul Church lot at the corner of Lake and Wagner Roads. Note: No parking allowed on Wagner Road.

Family Menorah Making Workshop

Join us for our Family Menorah Making Workshop. Whether you are drawn to traditional or modern designs this workshop explores it all! Learn how to make a menorah and holiday décor with us. Each family sculpts and decorates at least one menorah and any holiday decorations they like! Your instructor will fire and glaze your creations and contact you the following week to pick them up. Price is per family. All ages welcome.

Festival of Trees Holiday Event

Presented by Light Keeper Pro

Kick off the holiday season with your family and friends at our 2nd Annual Festival of Trees magical event! Check out the beautifully decorated trees in the hallways of Park Center and vote for your favorites. All trees will be on display until the end of December. Visit and take pictures with Santa Claus and The Grinch. Plus, enjoy holiday carolers from Glenbrook South Chamber Singers and The Caroling Party. And, children will enjoy crafts and several activities.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Children under age 2 are free!

Everything Illinois Birthday Celebration

Have fun this Winter at The Grove’s free drop-in activities for all ages! Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Happy 205th birthday to the State of Illinois! Stop by anytime between 10 am and 4 pm to learn about our state’s various symbols, animals, landmarks and history. For all ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

A Night at The Wagner Speakeasy

Go back in time to the Roaring 20s for a lively evening of music, dancing and entertainment at the Friends Wagner Farm annual fundraising event. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Period costumes encouraged! Great raffle and silent auction prizes too!

The Friends of Wagner Farm organization provides stewardship and fundraising support to Historic Wagner Farm to expand programming, create educational experiences and enhance the farm property.

National Bison Day

Have fun this Fall at The Grove’s free drop-in activities throughout October and November. Tune into nature on trail walk events, connect with history on Indigenous People’s Day with a tour and much more. Children under age 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Review the full schedule below, mark your calendars, tell your friends/families and join us. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces!

Touch some real bison fur and horns and learn the difference between bison and buffalo.

Pumpkin Smash and Bash 

Bring your carved Halloween pumpkin to Flick Park and have fun smashing your pumpkin and turning it into compost that will help nourish plants in the spring.  We’ll even have fun rolling pumpkins down the sled hill!  Note: Remove any candles and glow sticks beforehand. Non-carved pumpkins will not be accepted. FREE Admission! The event is weather permitting and may be subject to cancellation.

America Recycles Day

Recycling is important. Learn how to increase your recycling habits at home and work. Enjoy family activities and crafts. Learn about recycling and participate in family fun at this all-ages event.

Accepting gently used donations on behalf of Illinois AmVets; click here for a list of accepted items.

Bags Tournament at Swenson Park

Register your team for our first Outdoor Bags Tournament! Teams consist of two players but only one person needs to sign up. Must be 21 years or older.

Team fee is $60; deadline is September 22. Please provide team name when registering. Payouts and tournament format will be announced after registration closes. For additional information, contact Brian O’Malley via email at Brian.OMalley@glenviewparks.org or 224-521-2541.

Glenview Farmer's Market

Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 21, 8 am-12 pm
Enjoy shopping for delicious, local food at the Glenview Farmers Market, a free, weekly event that takes place rain or shine. This year’s market includes several vendors from previous years and some new vendors. It’s located in the circle drive by the Heritage Center. Free parking is available across the street in the Historic Wagner Farm lot and the St. Peter and Paul Church lot at the corner of Lake and Wagner Roads. Note: No parking allowed on Wagner Road.

Oaktober Tree Trot

Join us for a trail walk that will focus on the trees of The Grove and learn about some of the trees that are native to Illinois from the Village of Glenview’s Robyn Flakne. No registration required. Meet in front of the Interpretive Center.

Movie in the Park

Featuring Disney’s Coco (2017)

Join us for a night under the stars watching family-friendly films presented by the Glenview Public Library and the Glenview Park District. In case of rain, movies will be shown in the Glenview Library’s Community Room. All ages are welcome. Don’t forget to bring your own blankets or chairs.

Candy Cane Holiday Bazaar

Stop by the Park Center lobby to shop for fun holiday gifts or stocking stuffers! Find heirloom crafts, handmade gifts and beautiful artwork, all created by East Wing Senior Center crafters and talented vendors. Enter the raffle to win great prizes!

New! Tomato Fest

Summer may be waning, but it’s left a sun-ripened treat for us to enjoy – the tomato! Spend the afternoon celebrating America’s favorite garden plant at Historic Wagner Farm’s first ever Tomato Fest. Learn all about this delicious vegetable (or is it a fruit?), see how it grows, taste different varieties and tomato-based recipes, play games, and so much more! Entry to Tomato Fest is free and tickets for activities and tastings can be purchased onsite.

Tickets for activities will be sold in $1 increments. Ticket-based activities range between 1-15 tickets. Most activities will be ongoing throughout the event. However the free field tours will begin on the half hour. Free parking is available in the lot across from the Wagner Farm House or in the Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church lot at Lake Ave. and Wagner Rd.

Here is a list of Tomato Fest activities. Listings followed by a $ indicate a fee associated with that activity or tasting:

• Tomato sales and samples
• Hot tomato game
• “Florida Weave” contest (a method of staking & tying tomato plants so the branches don’t fall on the ground)
• Velcro tomato toss game
• Field tours
• Tomato corn hole
• Scavenger hunt
• Tomato canning demo
• BLT sundaes $ bacon, ladyfingers, and tomato jam on vanilla ice cream 
• Cow chip Bingo $ sponsored by the Glenview Noon Day Rotary
• Felt tomato magnets craft $
• Tomato tie-dye $
• Wagon rides $
• Tastings $: Bloody Mary/Maria bar with alcohol and alcohol free options, Tomato soup and grilled cheese, Tomatoes Around the World (small samples of tomato-heavy foods from around the world), Focaccia pizza, Chili in a tomato bowl

Glenview Farmer's Market

Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 21, 8 am-12 pm
Enjoy shopping for delicious, local food at the Glenview Farmers Market, a free, weekly event that takes place rain or shine. This year’s market includes several vendors from previous years and some new vendors. It’s located in the circle drive by the Heritage Center. Free parking is available across the street in the Historic Wagner Farm lot and the St. Peter and Paul Church lot at the corner of Lake and Wagner Roads. Note: No parking allowed on Wagner Road.

Restoration Work Day

Seasonal activities include brush cutting, weed removal and seed collection. For a work day schedule, visit northbranchrestoration.org.

Indigenous People's Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. What better way to celebrate this day than to visit The Grove’s Native American Village and tour the Long House and learn about the history of the Indigenous peoples and their history in our region? Participate in activities like learning how to grind corn and start a fire with a bow drill, Native American games, and see a display of historic Native American tools and other implements.

Stick around for the Indigenous Drum Demonstration, 5:30-7 pm and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Native American Indian culture. Please RSVP for the drum demonstration – email Diane.Michalski@glenviewparks.org or call 847-299-6096.

Candy Cane Holiday Bazaar

Stop by the Park Center lobby to shop for fun holiday gifts or stocking stuffers! Find heirloom crafts, handmade gifts and beautiful artwork, all created by East Wing Senior Center crafters and talented vendors. Enter the raffle to win great prizes!

Grove Heritage Association 50th Anniversary Celebration

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Grove Heritage Association (GHA). Originally known as the “Save The Grove” committee, this organization continues to play a key role in preserving an important part of Glenview’s heritage. Join us a for a free community celebration and open house to recognize and honor GHA for their incredible stewardship and support of The Grove.

10 am presentation & dedication

11 am-2 pm free open house with drop-in activities including

• 50th Anniversary exhibit
• Photo ops
• Scavenger hunt
• Sign the GHA “signature” banner
• Giveaways

Veteran's Day Craft

Have fun this Fall at The Grove’s free drop-in activities throughout October and November. Tune into nature on trail walk events, connect with history on Indigenous People’s Day with a tour and much more. Children under age 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Review the full schedule below, mark your calendars, tell your friends/families and join us. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces!

Learn why poppies are associated with Veteran’s Day and make your own poppy craft.

Harvest Supper (ages 21+)

The harvest is done and Historic Wagner Farm is ready to celebrate with a casual five-course supper highlighting the bounty of the season! The evening’s menu will utilize local produce and proteins from the Farm and will include a selection of beer and wine. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.

Tentative Menu (subject to changes)

Appetizer:

• Butternut squash Crostini with goat cheese, sage and fig glaze

Soup:

• Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Salad:

• Kale Salad with toasted almonds, apples and honey Dijon vinaigrette

Entrée (served family style):

• Herb Roasted Chicken
• Roasted Pork with apple butter and sage
• Roasted Potato Medley with white, purple and sweet potatoes, garlic, rosemary and caramelized onions
• Sautéed Brussel Sprouts and Fennel

Dessert:

• Sweet Potato Cake
• Pumpkin Pie
• Apple Crisp
• Chocolate Budino

Restoration Work Day on the Prairie

Along the west fork of the North Branch in Glenview is the Air Station Prairie. Sixty years of annual mowing as a security zone for the main runway of the Glenview Naval Air Station protected the prairie from invasive brush. The 32 acres of prairie and mitigated wetlands is owned by the Village and is permanently protected as an ecologically significant area. It supports more than 160 native plant species, grassland birds, many prairie dependent insects and 5 species of crayfish. Species lost to mowing are being reintroduced and old field portions of the prairie are being actively managed.

In October of 2017, 30+acres of this 32-acre site were dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve, recognizing this beautiful remnant of the “globally imperiled” prairie landscape.

Join us to clean up the prairie! Meet friends and enjoy time outdoors for a good cause. Seasonal activities include brush cutting, weed removal and seed collection.

Conservation Kids Day at The Grove

Come visit The Grove and nurture the nature! Children ages 3+ yrs. and their guardians can drop in for amazing hands-on environmental experiences where they join a skilled staff member in high-quality learning activities that connect children and adults to nature, conservation, and prepares them for a future of lifelong learning, appreciation and stewardship of the Earth. Program is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For groups, please email: groverestoration@glenviewparks.org.

Robert's Birthday Bash

Have fun this Fall at The Grove’s free drop-in activities throughout October and November. Tune into nature on trail walk events, connect with history on Indigenous People’s Day with a tour and much more. Children under age 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Review the full schedule below, mark your calendars, tell your friends/families and join us. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces!

Celebrate the 188th birthday of this famed naturalist and explorer, Robert Kennicott, who grew up right here at The Grove.

How to Combat & Control Invasive Species

A special presentation by The Grove’s Natural Resources Manager,  Meredith Suangka. Meredith shares tips and resources to help identify, map, control, and combat invasive species that threaten our yards and landscape.

Restoration Work Day on the Prairie

Along the west fork of the North Branch in Glenview is the Air Station Prairie. Sixty years of annual mowing as a security zone for the main runway of the Glenview Naval Air Station protected the prairie from invasive brush. The 32 acres of prairie and mitigated wetlands is owned by the Village and is permanently protected as an ecologically significant area. It supports more than 160 native plant species, grassland birds, many prairie dependent insects and 5 species of crayfish. Species lost to mowing are being reintroduced and old field portions of the prairie are being actively managed.

In October of 2017, 30+acres of this 32-acre site were dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve, recognizing this beautiful remnant of the “globally imperiled” prairie landscape.

Join us to clean up the prairie! Meet friends and enjoy time outdoors for a good cause. Seasonal activities include brush cutting, weed removal and seed collection.

Glenview Farmer's Market

Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 21, 8 am-12 pm
Enjoy shopping for delicious, local food at the Glenview Farmers Market, a free, weekly event that takes place rain or shine. This year’s market includes several vendors from previous years and some new vendors. It’s located in the circle drive by the Heritage Center. Free parking is available across the street in the Historic Wagner Farm lot and the St. Peter and Paul Church lot at the corner of Lake and Wagner Roads. Note: No parking allowed on Wagner Road.

Guided Fall Color Walk

Have fun this Fall at The Grove’s free drop-in activities throughout October and November. Tune into nature on trail walk events, connect with history on Indigenous People’s Day with a tour and much more. Children under age 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Review the full schedule below, mark your calendars, tell your friends/families and join us. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces!

Bask in the colors of autumn with our 1.5-mile guided Fall Color Walk!

Restoration Work Day at The Grove

For ages 8+, volunteers under age 15 must participate with an adult.

Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. Bring work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. Reservations are requested so we can plan appropriate Work Day activities. Please RSVP to groverestoration@glenviewparks.org to reserve your spot.

Work parties may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Glenview Farmer's Market

Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 21, 8 am-12 pm
Enjoy shopping for delicious, local food at the Glenview Farmers Market, a free, weekly event that takes place rain or shine. This year’s market includes several vendors from previous years and some new vendors. It’s located in the circle drive by the Heritage Center. Free parking is available across the street in the Historic Wagner Farm lot and the St. Peter and Paul Church lot at the corner of Lake and Wagner Roads. Note: No parking allowed on Wagner Road.

Grove Heritage Association Holiday Market

Nov. 16-17, 10 am-7 pm and Nov. 18-19, 10 am-4 pm

Start your holiday season at The Grove! Shop for holiday gifts, decorations, personalized ornaments and gourmet foods from some of your favorite vendors who have participated in past shows. Admission is payable at the door.
NEW! Stop by our heated pavilion at the Market on Saturday, 11/18 and Sunday, 11/19, 10 am-4 pm each day for

• Santa’s Chalet 🎅 Families can visit and take photos with Santa by the fireplace!
• Holiday Refreshments 🍷 Festive foods, hot & cold beverages and beer & wine available for purchase.

Email the Grove Heritage Association for more information.

Conservation Kids Day

NOTE: August 27 date has been rescheduled for August 20, and September 24 has been rescheduled for September 17. 

Children ages 3+ yrs. and their guardians can drop in for amazing hands-on environmental experiences where they join a skilled staff member in high-quality learning activities that connect children and adults to nature, conservation, and prepares them for a future of lifelong learning, appreciation and stewardship of the Earth. Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. For groups, please email: groverestoration@glenviewparks.org

Fall Sales on the Farm!

Open every day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mum Sales begin 9/17
Pumpkin Sales begin 10/1

If you love to see beautiful fall colors on your porch or in your garden during the fall, be sure to make a stop at Historic Wagner Farm! Dress up your home and yard with colorful, hardy mums! Pick up the perfect pumpkin and find cornstalks, ornamental corn and gift shop merchandise in the sales shed.

Wagon rides are offered Saturdays & Sundays from 10 am-12 pm through October 28. Tickets are sold on site for $4/person. Children under 2 free of charge. Note: Rides are subject to cancellation. Call 847-657-1506 to check the status prior to your visit.

All sales benefit Historic Wagner Farm programs and operations.

Grove Heritage Association Holiday Market

Nov. 16-17, 10 am-7 pm and Nov. 18-19, 10 am-4 pm

Start your holiday season at The Grove! Shop for holiday gifts, decorations, personalized ornaments and gourmet foods from some of your favorite vendors who have participated in past shows. Admission is payable at the door.
NEW! Stop by our heated pavilion at the Market on Saturday, 11/18 and Sunday, 11/19, 10 am-4 pm each day for

• Santa’s Chalet 🎅 Families can visit and take photos with Santa by the fireplace!
• Holiday Refreshments 🍷 Festive foods, hot & cold beverages and beer & wine available for purchase.

Email the Grove Heritage Association for more information.

Grove Heritage Association Holiday Market

Nov. 16-17, 10 am-7 pm and Nov. 18-19, 10 am-4 pm

Start your holiday season at The Grove! Shop for holiday gifts, decorations, personalized ornaments and gourmet foods from some of your favorite vendors who have participated in past shows. Admission is payable at the door.
NEW! Stop by our heated pavilion at the Market on Saturday, 11/18 and Sunday, 11/19, 10 am-4 pm each day for

• Santa’s Chalet 🎅 Families can visit and take photos with Santa by the fireplace!
• Holiday Refreshments 🍷 Festive foods, hot & cold beverages and beer & wine available for purchase.

Email the Grove Heritage Association for more information.

Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot

Team up to win a turkey provided by Harrison’s Poultry Farm! Each adult/child team (ages 8-13) will attempt ten free throws and the pair with the highest total wins. Each age group will be assigned a specific time slot within the two-hour window (9-11 a.m.) and it will be sent by November 15. The fee is $10 per couple, ages 8-13 plus an adult. (Register ONLY the child who will participate in their appropriate age level.) Registration deadline is November 13.

Turkey Skate & More

Skate your turkey off at the Glenview Community Ice Center with special activities during Thanksgiving week, Sunday, Nov. 19-Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023

• Take a spin on our Ice Bumper Cars!
• Learn to skate with First Timers Hockey and Skating 101 for kids
• Stay cool with friends at Cool Ice Adventure camp and Shoot to Score Hockey Camp
• Thanksgiving 3V3 Hockey Tournament

Advance registration required for activities listed above. 

Drop in for ….

• Daily Public Sessions
  Su 11/19-1:30-3pm, M 11/20-11am-1pm, Tu 11/21-7:20-8:40pm, W 11/22-11am-1pm, F 11/24-11am-1pm AND 8:20-9:50pm, Sa 11/25-1:30-3pm
• Special Thanksgiving Day skating
  Th 11/23-10:30am-12pm
• Open Hockey (bring your own equipment)
  Tu 11/21-11:30am-1pm

Restoration Work Day at The Grove

For ages 8+, volunteers under age 15 must participate with an adult.

Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. Bring work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. Reservations are requested so we can plan appropriate Work Day activities. Please RSVP to groverestoration@glenviewparks.org to reserve your spot.

Work parties may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Grove Heritage Association Holiday Market

Nov. 16-17, 10 am-7 pm and Nov. 18-19, 10 am-4 pm

Start your holiday season at The Grove! Shop for holiday gifts, decorations, personalized ornaments and gourmet foods from some of your favorite vendors who have participated in past shows. Admission is payable at the door.
NEW! Stop by our heated pavilion at the Market on Saturday, 11/18 and Sunday, 11/19, 10 am-4 pm each day for

• Santa’s Chalet 🎅 Families can visit and take photos with Santa by the fireplace!
• Holiday Refreshments 🍷 Festive foods, hot & cold beverages and beer & wine available for purchase.

Email the Grove Heritage Association for more information.

Halloween SKELEbration!

Get in the Halloween spirit with our family-friendly Halloween party celebrating a “not so haunted” train. Join us inside for inflatables, DJ, face painting, creepy crafts, trick-or-treating and much more! Outside, there will be a ghoulish games, entertainment and cozy hayrides around Gallery Park (weather permitting). The event is designed for ages 2-12 years; parents must accompany their children. Costumes are encouraged.

Admission is $10 per child ages 2-12 and $5 for ages 13 and older, payable at the door. If inclement weather or rain, the outdoor activities will move inside.

Turkey Skate & More

Skate your turkey off at the Glenview Community Ice Center with special activities during Thanksgiving week, Sunday, Nov. 19-Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023

• Take a spin on our Ice Bumper Cars!
• Learn to skate with First Timers Hockey and Skating 101 for kids
• Stay cool with friends at Cool Ice Adventure camp and Shoot to Score Hockey Camp
• Thanksgiving 3V3 Hockey Tournament

Advance registration required for activities listed above. 

Drop in for ….

• Daily Public Sessions
  Su 11/19-1:30-3pm, M 11/20-11am-1pm, Tu 11/21-7:20-8:40pm, W 11/22-11am-1pm, F 11/24-11am-1pm AND 8:20-9:50pm, Sa 11/25-1:30-3pm
• Special Thanksgiving Day skating
  Th 11/23-10:30am-12pm
• Open Hockey (bring your own equipment)
  Tu 11/21-11:30am-1pm

Yappy Hour Series: Happy Pawlidays (dog park members only)

Presented by:

Community Bark West will be hosting three exciting FREE events exclusively for dog park members. Not a dog park member? Click here for more info to join! Join us for a Hawaiian-themed party celebrating the end of summer and preparing for the holidays to come. Make lasting memories and prepare for your holiday cards by getting your pet’s picture taken with Santa! Express your artistic side by painting ceramic ornaments to cherish for years to come and be sure to grab a holiday-themed bandana for your pet, while supplies last. Events are for dog park members only – make sure to bring your membership card to scan at the entrance.

Fall Sales on the Farm - Pumpkins Arrived Early!

Open every day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

If you love to see beautiful fall colors on your porch or in your garden during the fall, be sure to make a stop at Historic Wagner Farm! Dress up your home and yard with colorful, hardy mums! Pick up the perfect pumpkin and find cornstalks, ornamental corn and gift shop merchandise in the sales shed.

Wagon rides are offered Saturdays & Sundays from 10 am-12 pm through October 28. Tickets are sold on site for $4/person. Children under 2 free of charge. Note: Rides are subject to cancellation. Call 847-657-1506 to check the status prior to your visit.

All sales benefit Historic Wagner Farm programs and operations.

Glenview Farmer's Market

Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 21, 8 am-12 pm
Enjoy shopping for delicious, local food at the Glenview Farmers Market, a free, weekly event that takes place rain or shine. This year’s market includes several vendors from previous years and some new vendors. It’s located in the circle drive by the Heritage Center. Free parking is available across the street in the Historic Wagner Farm lot and the St. Peter and Paul Church lot at the corner of Lake and Wagner Roads. Note: No parking allowed on Wagner Road.

Turkey Skate & More

Skate your turkey off at the Glenview Community Ice Center with special activities during Thanksgiving week, Sunday, Nov. 19-Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023

• Take a spin on our Ice Bumper Cars!
• Learn to skate with First Timers Hockey and Skating 101 for kids
• Stay cool with friends at Cool Ice Adventure camp and Shoot to Score Hockey Camp
• Thanksgiving 3V3 Hockey Tournament

Advance registration required for activities listed above. 

Drop in for ….

• Daily Public Sessions
  Su 11/19-1:30-3pm, M 11/20-11am-1pm, Tu 11/21-7:20-8:40pm, W 11/22-11am-1pm, F 11/24-11am-1pm AND 8:20-9:50pm, Sa 11/25-1:30-3pm
• Special Thanksgiving Day skating
  Th 11/23-10:30am-12pm
• Open Hockey (bring your own equipment)
  Tu 11/21-11:30am-1pm

Conservation Kids Day at The Grove

Come visit The Grove and nurture the nature! Children ages 3+ yrs. and their guardians can drop in for amazing hands-on environmental experiences where they join a skilled staff member in high-quality learning activities that connect children and adults to nature, conservation, and prepares them for a future of lifelong learning, appreciation and stewardship of the Earth. Program is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For groups, please email: groverestoration@glenviewparks.org.

Yappy Hour Series: Howl-O-Ween (dog park members only)

Presented by:

NEW DATE! This event has been rescheduled for October 22 due to weather. Community Bark West will be hosting three exciting FREE events exclusively for dog park members. Not a dog park member? Click here for more info to join! Celebrate Halloween with your four-legged friend! Treat them to some special dog treats for “trick or treat” fun and let them socialize with other furry pals. Participate in a costume contest for a chance to win a free dog park membership for next year! The first 100 dogs will also receive a special toss n chew toy! Events are for dog park members only – make sure to bring your membership card to scan at the entrance.

Turkey Skate & More

Skate your turkey off at the Glenview Community Ice Center with special activities during Thanksgiving week, Sunday, Nov. 19-Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023

• Take a spin on our Ice Bumper Cars!
• Learn to skate with First Timers Hockey and Skating 101 for kids
• Stay cool with friends at Cool Ice Adventure camp and Shoot to Score Hockey Camp
• Thanksgiving 3V3 Hockey Tournament

Advance registration required for activities listed above. 

Drop in for ….

• Daily Public Sessions
  Su 11/19-1:30-3pm, M 11/20-11am-1pm, Tu 11/21-7:20-8:40pm, W 11/22-11am-1pm, F 11/24-11am-1pm AND 8:20-9:50pm, Sa 11/25-1:30-3pm
• Special Thanksgiving Day skating
  Th 11/23-10:30am-12pm
• Open Hockey (bring your own equipment)
  Tu 11/21-11:30am-1pm

Glenview Farmer's Market

Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 21, 8 am-12 pm
Enjoy shopping for delicious, local food at the Glenview Farmers Market, a free, weekly event that takes place rain or shine. This year’s market includes several vendors from previous years and some new vendors. It’s located in the circle drive by the Heritage Center. Free parking is available across the street in the Historic Wagner Farm lot and the St. Peter and Paul Church lot at the corner of Lake and Wagner Roads. Note: No parking allowed on Wagner Road.

Turkey Skate & More

Skate your turkey off at the Glenview Community Ice Center with special activities during Thanksgiving week, Sunday, Nov. 19-Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023

• Take a spin on our Ice Bumper Cars!
• Learn to skate with First Timers Hockey and Skating 101 for kids
• Stay cool with friends at Cool Ice Adventure camp and Shoot to Score Hockey Camp
• Thanksgiving 3V3 Hockey Tournament

Advance registration required for activities listed above. 

Drop in for ….

• Daily Public Sessions
  Su 11/19-1:30-3pm, M 11/20-11am-1pm, Tu 11/21-7:20-8:40pm, W 11/22-11am-1pm, F 11/24-11am-1pm AND 8:20-9:50pm, Sa 11/25-1:30-3pm
• Special Thanksgiving Day skating
  Th 11/23-10:30am-12pm
• Open Hockey (bring your own equipment)
  Tu 11/21-11:30am-1pm

Winter Sales & Black Friday Winter Market

Historic Wagner Farm kicks off the first day of their annual Winter Sales with a special Winter Market on Black Friday. Shop for seasonal products, a selection of craft items and farm-to-table foods from some of your favorite Farmers Market vendors, onsite until 2 pm. The tree lot and sales shed will remain open until 4 pm on 11/24.

Winter Sales of fresh-cut trees, wreaths & evergreen boughs continue daily, M-Su, 10 am-4 pm while supplies last. Proceeds help support Historic Wagner Farm’s programs and operations.

Turkey Skate & More

Skate your turkey off at the Glenview Community Ice Center with special activities during Thanksgiving week, Sunday, Nov. 19-Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023

• Take a spin on our Ice Bumper Cars!
• Learn to skate with First Timers Hockey and Skating 101 for kids
• Stay cool with friends at Cool Ice Adventure camp and Shoot to Score Hockey Camp
• Thanksgiving 3V3 Hockey Tournament

Advance registration required for activities listed above. 

Drop in for ….

• Daily Public Sessions
  Su 11/19-1:30-3pm, M 11/20-11am-1pm, Tu 11/21-7:20-8:40pm, W 11/22-11am-1pm, F 11/24-11am-1pm AND 8:20-9:50pm, Sa 11/25-1:30-3pm
• Special Thanksgiving Day skating
  Th 11/23-10:30am-12pm
• Open Hockey (bring your own equipment)
  Tu 11/21-11:30am-1pm

2nd Annual Black Friday Pickleball Tournament

Register your team for the 2nd Annual Black Friday Pickleball tournament at Park Center! Tournament will be a round-robin format. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place in each division, and bragging rights!

Divisions offered: Mixed Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Senior Men’s Doubles, Senior Women’s Doubles, Senior Mixed Doubles, 65+ Men’s Doubles and 65+ Women’s Doubles.

$60 per team. Register only one member per team. Deadline is Monday, November 13. Tournament schedule information will be emailed by November 22. Bring your own paddle, balls provided.

Questions? Contact Brian O’Malley at brian.omalley@glenviewparks.org.

Max: 12 teams each level (will combine if necessary)

Start times vary based on division, and will be one of the following: 8 am / 12 pm / 4 pm.

Turkey Skate & More

Skate your turkey off at the Glenview Community Ice Center with special activities during Thanksgiving week, Sunday, Nov. 19-Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023

• Take a spin on our Ice Bumper Cars!
• Learn to skate with First Timers Hockey and Skating 101 for kids
• Stay cool with friends at Cool Ice Adventure camp and Shoot to Score Hockey Camp
• Thanksgiving 3V3 Hockey Tournament

Advance registration required for activities listed above. 

Drop in for ….

• Daily Public Sessions
  Su 11/19-1:30-3pm, M 11/20-11am-1pm, Tu 11/21-7:20-8:40pm, W 11/22-11am-1pm, F 11/24-11am-1pm AND 8:20-9:50pm, Sa 11/25-1:30-3pm
• Special Thanksgiving Day skating
  Th 11/23-10:30am-12pm
• Open Hockey (bring your own equipment)
  Tu 11/21-11:30am-1pm

Frozen Frights

Join the Glenview Community Ice Center for an evening public session with a Halloween theme, open to all. Dress up in your costume and enjoy ice skating to spooky music under the disco ball. Other activities include:

• Giveaways
• Halloween crafts
• Ice Bumper Car rides

admission: Free with a season skate pass. $7 per skater for everyone else. Children ages 5 and under skate free with a paying adult.

skate rental: $4 per skater. Dress in a costume for FREE skate rental.

A Family Halloween at Historic Wagner Farm - SOLD OUT

Wear your favorite costume and join the farm for a kid-friendly bash that includes haunted wagon rides, pumpkin games and more spooky fun. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.

Festival of Trees Decorating Contest

Presented by Light Keeper Pro

Get in the holiday spirit and decorate a holiday tree with your family, neighborhood groups, business, clubs, schools, service organizations, etc.! Trees will be on display at Park Center on December 2 from 3-6 p.m. and will be voted on by the public in several categories. Each group must provide their own artificial tree (no more than 6 feet tall) and a tree stand. Only one registration per organization/group/business/etc. A limited number of trees are available for purchase through the park district for $50 but once they are gone, they are gone! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Glenview Park Foundation.

Resident businesses/organizations fee: $100
Nonresident businesses/organizations: $150.

Park District Provided Trees Fees:
Resident businesses/organizations fee: $150
Nonresident businesses/organizations fee: $200

Don’t wait, registration deadline is November 29.

Glenview Farmer's Market

Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 21, 8 am-12 pm
Enjoy shopping for delicious, local food at the Glenview Farmers Market, a free, weekly event that takes place rain or shine. This year’s market includes several vendors from previous years and some new vendors. It’s located in the circle drive by the Heritage Center. Free parking is available across the street in the Historic Wagner Farm lot and the St. Peter and Paul Church lot at the corner of Lake and Wagner Roads. Note: No parking allowed on Wagner Road.

Grove Trick or Treat Trail

Take a journey along the haunted paths at The Grove on the spookiest night of the year! Wear your costume and collect candy and prizes at different entertaining and interactive stations from frightfully-fun characters. Trick-or-treat safely at all the doors of the Historic 1856 Kennicott House (there are nine different doors in all!). Encounter live critters and take home a pumpkin.

Special trick-or-treat bags are provided (no need to bring your own). Plenty of non-food treats are available.

Tickets:  $15/person in advance; $17/person at the door (limited tickets available at the event). Children under 2 are free. Ages 12 & under must be accompanied by a paid adult. Please select an admission time when purchasing tickets online. You may arrive earlier or stay later to enjoy all the festivities. Only paid participants are permitted on the hayride, can collect candy & prizes, and receive a pumpkin.