Downtown Glen Ellyn

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The Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn was founded in 2006, is governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and is managed by a professional staff, whose goal is to increase foot traffic and sales in the central business district by planning events that heighten awareness and visibility of Downtown Glen Ellyn. The Alliance and all the businesses want to thank our customers for their patronage

and patients during the streetscape project. Every dollar spent locally makes such a difference in the success of Downtown Glen Ellyn. Our goal is to provide unique and entertaining events which support our independently owned businesses. With each event, we hope to exceed your expectations and expose you to new stores downtown. We encourage you to join us downtown as we celebrate the seasons for all your holiday shopping and festive dining options. Come and see our new revitalized downtown.

08/17/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐭.✨ Spend the weekend at Lake Ellyn enjoying live music, delicious food, hands on kids’ activities, monarch fun and, of course, 80+ incredible artists. See you this weekend for fun at the lake!

Festival of the Arts Event Details:
https://downtownglenellyn.com/festival-of-the-arts (link in bio)

🎨 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬: 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬! Here’s a look at the work of just 5 of the 80+ talented artists who will be f...
08/16/2026

🎨 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬: 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬! Here’s a look at the work of just 5 of the 80+ talented artists who will be featured next weekend at the 57th Annual Festival of the Arts at Lake Ellyn!

From vibrant acrylic paintings and expressive abstract work to beautiful watercolors, there will be something to catch every art lover’s eye. Come spend the day surrounded by art, nature and creativity—and discover a new favorite artist along the way. ✨

Featured artists:
• Beata Nowak Art Beata Nowak
• Fairy Tree Studios Rachel Ferrier �• Kent Smith Kent Smith Photography �• Mike Goings Art Mike Goings �•Psilentskater Tim Odea

📍 Lake Ellyn Park�📅 August 22 & 23 | 10 AM–5 PM�🎟️ FREE admission
Event Info: https://downtownglenellyn.com/festival-of-the-arts (link in bio)

Come stroll the lake, meet the artists and enjoy a beautiful day of art, music and family fun!

An afternoon well spent.Wander. Discover something new. Meet local artists. Find a piece you love. And enjoy the simple ...
08/14/2026

An afternoon well spent.

Wander. Discover something new. Meet local artists. Find a piece you love. And enjoy the simple pleasure of spending a beautiful day supporting creativity close to home.

🖼️ Festival of the Arts • August 22 & 23
📍 Lake Ellyn Park • Glen Ellyn, IL

For event details and the artist lineup, visit the link in our bio or https://downtownglenellyn.com/festival-of-the-arts.

🎨 Meet the Artists! 57th Annual Glen Ellyn Festival of the ArtsOne of summer’s BEST events is almost here! ✨📅 August 22 ...
08/13/2026

🎨 Meet the Artists! 57th Annual Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts

One of summer’s BEST events is almost here! ✨

📅 August 22 & 23 | 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Lake Ellyn Park

Explore 80+ talented artists showcasing incredible jewelry, pottery, photography, paintings, glass, fiber, mixed media and more! 🎨

Enjoy live music, local food, sweet treats, beer & wine, family activities and the beautiful setting of Lake Ellyn.

✨ FREE admission | Fun for everyone!

Find your artists from Map & Bios

🔗 https://downtownglenellyn.com/festival-of-the-arts

08/12/2026

🎨 57th Annual Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts
Saving one of the BEST events for last before summer comes to a close!

📅 August 22 & 23, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Lake Ellyn Park
645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn

Spend the day surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Ellyn while exploring incredible artwork from 80+ talented artists featuring everything from jewelry, pottery and photography to paintings, glass, fiber, mixed media and more. 🎨

And there’s plenty beyond the art! 🎶🍔🍦
✨ Live music
✨ Local food & sweet treats
✨ Beer & wine tents
✨ Summer of the Monarch Activities
✨ Children’s play area
✨ Beautiful walking paths around Lake Ellyn
✨ FREE admission!

Whether you’re an art lover, looking for a fun family day, or simply want to enjoy a beautiful summer weekend in Glen Ellyn, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

📍 FREE EVENT | ALL ARE WELCOME 💛


08/11/2026

Public Works crews are responding to storm impacts throughout the Village.

Please use SeeClickFix to report: downed trees, localized flooding and non-emergency storm-related issues on public property.
https://www.glenellyn.org/394/SeeClickFix-Reporting-Tool

For emergencies, please call 911 immediately.

08/10/2026

🎨✨ Shoutout to local artist Rose Fenske for transforming an old, outdated wall into a stunning work of art!

The Monarch Mural, located on the side of The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn on Main Street, has brought new life, color, and creativity to Downtown Glen Ellyn. 🦋🌸

We love seeing local artists transform our downtown and create beautiful spaces for our community to enjoy! ❤️

Thank you, Rose, for sharing your incredible talent with us!

08/10/2026

🎶 WHAT A NIGHT ON MAIN STREET! 🎶

Last Friday’s Downtown Glen Ellyn Summer Concert was one for the books! ❤️🎸

Aaron & Jules, two Glen Ellyn natives, kicked off the evening with crowd-favorite classic rock hits that had everyone singing along, followed by Straight From the Heart, who kept the party going with all the best 80s favorites dancing the night away ! 🎤🕺

It was so much fun seeing Main Street filled with friends, families, music, and smiles. Thank you to everyone who came downtown, enjoyed the music, and supported our amazing local restaurants! 🍽️❤️

We can’t wait to do it all again for our FINAL Summer Concert Series on September 18th! 🎶

📅 Save the Date: September 18
🎸 One more summer night on Main Street!

We’ll see you there! 🌟

🎶DOWNTOWN GLEN ELLYN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — MENU DROP! ✨Main Street turns into the best dinner‑and‑a‑show spot in town ...
08/06/2026

🎶DOWNTOWN GLEN ELLYN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — MENU DROP! ✨
Main Street turns into the best dinner‑and‑a‑show spot in town this Friday and the menus are STACKED.

🪑Chairs hit the street at 5 PM, music starts at 6, and our downtown restaurants are wristbanding + serving drinks so you can enjoy the show from the street.

🚫No outside food or drink but trust us, you won’t want it anyway.

🔥 PRO TIP: ORDER AHEAD. With this many choices, you’ll want your favorites ready to grab + go.

Here’s what’s cooking:

🍕 Lewey Q’s Tap
$5 pizza slices + Maplewood Brewery Tap Takeover

🍔 Nobel House Glen Ellyn
Burnt Ends, Nashville Hot Sandwich, Brisket Tacos, Red Sangria

🔥 fire + wine
Zucchini Fries, Margherita Pizza, Strawberry Daiquiri, Margarita, Old Fashioned

🍀 Shannon's Irish Pub
Reuben Rolls, Reuben + Fries, Maggie’s Chicken Sandwich, Vodka Lemonade Spritzer

🥃 Maize+Mash
Salmon Salad, M+M Burger, Kid’s House Board, Old Fashioned

🌮 Santa Fe
Santa Fe Burrito, Veggie Quesadilla, Flauta Combo, Jalapeño Margarita

🍣 Sushi Ukai - Glen Ellyn
Tuna on Chips, Gyoza, Volcano Roll, Draft Sapporo

🍷 Cabernet & Company Wine Shop
Wine by the glass (inside concert area only)

🍗 MK Steak + Bar
Crispy Chicken Sandwich + Fries, Ahi Tuna Tartare Stack, Liquid Sunshine Margarita, Lychee Martini

🍨 Chocolaterie Stam Glen Ellyn Gelato
Gelato cart with multiple flavors

🍧 Sunset Slush
Classic Italian Ice cart

🌭 Heavenly Hot Dogs
Chicago‑style dogs, soda + water

➡️ Grab your chairs, grab your friends, and make Main Street your Friday night tradition. Summer starts here ✨

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Glen Ellyn, IL
60138

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