In person. Presented by Glen Ellyn Park District and Go Green Glen Ellyn. Celebrate Illinois oaks and discover fascinating facts about these majestic trees while engaging in a variety of family-friendly activities. LWVGE is participating as a vendor to help Get Out The Vote!
• Observe an oak tree planting demonstration.
• Practice yoga with Kristin Malone.
• Learn recycled paper making with SCARCE.
• Enjoy live music from School of Rock.
• Watch prescribed burn demonstrations.
• Get your face painted.
• Enjoy apple cider and cider donuts for purchase.
• Decorate wooden bookmarks, courtesy of Glen Ellyn Public Library.
• Participate in the Oaks-are-a-Treasure Hunt.
• Challenge yourself on an acorn obstacle course.
• Take part in a guided nature walk.
• Try your hand at an acorn toss.
• Unleash your creativity with a tree art project.
• Donate canned goods for Glen House Food Pantry.
• Play platform tennis with equipment and brief instruction provided (first come, first served).
• Purchase OAKtoberfest beer from Two Hound Red (21+).
Ages: All
Date: Saturday, October 5
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Avenue
Fee: Free admission (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Vendors:
• Two Hound Red
• School of Rock
• Glen Ellyn Public Library
• The Conservation Foundation
• Glen House Food Pantry
• Eastern Branch DuPage River Trail
• Home Grown Gardens
• League of Women Voters Glen Ellyn
• Glen Ellyn Coffee Company
• SCARCE
• Forest Preserve of DuPage County
• Prairie Food Co-Op
• International Dark Skies Association
• University of Illinois Extension, Master Gardener program/GE Garden Club
• Kristin Malone, Yoga Instructor
• Branch Gardens
Weather Permitting:
Outdoor events may be canceled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. Check www.gepark.org/hotline on the day of the event for updates.
OAKtoberfest is presented by Glen Ellyn Park District and Go Green Glen Ellyn.
Go Green Glen Ellyn https://www.gogreenglenellyn.org/oaktober
Glen Ellyn Park District https://gepark.org/gepdevent/oaktoberfest/