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Fishing Derby
Saturday, October 1, 2022, 9:00am - 11:30am, Heritage Park
Put on your bucket hat and grab your favorite lures, it’s time for the Fishing Derby! Register and see if you can catch the heaviest fish in your age bracket. All participants will receive a goodie bag, name tag, and door prize ticket. Worms and buckets will be provided at the event. Don’t think you have what it takes to win? Just remember, any-fin is possible if you don’t trout yourself!
Hosted by the Glendale Heights Police Department's FOP Lodge #52!
Harvest Fest
Saturday, October 1, 2022, 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Heritage Park
Hay there! Come out to Heritage Park for a Harvest Fest that is fun for all ages! There is plenty more to do at the fest like enjoy the craft tent, hang out in the kids inflatable fun zone go for a hay ride, or listen the live music. Concessions are available for purchase (cash only). Want to win big? Sign up for the bags tournament, the chili cook off, wing eating contest or the hot pepper eating contest and win big!
Harvest Fest: Chili Cook Off
Saturday, October 1, 2022, 12:01pm - 2:00pm, Heritage Park
Celebrate Autumn's arrival at Harvest Fest! Chili must be prepared prior to arrival (approximately 3 gallons is recommended) and warmed in competitor's devices such as camping stoves. Electricity will not be provided. Tasting/voting will take place from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Voting is open to all attendees age 10 and up.
1st Place: $100 cash
2nd Place: $50 cash
3rd Place: Gift Basket
Harvest Fest: Bags Tournament
Saturday, October 1, 2022, 12:30pm - 2:30pm, Heritage Park
Celebrate Autumn's arrival at Harvest Fest! The Bags Tournament will take place from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. Tournament length based on number of teams participating and format.
SCORING: 1pt on board, 3pts through hole. First to 21 wins. Cancellation scoring is in effect. Exact score of 21 is not necessary and do not have to win by 2 points.
1st Place: $150 cash
2nd Place: $75 cash
3rd Place: Gift Basket
Harvest Fest: Gauntlet of Wings Contest sponsored by Wing Stop
Saturday, October 1, 2022, 2:00pm - 2:30pm, Heritage Park
Celebrate Autumn's arrival at Harvest Fest! The Gauntlet of Wings Sponsored by Wing Stop will start at 2:00 pm. The contest length based on number of teams participating and format.
1st Place: $200 cash
2nd Place: $100 gift card to Wing Stop
3rd Place: $50 gift card to Wing Stop
Harvest Fest: Hot Pepper Eating Contest
Saturday, October 1, 2022, 2:30pm - 3:00pm, Heritage ParkDo you think you're hot stuff? Put that to the test and sign up for this year's Hot Pepper Eating Contest. See who will be declared winner this year! Register online or at the Sports Hub for FREE to participant.
1st place: Gift Basket
Family Health & Safety Fair
Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 5:00pm - 7:30pm, Sports Hub
It's almost time for our Annual Family Health & Safety Fair! Head on over to the Sports Hub on Wednesday, Oct. 5th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm and learn various ways to keep yourself and your family healthy and safe. Local organizations will be present with educational material, promotional items, live demonstrations, and various health screenings. Limited flu shots will also be available to the public at the start of the event.
At-Home Pumpkin Carving Contest
Monday, October 24, 2022 - Friday, October 28, 2022,
Put your creativity to the test! Carve and decorate the best pumpkin using the materials provided for a chance to win a $50 gift card and 4 passes to this years Haunted Trail! Completed pumpkins will be posted to the Sports Hub. Facebook page for voting. Voting will take place from 10/24 - 10/28. Winner will be announced on 10/28. Contest Kit pickup date: 10/17
Fee: $15/$20 (Res/Non-Res)
Pajama Movie Night: Coco
Friday, October 28, 2022, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Sports Hub
Put on your coziest pajamas, wrap yourself in your fluffiest blanket, and grab your comfiest chair and join us in watching Coco at the Sports Hub! Doors open at 6:30 pm and the movie will start at 7:00 pm. Concessions are available for purchase (cash only).
Sports Hub Halloween Spook-tacular Weekend:
Haunted Trail
Saturday, October 29, 2022, 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Reskin Park
The frights are back and better than ever at this years Haunted Trail! Groups will be led on a guided walk through the trails six hair-raising scenes which are home to the most menacing and creepy creatures Glendale Heights has ever seen. Beware, you may encounter a few surprises along the way. Tours will run every 10 minutes. Kid friendly tours (less interaction) will run from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
Pre-registration (Ends 10/28): $5/$10 (Res/ Non-Res) per person
Day of event (cash only): $8/$13 (Res/Non-Res) per person
Veterans Day
Friday, November 11, 2022, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Veterans Memorial Park
The Village presents a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park at 11:00 am marked by a Flag and Color Guard presentation, rifle salute, and a tribute to our Fallen Warriors. For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office at 630.909.5303.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Monday, November 28, 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Civic Center Plaza
The start of the holiday season is here! Celebrate the season with the Mayor, the Village Board, and your neighbors! More information on the event is coming soon.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 17, 2022, 9:00am - 11:30am, Glendale Lakes Golf Club
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us at the Glendale Lakes Golf Club for a delicious Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Fill your plate as high as you can at the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast then wash it down with a swig of coffee or juice. Family photos can been taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus which are perfect for a Christmas card.
$5 Adult breakfast | $3 Child breakfast | $2 Picture
