Visit DarkSky Chicago’s booth at OAKtoberfest in Glen Ellyn.
Come learn more from Adam Kreuzer, a Glen Ellyn resident and DarkSky Chicago delegate, about how to save the night sky, even while living in suburbia.
Other booths and displays celebrate Illinois oaks. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities. Take part in a guided nature walk, try your hand at acorn toss, and unleash your creativity with a tree art project. Enjoy live performances by School of Rock and Anima - Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus, and meet local environmentally-conscious organizations and small businesses. Additionally, Two Hound Red’s “OAKtoberfest” beer and a selection of wines from kō-zē wine room will be available for purchase. For those interested, there will be an opportunity to play platform tennis on a first-come, first-served basis, with equipment and brief instruction provided.
Participating Vendors: (subject to change)
Two Hound Red Brewing Co.
kō-zē wine room
Heavenly Hot Dogs
Sunset Slush
The Joy Bar
Righteous Kitchen
Violet Crumb
Spiritus Coffee Co.
School of Rock
Anima - Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus
dripyoga
Home Sweet Spa
à la main
Branch Gardens
Homegrown Gardens
Go Green Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission
Glen Ellyn Public Library
SCARCE
The Conservation Foundation
East Branch DuPage River Trail
DuPage County Forest Preserve
League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn
Prairie Food Co-Op
Indigenous Peoples' Day Education
International DarkSky Association
Ages: All
Date: Saturday, October 14
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Avenue
Fee: Free (no registration required, children must be accompanied by an adult)
Weather Permitting: Outdoor events may be canceled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. For updates on the day of the event, visit www.gepark.org/hotline.
OAKtoberfest is presented by Glen Ellyn Park District and Go Green Glen Ellyn.