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🌱 Patch AM: Halloween Festival And Parade Set For Oct. 24 In Glen Ellyn

Happening soon: The VIKINGS are COMING! on the Glen Ellyn Patch calendar

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Cheers Glen Ellyn! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Plan your route for Glen Ellyn's Halloween parade and festivities
  • Golden Wok II returns to Glen Ellyn with a new address

Also on today's calendar: The VIKINGS are COMING! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Halloween Festival And Parade Set For Oct. 24 In Glen Ellyn (patch.com) — Families in Glen Ellyn can look forward to the 2026 Halloween Festival and Parade on Oct. 24, featuring a morning parade led by the Glenbard West Drumline through downtown streets. Afterward, kids can enjoy crafts, a costume contest, and trick-or-treating with local businesses offering candy and seasonal fun.
   

• New Golden Wok II Location Now Open In Glen Ellyn (patch.com) — Residents in Glen Ellyn now have a new spot for Chinese and Thai favorites with Golden Wok II reopening at 868 Roosevelt Road after its previous location closed in February. The restaurant offers an extensive menu, party trays for gatherings, and convenient hours throughout the week for dine-in or takeout.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wheaton

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Hinsdale

  • 'Slide, Ride, Swing' At Coming Hinsdale Playground (patch.com)

Ok Glen Ellyn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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