The Playpen Glen Ellyn

The Playpen Glen Ellyn We believe that play is the best way to learn, grow, and have a whole lot of fun!

Something MONSTROUSLY fun is coming to The Playpen!Join us for our Monster Mash Bash on Thursday, October 1st at 4:30 PM...
09/29/2026

Something MONSTROUSLY fun is coming to The Playpen!

Join us for our Monster Mash Bash on Thursday, October 1st at 4:30 PM for an afternoon of spooky (but not-so-scary!) fun!

🧪 Make your own potion with sand art
👻 Ghost scavenger hunt
🕺 Monster Mash dance party
👐 Halloween sensory bin
🎃 Costume parade

Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready to mash, dance, create & play!

✨ FREE event with Play Pass admission and we are open until 7:00 pm on Thursdays!

It's a busy week again at Playpen! Can you believe the first week of October is going to be here on Thursday! We are kic...
09/28/2026

It's a busy week again at Playpen! Can you believe the first week of October is going to be here on Thursday! We are kicking off (not so) Spooky Season with our Monster Mash Bash at 4:30 pm October 1st, so bust out those costumes for an inaugural use this Halloween season. PLUS we have our rescheduled farm visit this Tuesday the 29th.

And don't forget to come and check on our baby chick eggs we are expecting them to hatch the first or second week in October 🐣

See you soon!!
The Playpen Team

Our Playpen Music Pals Class is back for November & December, and this session is all about Rainbow Rhythms! 🌈🎵Join us T...
09/23/2026

Our Playpen Music Pals Class is back for November & December, and this session is all about Rainbow Rhythms! 🌈🎵

Join us Tuesday mornings for a fun-filled 40-minute class designed to get little ones singing, dancing, moving, and making music together!

📅 November 3, 10 & 17 + December 1 & 8
🚫 No class November 24
⏰ 9:00–9:40 AM
🌈 Theme: Rainbow Rhythms
🛝 Stay & play after class!

November registration is NOW OPEN!
Scan the QR code or visit our registration page to save your spot!
5 week class cost: $125/first child $100/sibling rate
https://www.theplaypenglenellyn.com/music-class

Storytime + Craft at The Playpen!Come join us for a sweet morning inspired by The Little Ice Cream Truck! 🍦We’ll gather ...
09/22/2026

Storytime + Craft at The Playpen!

Come join us for a sweet morning inspired by The Little Ice Cream Truck! 🍦We’ll gather for a fun storytime followed by a themed craft, then the kiddos can enjoy open play for the rest of the day!

📅 Thursday, September 24th
⏰ Check-in: 9–10 AM
📖 Storytime: 10 AM
🎨 Craft to follow
🛝 Open play for the rest of the day!

We’re open all week at The Playpen Glen Ellyn! Come play, explore, grab a coffee, and let the kiddos burn off some energ...
09/21/2026

We’re open all week at The Playpen Glen Ellyn! Come play, explore, grab a coffee, and let the kiddos burn off some energy.

✨ This week’s hours:
Monday: 9am–5pm
Tuesday: 10am–5pm
Wednesday: 9am–5pm
Thursday: 9am–7pm + Story Time & Craft at 10am
Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday: 8:30am–1pm
Sunday: 8:30am–1pm

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We have rescheduled our Farm Visit!Why did we have to reschedule: on the morning of our originally scheudled farm visit ...
09/18/2026

We have rescheduled our Farm Visit!

Why did we have to reschedule: on the morning of our originally scheudled farm visit The Playpen was without power in the from the storm the night prior. We did not know when or if power would be restored that day so we had to cancel the farm visit since we can't safely or efficiently open the Playroom without working electricity. As luck would have it, we did regain power right around 9:00 am but at this time we had already notified the farm to cancel and by the time they would have loaded the animals to come, the event would have been nearing the end of the two hour time slot. Luckily we were able to reschedule for this month!

The farm is coming to The Playpen!

Get ready for a Mini Farm Visit filled with adorable animal friends! Your little farmers will have the chance to meet and greet a Micro Highland Cow, Lionhead Rabbit, Dwarf Goat, Chinchilla, Chicken & Hedgehog! 🐮🐰🐐🐹🐥🦔

📅 Tuesday , September 29th
⏰ 10 AM–12 Pm
📍 The Playpen Glen Ellyn

✨ Free with your Play Pass admission!

September is full of fun at The Playpen Glen Ellyn! Here’s your weekly peek at our Open Play hours for September 14–20! ...
09/15/2026

September is full of fun at The Playpen Glen Ellyn!

Here’s your weekly peek at our Open Play hours for September 14–20! From our baby chicks eggs to a special Mini Farm Visit, plus Parents Night Out and our Thursday late-night hours, there’s plenty happening this week!

✨ This week’s highlights:
🐣 Baby Chick Eggs Are Here!
🐮 Mini Farm Visit — Thursday, 9:30–11:30 AM
🌙 Thursday Open Late — 9 AM–7 PM
🎉 Parents Night Out — Friday, 6–9 PM

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🐣💛 BABY CHICKS ARE HERE! 💛🐣Something egg-citing is happening at The Playpen! 🥚Our baby chicks are officially on their ha...
09/13/2026

🐣💛 BABY CHICKS ARE HERE! 💛🐣

Something egg-citing is happening at The Playpen! 🥚Our baby chicks are officially on their hatching journey, and we want your little ones to follow along every step of the way from egg ➡️ hatching ➡️ fuzzy baby chick! 🐥

Grab a Chick Hatch Punch Card during your next visit and stop by to see the chicks at each stage. Collect all three punches, and you’ll earn a special little prize!

It’s a fun, hands-on experience you won't want to miss!

📍 The Playpen | Glen Ellyn
🐥 Come watch our tiny chicks grow!
🥚 Follow along, collect your punches & earn a prize!

Are you ready to FIESTA at Playpen!? Our fall and winter party dates are booking up quickly! If you are interested in a ...
09/10/2026

Are you ready to FIESTA at Playpen!? Our fall and winter party dates are booking up quickly! If you are interested in a private rental at Playpen get in touch we would love to chat more about hosting your event!
In addition to birthday parties we also offer weeknight rentals to community groups such as book clubs, mahjong groups, Girl Scout troops, craft clubs, support groups, classes or any group that needs space to host your event/class/activity.

Get in touch here:
https://www.theplaypenglenellyn.com/privateparty

Address

501 Duane Street
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm
Sunday 8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+18475319566

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