Celebrate Glenview's 125th Birthday


Happy Birthday, Glenview!


Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate the Village's 125th birthday! The Village of Glenview officially turned 125 years young on June 20, 2024, and a group of representatives from the Village of Glenview, Glenview Park District, Glenview Public Library, Glenview Chamber of Commerce, Glenview History Center and local school districts planned several programs and events this summer to celebrate the occasion with the entire community.​ ​


Thank you to everyone who purchased Glenview 125 apparel. The store is now closed.


Local restaurants also provided these children'​s activity sheets​ in celebration of Glenview's 125th!


A full rundown of events that were held is listed at right, and read on below for a brief history of Glenview's incorporation. Want to learn more? ​Visit the Glenview History Center​ or our Glenview history content.


For more information the Village's history, click here.





Special Events

Glenview 125 Proclamation

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18​

Glenview Village Hall


The Board of Trustees issued a proclamation ringing in the 125 celebration along with a speaker from the Glenview History Center. A ceremonial birthday cake was also presented (and eaten!)


Glenview History Center Art Exhibition

May 16-July 16

Glenview Public Library


View artwork from the Glenview History Center's collection spanning 125 years of Glenview history.


A Celebration of Glenview

7 p.m. Thursday, June 20

Glenview Public Library


We celebrated our Village's history on the 125th anniversary of the Village's incorporation. Presented in partnership with the Glenview Public Library and Glenview History Center.


Summer Fest

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22

Lehigh Avenue and Jackman Park


This perennial Glenview festival organized by the Glenview Chamber was devoted to Glenview's 125th birthday, with giveaways, prizes and the usual assortment of food, entertainment and all the best Glenview has to offer. Special performances by Glenview students took place in the Jackman Park gazebo.


Step Back in Time: Exploring Historic Downtown Glenview

Saturday, June 29

Downtown Glenview


Residents took part in a guided walking tour of downtown Glenview. Presented in partnership with the Glenview Public Library, Glenview History Center, and the Friends of Downtown Glenview.


Fourth of July Celebration

July 4

Downtown Glenview


The culmination of the 125 celebration comes at the Fourth of July Parade. The theme of this year's parade is Past, Present and Future to celebrate Glenview's 125th birthday. Be on the lookout for special 125-themed giveaways on the parade route! ​


Heritage Trees Walk

7 p.m. Thursday, July 25

Glenview New Church Parking Lot


Join Glenview's Natural Resources Manager, Robyn Flakne, and environmentalist Kent Fuller for a pleasant tour of local Heritage Trees. Discover the program's significance and explore the rich history of Glenview's natural treasures. Register here​.