Downers Grove Park District
Unplug Illinois – Plug Into Creativity
Lincoln Center (Downers Grove) 935 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesJoin the Downers Grove Park District on Saturday, July 8, at the Lincoln Center as we unplug from devices and plug into our creativity!
Fishing Derby
Patriots Park (Downers Grove) 501 55th Place, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesReel in three hours of family fun at the Annual Fishing Derby. This is a free event but registration is required at dgparks.org. Longest and shortest fish in each age group will have a winner! All ties will be determined by a random drawing. Each participant must be registered to be eligible for prizes. Participants...
Parties in the Park
Various Locations IL, United StatesJoin Park District staff as we celebrate an afternoon in the park! Enjoy light snacks, beverages, crafts and more! June 8 at Dunham Place Park August 24 at Concord Square Park
Dog Daze
Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesJoin us for our second annual Dog Daze Event! Pack up your pooch and plan for a day of fun-filled activities for you and them. For the pups, we will have an agility course competition, peanut butter licking contest, and more! For the people, enjoy food trucks, pet vendors, live acoustic music and adult beverages....
American Girl Doll Halloween Party – FULL
Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with your American Girl Doll at the Downers Grove Museum! Learn about the celebrationโs traditions, and create a Halloween related craft. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Touch-A-Truck
McCollum Park 6801 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesJoin us for this free, all-ages event! Children will have the opportunity to climb and explore a variety of vehicles and see their favorite big trucks up close. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.
Blodgett House Boo Fest
Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesTrick-or-treat at the Downers Grove Museum! Visit the Victorian Blodgett House decorated for Halloween and complete a holiday-themed scavenger hunt and play some spooky-themed Halloween games. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Merry and Bright: A Victorian Christmas
Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesGet in the holiday spirit here at the Downers Grove Museum! We invite you and your whole family to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday decorated Victorian Blodgett House and visit with Santa. Stroll the park on a luminary walk, view holiday trees decorated by the community and warm up around a campfire...
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