Events Calendar
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Downers Grove Park District
Rascal Raccoon’s Traveling Zoo
Various Locations IL, United StatesREGISTER EVERYONE ATTENDING. Let us bring the wildlife to you! Join us in your neighborhood park to enjoy fun stories, interactive games, and meet a featured animal from our nature center! Rascal Raccoon, our cheerful Lyman Woods friend, will lead the story-time and activities while you eat a seasonal treat and learn about local wildlife...
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
Tiny Tots Track Meet
Downers Grove North High School 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesCalling all future Olympians! Come test your speed and athleticism in this fun track meet. Organized by age, tots will participate in a variety of running events and a field event. Open to any athletes ages 3 to 8. All track athletes are winners and will receive prizes!
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
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 celebration’s traditions, and create a Halloween related craft. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Earth Week Volunteer Day
Various Locations IL, United StatesCelebrate Earth Week with the Downers Grove Park District and beautify your local parks for spring! Volunteers will help prepare the parks for the season by mulching trees, picking up sticks and debris, and by removing trash at each location. Gloves, tools and staff assistance will be provided. Please dress for the weather and to...
Country in the Park
Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesSpend a spring day at Country in the Park — part of the annual Downers Grove Historical Society’s FoundersFest celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850’s pioneer-era games and more! This event is free. Petting Zoo, Games, Exhibits and Live Music!
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