A Perfect Day with Kids in Downers Grove

Designed for ages 4-10

🕒 Total Time: About 4–5 hours
🌦️ Ideal for: Sunny or partly cloudy days
📍 Locations: All within ~5 minutes of downtown Downers Grove

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Here’s a sneak peek at your Downtown Downers family adventure:

Morning Coffee & Pastry Stop
Start at a town-favorite coffee shop for a pastry and a latte. Then, walk over to our favorite spot to watch trains (and make wishes in the fountain) while you enjoy your treats.

Book it Over to These Reading Destinations
Walk to a local, independent bookstore to check out the latest kids’ releases and play at the train table. Then, exit through the back of the shop for a shortcut to the public library, where you can explore board games, play Nintendo Switch, participate in scavenger hunts, try the colorful light-up wall, dress up area, play kitchen and so much more!

A Lunch That’ll Bowl You Over!
Walk to a carry-out destination for a huge slice of pizza! Then, head right next door for some competitive, family-fun at the local lanes!

Midday Outdoor Exploration
Choose between:

• A scenic walk through a forest preserve with two main trails and parks at both ends, making it easy to extend your time here. 
• An inclusive playground featuring sensory experiences, wheelchair-accessible ramps, walking path (great for scootering, too), StoryWalk® and picnic shelter.

Sweet Treat
Cool off with some ice cream from a Downers Grove staple! There are endless flavors to choose from and you can’t go wrong!

Bonus: Toy Store!
Stop in a cute toy store that has something for every interest. My kids are constantly asking if we can go here and I don’t blame them. How they feel here, is how we all felt about Toys R Us in the 90’s!

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