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September 2017
October 2017
Main Street Cemetery Tour
Explore the historic Main Street Cemetery on a guided tour of the graveyard and learn little known facts about the people buried there. This program will meet at the Veterans Memorial Bandshell (Fishel Park). Please dress for the weather.
Find out more »March 2018
32nd Annual Easter Candy Hunt
EVENT UPDATE! The forecast for Saturday morning is not looking good. If the weather does not cooperate, we may move the Easter Candy Hunt to the Recreation Center. Please check our Facebook page or www.dgparks.org for a possible location change. We will make a determination by 9 am on Saturday morning. Ages 4-9 Come out for a morning of sweet treats at the 32nd Annual Easter Candy Hunt sponsored by The Grove Foundation. The event will be held at…
Find out more »May 2018
Summer Concert Series
The Hat Guys Enjoy live music on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm from May 29 through August 21 at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park. Fishel Park is located on Grove Street just west of Main Street. Food, wine and beer* will be available for purchase starting at 6 pm each week. *We card everyone! Please be prepared to show your ID if you will be enjoying an alcoholic beverage at our concerts. Visitors may bring: Lawn chairs & blankets Outside food Outside non-alcoholic beverages Dogs…
Find out more »June 2018
2018 Summer Concert Series
Enjoy live music on Tuesday evenings from May 29 through August 21 at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park. Fishel Park is located on Grove Street just west of Main Street. Food, wine and beer* will be available for purchase starting at 6 pm each week. Scroll down to see our 2018 Concert Lineup. *We card everyone! Please be prepared to show your ID if you will be enjoying an alcoholic beverage at our concerts. Visitors may bring: Lawn chairs…
Find out more »September 2018
Movie in the Park
FEATURING THE INCREDIBLES (PG) Hold on to one last night of summer and celebrate the start of school with an outdoor showing of The Incredibles at Fishel Park. Don’t forget your favorite low-rise chair or blanket. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Movie begins at dusk AGE: ALL AGES
Find out more »Harvest Fest and DG 5 and 8 Miler
Gather with the community for a day of food, fun and festivities! The day will kick off with the 41st annual DG 5&8 Miler, a challenging, scenic race through Downers Grove. After the race, enjoy a day of activities for the whole family featuring live music, a craft fair and Pumpkin Patch Children’s Area. Participate in contests and competitions,including an adult bags tournament and kid’s pie-eating contest. Local food vendors will serve up a bounty of good eats and a…
Find out more »April 2019
Easter Candy Hunt
Ready, set, go! Come out for a morning of sweet treats. This event is sponsored by The Grove Foundation. Ages: 4-9
Find out more »May 2019
Founders Day Bike Ride
Meet at SE Corner of Fishel Park Ride starts promptly at 9:30am • Sign-in day of event
Find out more »Summer Concert Series
Presented by the Downers Grove Park District Enjoy FREE live music on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm from May 28 through August 20 at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park. Fishel Park is located at 1036 Grove St in Downers Grove (just west of Main Street). Food, wine and beer* will be available for purchase starting at 6 pm each week. *We card everyone! Please be prepared to show your ID if you will be enjoying an alcoholic beverage at…
Find out more »September 2019
Harvest Fest
Celebrate fall with a day of fun for the entire family at the Downers Grove Park District Harvest Fest! Enjoy live entertainment featuring Suburban Cowboys from 1 to 3 pm, DJ Coach Josh from 3 to 5 pm and ARRA from 5 to 7 pm. Kids will have a blast with bounce houses, face painting and activities. Local food vendors will serve up a bounty of good eats and adult beverages will be available for purchase.
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