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 »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 »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 »July 2020
Christmas in July Fest
Christmas only comes once a year…or does it? Cool off this summer with winterthemed food, fun and activities at Fishel Park on July 25! An avalanche of tasty treats and a wide variety of cold beverages will be available for purchase. Stay tuned for more activities, which will be posted to dgparks.org soon! FESTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: Live Music from 7 to 9pm Ugly Christmas T-shirt Contest Live Reindeer Visit with Santa and other characters Winter-themed…
Find out more »April 2022
Bunny Hop Eggstravaganza
Get ready for a hopping good time! Grab your basket and head to Fishel Park for a morning full of Easter fun. Participants will enjoy festive activities, hunt for eggs and visit with the Easter bunny. An adult must be present to supervise their child(ren). No registration will be taken on-site. Participants with food allergies may be exposed to allergens. Safety guidelines will be emailed out prior to the event. Registration Deadline is April 6 @ 12:00 pm. For…
Find out more »May 2022
Summer Concert Series
KICK BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY FREE LIVE MUSIC ALL SUMMER LONG AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVILION IN FISHEL PARK! The FREE concerts begin at 7 pm on Tuesday evenings May 24 through August 16 and will feature rock, country, blues and oldies. Watch the concerts in person at Fishel Park! Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6pm each Tuesday. Fishel Park is located at 1036 Grove Street in Downers Grove. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or…
Find out more »June 2022
Ribbons in the Park
Join us in the park for a morning of music and fun, as we paint the sky with our colorful ribbons! Program will take place at the Fishel Park bandstand.
Find out more »August 2022
Movie In the Park
Join us for a night out in the park with a screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Pre-registration is not required. Movie may be cancelled due to rain and/or high winds. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
Find out more »September 2022
Dog Daze
Join us for our first 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. Beverage tips will be donated to West Suburban Humane Society. West Suburban Humane society will be onsite with adoptable dogs, applications and information regarding how…
Find out more »October 2022
Monster Mash Dance Party
Calling all monsters, ghouls and costumed kids! Kick off Halloween by learning some fun dance moves to classic spooky Halloween songs! When the party starts winding down, grab your candy collecting basket to snag a few treats on a candy hunt around Fishel Park before bidding everyone farewell. An adult must stay to supervise their child(ren). Children with food allergies may be exposed to food allergens. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween…
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