Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Pilots will use the standard 2.5 rules from Atomic Mass Games, with an eventual transition into new points from the X-Wing Alliance's community-driven balances. If you […]
Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation. Tournament events are $10 entry; […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Games Workshop every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. […]
Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove and dive into the world of miniatures painting every Tuesday night! We will have painting stations set up at the store where community members will be able to work on miniatures projects in the company of our welcoming hobby community. We will have a selection of paints, brushes, […]
About the Event Join us for Trivia on Tuesday nights at the pub with host Tim Dite! Prize is awarded to the top team each week! 8PM start.
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee […]
About the Event Come down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night! Featuring new host and longtime participant Chad Gemkow! Sign up begins at 8PM.
Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced […]
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a […]
About the Event Join us for live music with Leo Fron right here at Ballydoyle!
Friday, February 28, 2025 Doors Open 6:00pm | Showtime 7:30pm Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL $95 General Admission for 1 All tickets include delicious tastes from local restaurants. Additional concessions available for purchase. Start 2025 with laughter at The H Foundation’s Comedy for Cancer! Enjoy a hilariously good time […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 6:00 to 10:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced […]
Pokémon TCG players of all ages (especially our younger Pokémon trainers) are invited to join us from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday mornings at either our Downers Grove, La Grange, or Geneva location. Admission to this casual event is free! Participants in the event will have the opportunity to play casual games of Pokémon with one another as […]
We all adore the soothing aroma of lavender, but it’s the flavor of this fragrant herb that truly captures its delicate essence. Lavender adds a unique and romantic touch to food, making every culinary experience delightful. Cooking with lavender feels magical, and February is the ideal time to serve this charming menu. After visiting Maria’s […]
It’s time to get together again and make music! Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 2-4 pm CT, Plank Road Folk Music Society and Two Way Street Coffee House will host a sing-around. You are all welcome to sing, play an instrument or just listen. It is refreshing to hear the vast array of songs from […]
Join Happy Dog Barkery for Paczki Days! Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 10am-5pm | Sun 12pm – 4pm
We all adore the soothing aroma of lavender, but it’s the flavor of this fragrant herb that truly captures its delicate essence. Lavender adds a unique and romantic touch to food, making every culinary experience delightful. Cooking with lavender feels magical, and February is the ideal time to serve this charming menu. After visiting Maria’s […]
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a […]
We all adore the soothing aroma of lavender, but it’s the flavor of this fragrant herb that truly captures its delicate essence. Lavender adds a unique and romantic touch to food, making every culinary experience delightful. Cooking with lavender feels magical, and February is the ideal time to serve this charming menu. After visiting Maria’s […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Pilots will use the standard 2.5 rules from Atomic Mass Games, with an eventual transition into new points from the X-Wing Alliance's community-driven balances. If you […]
Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation. Tournament events are $10 entry; […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Games Workshop every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. […]
Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove and dive into the world of miniatures painting every Tuesday night! We will have painting stations set up at the store where community members will be able to work on miniatures projects in the company of our welcoming hobby community. We will have a selection of paints, brushes, […]
About the Event Join us for Trivia on Tuesday nights at the pub with host Tim Dite! Prize is awarded to the top team each week! 8PM start.
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced […]
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a […]
About the Event Come down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night! Featuring new host and longtime participant Chad Gemkow! Sign up begins at 8PM.
Been a minute since we had some fun with our friends at Half Acre! So we thought we bring them in with a bang. It's a full tap takeover, but the star of the show is a keg of 2023 Benthic 2x4. This delicious barrel-aged stout has twice the coffee, and four times the coconut, […]
Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. […]
Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Susanna Kearsley, to celebrate the release of her newest book, The King's Messenger, on Thursday, March 6th at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. Event Format We will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. After a presentation and Q&A with the author, the line will form […]
About the Event Join us for live music with Leo Fron right here at Ballydoyle!
Spring is almost here, which also means it's time for Girl Scout Cookies! And what better way to enjoy them than with some of your favorite craft beer? Craft beer can complement so many different types of food, cookies included. Sweet stouts, malty ales, and citrusy IPAs can really accentuate the Girl Scout cookie flavors […]
All craft, prepare to jump into Hyperspace on my mark! Jump to Lightspeed, the fourth set for Fantasy Flight Game's smash hit TCG Star Wars: Unlimited, is almost upon us and Fair Game Downers Grove will be hosting a Sealed Prerelease Tournament to usher it in. Each player will receive a Prerelease Kit with 6 booster packs for crafting your […]
Pokémon TCG players of all ages (especially our younger Pokémon trainers) are invited to join us from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday mornings at either our Downers Grove, La Grange, or Geneva location. Admission to this casual event is free! Participants in the event will have the opportunity to play casual games of Pokémon with one another as […]
Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]
Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]
Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Pilots will use the standard 2.5 rules from Atomic Mass Games, with an eventual transition into new points from the X-Wing Alliance's community-driven balances. If […]
Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Neal Shusterman, to celebrate the release of his newest book, All Better Now, on Monday, March 10th at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. Event Format We will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. After a presentation and Q&A with the author, the signing line […]
Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation. Tournament events are $10 entry; […]
Join us for our Educator Book Club! Our next in-person meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11th at 4:30 pm, and we will be discussing Will's Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes. This will be a free event, but we highly encourage the purchase of the monthly book from our store. Please note that the author will not […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Games Workshop every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2.There […]
Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove and dive into the world of miniatures painting every Tuesday night! We will have painting stations set up at the store where community members will be able to work on miniatures projects in the company of our welcoming hobby community. We will have a selection of paints, […]
Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Kate Messner, to celebrate the release of her newest book, History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment, on Wednesday, March 12th at 5:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. Event Format We will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. After a presentation and Q&A with the author, […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced […]
About the Event Come down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night! Featuring new host and longtime participant Chad Gemkow! Sign-up begins at 8PM.
Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. […]
About the Event Northern Ireland produces great musicians! Here's one of them...
About the Event Join us for live music with Leo Fron right here at Ballydoyle!
Once again, it's time to get the the Orange & Brew campsite going with our annual tapping of Pollyanna's Jötunheimr Eisbock Lager! And as always, we'll have the hot poker available for warming your beer up. Plus, s'mores for the kiddos, and the young-at-heart! Stay tuned for the full draft list as we'll be featuring […]
Stop in to get all your St. Patrick's day goodies for your pup! Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 10am-5pm | Sun 12pm – 4pm
Pokémon TCG players of all ages (especially our younger Pokémon trainers) are invited to join us from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday mornings at either our Downers Grove, La Grange, or Geneva location. Admission to this casual event is free! Participants in the event will have the opportunity to play casual games of Pokémon with one another as […]
There is an old saying in Ireland that you can take the bog away from the man, but you can’t take the man away from the bog. Most Irish people have some connection with country life and happy memories of time spent on the farm. The scratch kitchen cooking of farm style Irish cuisine inspired […]
Join Happy Dog Barkery as they welcome Midwest BREW on Saturday, March 15th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm.
There is an old saying in Ireland that you can take the bog away from the man, but you can’t take the man away from the bog. Most Irish people have some connection with country life and happy memories of time spent on the farm. The scratch kitchen cooking of farm style Irish cuisine inspired […]
There is an old saying in Ireland that you can take the bog away from the man, but you can’t take the man away from the bog. Most Irish people have some connection with country life and happy memories of time spent on the farm. The scratch kitchen cooking of farm style Irish cuisine inspired […]
About the Event Join us for St. Patrick's Day! Doors open at 8AM for Kegs & Eggs. Live music throughout the day and night. Irish dancers, bagpipers, and more to get your Irish on! SCHEDULE 8AM - Kegs and Eggs 9:45AM - Oswego pipe and drum corps 11:30AM - McNulty Dancers 12PM to 2:30PM […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Pilots will use the standard 2.5 rules from Atomic Mass Games, with an eventual transition into new points from the X-Wing Alliance's community-driven balances. If you […]
Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation. Tournament events are $10 entry; […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Games Workshop every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. […]
Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove and dive into the world of miniatures painting every Tuesday night! We will have painting stations set up at the store where community members will be able to work on miniatures projects in the company of our welcoming hobby community. We will have a selection of paints, brushes, […]
About the Event Join us for Trivia on Tuesday nights at the pub with host Tim Dite! Prize is awarded to the top team each week! 8PM start.
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced […]
About the Event Come down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night! Featuring new host and longtime participant Chad Gemkow! Sign-up begins at 8PM.
Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. […]
Join us in Downers Grove for our monthly Banned Book Club! Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20th at 6:00 pm, and we will be discussing All Boys Aren't Blue. This will be a free event, but we highly encourage the purchase of the monthly book from our store. Please note that the author will […]
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a […]
About the Event Join us for live music with Leo Fron right here at Ballydoyle!
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 6:00 to 10:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced […]
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a […]
Pokémon TCG players of all ages (especially our younger Pokémon trainers) are invited to join us from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday mornings at either our Downers Grove, La Grange, or Geneva location. Admission to this casual event is free! Participants in the event will have the opportunity to play casual games of Pokémon with one another as […]
Join Anderson’s Bookshop for a signing event with Tamron Hall, to celebrate the release of her newest book, Harlem Honey, on Saturday, March 22nd at 11:00 am in our Downers Grove store. Event Format We will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. The signing line will form in numbered order with the following guidelines: […]
Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]
Welcome! Select a wood project from the available options in our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct your child step-by-step to create a beautiful piece of decor. Choose from a variety of paint colors and glitter in the workshop. We look forward to seeing you soon! Board & Brush Downers Grove is a […]
Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]
Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Pilots will use the standard 2.5 rules from Atomic Mass Games, with an eventual transition into new points from the X-Wing Alliance's community-driven balances. If you […]
Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Michael P. Spradlin, to celebrate the release of his newest book, Rise of the Spider, on Monday, March 24th at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. Event Format We will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. After a presentation and Q&A with the author, the line […]
Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation. Tournament events are $10 entry; […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Games Workshop every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. […]
Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove and dive into the world of miniatures painting every Tuesday night! We will have painting stations set up at the store where community members will be able to work on miniatures projects in the company of our welcoming hobby community. We will have a selection of paints, brushes, […]
About the Event Join us for Trivia on Tuesday nights at the pub with host Tim Dite! Prize is awarded to the top team each week! 8PM start.
There’s a rumble in the jungle! Join a young boy named Mowgli as he learns the importance of friendship, family and survival with the help of his new friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Filled with songs, dance and audience participation, you'll have more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Curriculum Connections: Literature […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced […]
Join Anderson’s Bookshop for a signing event with Molly Yeh, to celebrate the release of her newest book, Sweet Farm!: More Than 100 Cookies, Cakes, Salads (!), and Other Delights from My Kitchen on a Sugar Beet Farm, on Wednesday, March 26th at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. Event Format We will begin checking you in […]
There’s a rumble in the jungle! Join a young boy named Mowgli as he learns the importance of friendship, family and survival with the help of his new friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Filled with songs, dance and audience participation, you’ll have more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Curriculum Connections: […]
Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. […]
About the Event From the western suburbs of Chicago, The Era's Edge is focused on paying tribute to one of the best eras of Rock N Roll...
There’s a rumble in the jungle! Join a young boy named Mowgli as he learns the importance of friendship, family and survival with the help of his new friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Filled with songs, dance and audience participation, you’ll have more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Curriculum Connections: […]
Not many breweries in the Chicago area can make an Eisbock, but Maplewood sure can! We have one of the only kegs in the wild and can't wait to share it with you! We'll have other fun Maplewood beers on draft today, but definitely come check out this unique beer that needs very special freezing […]
About the Event Join us for live music with Leo Fron right here at Ballydoyle!
There’s a rumble in the jungle! Join a young boy named Mowgli as he learns the importance of friendship, family and survival with the help of his new friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Filled with songs, dance and audience participation, you’ll have more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Curriculum Connections: […]
Pokémon TCG players of all ages (especially our younger Pokémon trainers) are invited to join us from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday mornings at either our Downers Grove, La Grange, or Geneva location. Admission to this casual event is free! Participants in the event will have the opportunity to play casual games of Pokémon with one another as […]
Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]
Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]
Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Pilots will use the standard 2.5 rules from Atomic Mass Games, with an eventual transition into new points from the X-Wing Alliance's community-driven balances. If you […]
Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation. Tournament events are $10 entry; […]
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