Events

Join Happy Dog Barkery as they welcome CILRA Lab Rescue on Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Normandy, France enchants with its dramatic coastline, rich history, and unforgettable cuisine. The region’s culinary soul is captured in the “Four C’s”: camembert cheese, cream, cider, and Calvados—each a testament to its rich agricultural heritage. Our journey to Normandy centered around the awe-inspiring Mont Saint Michel Abbey, a Gothic Style Benedictine masterpiece perched on the […]

Join us for a Friendly Neighborhood Draft Magic Presents: Friendly Neighborhood Draft is a special in-store Magic event series, running through November 13, 2025. It spotlights the Pick-Two Draft format—a streamlined, four-player drafting experience ideal for small groups and casual play. This event series features the Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider-Man set and is great for introducing players to the format while […]

Heavy Cardboard night is a special board gaming event! Running from 6 PM all the way until midnight, attendees grab their favorite chunky board games to share with the community. Some folks bring games from home to introduce to others, while others simply show up eager to learn something new. PREREGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT. These events historically […]

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 […]

The Plank Road Folk Music Society and the Two Way Street Coffee House invite you to join us for an old time barn dance on October 11, 2025 at 7pm CT. The Plank Road String Band celebrates a form of music and dance that has endured for centuries. These dances, and the music that accompanies […]

About the Event Sorry For Partying has high energy, fantastic musicianship, and a music catalog covering multiple decades and all your favorite genres. These are the qualities that have shaped Sorry For Partying into one of the Midwest’s premier cover bands.  

“Here's some money; Go see a Star War.” - Lucille Bluth, Arrested Development Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting a Star Wars Legion Store Championship Tournament on Sunday, October 12 from 9am to 7pm. See details below for tournament structure and more information. Preregistration is important for this event, as it is likely to sell out. […]

Normandy, France enchants with its dramatic coastline, rich history, and unforgettable cuisine. The region’s culinary soul is captured in the “Four C’s”: camembert cheese, cream, cider, and Calvados—each a testament to its rich agricultural heritage. Our journey to Normandy centered around the awe-inspiring Mont Saint Michel Abbey, a Gothic Style Benedictine masterpiece perched on the […]

The Great Illuminary beckons! Join us for at Fair Game Downers Grove for Lorcana League Play, featuring the newest set: Fabled League Play is great for new players, casual players, and collectors alike, emphasizing fun, casual play and community building over competition. Participants collect points, win or lose, by participating in Disney Lorcana matches (best 2 of […]