Events

The Village of Downers Grove Independence Day Parade will be held on July 4, 2025. The parade steps off from Main St. and Grant St. at 1:00 p.m. and travels south on Main St. to Warren Ave.  

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. A $5 venue fee is required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2.There […]

On Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, you’ll find tasty food, fun items to purchase, and lots of live music to dance to at the Downtown Downers Grove Market! Join in the fun and support the Y in the parking lot outside the Main Street Train Station from 7 a.m. until 12:30 […]

It’s finally that time of the year! The Pinecone Cottage Tea Garden is now open early on Saturdays 9-11am serving Cream Tea which would be 2 PineScones, Devon Crème, Preserves and a Pot of Tea. Saturdays are Special! We’ll see you in the Tea Garden!  

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 […]

The charming, peaceful vibe of Vendays-Montalivet, located in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is precisely what I yearn for, a cozy beach cottage in Southwestern France. The soothing sound of the waves, our toes in the sand, and the gentle breeze on our faces as we strolled along the pristine beaches surrounded by lush, enchanting […]

The charming, peaceful vibe of Vendays-Montalivet, located in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is precisely what I yearn for, a cozy beach cottage in Southwestern France. The soothing sound of the waves, our toes in the sand, and the gentle breeze on our faces as we strolled along the pristine beaches surrounded by lush, enchanting […]

It’s time to get together again and make music! Saturday, July 5, 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 […]

We're off to the Gold Saucer, Magic players! Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove every Saturday evening from June 14th - July 19th for the Chocobo Racing Draft Series! Chocobo Racing Events are weekly booster draft events based on the Final Fantasy VII mini-game, Chocobo Racing. Players will earn points that accumulate every time they attend to […]

FREE USA bonus signs with your regular project! We will provide you a free patriotic bonus sign when you arrive at the studio. 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 […]