While downtown Downers Grove, participate in the Spring Scavenger Hunt! Bunnies, butterflies, eggs, and flowers are hidden in nearly 40 windows throughout downtown. Once you spot one, mark it on your sheet! Kids, once you have found at least 15 items, bring the form to the Downers Grove Public Library to claim a prize from March 29th […]
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. […]
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 LTD Band 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 […]
Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 54 years! The show starts at 8pm (CT) and the doors open at 7:30pm. (Suggested donation $10). We will also host this concert virtually. You may access the livestream on www.twowaystreet.org, on our […]
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 […]
It’s time to get together again and make music! Saturday, April 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 […]
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 […]
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 to the Heritage Matinee Series at the Two Way Street Coffee House! We are thrilled to announce a new concert series at the Two Way Street Coffee House, taking place on select Sunday afternoons in 2025. In each concert, Mark Dvorak and Ashley & Simpson will be joined by two local artists for a […]
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, […]
We are excited to present another community event that will once again bring us together in friendship and song. On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 7-9 pm CT, George Mattson will lead a song circle where you “bring your own song.” This is a great opportunity for acoustic musicians who want to try-out songs they […]
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 an author event with Laura Numeroff, to celebrate the release of her newest book, Max and Mama, on Wednesday, April 9th 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 […]
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 […]
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 Christine Wenc, to celebrate the release of her newest book, Funny Because It's True: How the Onion Created Modern American News Satire, on Thursday, April 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 […]
Join Happy Dog Barkery for their Open Farm Wet Food Demo.
Join us for another Open Farm Demo Day! We will be talking about the Open Farm wet food lines and their bone broth.
Time to welcome Maui Brewing Company back to Chicago! We'll be helping them celebrate with beer from the iconic brewery, plus brewery rep's here with swag! Kitchen Ten will be on-site with a food pop-up after 5 p.m., and will have some tasty bites to pair with these beers. On tap: Coconut Hiwa on Nitro […]
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 Pokemon with one another as […]
Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]
Join Happy Dog Barkery for their Open Farm Wet Food Demo.
Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]
Hello, this is an invite-only DIY workshop. Looking for a fun way to spruce up your front porch? Join us for our DIY doormat workshop! Select a design 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 […]
Our annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt is back! Join us for a fun day of hunting for eggs and treats! Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Fishel Park – just 1/2 block south of the store. Registration is required. The available times are 12 pm, 12:35 pm, 1:10 pm, 1:45 pm, and 2:20 pm. Register Here! […]
Store 21st Anniversary!! Come celebrate the store's 21st birthday with us! We will have a small celebration today with a bigger one later when the weather is nicer!
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.
Be a Super Hero and donate blood. Every donor will save up to 3 lives! Wednesday, April 16th at 1047 Curtiss Street between 3pm-7pm in the lower level. Please make sure you eat a healthy meal and plenty of water before donating! Appointments appreciated; Walk-ins are welcome! To schedule, go to www.versitiorg/IL,load the Versiti Donor […]
Join us for the Spring Educator Extravaganza in our Downers Grove store, where there will be a book talk, snacks, and goodies to share! Come for the camaraderie, stay for the books, and leave with 1 hour of professional development! Tickets are $10, and we ask that you please register ahead of time, because we do […]
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 […]
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 […]
Banned Book Club Join us in Downers Grove for our monthly Banned Book Club! Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 17th at 6:00 pm, and we will be discussing Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. This will be a free event, but we highly encourage the purchase of the monthly book from our store. Please […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Easter Bunny is hopping back to Pinecone Cottage for an Afternoon Tea, ready to share some cheer! Prepare for treats and the chance to snap selfies with our adorable, fluffy friend at our Annual Easter Bunny Tea Party. Afternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only Adults | 50 Kids ages 3-12 | 35 Kids ages […]
Join Happy Dog Barkery as they welcome Midwest BREW on Saturday, April 19th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm.
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, […]
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 […]
An original adaptation of the beloved classic! This fairy tale tells the story of a courageous girl named Bella as she sets off to save her father from the Beast's castle. With the help of some enchanted characters, Bella and the Beast learn that true beauty comes from within. Don’t miss this magical musical […]
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 an author event with Jayne Mattingly, to celebrate the release of her newest book, This is Body Grief: Making Peace with the Loss that Comes with Living in a Body, on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. Event Format We will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the […]
An original adaptation of the beloved classic! This fairy tale tells the story of a courageous girl named Bella as she sets off to save her father from the Beast’s castle. With the help of some enchanted characters, Bella and the Beast learn that true beauty comes from within. Don’t miss this magical musical […]
Book Club Happy Hour Join Anderson's Bookshops for a Book Club Happy Hour on Thursday, April 24th at 5:00 pm! This event will be held in our Downers Grove store (5112 Main St, Downers Grove) and pre-registration is required as space is limited. This hour-long event will feature several booksellers sharing a few of their recent […]
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. […]
An original adaptation of the beloved classic! This fairy tale tells the story of a courageous girl named Bella as she sets off to save her father from the Beast’s castle. With the help of some enchanted characters, Bella and the Beast learn that true beauty comes from within. Don’t miss this magical musical […]
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 […]
An original adaptation of the beloved classic! This fairy tale tells the story of a courageous girl named Bella as she sets off to save her father from the Beast’s castle. With the help of some enchanted characters, Bella and the Beast learn that true beauty comes from within. Don’t miss this magical musical […]
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 Pokemon with one another as […]
Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]
Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]
Welcome! Select a wood project from the available options in our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece of decor. Choose from a variety of stain and paint colors in the workshop. We look forward to seeing you soon! Board & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed […]
Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]
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 Ashley Winstead, to celebrate the release of her newest book, This Book Will Bury Me, on Monday, April 28th 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 […]
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.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, 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 […]
Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with K. Ancrum, to celebrate the release of her newest book, The Corruption of Hollis Brown, on Wednesday, April 30th 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 […]
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 […]
Jonathan Auxier Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Jonathan Auxier, to celebrate the release of his newest book, Vanished Kingdom: The War of the Maps, on Thursday, May 1st 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 […]
Join us for our demo day in May! We will be talking about and sampling out some A Pup Above Gently Cooked Food for dogs!
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 […]
Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]
Join us for our demo day in May! We will be talking about and sampling out some A Pup Above Gently Cooked Food for dogs!
Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]
Hello, this is a DIY workshop. Looking for a fun way to spruce up your front porch? Join us for our DIY doormat workshop! Select a design 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 variety […]
The Great Illuminary beckons! Join us for at Fair Game Downers Grove for Lorcana League Play, featuring the newest set: Archazia's Island! 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 […]