Events

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.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, […]

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 $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 […]

Kickstart your weekends with live music every Friday night at the Main Street Train Station Downtown Downers Grove, 5:30-8:00pm. Bands change weekly! Stop by before or after dinner! While you are downtown, enjoy the Moose Cruise Nights from 4-8pm – with Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Classic Cars! (Shows are from June 6th-August 22nd, with no […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, during our visit to Las Vegas for the World Tea Expo, Paul and I had the chance to explore the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. In stark contrast to the dazzling lights of the strip, it felt like a whimsical tea party paradise. Each section celebrated four beloved tea varieties: rose hip, chamomile, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 miniature painting every Tuesday night! We will have painting stations set up at the store where community members will be able to work on miniature projects in the company of our welcoming hobby community. We will have a selection of paints, brushes, […]

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Ann Liang, to celebrate the release of her newest book, Never Thought I'd End Up Here, on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. Liang will be in conversation with author Gloria Chao. Event Format We will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. […]

See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2. See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.).  Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. SENSORY-FRIENDLY SCREENINGS All locations will […]

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 Heavily steeped in old school jam bands, bluegrass & alt rock, they’ve been crafting high-energy, edgy & expansive original music since 2021. Come and experience their signature Midwestern “Soulgrass”   Musichigan: Its a state of being; a lake of vibes  

  Cars-$10.00 Donation requested but not required to support that week’s Not-For Profit group. All types of cars, trucks, and hot rods welcome. Road is closed for set up at 3:00. Concessions available.

Kickstart your weekends with live music every Friday night at the Main Street Train Station Downtown Downers Grove, 5:30-8:00pm. Bands change weekly! Stop by before or after dinner! While you are downtown, enjoy the Moose Cruise Nights from 4-8pm – with Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Classic Cars! (Shows are from June 6th-August 22nd, with no […]

Meathead Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Meathead, to celebrate the release of his newest book, The Meathead Method, on Friday, June 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  Each ticket admits a family and includes a photo-op and a stamp autograph from the Crayons themselves!  Join Anderson’s Bookshop for our Crayons meet & greet event on Sunday, June 8th 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 photo […]

Last spring, during our visit to Las Vegas for the World Tea Expo, Paul and I had the chance to explore the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. In stark contrast to the dazzling lights of the strip, it felt like a whimsical tea party paradise. Each section celebrated four beloved tea varieties: rose hip, chamomile, […]

  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 […]

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; […]

CAST & CREW Directed by Matthew Rankin Featuring Matthew Rankin, Pirouz Nemati & Amir Amiri In English and Persian with English subtitles Not Rated Runtime: 89 mins. MOVIE REVIEW Reviewed by Monica Castillo | RogerEbert.comIn Matthew Rankin’s genre-defying film “Universal Language,” a trio of stories takes us to a world between Tehran and Winnipeg. Although […]

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, […]

KICK BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY FREE LIVE MUSIC ALL SUMMER LONG AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVILION IN FISHEL PARK! The FREE concerts are held Tuesday evenings June 3 through August 12 and will feature rock, country, blues and oldies. Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6pm each Tuesday. Music will play between 7 and 8:30pm. […]

See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2. See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.).  Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. SENSORY-FRIENDLY SCREENINGS All locations will […]

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.  

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! Pre-registration is required for each person, please click here to […]

  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, June 12th at 6:00 pm, and we will be discussing Lawn Boy. 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 […]

Cars-$10.00 Donation requested but not required to support that week’s Not-For Profit group. All types of cars, trucks, and hot rods welcome. Road is closed for set up at 3:00. Concessions available.

Kickstart your weekends with live music every Friday night at the Main Street Train Station Downtown Downers Grove, 5:30-8:00pm. Bands change weekly! Stop by before or after dinner! While you are downtown, enjoy the Moose Cruise Nights from 4-8pm – with Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Classic Cars! (Shows are from June 6th-August 22nd, with no […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]

  CAST & CREW Directed by Kevin Macdonald Featuring John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Allen Ginsberg Rated R Runtime: 100 mins. Reviewed by Manola Dargis | New York Times Thunderous and Moving, One to One: John & Yoko Cuts Through the Beatles-Industrial Complex Reviewed by Manohla Dargis That John Lennon contained multitudes and mysteries was clear […]

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 […]

See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.).  Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. SENSORY-FRIENDLY SCREENINGS All locations will have a Wednesday morning auditorium dedicated for guests who may need […]

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.

Rotary GroveFest returns to kick off your summer in downtown Downers Grove!  Visit the website for information: Rotary GroveFest – It's All About Community  

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 Join us for live music with April Kats right here at Ballydoyle.

Rotary GroveFest returns to kick off your summer in downtown Downers Grove!  Visit the website for information: Rotary GroveFest – It's All About Community  

Time to summon something special for your Commander Night, Magic players! Fair Game Downers Grove will be hosting a special Commander Party Event on Friday, June 20th, featuring the newest set, Final Fantasy! Players will receive a special promo card and be given special new rules to incorporate into their Commander games themed around the Final Fantasy […]

  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 […]

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 […]

Kick Up Your Heels at the Two Way Street Coffee House Barn Dance! Get ready for an afternoon of toe-tapping, hand-clapping fun at the Two Way Street Coffee House Barn Dance on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from noon to 2:00 PM! Join us outdoors at 1101 Curtiss Street in Downers Grove, Illinois, where the Plank Road String Band will fill the […]

Join Happy Dog Barkery as they welcome Midwest BREW on Saturday, June 21st from 12:00 - 3:00 pm.

Rotary GroveFest returns to kick off your summer in downtown Downers Grove!  Visit the website for information: Rotary GroveFest – It’s All About Community

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 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, […]

KICK BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY FREE LIVE MUSIC ALL SUMMER LONG AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVILION IN FISHEL PARK! The FREE concerts are held Tuesday evenings June 3 through August 12 and will feature rock, country, blues and oldies. Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6pm each Tuesday. Music will play between 7 and 8:30pm. […]

See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.).  Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. SENSORY-FRIENDLY SCREENINGS All locations will have a Wednesday morning auditorium dedicated for guests who may need […]

Book Club Happy Hour (Downers Grove) Join Anderson's Bookshops for a Book Club Happy Hour on Thursday, June 25th 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 […]

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 $2. […]

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Shelley Read, to celebrate the paperback release of her newest book, Go As A River, on Thursday, June 26th 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 […]

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 […]

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! Pre-registration is required for each person, please click here to […]

Join Happy Dog Barkery for their Weruva demo on June 27-28 at 10:00 am.

Cars-$10.00 Donation requested but not required to support that week’s Not-For Profit group. All types of cars, trucks, and hot rods welcome. Road is closed for set up at 3:00. Concessions available.

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 […]

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 […]

Mark Dvorak and Ashley & Simson are joined by local artists for a series of matinee concerts to benefit the Two Way Street Coffee House!  Join us April 6, June 29, and October 5 at 3pm at the coffee house or online.  All donations will support the Two Way Street Coffee House’s operation and programming.  […]

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; […]

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 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, […]

KICK BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY FREE LIVE MUSIC ALL SUMMER LONG AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVILION IN FISHEL PARK! The FREE concerts are held Tuesday evenings June 3 through August 12 and will feature rock, country, blues and oldies. Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6pm each Tuesday. Music will play between 7 and 8:30pm. […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

French Picnic Afternoon Tea July 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 […]

The Great Illuminary beckons! Join us for at Fair Game Downers Grove for Lorcana League Play, featuring the newest set: Reign of Jafar! 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 […]

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 […]