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 28th-April 30th! Adults, take a […]
Events
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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 […]
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Beginners and experienced players alike are invited to join us for our Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Casual Play. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play, but our staff is on-hand to answer questions. We are equipped to host events of any format, whether Premier, Twin Suns, Constructed, or Sealed. Through our […] |
5 events,
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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 […]
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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, […] |
6 events,
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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 […]
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Richard (Rich) Kulovany will be honored for his years of dedication to preserving Downers Grove's history, architecture, and natural areas. Learn more about his contributions at https://dghistory.org/rich-kulovany/. The event will take place during "Night at the Tivoli" on April 29, 2026 and is part of the FoundersFest weeklong series of events celebrating local history. Tickets […]
Free – $10
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Night at the Tivoli & Documentary Premier April 29, 2026 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm Location: Tivoli Theatre 5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove Save the Date! On April 29, we will continue our tradition of premiering a new documentary by award-winning local filmmaker Jim Toth of Node Films. There will be historical and award presentations, refreshments for purchase, and […] |
6 events,
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Celebrate Mother's Day with a fun, hands-on floral workshop. Create your own beautiful floral arrangement perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. Of course, you'll be sipping on a glass of bubbly while you create. Bring your mom or your friends, or do this one just for you! *All guests must be 21+. Workshop Refund […] |
2 events,
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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 […]
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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 […] |
6 events,
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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 […]
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Inspiration for this Cherries of Door County Afternoon Tea came from a trip to Door County last summer, visiting the many farm markets that make all types of sweet and savory items using locally grown cherries: jams, salsas, salad dressings, cider, syrup, pie filling, mustard and spreads. I wove the flavors of tart and sweet […]
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Country in the Park 2026 May 02, 2026 12:00 pm — 3:00 pm Location: Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove Spend a spring day at Country in the Park — part of the annual Downers Grove FoundersFest celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850’s pioneer-era games and more! This event is free. Petting Zoo, Games, […] |
2 events,
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Inspiration for this Cherries of Door County Afternoon Tea came from a trip to Door County last summer, visiting the many farm markets that make all types of sweet and savory items using locally grown cherries: jams, salsas, salad dressings, cider, syrup, pie filling, mustard and spreads. I wove the flavors of tart and sweet […]
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Inspiration for this Cherries of Door County Afternoon Tea came from a trip to Door County last summer, visiting the many farm markets that make all types of sweet and savory items using locally grown cherries: jams, salsas, salad dressings, cider, syrup, pie filling, mustard and spreads. I wove the flavors of tart and sweet […] |
2 events,
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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 […]
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Beginners and experienced players alike are invited to join us for our Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Casual Play. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play, but our staff is on-hand to answer questions. We are equipped to host events of any format, whether Premier, Twin Suns, Constructed, or Sealed. Through our […] |
4 events,
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Join us for our Educator Book Club! Our next in-person meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5th at 4:30 pm, and we will be discussing Red River Rose by Carole Lindstrom. 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 be […]
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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 […]
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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, […] |
2 events,
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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 […]
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About the Event Come down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night! Sign up begins at 7:30PM. Music at 8PM. Featuring Brian Christian Adam as host on the first, third, and occasional fifth Wednesdays of the month. Featuring Tommy Navarro as host on all second and […] |
4 events,
Featured
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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. […]
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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 […] |
3 events,
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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 […]
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Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Nick Bruel, to celebrate the release of Bad Kitty Gets a Job (Graphic Novel), on Friday, May 8th 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 […]
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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 […] |
8 events,
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On Saturdays from mid-May to late October, you’ll find tasty food to eat, 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 p.m.
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Heather from MAKEArt Studios is back for a watercolor class...the perfect experience for you and mom! This relaxed watercolor workshop invites you to sip mimosas while creating a beautiful hand-painted gift. During the session, you’ll paint a watercolor wine bottle tag and card—perfect for attaching to a bottle of bubbly or including with a Mother’s […]
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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 […] |
2 events,
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Indulge in a charming afternoon filled with love and appreciation for the special woman in your life at Pinecone Cottage’s Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea in Downtown Downers Grove. You’ll savor a selection of delectable treats, sip on fragrant teas, and make lasting memories with your beloved Mother. Join us at Pinecone Cottage for a cherished […]
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Indulge in a charming afternoon filled with love and appreciation for the special woman in your life at Pinecone Cottage’s Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea in Downtown Downers Grove. You’ll savor a selection of delectable treats, sip on fragrant teas, and make lasting memories with your beloved Mother. Join us at Pinecone Cottage for a cherished […] |
3 events,
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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 alike are invited to join us for our Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Casual Play. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play, but our staff is on-hand to answer questions. We are equipped to host events of any format, whether Premier, Twin Suns, Constructed, or Sealed. Through our […] |
3 events,
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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! 7:30PM start. |
3 events,
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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 […]
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Come join us for a fun evening learning American Mahjong while sipping on some bubbly - perfect for beginners! Mahjong at Bubbly Side of Life • Beginner Mahjong Basics Come mahj with us! Mahjong is a centuries-old tile game that is steeped in history, art, and tradition, and will quickly become your newest obsession! Lisa […]
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About the Event Come down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night! Sign up begins at 7:30PM. Music at 8PM. Featuring Brian Christian Adam as host on the first, third, and occasional fifth Wednesdays of the month. Featuring Tommy Navarro as host on all second and […] |
3 events,
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Join Anderson's Bookshops for a Book Club Happy Hour on Thursday, May 14th 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 favorite titles, perfect […]
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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. […]
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About the Event Join us for STINGO Musical Bingo with Sting City Music & Productions! Free to play and free to win with prizes each round! |
2 events,
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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 […]
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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 […] |
6 events,
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On Saturdays from mid-May to late October, you’ll find tasty food to eat, 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 p.m.
-
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 […]
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Woodland faeries are magical creatures that have a whimsical connection to nature. The Fay have inspired this Woodland Faerie Afternoon Tea featuring herbs, fruit, spring veggies, flowers, and of course, mushrooms. There are many signs to look out for which may reveal the presence of Forest Faeries. Faeries often arrange torn leaves to send messages […] |
4 events,
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Woodland faeries are magical creatures that have a whimsical connection to nature. The Fay have inspired this Woodland Faerie Afternoon Tea featuring herbs, fruit, spring veggies, flowers, and of course, mushrooms. There are many signs to look out for which may reveal the presence of Forest Faeries. Faeries often arrange torn leaves to send messages […]
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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 […]
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Woodland faeries are magical creatures that have a whimsical connection to nature. The Fay have inspired this Woodland Faerie Afternoon Tea featuring herbs, fruit, spring veggies, flowers, and of course, mushrooms. There are many signs to look out for which may reveal the presence of Forest Faeries. Faeries often arrange torn leaves to send messages […] |
1 event,
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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 […] |
3 events,
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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! 7:30PM start. |
3 events,
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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 […]
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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 […]
-
About the Event Come down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night! Sign up begins at 7:30PM. Music at 8PM. Featuring Brian Christian Adam as host on the first, third, and occasional fifth Wednesdays of the month. Featuring Tommy Navarro as host on all second and […] |
4 events,
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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. […]
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Join us in Downers Grove for our monthly Banned Book Club! Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 pm, and we will be discussing Last Night at the Telegraph Club. This will be a free event, but we highly encourage the purchase of the monthly book from our store. Please note that the author […]
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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 […] |
2 events,
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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 […]
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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 […] |
4 events,
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On Saturdays from mid-May to late October, you’ll find tasty food to eat, 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 p.m.
-
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 […]
-
Woodland faeries are magical creatures that have a whimsical connection to nature. The Fay have inspired this Woodland Faerie Afternoon Tea featuring herbs, fruit, spring veggies, flowers, and of course, mushrooms. There are many signs to look out for which may reveal the presence of Forest Faeries. Faeries often arrange torn leaves to send messages […] |
2 events,
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Woodland faeries are magical creatures that have a whimsical connection to nature. The Fay have inspired this Woodland Faerie Afternoon Tea featuring herbs, fruit, spring veggies, flowers, and of course, mushrooms. There are many signs to look out for which may reveal the presence of Forest Faeries. Faeries often arrange torn leaves to send messages […]
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Woodland faeries are magical creatures that have a whimsical connection to nature. The Fay have inspired this Woodland Faerie Afternoon Tea featuring herbs, fruit, spring veggies, flowers, and of course, mushrooms. There are many signs to look out for which may reveal the presence of Forest Faeries. Faeries often arrange torn leaves to send messages […] |
1 event, |
3 events,
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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, […]
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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! 7:30PM start. |
2 events,
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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! Sign up begins at 7:30PM. Music at 8PM. Featuring Brian Christian Adam as host on the first, third, and occasional fifth Wednesdays of the month. Featuring Tommy Navarro as host on all second and […] |
3 events,
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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. […]
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Attention High School & College-Age Musicians, Poets, and Performance Artists! It’s Your Turn to Shine—Every Last Thursday of the Month! On the last Thursday of each month at 7pm, step into the spotlight at Two Way Street Coffee House, one of the best-loved acoustic venues in the Chicago area. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, poet, guitarist, or […]
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About the Event Join us for STINGO Musical Bingo with Sting City Music & Productions! Free to play and free to win with prizes each round! |
2 events,
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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 […]
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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 […] |
4 events,
-
On Saturdays from mid-May to late October, you’ll find tasty food to eat, 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 p.m.
-
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 […]
-
Woodland faeries are magical creatures that have a whimsical connection to nature. The Fay have inspired this Woodland Faerie Afternoon Tea featuring herbs, fruit, spring veggies, flowers, and of course, mushrooms. There are many signs to look out for which may reveal the presence of Forest Faeries. Faeries often arrange torn leaves to send messages […] |
2 events,
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Woodland faeries are magical creatures that have a whimsical connection to nature. The Fay have inspired this Woodland Faerie Afternoon Tea featuring herbs, fruit, spring veggies, flowers, and of course, mushrooms. There are many signs to look out for which may reveal the presence of Forest Faeries. Faeries often arrange torn leaves to send messages […]
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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 […] |
