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 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; […]
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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 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, […] 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. |
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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. […] Katherine Rundell Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Katherine Rundell, to celebrate the release of The Poisoned King on Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. Rundell will be in conversation with author Karla Arenas Valenti. Event Format We will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. After a presentation and […] |
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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 […] Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 50 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 […] About the Event Exhale band Chicago featuring Mike Kalmas (vocals/bass), Scott Bulanda (vocals/guitar) & Chip Mason (drums). Exhale has crafted a set list of unique, fun, driving rock covers for all audiences. Exhale's set is filled with new wave & alternative rock classics from the 80's, 90's, & now by such great artists as Muse, […] |
12 events,
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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 […]
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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!
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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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September is my favorite month in the Pinecone Cottagecore Garden. Everything is flourishing and ripe for harvest. Having our own garden allows us to select our own produce, ensuring quality and freshness. While most months’ afternoon tea menus are inspired by my travels, this particular menu draws from our bountiful home garden. My garden inspires […]
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The Great Illuminary beckons! Join us for at Fair Game Downers Grove for Lorcana League Play, featuring the newest set: Fabled League Play is great for new players, casual players, and collectors alike, emphasizing fun, casual play and community building over competition. Participants collect points, win or lose, by participating in Disney Lorcana matches (best 2 of […]
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September is my favorite month in the Pinecone Cottagecore Garden. Everything is flourishing and ripe for harvest. Having our own garden allows us to select our own produce, ensuring quality and freshness. While most months’ afternoon tea menus are inspired by my travels, this particular menu draws from our bountiful home garden. My garden inspires […] |
5 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 […] Kari Lavelle Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Kari Lavelle, to celebrate the release of Butt or Face? Volume 3: Super Gross Butts, on Monday, October 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, […]
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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; […] |
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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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![]() Rayos de Esperanza - Rays of Hope is Programa Velasco's fundraiser on Tuesday, October 7th to support the Betty Jane Boyd Scholarship for women entrepreneurs in El Salvador. B.J. was an entrepreneur and business owner of Consider It Done in downtown Downers Grove, IL Tickets are on sale now! Get the early bird discount until […]
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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 […] Peter H. Reynolds Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Peter H. Reynolds, to celebrate the release of The Gift of Words, on Wednesday, October 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 […]
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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 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 April and Kevin are a new Acoustic/Electric duo that utilize the best of breed audio technology to create a full band experience along with their amazing two-part harmonies to some of the biggest and most popular pop/classic rock cover tunes of all time! Covering Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Cindy Lauper, Tom Petty, […] |
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![]() Join Pinecone Cottage and Orange & Brew for another delicious collaboration on Friday, October 17, from 4–7pm. Pinecone Cottage, beloved for its Afternoon Tea, is bringing homemade pierogi back to the heart of town—crafted with care and heritage by Chef Pam, who learned the art of dumpling making from her Polish grandparents in Brighton Park. […]
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Step into the Pinecone Cottage Kitchen for a delicious immersive experience. Part hands on and demonstration, savor each course of the Garden’s Bounty Afternoon Tea as Chef Pam guides you through the art of creating October’s full menu—from fragrant teas to sweet endings. You’ll learn her techniques, gather inspiration, and leave with a complete set […] Kirsten Miller Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Kirsten Miller, to celebrate the release of The Women of Wild Hill, on Friday, October 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 and Q&A with the author, the line will […] |
11 events,
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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 […]
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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!
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Pressed for time? Join us for a mini-sign workshop! Select a design from the available options. 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 of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required. We look […] |
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“Here's some money; Go see a Star War.” - Lucille Bluth, Arrested Development Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting a Star Wars Legion Store Championship Tournament on Sunday, October 12 from 9am to 7pm. See details below for tournament structure and more information. Preregistration is important for this event, as it is likely to sell out. […]
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Normandy, France enchants with its dramatic coastline, rich history, and unforgettable cuisine. The region’s culinary soul is captured in the “Four C’s”: camembert cheese, cream, cider, and Calvados—each a testament to its rich agricultural heritage. Our journey to Normandy centered around the awe-inspiring Mont Saint Michel Abbey, a Gothic Style Benedictine masterpiece perched on the […]
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The Great Illuminary beckons! Join us for at Fair Game Downers Grove for Lorcana League Play, featuring the newest set: Fabled League Play is great for new players, casual players, and collectors alike, emphasizing fun, casual play and community building over competition. Participants collect points, win or lose, by participating in Disney Lorcana matches (best 2 of […] |
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 […]
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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, […]
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![]() The Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Public Library invite you to “A Night at the Carnegie,” celebrating the Library as this year’s Historic Site of the Year. Each year, the Downers Grove Historical Society honors a building or site that has played an important role in our village’s history. This year, we […]
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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! Featuring new host and longtime participant Chad Gemkow! Sign up begins at 8PM. |
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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. […] Banned Book Club Join us in Downers Grove for our monthly Banned Book Club! Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16th at 6:00 pm, and we will be discussing The Perks of Being a Wallflower. This will be a free event, but we highly encourage the purchase of the monthly book from our store. Please note […] |
5 events,
Alan Barillaro Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Alan Barillaro, to celebrate the release of Bunns Rabbit, on Friday, October 17th 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 in numbered […]
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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 […] |
12 events,
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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 […]
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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!
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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 […] |
5 events,
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Normandy, France enchants with its dramatic coastline, rich history, and unforgettable cuisine. The region’s culinary soul is captured in the “Four C’s”: camembert cheese, cream, cider, and Calvados—each a testament to its rich agricultural heritage. Our journey to Normandy centered around the awe-inspiring Mont Saint Michel Abbey, a Gothic Style Benedictine masterpiece perched on the […]
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![]() It's back!! Join us October 19th for our Sherlock Bones Scavenger Hunt! You and your DOG-tective will work with Sherlock to solve the Case of the Missing Toys. Gather some clues and of course, some treats, to solve the mystery! Who did it? What toys went missing? Register today before spots sell out! Plus, you […]
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Attention Illumineers! Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove for our next Set Championship for Disney Lorcana, featuring its latest set, Fabled! The event will be a Swiss format constructed tournament, where participants bring their best and strongest decks to compete for the title of store champion! The event will consist of three 50-minute rounds, best-of-three matches, with an […] |
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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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. […] Kathleen Rooney and Beth Rooney Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Kathleen Rooney and Beth Rooney, to celebrate the release of Leaf Town Forever, on Tuesday, October 21st 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 […]
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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, […] |
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 […] Barb Rosenstock What was it like to attend a Victorian séance? Join Anderson’s Bookshop on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store, for this live demonstration and Halloween book party in celebration of Barb Rosenstock’s highly praised book, American Spirits: The Famous Fox Sisters and the Mysterious Fad that Haunted a Nation. Come meet the author and Necromanser Neil Tobin, […] |
2 events,
Fall Teacher Open House Join us for the Fall Teacher Open House in our Downers Grove store! Come for the camaraderie, stay for the books, and leave with 1 hour of professional development! Attendees will receive a $5 coupon to use that day, a 25% discount on purchases made during the event, exclusive publisher swag, and the chance to […]
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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. […] |
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 […]
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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 […] Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 50 years! The show starts at 8pm 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 Facebook […] |
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Hosted by Downers Grove Downtown Management Corp & the Rotary Club of Downers Grove. Please bring a food donation for the Downers Grove FISH Pantry in exchange for paints at 933A Curtiss Street. Paints are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t forget your paintbrushes!
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![]() Meet the Spirits of Downers Grove’s Past at The Living Cemetery! Meet the Spirits of Downers Grove’s past at The Living Cemetery! The Downers Grove Historical Society will host youth and adult performers in period dress who will portray Downers Grove pioneers buried in the cemetery, an unforgettable way to learn about the people who built our […]
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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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Join participating downtown Downers Grove businesses for trick-or-treating.
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There’s a little witch in all of us, so let’s embrace our wicked whimsy during the most spooktacular time of the year at Pinecone Cottage! Join us for an Afternoon Twisted Tea at our haunted Tea House, where laughter bubbles like cauldron brew and broomsticks are parked at the door. Gather your witchy friends and […]
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![]() Come on by during Downtown Downer's Grove Trick or Treating! Sign up for either the 11:30-12:30 slot or the 2:30-3:30 slot. Join your ninja as they complete obstacle courses to earn candy, play Halloween themed games, and even enjoy a spooky craft! Kids ages 0-6
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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 […]
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Dual Impact Release Event: Each player will receive 6 booster packs to build a deck before the event begins. 1 booster pack will be awarded for participating. Additional 1 booster pack will be given for each match you win. The event will consist of 3 rounds of play. All promo cards provided by Bandai will […] |
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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, […] |
1 event,
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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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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 October 30, 2025 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 spoken word performer, […] |
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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 […] 🎃 Halloween Open Mic & Party at Two Way Street Coffee House! 🎶 Celebrate Halloween with music, costumes, and community at the Two Way Street Coffee House! On Friday, October 31, 2025, our Friday Night Concert Series transforms into a special Open Mic & Halloween Party. Local musicians, friends, and neighbors are invited to dress up, share their talents, and enjoy a […] 🎃 Halloween Open Mic & Party at Two Way Street Coffee House! 🎶 Celebrate Halloween with music, costumes, and community at the Two Way Street Coffee House! On Friday, October 31, 2025, our Friday Night Concert Series transforms into a special Open Mic & Halloween Party. Local musicians, friends, and neighbors are invited to dress up, share their talents, and enjoy a […] |
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