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Events in Downers Grove
Tue27
Today
Mon 26Free
WorkshopLanguage café
ESL Conversation Group
Downers Grove Public Library
TodayFree
Other
Conversation Starter
Downers Grove Public Library
TodayFree
Kids
PICKUP PROGRAM: Nessie in a Bottle
Downers Grove Public Library
At 10:30 AMFree
Talk
Great Decisions
Downers Grove Public Library
At 4 PMFree
Kids
Fandom Fun
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed28
Tomorrow
At 7 PM$21.25–27
Cinema
Warren Miller's "Days Off"
Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre
At 7 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Alter Brewing Company
Alter Brewing Company
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Intro to Paper Quilling
Downers Grove Public Library
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
Literature
Between Two Worlds
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu29
Thursday 29 October
Fri30
Friday 30 October
Sat31
Saturday 31 October
Sat 31 · 9:30 AMFree
Workshop
Windows Fundamentals
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 31 · 10 AMFree
Story time
Weekend Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 31 · 12 PM$55.20
WorkshopClasses
Boogie & Blooms
1315 Butterfield Rd
Sat 31 · 1 PMFree
CinemaStory time
Family Movie - Halloweentown
Downers Grove Public Library
Sun1
Sunday 1 November
Sun 1Free
Creative workshop11–18 yrs
Teen Maker Kits
Downers Grove Public Library
Sun 1Free
Games
Teen Central Challenge Scavenger Hunt
Downers Grove Public Library
Sun 1 · 11 AM$145.90
WorkshopFood
Hands-On Backyard Hero BBQ Class - Holiday Meats
Wannemaker's Home & Garden
Sun 1 · 2 PMFree
Concert
West Towns Chorus
Downers Grove Public Library
Sun 1 · 3 PMFree
Human rights
Sacred Knowledge & Sacred Healing
8288 Mulberry Dr
Mon2
Monday 2 November
Mon 2Free
Board games
Cryptid Scavenger Hunt
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 2Free
WorkshopCrafts
Grab & Go Crafts for Adults
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 2 · 9:30 AMFree
Story time
Preschool Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 2 · 10 AMFree
Creative workshop
Drop-In Craft
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 2 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Toddler Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 2 · 2 PMFree
Workshop
iPhone Basics
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 2 · 2 PMFree
Kids11–14 yrs
Freestyle Perler Beads
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 2 · 2:30 PMFree
Creative workshop
Make & Create
Downers Grove Public Library
Later
Mon 2 · 6:30 PMFree
Workshop
Intro to Computers
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 3Free
Other
Conversation Starter
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 3 · 9:30 AMFree
Story time
Toddler Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 3 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time0–3 yrs
Toddler Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 3 · 11 AMFree
Workshop
Word Basics
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 3 · 12 PMFree
Talk
Midwestern Lecture Series: Seeing Well, Living Well: Practical Tips for Healthy Aging Eyes
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 3 · 2 PMFree
Creative workshopMahjong8–11 yrs
Fandom Fun - Mahjong Inspired Crafts
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 3 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Pages & Pints Book Discussion
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 4 · 9:30 AMFree
Story time
Toddler Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 4 · 9:30 AMFree
LiteratureOutdoors
Walk and Talk Book Club
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 4 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
Infant Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 4 · 11 AMFree
Workshop
Knitting 101
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 4 · 11:30 AMFree
Kids
Mini Mad Scientists - Bridge Building
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 4 · 4 PMFree
Kids
Mini Mad Scientists - Bridge Building
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 4 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Pages & Pints Book Discussion
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 5 · 9:30 AMFree
Story time
Infant Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 5 · 10 AMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Knit Happens: Knitting & Crochet Group
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 5 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
Preschool Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 5 · 7 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Hand Spinning Yarn with Drop Spindles
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 5 · 7 PMFree
Creative workshopBoard games
Family Lego Build
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 6 · 9:30 AMFree
Board games
Drop-In Board Games
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 6 · 10 AMFree
Kids
Ninja Time
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 6 · 4:30 PMFree
Kids11–14 yrs
Intro to Babysitting
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 6 · 6:30 PMFree
Talk
NAMI Conversations- Parent Series
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 7 · 9:30 AMFree
Other
ACT Practice Test
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Story time
Weekend Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 7 · 12 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Snowflake Soap Molds
Downers Grove Public Library
Sun 8 · 1 PM$0
Animals
Meet and Greet Adoption Event
PetSmart
Sun 8 · 2 PMFree
Workshop
3D Printed: Keychains
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 9Free
Board games3–6 yrs
Spot the Dinosaur!
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 9 · 4 PMFree
Tabletop RPG
Tabletop Tales Teen D&D: Campaign Session 2
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 9 · 6:45 PMFree
Workshop
Writers Workshop
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 10 · 10:30 AMFree
TalkPolitics & Economy
Great Decisions
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 10 · 12 PMFree
Talk
Midwestern Lecture Series: A Healthy Smile at Every Age
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 10 · 4 PMFree
Kids8–11 yrs
Codetalkers
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 10Free
Workshop
Python Coding Basis
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 11Free
Creative workshop
Take & Make: Toadstool Mushroom Bag Charm
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 11 · 9 AMFree
Concert
Veteran's Day Concert
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 11 · 4 PMFree
Music for toddlers5–11 yrs
Animal Explorations: Komodo Dragons
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Stellar Reads Book Discussion
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Other
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 12 · 9 AMFree
Career
Mold Remediation in Homes - Downers Grove, IL
2400 Wisconsin Ave
Thu 12 · 1 PM$60.54
Mahjong
Mahjong 101 at Roasted Elements
Roasted Elements Coffee
Thu 12 · 5 PM$15
Literature
Book Club Happy Hour
Anderson's Bookshop Downers Grove
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Butterfly Pinning Workshop
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
Drop-in services
Genealogy Drop In
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
Story time
Read to the Dogs
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM$20–25
Stand-upComedy
In Bed By 10 - November Show
Alter Brewing Company
Fri 13 · 2 PMFree
Workshop
iPhone Camera Basics
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 14 · 10 AMFree
Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club Show
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 14 · 12 PMFree
DGPL Pathfinder: Adults and Teens 16+
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 16Free
CrAfterWork
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 16 · 2 PMFree
iPhone Intermediate
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 16 · 3 PMFree
Medicaid for Long Term or Skilled Nursing Care
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 16 · 4 PMFree
Other
TLC: Teen Library Council- Gummies and Gabbing
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 17Free
Grab & Go for Adults: A Taste of
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 17 · 9:30 AMFree
Real Reads Book Discussion
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 17 · 11 AMFree
Word Intermediate
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 17 · 12 PMFree
Midwestern Lecture Series: Increasing Longevity
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 17 · 4 PMFree
Let's Draw! Step-by-Step Cozy Winter Art
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 18 · 4 PMFree
Sip and Paint
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 18 · 6 PMFree
Tabletop Tales Teen D&D: Campaign Session 2
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 18 · 6 PM$71.21
MahjongSwing
Introduction to Mahjong at Cadence Kitchen
Cadence Kitchen & Co
Thu 19 · 1 PM$33.85
Mahjong 102 & Guided Play at Roasted Elements
Roasted Elements Coffee
Thu 19 · 4 PMFree
Sew a Gift Card Holder
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 19 · 4 PMFree
Nuts About Squirrels
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 19 · 6 PMFree
District 99 Art Reption
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 19 · 6 PMFree
Family Focused Drug Education, Prevention, and Support
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 19 · 6 PM$19–42
November Banned Book Club
Anderson's Bookshop Downers Grove
Thu 19 · 6:30 PMFree
Family Story Night
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 20 · 9:30 AMFree
Dino Toddlers
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 20 · 10:30 AMFree
Dino Toddlers
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 20 · 4 PMFree
Bad Art
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 21Free
VolunteeringDrop-in services
Food and Toiletry Drive
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 21 · 10 AMFree
Writing Your Life: An Introduction to Memoir
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 21 · 11 AM$0
Meet and Greet Adoption Event
PetSmart
Tue 24Free
PICKUP PROGRAM: Jet Puffed Marshmallow Squishy
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 24 · 2 PMFree
Crochet 101
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 25 Nov · 5 PMFree
Other
Thanksgiving
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 26 Nov · 8:30 AM$35–45
RunningSports & fitness
Grove Express 5K
Main Street / Grove Street
Thu 26 Nov · 10 AMFree
6th Annual Thanksgiving Family Brunch
Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Downers Grove, an IHG Hotel
Fri 27 Nov · 9 AMFree
Other
Thanksgiving
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 27 Nov · 3:45 PMFree
Story time
Gingerbread Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 28 Nov · 1 PMFree
Creative workshopBoard games
LEGO League Showcase
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 28 Nov · 1 PMFree
Workshop
Guitar Pedal Petting Zoo
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 28 Nov · 3 PMFree
Pokemon Fun
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 1 DecFree
Creative workshop11–18 yrs
Teen Maker Kits
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 1 DecFree
Board games
Winter Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 1 Dec · 12 PMFree
Midwestern Lecture Series: Communicate with Confidence
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 1 Dec · 6 PMFree
Music for toddlers0–5 yrs
Family Music and Movement
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 1 Dec · 7 PMFree
Pages & Pints Book Discussion
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 4 PMFree
Kids8–11 yrs
Name Symmetry Art
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 6:30 PM$106.42
Brews & Boughs: A Holiday Wreath Workshop at Alter Brewing
Alter Brewing Company
Wed 2 Dec · 7 PMFree
Pages & Pints Book Discussion
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 3 Dec · 9 AMFree
Ethics: If You Don't Live It, You Don't Believe It - Downers Grove, IL
2400 Wisconsin Ave
Thu 3 Dec · 11 AMFree
Chicago, IL Microsoft Teams Users Group Q4 2026
Microsoft - Downer's Grove Office
Thu 3 Dec · 7 PMFree
Creative workshop
Family Lego Build
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 4 Dec · 2 PMFree
Workshop
Sewing: Tissue Holder
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 4 Dec · 4 PMFree
Mahjong
Hong Kong Mah Jong… FOR KIDS!
Downers Grove Public Library
Fri 4 Dec · 4:30 PMFree
Kids11–18 yrs
Improv and Acting Workshop
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 5 Dec · 10 AMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Sublimated Holiday Gift Mug
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 5 Dec · 2 PMFree
Kids
Bling Your Things Bedazzling
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 7 DecFree
Grab & Go Crafts for Adults
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 7 Dec · 11 AMFree
Rise Anyway: Book Pop-Up & Meet the Author
Bonita Bowls
Tue 8 Dec · 12 PMFree
Midwestern Lecture Series: Protecting Your Sight as You Age
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 8 Dec · 1 PMFree
Celebrity Reads Book Discussion
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 8 Dec · 4 PMFree
Kids9–14 yrs
Bling It!
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 1 PMFree
Cookie Decorating
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 4 PMFree
Creative workshop10–14 yrs
Cotton Slime Snowballs
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 7 PMFree
Stellar Reads Book Discussion
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 7 PMFree
Other
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 3 PMFree
WorkshopScience
Instagram Basics
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 4 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Sublimated Holiday Ornaments
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 4 PMFree
Kids
Sew What: Make a Gift Bag
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Cookie Decorating
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 7 PMFree
Genealogy Drop In
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 7:30 PM$20–25
Stand-upComedy
In Bed By 10 - December Show
Alter Brewing Company
Fri 11 Dec · 2 PMFree
Workshop
iPad Basics
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 12 Dec · 9 AMFree
Kids11–18 yrs
Teen Snacks & Studying
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 12 Dec · 9:30 AMFree
Kids14–18 yrs
SAT Practice Test
Downers Grove Public Library
Sat 12 Dec · 12 PMFree
DGPL Pathfinder: Echoes of Desperation
Downers Grove Public Library
Sun 13 Dec · 4 PM$108.55
Stand-up
DECEMBER 2 REMEMBER
Ashyana Banquets - Events and Catering
Mon 14 Dec · 10 AMFree
Creative workshop
Drop-In Craft
Downers Grove Public Library
Mon 14 Dec · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Winter Babies
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 15 DecFree
Grab & Go for Adults: A Taste of
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 15 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
Penguin Party
Downers Grove Public Library
Tue 15 Dec · 4 PMFree
Kids8–11 yrs
Fandom Fun - The Mona Lisa
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 16 Dec · 10 AMFree
Kids
Having a Ball!
Downers Grove Public Library
Wed 16 Dec · 4 PMFree
Science6–11 yrs
Animal Explorations: Honey Bees
Downers Grove Public Library
Thu 17 Dec · 4 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Silhouette Paper Snowflakes
Downers Grove Public Library
See also in Downers Grove
Sat 7 · 8 PM$15.18–28.52
Soul / FunkRock
Tina Turner Tribute
The Ridge Bar & Grill, Woodridge
Thu 29 · 7 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Maple Avenue Pub
Maple Avenue Pub, Lisle
Thu 5 · 7:30 PMFree
Concert
Creative Commons Fall Chai House — Open Mic Night @ Cafe Bethak
Cafe Bethak, Lombard
Sun 22 · 2 PMFree
ClassicalLiterature
Sunday Afternoon Concert: Mozart's Women
Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien
Thu 29 · 8:30 PM$28.52
Soul / FunkElectro
SunSquabi
Basecamp Pub, Lisle
Fri 30 · 6 PM$12.51–108.55
RockPop
Full Send Fridays - Halloween Edition- Duran Duran and Tears For Fears!
Basecamp Pub, Lisle
Sun 1 · 2 PM$85
MagicJazz
The Magic of glenhagen farm retreat ️️️️
The Community House, Hinsdale
Sun 8 · 4 PM$28.52
ImprovStand-up
On the Spot: Comedy Improv Battle
Hollywood Blvd Cinema, Woodridge
Sat 21 · 6 PM$80.76
Theatre
The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Western Chicago Suburbs, IL
Hyatt Regency Lisle Near Naperville
Fri 30 · 7:30 PM
Socials
Catalyst Dance Concert
McAninch Arts Center - Belushi Performance Hall, Glen Ellyn
Wed 4
Musical
Annie
Drury Lane Theatre & Events, Oakbrook Terrace
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM
ContemporaryShows
MOMIX: Botanica
McAninch Arts Center - Belushi Performance Hall, Glen Ellyn
Fri 30 · 5 PM$10
Food
Cazcanes Tequila Tasting
Hinsdale Wine Shop
Fri 30 · 6 PM$47.24
Literature
Celebrate THE GAME with Peter King at B&N Oakbrook, IL!
Barnes & Noble - Oakbrook Center (Oak Brook, IL)
Fri 30 · 6 PM$15
Food
Love Match Live: Halloween (Oakbrook)
Hotel Chocolat, Oak Brook
Fri 6 · 5 PM$10
Food
Bourbon & whiskey Tasting
12 E Hinsdale Ave
Sun 1 · 11 AMFree
MarketCrafts
The Halloween Hangover Market
Noon Whistle Brewing Co., Lombard
Sat 7 · 2 PMFree
Talk
Holiday-Ready Home Workshop: Oak Brook
BED BATH & BEYOND + The Container Store, Oak Brook
Sun 8 · 12 PMFree
MarketCrafts
Horizon Handmade Holiday Market
Black Horizon Brewing Company, Willowbrook
At 7 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Neat Kitchen + Bar
Neat Kitchen + Bar, Chicago
Tue 3 · 10 AM$44.52
MahjongSwing
Mahjong Guided Play at Plain & Posh - Westmont
Plain & Posh, Westmont
Tue 3 · 7 PM$39.19
Mahjong
November Evening Open Play at La Vie En Rose
La Vie En Rose Apothecary, Clarendon Hills
Wed 4 · 10:30 AM
Board games
Adult Trip: Game Show Battle Rooms
Game Show Battle Rooms - Chicago (Lombard)
Thu 12 · 6 PM
Mahjong
First Toast: The HMS Holiday Kickoff
Immanuel Hall, Hinsdale
Thu 5 · 6 PM$20
Mahjong
Mahjong 101 at The Purple Pig Oak Brook
The Purple Pig Oak Brook
Fri 6 · 6 PM$50
Volunteering
The Lodge Royale: A Casino Night Benefiting Give Kids The World
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Ellyn's Tap & Grill
Ellyn's Tap & Grill, Glen Ellyn
Tomorrow · 7:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Sammy's Pub & Grill
Sammy's Pub & Grill, Lisle
At 7 PMFree
QuizOutdoors
Trivia Night at Anyway's Pub - Oakbrook Terrace
Anyway's Pub - Oakbrook Terrace, Chicago
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Pinstripes
Pinstripes, Oak Brook
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Wonderverse
Wonderverse, Chicago
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Venues in Downers Grove
Downers Grove Public Library
153 events
Anderson's Bookshop Downers Grove
2 events
Cadence Kitchen & Co
1 event
Bonita Bowls
1 event
Roasted Elements Coffee
2 events
Alter Brewing Company
5 events
2400 Wisconsin Ave
2 events
Ashyana Banquets - Events and Catering
1 event
1315 Butterfield Rd
1 event
2111 Butterfield Rd
1 event
PetSmart
2 events
8288 Mulberry Dr
1 event