Area Events

Scroll through and take a look at what's going on in and around Downers Grove!


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Liquor Commission

Thursday, October 3, 2024  |  6:30 pm

Liquor Commission 10-03-2024

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Downtown Downers Grove Market

Saturday, October 5, 2024  |  7:00 am

Your weekend to-do list starts with a visit to the Downtown Downers Grove Market.

Held every Saturday through October 19, 2024 at the Main Street Train Station


(Note: Due to Rotary Grovefest, the June 22 market will be held at the Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St, Downers Grove. )



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DG Sanitary District Open House

Saturday, October 5, 2024  |  9:00 am

This family-friendly event is a unique opportunity for residents to experience firsthand how a local wastewater treatment plant operates.


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Run for Resilience 5K

Saturday, October 5, 2024  |  9:00 am

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Join in for the 1st Annual Downers Grove, IL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k Fun Run and Walk, in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day.

All proceeds benefit United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) a non-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.


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Dunham Award Presentation

Saturday, October 5, 2024  |  1:00 pm

The Downers Grove Historical Society will recognize Mary Ellen Young with the Montrew Dunham Award.


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Police Pension Board

Monday, October 7, 2024  |  9:00 am

Police Pension Board 10-07-2024

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Plan Commission: Canceled (No Quorum)

Monday, October 7, 2024  |  7:00 pm

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MEETING CANCELED: Plan Commission 10-07-2024

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Night at the Firehouse

Wednesday, October 9, 2024  |  6:30 pm

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The annual Night at the Firehouse is held in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. School aged children and their families can meet the fire take part in games and activities aimed at teaching fire safety.

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Transportation and Parking Commission: Canceled

Wednesday, October 9, 2024  |  7:00 pm

MEETING CANCELED: Transportation and Parking Commission 10-09-2024

TAGS: Board-Commission Meeting

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Community Events Commission: Canceled

Thursday, October 10, 2024  |  5:30 pm

MEETING CANCELED: Community Events Commission 10-10-2024

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Silent Parade

Friday, October 11, 2024  |  7:00 pm

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This parade pays tribute to those who have lost their lives to fire and concludes activities of Fire Prevention Week.

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Downtown Downers Grove Market

Saturday, October 12, 2024  |  7:00 am

Your weekend to-do list starts with a visit to the Downtown Downers Grove Market.

Held every Saturday through October 19, 2024 at the Main Street Train Station


(Note: Due to Rotary Grovefest, the June 22 market will be held at the Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St, Downers Grove. )



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Historic Preservation And Design Review Board: Canceled

Wednesday, October 16, 2024  |  7:00 pm

MEETING CANCELED: Historic Preservation And Design Review Board 10-16-2024

TAGS: Board-Commission Meeting

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The Underground Railroad

Thursday, October 17, 2024  |  7:00 pm

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Join the Downers Grove Area (IL) Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) as we meet Jim Toth, filmmaker and 2024 Historian of the year. Jim will present an original documentary film and program on The Underground Railroad in Downers Grove.

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Downtown Downers Grove Market

Saturday, October 19, 2024  |  7:00 am

Your weekend to-do list starts with a visit to the Downtown Downers Grove Market.

Held every Saturday through October 19, 2024 at the Main Street Train Station


(Note: Due to Rotary Grovefest, the June 22 market will be held at the Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St, Downers Grove. )



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Used Bike Collection

Saturday, October 19, 2024  |  9:00 am

Donate used bicycles, parts, helmets, locks, and bike accessories at this collection event.

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Garden Club of Downers Grove

Monday, October 21, 2024  |  12:15 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting and stay for the presentation, Container Design 101: The Basics and Beyond.

TAGS: Club meeting

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Zoning Board Of Appeals: Canceled

Wednesday, October 23, 2024  |  7:00 pm

MEETING CANCELED: Zoning Board of Appeals 10-23-2024

TAGS: Board-Commission Meeting

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Window Painting

Saturday, October 26, 2024  |  9:00 am

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Living Cemetery

Saturday, October 26, 2024  |  10:00 am

This annual event brings together the talents of local drama students and adult actors who depict the early settlers buried in the historic Main Street Cemetery. They tell the stories about how these brave pioneers made their way to our area and about their many contributions to

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See Your Event Here!

Is your organization hosting an event in Downers Grove? Are you also a non-profit, 501(c)(3)?


Send your event information to: events@downers.us and see your event on this page.

Downtown Events

Special community and business events hosted by Downtown Management can be found on their calendar.


Downtown Events Calendar

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