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 5, 2023  |  6:30 pm

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Liquor Commission - 10/05/2023

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Downtown Downers Grove Market

Saturday, October 7, 2023  |  7:00 am

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

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Downers Grove Sanitary District Open House

Saturday, October 7, 2023  |  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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Dunham Award Presentation

Saturday, October 7, 2023  |  1:00 pm

The Downer Grove Historical Society will recognize Bruce Swanson - volunteer, philanthropist, and former Dist. 58 teacher for his contributions to the community, with the Montrew Dunham Award.


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Marching Mustang Music Bowl

Saturday, October 7, 2023  |  2:00 pm

Come see this competition featuring high school bands from all over Illinois and Indiana, including Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South!

TAGS: Fundraiser  |  Community Events

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Police Pension Board

Wednesday, October 11, 2023  |  9:00 am

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Police Pension Board 10/11/2023 - Rescheduled from 10/16/2023 Meeting Date

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Night at the Firehouse

Wednesday, October 11, 2023  |  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 11, 2023  |  7:00 pm

MEETING CANCELED: Transportation & Parking Commission

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Silent Parade

Friday, October 13, 2023  |  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 14, 2023  |  7:00 am

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

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ReClaim 13 Annual Gala

Saturday, October 14, 2023  |  6:00 pm

Annual fundraiser for Reclaim13, a 501(c)3 with a mission to end the cycle of sexual exploitation. 

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Downtown Downers Grove Market

Saturday, October 21, 2023  |  7:00 am

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

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Window Painting

Saturday, October 21, 2023  |  9:00 am

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Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Sunday, October 22, 2023  |  1:00 pm

Join participating Downtown businesses for a fun afternoon of trick-or-treating.

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Trunk-or-Treat

Sunday, October 22, 2023  |  3:00 pm

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Wear your Halloween costume and go trick and treating among car trunks with activities and candy.

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Blood Drive

Wednesday, October 25, 2023  |  3:00 pm

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Blood drive hosted by the Grove Masonic Lodge No. 824.

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Four Seasons Chamber Music Society

Sunday, October 29, 2023  |  6:00 pm

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The performance of Hauntings will present instrumental and vocal works that evoke the fall season.


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DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo

Wednesday, November 1, 2023  |  3:30 pm

Learn about a career in the building trades at the 2023 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo.

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Pumpkin Smash

Saturday, November 4, 2023  |  9:00 am

Don’t Trash it, Smash it!

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year the Saturday after Halloween. 

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Wake Up Your Spirit Day

Wednesday, November 8, 2023  |  7:30 am

Join DuPage PADS for networking, a warm breakfast, inspirational messages and an update from the CEO.


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See Your Event Here!

If you are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) in DuPage County, send your event information to:

events@downers.us

Feeling Crafty?

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We need your handmade ornaments for the holiday tree at the Main Street Train Station. Ornaments will be accepted through Friday, November 17, 2023.


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The Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November, 24, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.

Downtown Events

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


Downtown Events Calendar

Service Oriented Events

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The DuPage County Community Events Calendar includes area events that provide a service that either meets a basic human need (i.e. food, housing, material goods, transportation and utilities) or provides resources that meet the essential economic needs of those in the community (i.e. job training and placement, public assistance, and temporary financial assistance).

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