Downers Grove: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Downers Grove IL

19 August, 2021

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DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Ready for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Downers Grove. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Downers Grove area: Featured Event: August 19th - Freebyrd & Nashville Electric Co., Live at Sonny Acres Farm! When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sonny Acres Farm What: August 19th - Freebyrd & Nashville Electric Co., Live at Sonny Acres Farm! 7:00 to 8:00 - Freebyrd is a Professional Tribute Band from the Chicago area. Freebyrd performs all of the songs you know and love from the greatest Southern Rock Band of all time 8:30 to 10:30 - T... Learn More Featured Event: August 19th - Freebyrd & Nashville Electric Co., Live at Sonny Acres Farm! (Sal Swanton) Math Team Informational Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:25 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Thursday and August 19 from 3:25 PM to 3:55 PM Learn More Rotary GroveFest "Special Edition" When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Downtown Downers Grove What: Selected as one of the best fests in the Midwest, Rotary GroveFest "Special Edition" will be held August 19 through August 22 in the downtown area of Downers Grove. Because this is a Special Edition of the festival, and the festivities will kick-off with not only the "Carnival Pre... Learn More Varsity Play "Revenge of the Space Pandas" When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fermilab virtual event What: A Fermilab sponsored virtual event given by Corey Gray on his journey connecting the Blackfoot language to gravitational wave astronomy. He will talk about what it's been like working at a land-based gravitational wave detector since 1998 and share a "Top 3" list of his favor... Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime (Tracy Marc) Medicare 101 When: Friday, August 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Medicare can be confusing. David Wylly from Medicare Solutions Network will be presenting a free educational seminar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out of pocket exposure. We'll discuss Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans,... Learn More Varsity Play "The Revenge of the Space Pandas" When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Friday, August 20 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: Little Red Truck Ministry - School Supplies for Englewood, IL When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hope Presbyterian Church What: We will be collecting school supplies (pencils, pens, crayons, coloring pencils, markers, scissors, glue/glue sticks, spiral notebooks, folders, etc) for the children of our sister church, Hope Church Chicago, in Englewood. Just drop them off, we'll do the rest! Learn More Featured Event: Job Fair- Custodian positions When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: 401 Industrial Dr What: Job Fair! Date: Saturday, August 21st, 2021 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Location: 401 Industrial Drive, West Chicago We are hiring for 1st and 2nd shift custodians.  We have benefits, great pay and a spectacular working environment.  Come join our team and be a part of the Buck... Learn More Featured Event: Job Fair- Custodian positions (Bill Buchholz) Featured Event: Wheaton All Night Flea Market! When: Saturday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: 2015 Manchester Rd What: World Famous All Night Flea Market! 45th Year! LEGENDARY-ANNUAL ALL-NIGHTER FLEA MARKET Saturday Night August 21, 2021; 3pm to 3am Part of this widely acclaimed: Flea Event" will include, artists, special guests, great food & much more! Plus 1000's of treasures from 100's ... Learn More Featured Event: Wheaton All Night Flea Market!(Tim Zurko) Martial Arts Seminar - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois What: Event listing from American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PMRep: EdBar: Ed Learn More (LIVE) Jonny Lyons & the Pride at Wasabi Restaurant and Bar When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:30 p.m. Where: Wasabi Restaurant & Bar What: LIVE EVENT! (FREE Admission)Downers Grove residents, Jonny Lyons & the Pride return to rock the streets of downtown Downers Grove. Gourmet Japanese cuisine, drinks and rock & roll!! You won't want to miss it!About Wasabi Restaurant and Bar:We are known for our deliciou... Learn More Featured Event: Goat Yoga & Goat Fun! When: Sunday, August 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Nature's Trail Yoga What: Give yourself some happiness & let the stress of your day melt away! This all level event includes a short nature walk with the goats to and from class (weather permitting), Goat Yoga with the goats roaming freely, and Goat Fun when we take pictures with the goats on backs... Learn More Featured Event: Goat Yoga & Goat Fun! (David Apps) Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! When: Sunday, August 22nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: 21660 Moni Dr What: Click This like to Register: https://forms.gle/3FDLgswgymVG... We are giving back. We are offering FREE 16HR in person Illinois Concealed Carry Training "CCL". This class offer Basic fundamental, Illinois Law, and live fire qualification. Renewal's are free as well on Sunday... Learn More Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! (KEE FIREARMS & TRAINING) Get Smashed to Support People with Disabilities When: Sunday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Get Smashed - Glen Ellyn What: Get Smashed to support SEASPAR! SEASPAR (the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation) to host a Dine to Donate event at Get Smashed, Glen Ellyn's newest destination for burger-lovers, from August 22 through August 26. To contribute, dine-in or carry out during... Learn More Teacher Institute Day - Downers Grove GSD 58 When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove GSD 58 What: Event listing from Downers Grove GSD 58: Monday, August 23 (all day) Learn More Late Arrival Day - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Monday, August 23rd at 9:20 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Monday, August 23 from 9:20 AM to 3:20 PM Learn More Back to School Bash - Pierce Downer Elem School When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Pierce Downer Elem School What: Event listing from Pierce Downer Elem School: Monday, August 23 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Bingo When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 1941 What: Bingo is back - Monday Nights at the La Grange American Legion. Doors open 6:00, Bingo starts 7pm. Bingo, Raffle Games, and Pull tabs. $10,000 Progressive JACKPOT Game. Bar Open, Drinks/Snacks available. Games finish around 9pm. Come out, bring a friend, fun night out... Learn More Featured Event: When Sitting Bull Came to Dinner: An Immigrant Homesteader's Experiences When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Trickster Cultural Center What: Pie first…..it was very lonely on the Dakota territory plains and the Dell family made a life herding cattle on the sweeping grassy landscape.-Thanks to a young, healthy Elizabeth (Halweg) Dell, who thankfully had a knack for cooking. She prepared hearty meals that fed her fa... Learn More Featured Event: When Sitting Bull Came to Dinner: An Immigrant Homesteader's Experiences (Gerry Rounds) Empowerment Club Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:15 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM Learn More Teacher Meet & Greet - Hillcrest Elem School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:45 p.m. Where: Hillcrest Elem School What: Event listing from Hillcrest Elem School: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More Move-In (Meet & Greet) Event - Fairmount Elem School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:45 p.m. Where: Fairmount Elem School What: Event listing from Fairmount Elem School: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More K-6 Meet and Greet & PTA Social Outside When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:45 p.m. Where: Lester Elem School What: Event listing from Lester Elem School: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM2:45-3:05 Suggested A-L last names3:10-3:20 Suggested M-Z last names Learn More El Sierra Teacher Meet & Greet - El Sierra Elem School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:45 p.m. Where: El Sierra Elem School What: Event listing from El Sierra Elem School: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More Elementary School (K-6) Meet and Greet Events When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:45 p.m. Where: Downers Grove GSD 58 What: Event listing from Downers Grove GSD 58: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More Family Meet & Greet - Pierce Downer Elem School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:45 p.m. Where: Pierce Downer Elem School What: Event listing from Pierce Downer Elem School: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More Back to School Night - 7th grade - Herrick Middle School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Herrick Middle School What: Event listing from Herrick Middle School: Tuesday, August 24 from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM Learn More Locker Setup Night (Middle School) - Downers Grove GSD 58 When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Downers Grove GSD 58 What: Event listing from Downers Grove GSD 58: Tuesday, August 24 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Back to School Night - 8th grade - Herrick Middle School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:45 p.m. Where: Herrick Middle School What: Event listing from Herrick Middle School: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Senior Focus - Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch: Wednesday, August 25 (all day) Learn More Senator Curran Mobile Unit - Downers Grove Township When: Wednesday, August 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove Township What: Event listing from Downers Grove Township: Wednesday, August 25 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM SAVE YOURSELF A TRIP, WE'RE BRINGING THE DMV TO YOU!  When: Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 from 10 am – 2pm Where: Downers Grove Township – 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove IL 60515 Se... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Downers Grove Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.