Downers Grove Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week

Downers Grove IL

23 August, 2021

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DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Wondering what there is to do this week? See what's new on your Downers Grove Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in the Downers Grove area: 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, and 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, and 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 Featured Event: Auditions for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Theatre-on-the-Hill When: Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 201 Canterbury Ln What: OPEN AUDITIONS - all roles availableRegister here: TheatreontheHill.org/auditionsWHO: Large cast, age 18 and olderWHAT: Prepare a musical theatre song to performThere will a short dance to learn and a cold read from the script as wellWHEN: Sunday ... Learn More Featured Event: Auditions for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Theatre-on-the-Hill (Mere Image) 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 Open House - Herrick Middle School When: Wednesday, August 25th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Herrick Middle School What: Event listing from Herrick Middle School: Wednesday, August 25 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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 Fall Play Auditions - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Wednesday, August 25th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Wednesday, August 25 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Learn More Psychology Club Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Wednesday, August 25th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Wednesday, August 25 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Preschool Meet and Greet Events - Downers Grove GSD 58 When: Thursday, August 26th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove GSD 58 What: Event listing from Downers Grove GSD 58: Thursday, August 26 (all day) A.M. preschool drop-in meet and greet sessions are from 8:45-9:45 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. and P.M. preschool drop-in sessions are from 12:15-1:15 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn More Underclass Yearbook Photos - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Thursday, August 26th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Thursday, August 26 (all day) Learn More Class Board of 2024 Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Thursday, August 26 from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Learn More Curriculum Night - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 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 26 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: La Grange Sidewalk Sale, Aug 27-28 When: Friday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m. What: Bargain hunters will delight in unique items and one-of-a-kind offers as La Grange retailers bring their merchandise to the sidewalks and offer deep discounts in a two-day, open-air shopping experience on Friday, August 27 - Saturday, August 28. Dozens of shops are offering sa... Learn More Featured Event: La Grange Sidewalk Sale, Aug 27-28 (Nancy Cummings) Lester Spirit Day- wear your Lester gear or yellow/blue When: Friday, August 27th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Lester Elem School What: Event listing from Lester Elem School: Friday, August 27 (all day) Learn More 1:30 Early Release - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Friday, August 27th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Friday, August 27 from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM Learn More Mustang Fury - Student Activities Fair When: Friday, August 27th at 9:54 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch: Friday, August 27 from 9:54 AM to 12:16 PM Learn More Fall Play Call Backs - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Friday, August 27th at 3:30 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 27 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Learn More Football Game vs. Hoffman Estates - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Friday, August 27th at 5:00 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 27 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Hillcrest Fest - Hillcrest Elem School When: Friday, August 27th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hillcrest Elem School What: Event listing from Hillcrest Elem School: Friday, August 27 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Football against Wheaton North - Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch When: Friday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch: Friday, August 27 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Featured Event: Dupage Comic Con When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: DuPage County Fairgrounds What: That's right folks, Mighty Con is returning to the Dupage Fairgrounds again for our first event in Chicago-land of the year! The Dupage Comic Con happening on August 28th and we're bringing big guests, gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, and of course an amazing selection o... Learn More Featured Event: 52nd Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn, August 28 + 29th - 10am-5pm When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. What: Beneath the canopy of century-old oaks aside Lake Ellyn, the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn will host the 52nd Annual Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts! This tradition, which for more than 40 years has been held in late August, will welcome over 45 amazing artists showcasing a ... Learn More Featured Event: 52nd Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn, August 28 + 29th - 10am-5pm (Carol) Officers' Installation - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Saturday, August 28th at 4:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois What: Event listing from American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois: Saturday, August 28 at 4:00 PM through Sunday, August 29 at 12:00 AM$5/person70pRep: Incoming CommanderCash Bar: Danielle Learn More Featured Event: The Facility 16 / 8 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry classes - 3 Hour CCL Renewals When: Sunday, August 29th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena is hosting the Illinois 16 or 8 Hour concealed carry license classes for $110  Includes your range fee, Targets and FREE use of our firearms if you don't have a gun. This class is instructed by a retired 30 year police offi... Learn More Featured Event: The Facility 16 / 8 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry classes - 3 Hour CCL Renewals (Tony Wasco) Check out more local events, 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.