This Weekend's Downers Grove Area Events

Downers Grove IL

26 August, 2021

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DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Want for a family outing? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Downers Grove. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it 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 and near Downers Grove: Featured Event: American English and Centerfold, LIVE MUSIC, Thursday Night Concert Series at Sonny Acres Farm! When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sonny Acres Farm What: 7:00 to 8:00 - American English performs songs covering the entire career of The Beatles from 1963 - 1970. With precise attention to every musical detail, along with costume changes, vintage instruments, and special effects, American English magically create a tribute to The B... Learn More Featured Event: American English and Centerfold, LIVE MUSIC, Thursday Night Concert Series at Sonny Acres Farm! (Sal Swanton) MODEL UN Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Thursday, August 26th 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: Thursday and August 26 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM 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 and 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 Student Council Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Friday, August 27th at 7:40 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 7:40 AM to 8:00 AM 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 DGN Soccer Picnic - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Friday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois What: Event listing from American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois: Friday, August 27 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 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: Estate Sale When: Saturday, August 28th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 7625 Warwick Ave What: Everything must go!   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) Featured Event: Where is the profit in Real Estate over the next 12 months? When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Virtual - Live Stream Broadcast What: This workshop will focus on where you can make the most money in real estate in the next 12 months. Market Analysis * Short Sales * Buy & Hold * Free *    Last Chance to Register!! Deadline Friday August 27th 5PM CST! Attendance to this Workshop is by REGISTRATION ONLY St... Learn More Featured Event: Where is the profit in Real Estate over the next 12 months? (Edward Ledesma) 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) Picture Day - Herrick Middle School When: Monday, August 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Herrick Middle School What: Event listing from Herrick Middle School: Monday, August 30 (all day) Learn More Early Release Monday (Grades K-6: 2 pm; Grades 7-8: 2:10 pm) When: Monday, August 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove GSD 58 What: Event listing from Downers Grove GSD 58: Monday, August 30 (all day) Learn More "Orange" you glad it's Monday- wear orange day! When: Monday, August 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Lester Elem School What: Event listing from Lester Elem School: Monday, August 30 (all day) Learn More Golf Outing Fundraiser When: Monday, August 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: OAK BROOK GOLF CLUB What: Golf Outing Fundraiser for SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS. For more information call 630-368-8734 or email [email protected] Learn More BOE District Leadership Team - Downers Grove GSD 58 When: Monday, August 30th at 3:45 p.m. Where: Downers Grove GSD 58 What: Event listing from Downers Grove GSD 58: Monday, August 30 from 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Learn More PTA Ice Cream Social - El Sierra Elem School When: Monday, August 30th at 5:30 p.m. Where: El Sierra Elem School What: Event listing from El Sierra Elem School: Monday, August 30 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Bingo When: Monday, August 30th 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 After Hours Film Society Presents The Perfect Candidate When: Monday, August 30th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre What: A revealing look at the changing roles of women in Saudi Arabia from director Haifaa Al Mansour, The Perfect Candidate follows Maryam, a determined young doctor who runs for city council after the male incumbent repeatedly ignores her request to fix the muddy road leading to h... Learn More Jostens High School Ring Orders - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Tuesday, August 31st at 10:30 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 31 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More Kodocare Vaccine Clinic During DGS Lunch Periods When: Tuesday, August 31st at 10:50 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch: Tuesday, August 31 from 10:50 AM to 1:30 PM Learn More Women in STEM Club Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Tuesday, August 31st 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: Tuesday, August 31 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Yoga Club - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Wednesday, September 1st at 7:10 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Wednesday, September 1 from 7:10 AM to 7:40 AM Learn More Activities Fair - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Wednesday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Wednesday, September 1 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More See 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.