This Weekend's Events In Downers Grove Area

Downers Grove IL

23 September, 2021

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DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Happy weekend, Downers Grove! Check out what's new on your Downers Grove Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a talent show, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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: Lived & Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: virtual What: Virtual Conversation to Center Around How to Live Better with Parkinson's, MS and Other Neuromuscular Conditions "Lived and Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl," will be held on Sept. 23, 2021 at 7 p.m. Presented virtually, the hour-long event features Stahl an... Learn More Featured Event: Lived & Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl (susan stoga) Direct Action Club Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Thursday, September 23rd 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 September 23 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Westbrook Condo Meeting - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Thursday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois What: Event listing from American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois: Thursday, and September 23 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMRep: Harry Learn More Movie on the 63rd East Field - Homecoming Activity When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch: Thursday, September 23 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Virtual: Backyard Bats! Woodridge Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodridge Public Library What: Tired of being overrun by mosquitoes at your backyard barbecue? Invite bats to the party! Learn how these tiny flying mammals are beneficial members of a balanced ecosystem. Even with their sometimes frightening reputation, we need bats in the neighborhood. In this virtual pro... Learn More Backyard Bats! Virtual Program from Woodridge Public Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Woodridge Public Library What: Tired of being overrun by mosquitoes at your backyard barbecue? Invite bats to the party! Learn how these tiny flying mammals are beneficial members of a balanced ecosystem.  Angela Rafac, Interpretive Naturalist - and bat expert - with the Forest Preserve District of Will Cou... Learn More Featured Event: Community Garage Sale!!! Cantera Village When: Friday, September 24th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Community Garage Sale!!! Cantera Village 32404 Millard Cir Warrenville What: Friday Sept 24th and Saturday Sept 25th, from 8am-2pm 32404 Millard Cir Warrenville Westside of Winfield Rd and Cross Street of Ferry Rd. Something for everyone. Furniture, electronics, housewares, toys, we probably have it. Tell your friends and join us!! Learn More Featured Event: Community Garage Sale!!! Cantera Village (Carol Ham) Yard Sale When: Friday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 7331 Webster St What: Yard Sale Friday 9/24 & Saturday 9/25 9-4 7331 Webster Street, Downers Grove Something for everyone. Four families Learn More Homecoming Rally & Parade - Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch When: Friday, September 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch: Friday, September 24 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Learn More Poker - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Friday, September 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois What: Event listing from American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois: Friday, September 24 at 2:00 PM through Saturday, September 25 at 2:00 AMRep: HowardBar: Stephanie Learn More T80 Campout - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Friday, September 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois What: Event listing from American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois: Friday, September 24 at 5:00 PM through Sunday, September 26 at 12:00 PMRep: Shaun L Learn More Homecoming Court Announcement Prior to the Football Game When: Friday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch: Friday, September 24 from 6:00 PM to 6:15 PM Learn More Homecoming Football Game - Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch When: Friday, September 24th 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, September 24 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Featured Event: National Civil War & Military History Show September 25 When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds What: Wheaton, Illinois – Zurko Promotions and the DuPage County Fairgrounds will again host the nationally acclaimed "Chicagoland" Civil War, Collector Arms, and Military Show and Sale on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Civil war dealers from throughout the United States will be offe... Learn More Featured Event: National Civil War & Military History Show September 25 (Tim Zurko) Featured Event: Wheaton home on Solar Tour When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1826 E Willow Ave What: Homeowners with renewable energy installations will open their homes to the public and share their passion, knowledge, and experience of owning, maintaining, and living with renewable energy. This listing is for a Wheaton home. More details at https://www.illinoissolar.org/... Learn More Featured Event: Wheaton home on Solar Tour (Jeffrey Gahris) Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 p.m. What: Your daughter is the light of your life — and with National Daughters Day coming up on Sept. 25, there's never been a better chance to show her just how much she means to you. In honor of this special day, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off the retail price o... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) Building Dedication and Open House - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S What: Event listing from Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S: Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Learn More Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts Organ Concert/Social When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre What: CATOE will be having an Organ Concert/Social at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday September 25th -- doors at 9:30 with the Organ Concert to begin at 10:00 am.  Taylor Trimby and David Rhodes will be performing on the 3/10 Wurlitzer.  This is a free event -- all are welcome!  Refr... Learn More Picnic and Games - Seaspar When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Seaspar What: Event listing from Seaspar: Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMJoin us after Saturday Superstars for more fun! We'll be having lunch and playing outdoor picnic games. Please bring a sack lunch. Pairs well with Saturday Superstars. Learn More Homecoming Dance (Out of This World) at the Stadium When: Saturday, September 25th 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: Saturday, September 25 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Learn More SRA Virtual Homecoming Dance - Seaspar When: Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Seaspar What: Event listing from Seaspar: Saturday, September 25 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDance the night away with your friends from other special recreation associations at the SRA Homecoming Dance! Dress to impress and show off your awesome dance moves! We cannot wait to see you at this vi... Learn More Movie at the Park - Seaspar When: Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Seaspar What: Event listing from Seaspar: Saturday, September 25 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMPlease Join SEASPAR and The Village of Indian Head Park for a FREE outdoor movie in the park experience. Guests will be treated to food, refreshments, and snacks. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The movie begins ... Learn More Featured Event: 2 Day Basic Introduction AR-15 Carbine Rifle Training Course $300 OR $150 When: Sunday, September 26th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: THE FACILITY IN MOKENA IS OFFERING A I DAY OR 2 DAY BASIC INTRODUCTION TO AR-15 CARBINE RIFLE TRAINING CLASS FOR CIVILIANS SEPTEMBER 26th AND or OCTOBER 3rd (8am-4pm) Both class instructors are certified active Police Training Officers who are also Illinois State Certified as ... Learn More 2 Day Basic Introduction AR-15 Carbine Rifle Training Course $300 OR $150 (Tony Wasco) Hiking at the Morton Arboretum - Seaspar When: Sunday, September 26th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Seaspar What: Event listing from Seaspar: Sunday, September 26 from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PMCome enjoy a beautiful fall day of hiking at The Morton Arboretum with SEASPAR! The Morton Arboretum is the perfect place to walk and enjoy the awe-inspiring woods and scenery. Please bring a water bottle... Learn More USNA - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Sunday, September 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois What: Event listing from American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois: Sunday, September 26 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PMRep: Bruce Learn More Featured Event: Owen Elementary PTA Resale & Little Lambs Consignment Sale When: Monday, September 27th at 9:00 p.m. Where: https://little-lambs-consignment-sale.myshopify.com/ What: Thousands of like-new children's items at BARGAIN PRICES! Children, teen, and maternity clothing, toys, books, baby equipment, children's furniture and so much more! ONLINE September 24th – 27th, 2021 https://little-lambs-consignment-sale.myshopify.com/ Online sale opens to t... Learn More Featured Event: Owen Elementary PTA Resale & Little Lambs Consignment Sale (Dana Whitty) Bingo When: Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 1941 What: Bingo is back! Monday Nights at the La Grange American Legion. Doors open 6pm, Bingo starts 7pm.  Raffle Games & Pull Tabs.   $10,000 Progressive JACKPOT Game. Cost $15 for 10 games. Bring your group - fun night out. Bar open - drinks/snacks.   American Legion Post 194... Learn More Board of Education: Special Board Meeting When: Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove GSD 58 What: Event listing from Downers Grove GSD 58: Monday, September 27 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More After Hours Film Society Presents Ema When: Monday, September 27th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre What: Adoptive parents Ema and Gastón are artistic free spirits in an experimental dance troupe whose lives are thrown into chaos when their son Polo is involved in a shocking incident. As her marriage crumbles in the wake of their decision to abandon the child, Ema embarks on an o... Learn More Yoga Club - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Wednesday, September 29th 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 29 from 7:10 AM to 7:40 AM Learn More Check out all the 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.