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Country in the Park 2026
May
02,
2026
12:00 pm — 3:00 pm
The Downers Grove Museum
831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove
Spend a spring day at Country in the Park — part of the annual Downers Grove FoundersFest celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850’s pioneer-era games and more!
This year’s special feature: a blacksmith demonstration on the Museum campus, honoring Nathan Alonzo Belden, our 2026 Founder of the Year, who was a blacksmith in Downers Grove in the 1800s.
This event is free. Petting Zoo, Blacksmith Demonstration, Games, Exhibits and Live Music!
Parking: Additional Parking is available at the new Civic Center parking lot (1 block north of the Museum), or at Lincoln Center (2 blocks west of the Museum).
Hosted by: Downers Grove Park District, Downers Grove Public Library, the Downers Grove Museum & Downers Grove Historical Society
Petting Zoo Sponsor: The Grove Foundation
Members' Cost:
Free
Non-Members:
Free
Important note:
You can pay for tickets using your personal credit card. When checking out in Yapsody, simply select the “Credit Card” option [immediately below the “PayPal” option].
This event is presented by:
The Downers Grove Historical Society
info@downersgrovehistory.org
(630) 481-6164
Become a DG Historical Society member now and receive early notice of select Society events and exclusive discounts at local merchants!
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Other Upcoming Society Events:
Apr
25
FoundersFest 2026!
Apr
25
2026 Pine Hollow Open Golf Tournament
Apr
29
Night at the Tivoli & Documentary Premiere
May
02
2026 Founder of the Year: Nathan Alonzo Belden
May
02
Country in the Park 2026
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Spend a spring day at Country in the Park — part of the annual Downers Grove FoundersFest celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850’s pioneer-era games and more!
This year’s special feature: a blacksmith demonstration on the Museum campus, honoring Nathan Alonzo Belden, our 2026 Founder of the Year, who was a blacksmith in Downers Grove in the 1800s.
This event is free. Petting Zoo, Blacksmith Demonstration, Games, Exhibits and Live Music!
Parking: Additional Parking is available at the new Civic Center parking lot (1 block north of the Museum), or at Lincoln Center (2 blocks west of the Museum).
Hosted by: Downers Grove Park District, Downers Grove Public Library, the Downers Grove Museum & Downers Grove Historical Society
Petting Zoo Sponsor: The Grove Foundation