Location: Belmont Golf Club Time: Tee offs begin at 11:00 AM Call 630-963-1306 for more information and to register The Belmont Golf Club (est. 1892) and the Downers Grove Historical Society have teamed up to bring you the 47th annual Pine Hollow Open. All golfers 18 years of age and up are eligible to compete […]
Founders’ Forest: Growing Our Story Tree-Plenish; Join the Downers Grove North High School's Environmental Club as they host a tree planting event at Lyman Woods - 901 31st St, Downers Grove, IL 60515 For more information or to register visit: https://tinyurl.com/544cfmpu
Celebrate the 2025 Downers Grove Founder of the Year, Anna Parker Paige, and her incredible contributions both in the community and inside the home by learning how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Contact the Adult and Teen Services desk at [email protected] with questions. Registration opens April 15 and is required. Register here. This […]
Please join us as we honor Ken Lerner as the Downers Grove Historical Society's 2025 Historian of the Year. The award recognizes individuals who have significantly promoted and preserved Downers Grove history. Ken will be recognized on Wednesday, April 30th as a part of the Historical Society's "A Night at the Tivoli" event. The event […]
Mark your calendar! Join us for our annual Night at the Tivoli event which kicks off with an organist performance followed by a presentation on the history of the Tivoli Theatre. Historian of the Year honored! Ken Lerner The Downers Grove Historical Society will be presenting the 2025 Historian of the Year award to Ken […]
Hosted by the Friends of the Edwards House, please come to a special Downers Grove FoundersFest Presentation about The Edith Farnsworth House, a Ludwig Mies an Der Robe designed glass and steel house located along the Fox River in Plano, Illinis. Scott Mehaffey, Executive Director of the Edith Farnsworth House will share some of the […]
Hosted by the Friends of the Edwards House, please come to a special Downers Grove FoundersFest Presentation about The Edith Farnsworth House, a Ludwig Mies an Der Robe designed glass and steel house located along the Fox River in Plano, Illinis. Scott Mehaffey, Executive Director of the Edith Farnsworth House will share some of the […]
Registration: 9:00 am - day of event Departure: 9:30 am sharp Start/Return Location: Fishel Park, Southeast corner (by Emmett’s) All ages are welcome for this FREE family-friendly event! Join us on this slow bicycle ride around the historic neighborhoods of Downers Grove. This is just one of many fun FoundersFest events... learn more here!
The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Anna Parker Paige as the 2025 Founder of the Year, recognizing her enduring contributions to the early Downers Grove community. A special ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. on May 3, 2025, at the Main Street Cemetery, where Anna’s legacy will be celebrated, including a plaque dedication […]
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 event is free. Petting Zoo, Games, Exhibits and Live Music! Hosted by: Downers Grove Park District, Downers Grove Public Library, & Downers Grove Historical […]
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