Tree-plenish: Community Tree Planting Event

Lyman Woods Interpretive Center 901 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

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

Free!

Making Soap – In Celebration of FoundersFest

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL

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 […]

Free

Hidden Histories of the Farnsworth House

The Lytle Auditorium 4919 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove, IL, United States

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 […]

$15.00

Hidden Histories of the Farnsworth House

The Lytle Auditorium 4919 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove, IL, United States

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 […]

$15.00

Family Bike Ride 2025

Fishel Park 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

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!

Free

Country in the Park

Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

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 […]

The Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in DuPage and Beyond

Oak Brook Village Hall - The Dean Room 1200 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

The Oak Brook Historical Society, in collaboration with the Oak Brook Public Library, proudly presents a compelling discussion on The Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in DuPage and Beyond as part of the Society’s esteemed Audrey Muschler Memorial Speaker Series. Reception to follow.

Free!
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