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  • FoundersFest 2026

    FoundersFest 2026!

    Various Venues in Downers Grove See individual event, Downers Grove, IL, United States

    Mark your calendars for a week filled with exciting events celebrating Downers Grove’s rich history and community spirit! Visit here

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  • Tomlinson Holman

    Night at the Tivoli & Documentary Premiere

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    Tivoli Theatre 5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL

    Join us! Before Hollywood blockbusters shook theatres around the world — before the deep resonance of THX became the gold standard of

    $10

  • Family Bike Ride 2026

    Fishel Park 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove, IL

    Registration: 9:00 am - day of event Departure: 9:30 am sharp Start/Return Location: Fishel Park, Southeast corner All ages are

    Free

  • Walking the Grove

    The Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

    Registration is 9:00 am to 11:00 am. You may choose from: (1) Guided Group walk begins at 9:30 a.m. (Registration

    $4.00
  • N.A. Belden grave marker

    2026 Founder of the Year: Nathan Alonzo Belden

    Main Street Cemetery 5158 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

    The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Nathan Alonzo Belden as the 2026 Founder of the Year, recognizing his enduring contributions to the early Downers Grove community. A special ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. on May 2, 2026, at the Main Street Cemetery, where Nathan's legacy will be celebrated. See his biography here.

    Free
  • Country in the Park

    Country in the Park 2026

    The 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 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 […]

    Free