Grab your friends and family for a fun night out at Friday Night Live downtown Downers Grove! Free live entertainment at the Main Street Train Station, 5:30-8pm, by All Hat No Cattle, a Bluegrass Band.
While you're downtown, be sure to stop by our amazing local shops and restaurants! Check out the full Friday Night Live band lineup for the season at <a href="https://downtowndg.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc2xZenlNU0hBck1jRE45Y3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6INVm2HrxjbENGvTrbqK2i5qXnFR3vj0iZOZJiahPG030rtIvpiZgkGQkVQg_aem_1gzlznmSkKxoKYwl29s4Ig" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">downtowndg.org</a>!

Local Event: Friday Night Live Downtown Downers Grove

DuPage County

Downers Grove

Illinois

Friday Night Live Downtown Downers Grove

Grab your friends and family for a fun night out at Friday Night Live downtown Downers Grove! Free live entertainment at the...

RE/MAX Premier

Sat., May 30 from 10a-12p - Everyone is welcome!
Clear out the clutter at this free, fast, and secure community shredding event hosted by RE/MAX Premier. Attendees are welcome to bring up to three bags of documents per car, but please ensure all metal clips and bindings are removed beforehand.
Swing by, say hello to your neighbors, and sign up to win a $100 gift certificate while you wait!
RE/MAX Premier, 101 Burr Ridge Pkwy (BMO&nbsp;Building Parking Lot)

Local Event: Free Community Shredding Event

Burr Ridge

Free Community Shredding Event

Sat., May 30 from 10a-12p - Everyone is welcome!
Clear out the clutter at this free, fast, and secure community shredding event...

St Paul's United Church Of Christ

Clean out your home office and safely dispose of all your sensitive papers, files, and documents at this free drive-thru and drop-off collection event. Sponsored by The Cuchna Stebbins Team and Stonehaven Mortgage, this community service makes document destruction easy and secure.

Local Event: It's Time To Shred

It's Time To Shred

Clean out your home office and safely dispose of all your sensitive papers, files, and documents at this free drive-thru and...

Indian Prairie Public Library

Discover nature's hidden bounty with The Conservation Foundation &amp; The Wild Dryad.
Learn to identify plants commonly found in local landscapes that can be used for culinary herbs and spices.
Kyla Muhammad from The Conservation Foundation and Shane Alden, The Wild Dryad, will share their expertise in botany that also includes tips to safely identify, prepare, and incorporate wild herbs and spices into dishes.
Join us for this special early National Garden Week Presentation in partnership with Indian Prairie Public Library.
IPPL Registration is OPEN and Required for all (members and non-members)
Registration LINK: <a href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/16444988" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://ippl.libcal.com/event/16444988</a>
6:30 pm - Social Time - Come early to learn more about our active club/s for all ages!
7:00 pm - Presentation - “Wild Spices” with The Conservation Foundation and The Wild Dryad
More info: <a href="https://dariengardenclub.com/upcoming-events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://dariengardenclub.com/upcoming-events</a>

Local Event: “Wild Spices” with The Conservation Foundation & The Wild Dryad

Darien

“Wild Spices” with The Conservation Foundation...

Discover nature's hidden bounty with The Conservation Foundation & The Wild Dryad.
Learn to identify plants commonly found in...

“Wild Spices” with The Conservation Foundation & The Wild Dryad

Grab your friends and family for a fun night out at Friday Night Live downtown Downers Grove! Free live entertainment at the Main Street Train Station, 5:30-8pm, by Connie &amp;&nbsp;Vernam Cipher, a Roots Rock Cover Band.&nbsp;
While you're downtown, be sure to stop by our amazing local shops and restaurants! Check out the full Friday Night Live band lineup for the season at <a href="https://downtowndg.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc2xZenlNU0hBck1jRE45Y3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6INVm2HrxjbENGvTrbqK2i5qXnFR3vj0iZOZJiahPG030rtIvpiZgkGQkVQg_aem_1gzlznmSkKxoKYwl29s4Ig" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">downtowndg.org</a>!

DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds

Kick off the summer antiques show season on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 - 3, at the 4th Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show in Wheaton, Illinois. Dealers from 7 states will gather under one roof to present the best of Americana. This show was held for many decades at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. The DuPage Event Center &amp; Fairgrounds is now their 'forever' home. Free parking. Good food and plenty of comfortable seating. ATM. Admission of $10 benefits historical preservation projects. Under 15 free.

Free parking.Good food &amp; plenty of comfortable seating. ATM. Admission of $10 benefits historical preservation projects. Under 15 free. 

Produced by:Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association

Local Event: Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

Wheaton

Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

Kick off the summer antiques show season on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 - 3, at the 4th Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds...

South Grove Park

Join the Darien Police Department for the Cops N' Bobbers Community Youth Fishing Event, specifically designed for kids ages 5-14. Bring your own rod and reel for a fun-filled day at the park, but act fast as registration is limited to the first 50 applicants. Interested participants should e-mail jparris@darienil.gov to register.

Local Event: Cops N' Bobbers

Cops N' Bobbers

Join the Darien Police Department for the Cops N' Bobbers Community Youth Fishing Event, specifically designed for kids ages...

Grab your friends and family for a fun night out at Friday Night Live downtown Downers Grove! Free live entertainment at the Main Street Train Station, 5:30-8pm, by Fay Lockwood, playing oldies &amp; rock n' roll.&nbsp;
While you're downtown, be sure to stop by our amazing local shops and restaurants! Check out the full Friday Night Live band lineup for the season at <a href="https://downtowndg.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc2xZenlNU0hBck1jRE45Y3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6INVm2HrxjbENGvTrbqK2i5qXnFR3vj0iZOZJiahPG030rtIvpiZgkGQkVQg_aem_1gzlznmSkKxoKYwl29s4Ig" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">downtowndg.org</a>!

Q Bar Darien

<h2>Come out to Q Bar Darien on Saturday, June 13, 2026 for a night of music, dancing and good times with three great hard rock bands!!</h2>

Local Event: Heroines of Hard Rock 

Heroines of Hard Rock 

Come out to Q Bar Darien on Saturday, June 13, 2026 for a night of music, dancing and good times with three great hard rock...

Learn how to welcome pollinators to your gardens by creating habitat and providing for their lifecycle in your garden.
In June, Darien Garden Club will partner with Indian Prairie Public Library to celebrate National Pollinator Month. Join us in Keshav's Garden as we celebrate the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem.We will show you how easy it is to provide habitat for pollinators. There will be guidance about plants and bloom types that are favorable for pollinators and their larval stages. We’ll educate you about gardening practices that will provide nesting and overwintering opportunities for these struggling insects as well. You’ll learn how your small additions can add to the patchwork of habitat that runs up and down the state of IL on the <a href="https://illinoisroute66.org/route-66-monarch-flyway/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Route 66 Monarch Flyway</a>.
Darien Garden Club will be sharing pollinator friendly flower seeds, butterfly host plant seed and a variety of pollinator plants will be available for a donation. We want to make it easy for YOU to add habitat to your garden.
Also during this event Master Naturalists from<a href="https://ben.edu/campus-links/jurica-suchy-nature-museum/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum </a>will be on hand to provide information on native pollinators and their unique importance to all life.
There will be fun activities for the kids, giveaways, and take-home information.
Join the fun as we go on a pollinator safari around the IPPL grounds. We will look for local pollinators up close. We'll help you use community science apps such as <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iNaturalist </a>to identify and learn about your observations meanwhile adding data to support science globally.
Our friendly garden club members will be on hand to help you with your questions and to help you enjoy the afternoon.
NOTE: Program is held inside in case of weather issues.At 2pm we are offering an educational presentation.
Running concurrently with our exhibits and activities you can attend a presentation, “Mimics &amp; Assassin (Bugs): What is That Odd Insect in Your Garden?” in Keshav Sanghani 's Meeting Room. Help us welcome our speaker, Karly Tumminello, Director of the <a href="https://ben.edu/campus-links/jurica-suchy-nature-museum/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum</a> and Darien Garden Club member. Karly will share her knowledge about all types of interesting bugs that visit flowers! This amazing presentation will be immediately followed by a Q &amp; A session.
Space is limited for the presentation, be sure to register to attend the presentation <a href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/16446230" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>
Registration is not required for the walk-up event. Tickets on Eventbrite are FREE and will ensure that you’ll receive reminders to attend so that you will not miss this event.
See<a href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/16446317" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> IPPL event link </a>for the walk up event information.
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to learn and appreciate nature's hardworking helpers!

Local Event: Pollinator Celebration/Presentation

Pollinator Celebration/Presentation

Learn how to welcome pollinators to your gardens by creating habitat and providing for their lifecycle in your garden.
In June,...

Grab your friends and family for a fun night out at Friday Night Live downtown Downers Grove! Free live entertainment at the Main Street Train Station, 5:30-8pm, by J&amp;D, Just Friends, playing Classic Rock &amp;&nbsp;R&amp;B.
While you're downtown, be sure to stop by our amazing local shops and restaurants! Check out the full Friday Night Live band lineup for the season at <a href="https://downtowndg.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc2xZenlNU0hBck1jRE45Y3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6INVm2HrxjbENGvTrbqK2i5qXnFR3vj0iZOZJiahPG030rtIvpiZgkGQkVQg_aem_1gzlznmSkKxoKYwl29s4Ig" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">downtowndg.org</a>!

Darien Community Park

Summer Concert Series in Darien Community Park:
Grab your friend, family, and favorite lawn chair and join us at Darien's Summer Concert Series. Concerts will take place at Darien Community Park on the last Thursday of June, July, and August. The series kicks off on June 25th with the band Fuze, continues on July 30th with the fun and interactive group Dick Diamond and the Dusters, and concludes on August 28th with Heart to Heartbreaker, performing music by Heart, Pat Benatar, and Cher.

Local Event: Darien's Summer Concert Series

Darien's Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series in Darien Community Park:
Grab your friend, family, and favorite lawn chair and join us at Darien's...

<a href="https://www.communitychristian.org/locations/downers-grove" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">COMMUNITY</a> is back at GroveFest! Join us on Sunday, June 28 at 10:30 AM at the Main Stage for a family-friendly service you won’t want to miss! We’ve got fun activities for the kids, live music, an inspiring message, plus free donuts and cold-brew coffee to kick off your morning.
No RSVP required - just bring your friends, family, and come as you are!

Local Event: COMMUNITY at GroveFest

COMMUNITY at GroveFest

COMMUNITY is back at GroveFest! Join us on Sunday, June 28 at 10:30 AM at the Main Stage for a family-friendly service you...

Grab your friend, family, and favorite lawn chair and join us at Darien's Summer Concert Series. Concerts will take place at Darien Community Park on the last Thursday of June, July, and August. The series kicks off on June 25th with the band Fuze, continues on July 30th with the fun and interactive group Dick Diamond and the Dusters, and concludes on August 28th with Heart to Heartbreaker, performing music by Heart, Pat Benatar, and Cher.

Grab your friend, family, and favorite lawn chair and join us at Darien's Summer Concert Series. Concerts will take place at...

Join us at this (3) day event filled with great music, good food, a carnival, and a (2) day Business EXPO! Bring your family and friends on&nbsp;Aug. 7th, 6:00-10:00pm, Aug. 8th, 1:00-10:00pm, and Aug. 9th, 1:00-9:00pm for a fun filled weekend!

Local Event: 38th Annual Darien Fest

38th Annual Darien Fest

Join us at this (3) day event filled with great music, good food, a carnival, and a (2) day Business EXPO! Bring your family...

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Carmelite Campus in Darien

Nestled among quiet gardens, contemplative spaces, walking paths, and centuries of Carmelite Tradition, the Carmelite Campus invites visitors to step away from the noise and rediscover stillness, beauty, and inspiration. Whether you come for prayer, reflection, history, a retreat, spiritual enrichment, or simply a peaceful afternoon, the campus offers a welcoming experience for individuals, families, parish groups, and pilgrims of every kind. National Shrine of St. Thérèse Meditation Gardens and Outdoor Devotional Spaces Retreat and Spiritual Programs Carmelite Spirituality and History Beautiful Architecture, art, and Sacred Spaces Community Events and Seasonal Celebrations Religious Gift Shop

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Free Community Shredding Event

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It's Time To Shred

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10:00 AM

St Paul's United Church Of Christ, 5739 Dunham Rd, Downers Grove, IL

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