DOWNERS GROVE, IL — The Downers Grove Park District will host Dog Daze, Flannel Fest, The Buzz About Rare Bees and other fun and educational events throughout September.
On Sept. 2 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the park district will host Party in the Park at Hooper's Hollow. The free event will feature arts and crafts activities, giveaways and the opportunity to socialize with other residents.
At Lyman Woods on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m., The Buzz About Rare Bees will be hosted by a local bee expert and pollinator ecologist, KC Carter. Carter will share information about native bees and how residents can help pollinators thrive in their own yards. If weather permits, attendees will head outdoors to spot bees.
Dog Daze is scheduled for Sept. 12 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fishel Park. The festivities include an agility course for dogs, a peanut butter licking contest, a pampering station and other pup-friendly activities. There will be food vendors and a DJ at this free event.
Adults 21 and over can attend Pumpkin Pump Workout at Fishel Park on Sept. 19. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. and includes a regimen of squats, lunges, and presses — all done with a pumpkin that attendees can take home. The registration fee ($40 for residents and $60 for nonresidents) includes a free mimosa at Bubbly Side of Life after the workout.
Flannel Fest will be held at Fishel Park on Sept. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear their flannel shirts and duds as they enjoy barbecue eats and country music. It's a free, all-ages event, but there will be a charge for food and beverages. Beer will be available for guests 21 and older.
Golfers who are 18 and older can take part in the Downers Grove Open at Belmont Golf Club on Sept. 26 at 12 p.m. Prizes will be available throughout the tournament for different achievements, including longest putt and longest drive.
For more information about these events and to register, visit the Downers Grove Park District website.
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