Events and Things to Do in Downers Grove, IL

Saturday, May 2

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Go Fly a Kite Kite Festival

MAY

2

10:00 AM

Wheaton, IL

The GO FLY A KITE KITE FESTIVAL sponsored by the Wheaton Park District, Gift of Wings and Giftofwings.com, and the Wheaton Eye...

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Sunday, May 3

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Creation, an inspiring musical performance

MAY

3

10:00 AM

Downers Grove First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL

Experience a powerful and moving presentation of Dan Forrest's 'Creation,' our Chancel Choir’s spring cantata directed by Diane...

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Crafted at the Oak: A Plants & Vinyl Market

MAY

3

11:00 AM

Imperial Oak Brewing, 501 Willow Blvd, Willow Springs, IL

Sip and shop with us at the Imperial Oak Brewing in Willow Springs, IL! This market, named Crafted at the Oak: A Plant & Vinyl...

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Tuesday, May 5

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Register to Attend the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference by May 5, 2026

MAY

5

9:00 AM

Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL

The Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference Returns to Benedictine University, June 26–28, 2026 REGISTER BY MAY 5, 2026! One of...

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Saturday, May 9

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LATTE Theater presents: THE 39 STEPS

MAY

9

2:00 PM

Lyons Township High School South Campus, 4900 Willow Springs Rd, Western Springs, IL

Hitchcock meets HILARITY! 6 actors. 130 characters. 100 minutes of MAYHEM. On-stage plane crashes ✈️ Train & car chases 🚂...

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Sunday, May 10

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Mother's Day Brunch at On Par Restaurant & Lounge

MAY

10

10:00 AM

On Par Restaurant & Lounge, 8700 Carriage Green Dr, Darien, IL

Celebrate Mom the right way this year at On Par Restaurant & Lounge’s Mother’s Day Brunch 💐 Join us for a beautiful and...

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Saturday, May 16

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DuPage Nation Garden Club Annual Fundraiser

MAY

16

8:00 AM

4300 Yackley Ave, Lisle, IL

DuPage AME Nation Garden Club Annual Fundraiser

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NAMI DuPage's Shine a Light Gala: Growing Hope

MAY

16

5:30 PM

Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL

NAMI DuPage’s Shine a Light Gala Join us in Growing Hope When and Where: Naperville Marriott on May 16, 2026 at 5:30 in the...

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Saturday, May 30

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Taste of Bolingbrook

MAY

30

11:00 AM

The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL

Join us for an exciting two days at the Taste of Bolingbrook on May 30th and 31st, where local flavors, live entertainment, and...

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Saturday, May 2

• Go Fly a Kite Kite Festival 10:00 am

  Go FLY A KITE KITE FESTIVAL

  
  
• Country in the Park 9:00 am

  Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave, Downers Grove

  
  
• Summertime Booms 1:30 pm

  Enjoy Your Dog Training, 501 Rogers St, Downers Grove

  
  
• Summertime Booms- -Learn techniques to help your dog feel more comfortable with loud sounds. 1:30 pm

  501 Rogers St, Downers Grove

  
  

Sunday, May 3

• Creation, an inspiring musical performance 10:00 am

  Downers Grove First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave, Downers Grove

  
  
• Crafted at the Oak: A Plants & Vinyl Market 11:00 am

  Imperial Oak Brewing, 501 Willow Blvd, Willow Springs

  
  

Monday, May 4

• SAVE THE DATE: May 18 The American Home Garden Design 1830- Present 9:00 am

  American Legion Post 80, 4000 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove

  
  

Tuesday, May 5

• Register to Attend the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference by May 5, 2026 9:00 am

  Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd, Lisle

  
  

Saturday, May 9

• LATTE Theater presents: THE 39 STEPS 2:00 pm

  Lyons Township High School South Campus, 4900 Willow Springs Rd, Western Springs

  
  
• Downers Grove Township Democrats Open House 1:00 pm

  908 Curtiss St, Downers Grove

  
  

Sunday, May 10

• Mother's Day Brunch at On Par Restaurant & Lounge 10:00 am

  On Par Restaurant & Lounge, 8700 Carriage Green Dr, Darien

  
  
• Downers Grove Annual Mother's Day Brunch 10:00 am

  2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove

  
  
• Morton Arboretum Photographic Society Spring Exhibit 10:00 am

  The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle

  
  

Monday, May 11

• After Hours Film Society Presents My Father’s Shadow 7:30 pm

  Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove

  
  

Saturday, May 16

• DuPage Nation Garden Club Annual Fundraiser 8:00 am

  4300 Yackley Ave, Lisle

  
  
• NAMI DuPage's Shine a Light Gala: Growing Hope 5:30 pm

  Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville

  
  

Monday, May 18

• The American Home Garden Design 1830- Present 12:05 pm

  American Legion Post 80, 4000 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove

  
  
• Flower Workshop: Skeleton Key Brewery 6:30 pm

  744 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove

  
  
• After Hours Film Society Presents Young Mothers 7:30 pm

  Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove

  
  

Saturday, May 30

• Taste of Bolingbrook 11:00 am

  The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook