20th Annual Downers Grove Garden Walk

2026 Downers Grove Garden Walk

July 11, 2026

Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove

The 20th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk will be held on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The Garden Walk provides an opportunity to view some of the most beautiful gardens in the area and is also a fundraiser that supports the work of Downers Grove First United Methodist Church (DGFUMC) Bridge Board in providing transitional housing and mentoring for previously homeless families.
The Bridge Board at DGFUMC is a program partner with Bridge Communities, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Bridge Communities’ focus is to transform the lives of homeless DuPage County families by
guiding them to a better future. This is accomplished by providing housing, mentoring, direction, hope, encouragement, and a stable environment in which families can become self-sufficient and sustain their
independence. The cost to support each family is around $15,000 annually, and each family is mentored for 2 years. The Garden Walk is the main fundraiser for these efforts, and 100% of the proceeds go to
supporting the families.
Tickets for the 2026 Garden Walk are $20.00 in advance and will be available in mid-June at the
following locations:
● Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove
● Community Bank of Downers Grove, 1111 Warren Ave.
● Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts, 528 N. Cass Ave., Westmont

● The Growing Place, 25W471 Plank Rd., Naperville
● Online (electronic tickets) at dgfumc.org/give.
Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the Garden Walk (July 11) for $25 at any of the gardens or
in the DGFUMC Parking Lot from 9:00-11:30 AM.
If you are unable to attend and/or wish to contribute to this worthy cause, you can make a donation at
dgfumc.org/give. We appreciate your support and know you will enjoy the time spent outdoors in the
lovely gardens. NOTE: The event is held on the scheduled date Rain or Shine.