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Things to do with kids in Downers Grove

Family-friendly things to do in Downers Grove in 2026: 90 kid-friendly events plus 1 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  2. Take & Make: Cloud DoughWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  3. Animal Explorations - CrocodilesWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  4. Summer Reading Milestone CelebrationWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
  5. Sew What: Advanced Skillz - ZippersThursday, August 13, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  6. Knit Happens: Knitting & Crochet GroupThursday, August 13, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
  7. Super Mario Movie PartyThursday, August 13, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  8. Read to the DogsThursday, August 13, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  9. Lyman Woods at the LibraryFriday, August 14, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  10. Food and Toiletry DriveSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - First Floor Lobby
  11. Soap Making: Custom MoldsSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
  12. Weekend StorytimeSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  13. Ralph's WorldSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
  14. Backpack DecoratingSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central
  15. Food and Toiletry DriveSunday, August 16, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - First Floor Lobby
  16. Supa Buddies Scavenger Hunt!Monday, August 17, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  17. Teen Maker KitsMonday, August 17, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  18. Drop-In CraftMonday, August 17, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  19. Python Mini Code CampMonday, August 17, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
  20. Make & CreateMonday, August 17, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  21. TLC: Teen Library Council- Pie and PossibilitiesMonday, August 17, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central
  22. Python Mini Code CampTuesday, August 18, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
  23. Mini Mad Scientists - Stars and PlanetsWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  24. Python Mini Code CampWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
  25. Mini Mad Scientists - Stars and PlanetsWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room

Family-friendly spots in Downers Grove

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Upcoming family events in Downers Grove

WedAug 12
  1. 2 AMTake & Make: Cloud DoughDowners Grove Public Library · Library · Ages 10–13Grades 6-12 Craft cloud dough at home using simple ingredients perfect for sensory play.Free
  2. 6 PMAnimal Explorations - CrocodilesDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 5–12Grades 1 - 3 Join us for facts and fun as we learn about a different animal each month.Free
  3. All daySummer Reading Milestone CelebrationDowners Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100) · Library · Ages 10–13Grades 6-12 Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with games, snacks, and activities based on the reading milestones reached by YOU and other…
ThuAug 13
  1. 1 PMSew What: Advanced Skillz - ZippersDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 5–13Grades 5-8 Make a zippered pencil bag to start the new school year right.Free
  2. 4 PMKnit Happens: Knitting & Crochet GroupDowners Grove Public Library - Training Room · Library · Ages 10–13All skill levels are welcome to learn, share, and enjoy.Free
  3. 5 PMSuper Mario Movie PartyDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 10–13Grades 7-12 Power up with pizza and themed snacks, and settle in for a fun-filled movie night.Free
  4. 9 PMRead to the DogsDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 5–13Register with the Kids Room Reading to dogs can improve children’s reading and communication skills - it’s also fun!Free
FriAug 14
  1. 12 PMLyman Woods at the LibraryDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Friend of the Forest A naturalist from the Lyman Woods visits the library to teach us about our local wildlife and their natural world.Free
SatAug 15
  1. 2 AMFood and Toiletry DriveDowners Grove Public Library - First Floor Lobby · Library · Ages 3–13For the Cupboard Bring donations for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members.Free
  2. 12 PMSoap Making: Custom MoldsDowners Grove Public Library - Training Room · Library · Ages 10–13Use vacuum forming to make honey-scented honeycomb soap.Free
  3. 12 PMWeekend StorytimeDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Join us for picture books, songs, and activities to promote early literacy and vocabulary skills.Free
  4. 12:30 PMRalph's WorldDowners Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100) · Library · Ages 1–12Family Concert Experience the "Paul McCartney of kids' music" in an interactive show featuring story-songs, dancing, and silliness.Free
  5. 4 PMBackpack DecoratingDowners Grove Public Library - Teen Central · Library · Ages 10–13Grades 6-12 Go back to school in style with a freshly decorated backpack.Free
SunAug 16
  1. 2 AMFood and Toiletry DriveDowners Grove Public Library - First Floor Lobby · Library · Ages 3–13For the Cupboard Bring donations for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members.Free
MonAug 17
  1. 2 AMSupa Buddies Scavenger Hunt!Downers Grove Public Library · Library · Ages 5–12We’re celebrating a decade since the first Dog Man book was published.Free
  2. 2 AMTeen Maker KitsDowners Grove Public Library · Library · Ages 10–13Grades 6-12 Maker Kits are projects for teens to complete in Teen Central anytime the library is open!Free
  3. 12 PMDrop-In CraftDowners Grove Public Library · Library · Ages 1–12Bug Masks Stop by to make a craft. Preschoolers must be directly supervised by an adult. Available to the first 100 crafters. Questions?…Free
  4. 3 PMPython Mini Code CampDowners Grove Public Library - Training Room · Library · Ages 5–13Grades 5-8 Learn the basics of Python in this 3 day code camp.Free
  5. 4:30 PMMake & CreateDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 5–12(Grades 1 - 6) Grades 1-6. Kids, drop in to the Program Room to work on an activity. No parents allowed – just you and your creativity.…Free
  6. 6 PMTLC: Teen Library Council- Pie and PossibilitiesDowners Grove Public Library - Teen Central · Library · Ages 10–13Grades 6-12 Join us for a TLC meeting to earn volunteer hours, voice ideas, plan projects, and help shape the future of Teen Central.
TueAug 18
  1. 3 PMPython Mini Code CampDowners Grove Public Library - Training Room · Library · Ages 5–13Grades 5-8 Learn the basics of Python in this 3 day code camp.Free
WedAug 19
  1. 12:30 PMMini Mad Scientists - Stars and PlanetsDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Ages 3 - 5 Explore the simple science behind a topic.Free
  2. 3 PMPython Mini Code CampDowners Grove Public Library - Training Room · Library · Ages 5–13Grades 5-8 Learn the basics of Python in this 3 day code camp.Free
  3. 6 PMMini Mad Scientists - Stars and PlanetsDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Ages 3 - 5 Explore the simple science behind a topic.Free