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Things to do with kids this weekend in Downers Grove (August 14–16)

Updated August 12, 2026

The weekend of August 14–16 in Downers Grove brings Lyman Woods at the Library at Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room (Friday) and Food and Toiletry Drive at Downers Grove Public Library - First Floor Lobby (Saturday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.

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7dated family events
7likely free options

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Family events in Downers Grove this weekend: August 14–16

Friday, August 14

1 event · 1 free

  1. Lyman Woods at the Library

    Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Downers Grove · Ages 1–12

    Friend of the Forest A naturalist from the Lyman Woods visits the library to teach us about our local wildlife and their natural world.

    Free Official ↗

Saturday, August 15

5 events · 5 free

  1. Food and Toiletry Drive

    Downers Grove Public Library - First Floor Lobby · Downers Grove · Ages 3–13

    For the Cupboard Bring donations for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members.

    Free Official ↗

  2. Soap Making: Custom Molds

    Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room · Downers Grove · Ages 10–13

    Use vacuum forming to make honey-scented honeycomb soap.

    Free Official ↗

  3. Weekend Storytime

    Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Downers Grove · Ages 1–12

    Join us for picture books, songs, and activities to promote early literacy and vocabulary skills.

    Free Official ↗

  4. Ralph's World

    Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100) · Downers Grove · Ages 1–12

    Family Concert Experience the "Paul McCartney of kids' music" in an interactive show featuring story-songs, dancing, and silliness.

    Free Official ↗

  5. Backpack Decorating

    Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central · Downers Grove · Ages 10–13

    Grades 6-12 Go back to school in style with a freshly decorated backpack.

    Free Official ↗

Sunday, August 16

1 event · 1 free

  1. Food and Toiletry Drive

    Downers Grove Public Library - First Floor Lobby · Downers Grove · Ages 3–13

    For the Cupboard Bring donations for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members.

    Free Official ↗

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