Events in Downers Grove — October 2026 (96 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Downers Grove, Illinois brings 96 live events across the city, led by workshop (35), family (31), art (19). Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Downers Grove in October 2026?

There are 96 events in Downers Grove, Illinois in October 2026, including Maleficarum and Misfortune - Records and Resources for Tracing Accused Witches at Downers Grove Public Library, Family Lego Build - Spooky Builds at Downers Grove Public Library, Drop-In Board Games at Downers Grove Public Library, Meet the Artists Reception - Alex Velazquez Brightbill & Alicia Higgins-Kinane at Downers Grove Public Library. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Downers Grove in October 2026?

No October 2026 events in Downers Grove are currently marked free. Events with an unknown price are not counted as free.

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Events in Downers Grove — October 2026

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Events in Downers Grove — October 2026

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Maleficarum and Misfortune - Records and Resources for Tracing Accused Witches

Family Lego Build - Spooky Builds

Drop-In Board Games

Meet the Artists Reception - Alex Velazquez Brightbill & Alicia Higgins-Kinane

After Hours: Mini Golf in the Stacks - Grades 6-12

Between Two Worlds - Maxwell Street Klezmer Quintet

Make and Create - Grades 1 - 6

ESL Conversation Group

Freedom to Read: Banned Book Bingo

Space Explorers - Grades 1 - 3

Pages & Pints Book Discussion - A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar

After Matt: A Turning Point in LGBTQ+ History

Pierogi Plush - Grades 6-8

Pages & Pints Book Discussion - A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar

Pierogi Plush - Grades 9-12

Intro to Filipino Cuisine

Between Two Worlds - Tenement Museum Tour: The Story of the Rogarshevskys

Read to the Dogs - Register with the Kids Room

Knit Happens: Knitting & Crochet Group

iPhone Intermediate

Drop-In Board Games

Honey Harvest at Lyman Woods

After Hours Paranormal Investigation

Freedom to Read: Sublimation T-Shirts

Bling Your Things Bedazzling - Grades 6-12

Art Studio For Fun Reception

Pumpkin Candles

ESL Conversation Group

Scrabble Clock - Grades 6 - 8

Make and Create - Grades 1 - 6

Tabletop Tales Teen D&D: Session One - Grades 6-8

Intro to Computers - presented by the People's Resource Center (PRC)

Writers Workshop - With partner DGPL Foundation

Great Decisions

Sewing: Jar Opener

Between Two Worlds: Celebrity Book Reads - How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love, & Plenty

Greek Gods & Goddesses - Grades 5 - 8

Life Skills: Resumes, Applications, and Interviews - Grades 9-12

Medicare 101

Stellar Reads Book Discussion - The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott

Winnie-the-Pooh Birthday Party - Ages 3 - 5

Meet the Microfilm Machine

Board Game and Puzzle Exchange

Paper Flower Wreaths

Spiders are Cute! - Grades K - 2

Drop-In Board Games

Board Game and Puzzle Exchange

Meet the Director - in the Lobby Café

FNAF party - Grades 4 - 6

Vinyl Cutter: Keychain

FANF party - Grades 4 - 6

Downtown Downers Grove Market — Saturday

Windows Fundamentals - presented by the People's Resource Center (PRC)

Coffee with the Trustees - In the Lobby Café

Puzzle and Board Game Exchange

DGPL Pathfinder: Adults and Teens 16+ - For all experience levels

Pokemon Fun

After Hours: 80's Scary Movie Night - Grades 6-8

ESL Conversation Group

Drop-In Craft - Pumpkin Craft

Maleficarum and Misfortune - Records and Resources for Tracing Accused Witches

Maleficarum and Misfortune - Records and Resources for Tracing Accused Witches

Family Lego Build - Spooky Builds

Family Lego Build - Spooky Builds

Drop-In Board Games

Drop-In Board Games

Meet the Artists Reception - Alex Velazquez Brightbill & Alicia Higgins-Kinane

Meet the Artists Reception - Alex Velazquez Brightbill & Alicia Higgins-Kinane

After Hours: Mini Golf in the Stacks - Grades 6-12

After Hours: Mini Golf in the Stacks - Grades 6-12

Between Two Worlds - Maxwell Street Klezmer Quintet

Between Two Worlds - Maxwell Street Klezmer Quintet

Make and Create - Grades 1 - 6

Make and Create - Grades 1 - 6