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Things to do with kids in Downers Grove

Family-friendly things to do in Downers Grove in 2026: 157 kid-friendly events plus 1 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  2. PICKUP PROGRAM: Nessie in a BottleTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  3. Toddler Halloween StorytimeTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
  4. Intro to Paper QuillingWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  5. Baby Halloween BopThursday, October 29, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  6. Intro to Paper QuillingThursday, October 29, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room
  7. Monster Play Dough SculptingFriday, October 30, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  8. Weekend StorytimeSaturday, October 31, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  9. Family Movie - HalloweentownSaturday, October 31, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  10. Teen Central Challenge Scavenger HuntSunday, November 1, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  11. Teen Maker KitsSunday, November 1, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  12. Cryptid Scavenger HuntSunday, November 1, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  13. Preschool StorytimeMonday, November 2, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  14. Drop-In CraftMonday, November 2, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  15. Toddler StorytimeMonday, November 2, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  16. Freestyle Perler BeadsMonday, November 2, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Teen Central
  17. Make & CreateMonday, November 2, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  18. Conversation Starter:Monday, November 2, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library
  19. Toddler StorytimeTuesday, November 3, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  20. Toddler StorytimeTuesday, November 3, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  21. Fandom Fun - Mahjong Inspired CraftsTuesday, November 3, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  22. Toddler StorytimeWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  23. Infant StorytimeWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  24. Mini Mad Scientists - Bridge BuildingWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
  25. Mini Mad Scientists - Bridge BuildingWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room

Family-friendly spots in Downers Grove

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Upcoming family events in Downers Grove

TueOct 27
  1. All dayPICKUP PROGRAM: Nessie in a BottleDowners Grove Public Library · Library · Ages 10–13Grades 6-12 Build a custom habitat for a tiny Loch Ness Monster using moss, glitter, and rocks.Free
  2. 9:30 AMToddler Halloween StorytimeDowners Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100) · Library · Ages 1–12Costumes welcome for this not-too-spooky story, song and dancing celebration of Halloween.Free
WedOct 28
  1. 10 AMIntro to Paper QuillingDowners Grove Public Library · Library · Ages 10–13Learn the basics of paper quilling while making a work of art.Free
ThuOct 29
  1. 9:30 AMBaby Halloween BopDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12birth - 24 months Calling all babies to join us for songs, activities, and more celebrating Halloween!Free
  2. 10 AMIntro to Paper QuillingDowners Grove Public Library - Training Room · Library · Ages 10–13Learn the basics of paper quilling while making a work of art.Free
FriOct 30
  1. 9:30 AMMonster Play Dough SculptingDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Join us for this drop in play dough play time.Free
SatOct 31
  1. 10 AMWeekend StorytimeDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Join us every weekend for picture books, songs, and activities designed for preschoolers to promote early literacy and vocabulary skills.Free
  2. 1 PMFamily Movie - HalloweentownDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · All agesrated TV PG Join us this Halloween for the 1998 Classic, Halloweentown.Free
SunNov 1
  1. All dayTeen Central Challenge Scavenger HuntDowners Grove Public Library · Library · Ages 10–13Grades 6-12 Explore everything Teen Central has to offer with the Teen Central Challenge Scavenger Hunt!Free
  2. All dayTeen 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. All dayCryptid Scavenger HuntDowners Grove Public Library · Library · Ages 5–13Kid cryptozoologists, track down cryptids throughout the Kids Room.Free
MonNov 2
  1. 8:30 AMPreschool StorytimeDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Ages 3 - 5 Join us for picture books, songs, and activities designed for preschoolers to promote early literacy and vocabulary skills.Free
  2. 9 AMDrop-In CraftDowners Grove Public Library · Library · Ages 1–12Leaf Craft Stop by to make a craft in the Kids Room.Free
  3. 9:30 AMToddler StorytimeDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Up to 36 months Songs, rhymes, stories, and movement to promote early literacy, vocabulary, and motor skills for walking toddlers and their caregivers.Free
  4. 1 PMFreestyle Perler BeadsDowners Grove Public Library - Teen Central · Library · Ages 10–13Grades 6-8 Drop in and make something in Teen Central!Free
  5. 1:30 PMMake & CreateDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 5–12Grades 1-6 School's out early on Mondays!! Kids, drop in the Program Room to work on an activity or just hang out.Free
  6. All dayConversation Starter:Downers Grove Public Library · Library · All agesFamily Literacy Month Pick up a Family Literacy Month Kit to celebrate your family's love to read!Free
TueNov 3
  1. 8:30 AMToddler StorytimeDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Up to 36 months Songs, rhymes, stories, and movement to promote early literacy, vocabulary, and motor skills for walking toddlers and their caregivers.Free
  2. 9:30 AMToddler StorytimeDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Up to 36 months Songs, rhymes, stories, and movement to promote early literacy, vocabulary, and motor skills for walking toddlers and their caregivers.Free
  3. 1 PMFandom Fun - Mahjong Inspired CraftsDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 5–12Grades 3 - 5 Create crafts inspired by the game of Mahjong.Free
WedNov 4
  1. 8:30 AMToddler StorytimeDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Up to 36 months Songs, rhymes, stories, and movement to promote early literacy, vocabulary, and motor skills for walking toddlers and their caregivers.Free
  2. 9:30 AMInfant StorytimeDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Caregivers with babies not yet walking will enjoy songs, stories, and movement to promote early literacy, vocabulary, and motor skills.Free
  3. 10:30 AMMini Mad Scientists - Bridge BuildingDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Ages 3 - 5 It’s time to test some hypotheses and unleash our inner scientists.Free
  4. 3 PMMini Mad Scientists - Bridge BuildingDowners Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room · Library · Ages 1–12Ages 3 - 5 It’s time to test some hypotheses and unleash our inner scientists.Free