2025-Fall-Guide

For Adults DOWNTOWN DOWNER’S AFTER DARK NEW! Have you ever wondered if there were any ghastly moments in the history of our little village? Well, come join us after dark on a 1-hour Downtown Downers Walking Tour and learn about some of our town’s grim and mysterious moments. Parts of the program are not ADA accessible. Tour meets in front of the Lincoln Center building. Age: 16+ Min/Max: 5/20 R/NR: $16/$24 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4700G03-01 10/18 SA 7:00-8:00pm TOUR OF THE OAK HILL & OAK CREST CEMETERIES Take a special tour of the Oak Hill and Oak Crest Cemeteries, two of Downers Grove’s oldest graveyards. Learn about the history of the sites and the lives of significant Downers Grove residents who are buried there, including war veterans from the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. This program meets at the Oak Hill Cemetery main gate. Parking available along Glenview Ave. and Howard Ave. Please dress for the weather. Age: 18+ Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR: $16/$24 Location: Oak Crest Cemetery Class # Date Day Time 4700G06-01 10/25 SA 2:00-3:15pm SIP, SIP HOORAY! HISTORIC COCKTAIL-TASTING AT BELMONT Spanning five decades of popular cocktails you may not have heard of from the 1960s-2000s. During this program you will learn how to make and do a tasting of each of these pieces of history. Snacks will accompany the beverages. Each drink will be accompanied by fun facts about the drink and the time period of its popularity. Age: 21+ Min/Max: 5/26 R/NR: $36/$54 Location: Belmont Golf Club Class # Date Day Time 4700G01-01 11/21 F 7:00-9:30pm

AMERICAN GIRL DOLL HALLOWEEN PARTY

Celebrate Halloween with your American Girl Doll at the Downers Grove Museum! Learn about the celebration’s traditions and create a Halloween-related craft.

Age: 5-10 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $25/$37 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 4700G09-01 10/11 SA

1:00-2:30pm

SAMANTHA’S VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Make crafts and play games related to American Girl Samantha’s story to learn what Christmas was like in the Victorian period. Step back in time and see Victorian Christmas holiday decorations and traditions by exploring the Victorian Blodgett House.

Age: 5-10 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $25/$37 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 4700G11-01 12/20 SA

1:00-2:30pm

DIY MAKING TOYS: SOCK PUPPETS

NEW! From Lamb Chops to Daniel Tiger, puppets have played a big role in the lives of children throughout history. The popularity of sock puppets began in the 1930s when people couldn’t afford many toys. Join us at the Downers Grove Museum to learn a little about the

Great Depression and make a fun sock puppet. Age: 5-12 Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR: $20/$30 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 4700G14-01 10/13 M

10:00-11:30am

BLODGETT HOUSE BOO FEST Trick-or-treat at the Downers Grove Museum! Visit the Victorian Blodgett House decorated for Halloween and complete a holiday-themed scavenger hunt and play some spooky-themed Halloween games. Age: All Fee: Free Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Date Day Time 10/31 F 3:00-6:00pm

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