# Things to do with kids in Downers Grove, IL this week

> Outings and places for kids up to age 6 in Downers Grove, IL, taken from our Chicago list by the town in each address. This week has 3 dated outings, and 3 more are coming up.

Last checked Oct 29, 2026. Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/downers-grove/

## This week in Downers Grove

- **Monster Play Dough Sculpting** at Downers Grove Public Library, Kids Program Room, 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 9:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–7. Official page: https://downersgrove.libnet.info/event/17064459 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Movie: Halloweentown in Downers Grove** at Downers Grove Public Library, Kids Program Room, 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–12. Official page: https://downersgrove.libnet.info/event/17018240 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Blodgett House Boo Fest** at Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://www.dgparks.org/calendar/events/blodgett-house-boo-fest (checked 2026-10-29)

## Coming up in Downers Grove

- **Grove Express 5K** at Main and Grove Streets, downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8:30am. Price: $35 plus fee through Oct 31, then $45 plus fee. Thanksgiving. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/DownersGrove/GroveExpress (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Downers Grove Main Street Tree Lighting Ceremony** at Main Street Train Station, Downers Grove, Downers Grove. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 4:30pm. Price: Free. Parade or tree lighting. Official page: https://www.downtowndg.org/event/village-of-downers-grove-main-street-tree-lighting-ceremony/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Visits with Santa in Downtown Downers Grove** at Downtown Downers Grove, Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove, IL. When: Sat-Sun Nov 28-29 and Dec 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20, 2026. Time: 1-4pm. Price: See event page. Santa. Official page: https://www.downtowndg.org/whats-happening/2026-events-downtown-downers-grove/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids in Downers Grove this week?

Monster Play Dough Sculpting (Fri Oct 30), Family Movie: Halloweentown in Downers Grove (Sat Oct 31) and Blodgett House Boo Fest (Sat Oct 31). Each one links to its official page with times and prices.

### What’s coming up in Downers Grove?

Grove Express 5K on Nov 26, Downers Grove Main Street Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov 27 and Visits with Santa in Downtown Downers Grove on Nov 28.

### Is anything free for kids in Downers Grove?

Yes. Monster Play Dough Sculpting, Family Movie: Halloweentown in Downers Grove, Blodgett House Boo Fest and Downers Grove Main Street Tree Lighting Ceremony are free, going by the official pages. Parking and extras can still cost money.

### How do you decide what counts as Downers Grove?

We go by the town in each listing’s own address, or the library branch for storytimes. Anything with a different town in its address stays on the Chicago pages. Every listing links to the venue’s or organizer’s page, and we only show a date, time or price when that page does. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

## About this list

Littles Weekly lists things to do with kids up to age 6. This page regroups the Chicago listings by the town in each address. Corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com.