Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park

Adopt a duck for $10 for a chance to win $1,000, $500, or $250 dollars at the Rotary Club of Woodridge's family-friendly fundraiser. Winners need not be present, but each duck adoption earns a half-price admission ticket to Cypress Cove (see details).&nbsp;
Watch the duck dash at 11am and cheer for your duck!&nbsp; 
Don't wait, adopt your duck today.&nbsp;<a href="https://registrations.dacdb.com/Register/index.cfm?EventID=77905313" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">registrations.dacdb.com/Register/index.cfm?EventID=77905313</a>
Come early for the free community pre-dash celebrations with kids' games and other fun; no purchase necessary for 9:30 to 10:30 am pre-dash activities.

Local Event: $1,000 first prize! Back-to-School Duck Dash

DuPage County

Woodridge

Illinois

$1,000 first prize! Back-to-School Duck Dash

Adopt a duck for $10 for a chance to win $1,000, $500, or $250 dollars at the Rotary Club of Woodridge's family-friendly...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Downers Grove on Tuesday, August 18th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:30pm at McCollum Park. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Tuesday. But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because these events sell out!
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4hm5zaq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4hm5zaq</a>

Local Event: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

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The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Downers Grove on Tuesday, August 18th! Note that pizzas will...

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

St. James Farm Forest Preserve

Join NAMI DuPage for our 2026 NAMIWalks
Help break the stigma associated with mental illness at the 2026 NAMIWalks (Runs) 5K and 1 Mile Color Run. Before, between, or after the runs, visit the Kids Zone and Health Fair.
This highly anticipated event will be held on Sunday, September 13th, at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+James+Farm+Forest+Preserve/@41.8333486,-88.1619043,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x880e55f0b0b22935:0xa5ed064d126e1387!8m2!3d41.8333486!4d-88.1619043!16s%2Fg%2F1hf70yd7b?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">St. James Farm Forest Preserve</a> in Warrenville on their USATF Certified course. Participants with wheelchairs, strollers, and leashed pets are welcome.
The event is free.Earn money, win prizes!
9:00 – 5K 
9:00 – Kids Zone &amp; Health Fair 
10:45 – 1 Mile Color Run (in partnership with the DuPage Prevention Leadership Team, led by local high school students as part of our Anti-Stigma Campaign)
Don’t miss out on this exciting event – it’s sure to be a blast while making a meaningful difference in the mental health community! All proceeds from this event will go directly to supporting mental health programs and services in our community. Your participation helps rase awareness and provides crucial support to individuals and families affected by mental illness.
For more information or to buy tickets, go to the Race Webpage <a href="https://namidupage.org/run-for-the-mind/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">namidupage.org/run</a>!
*In the event of inclement and/or severe weather, this event will be canceled, and there will not be a rain date. 
No refunds, no exchanges.

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NAMIWalks DuPage

Join NAMI DuPage for our 2026 NAMIWalks
Help break the stigma associated with mental illness at the 2026 NAMIWalks (Runs) 5K...

75th Street & Lemont Road

The Woodridge–Downers Grove Fourth of July Fireworks have been rescheduled to Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Please join us! Bring a chair or blanket and watch from any of the parking lots along 75th Street and Lemont Road. Plus, in celebration of America's 250th Birthday, this year's show will feature an even bigger, brighter grand finale!

Local Event: Rescheduled Woodridge-Downers Grove Fourth of July Fireworks

Rescheduled Woodridge-Downers Grove Fourth of...

The Woodridge–Downers Grove Fourth of July Fireworks have been rescheduled to Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Please...

Rescheduled Woodridge-Downers Grove Fourth of July Fireworks

Vendor applications are now open for the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Craft &amp; Collectable Fair!
Our Fair will be held on Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
If you create handmade items, unique gifts, baked goods, home décor, specialty products, or collectables,&nbsp;we'd love to have you join us!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Click "more info here" for the&nbsp; application. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

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Calling All Crafters, Makers & Vendors!

Vendor applications are now open for the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Craft & Collectable Fair!
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The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

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