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Calling all Kindergarten families!
Join your fellow Lester Kindergarten families for a favorite pre-Halloween tradition. Trick or Treat along Davis Street, then meet up with families for mini-monster play time at the "secret park" (corner of Davis and Sterling).
Families of Kindergarteners are welcome to join!
Date: Sunday, 10/19, 3:00-5:00pm Location: Davis StreetCost: $5/Family (buy one ticket per family)Total Spots: All Kindergarten FamiliesHosted by: Cub Club and Davis St. neighbors
This is a rain-or-shine event.
*Ticket sales are final, no refunds
This is your chance to trade pixels for playtime and let kids experience the kind of night you remember-where flashlights lit the way, laughter echoed through the trees, and friendships were forged in the dark. From Ghosts in the Graveyard to flashlight tag, kids will run, laugh, and play, and the adults get to join, too! With a spooky element that provides just enough thrill without the fright, this is sure to be a fun-filled addition to all of your fun-filled fall family events! Please don't forget to register at least one adult!
Date: Sunday, Oct. 26th 5:30-7:30pmLocation: Whitlock Park, 4000 Fairview Ave. Downers Grove, IL. 60515Cost: $10/child or adult Total spots: 20 Hosted by Katie Villhauer and Tracy Christman
*Ticket sales are final, no refunds.
Join our coven and enjoy a magical experience with our 75-minute Black Light Potions Lab Workshop at MAKEart Studios. In this enchanting session, participants will enter a glowing world where they will brew their own potions under the mesmerizing glow of black lights. Each student will have the opportunity to label their potion with their own creative touch, making it a personalized keepsake. This immersive experience combines creativity, science, and a bit of magic, offering a unique and memorable activity for your group. Plus, everyone goes home with their very own potion creation and witch hat - encouraging at home creative play and a perfect reminder of their spellbinding adventure.
This experience is intended for kids in 1st-4th grades.
MAKEart Studios is owned by Lester mom Heather Klausa, a professional working artist and certified art educator who has taught in public schools and private settings since 2005.
Date: Tuesday, 10/28, 5:15-6:30pm Location: MAKEart Studios, 4943 Highland Avenue Downers Grove, IL. 60515Cost: $50/child (this private class is regularly $65 per child! All supplies are included.)Total spots: 8Hosted by Heather Klausa, MAKEart Studio.
Check out the latest addition to Downtown Downers Grove: Clearly Pilates offers classes done on a reformer for a core strengthening, head-to-toe lengthening full body burn.
Join us for a 50 minute multi-level class, followed by light bites and drinks.
Date: Sunday, 11/2, 10:00 - 11:30amLocation: Clearly Pilates, 4947 Main Street Downers Grove, IL. 60515Cost: $30Total spots: 8Hosted by Stefanie Aievoli and Lisa Hinsberger
Lester dad? Check. Football fan? Check.
Or - (more likely) - Lester mom planning the family social calendar, juggling all. the. things.??
Well, here's a ticket to fostering the Dad community at Lester. Cause if the ladies don't help facilitate it, we can't bank on the men to do it.
Join a crew of Lester dads at Another Round to watch the almost-certainly Super Bowl-bound Chicago Bears.
The hosts will sprinkle the in-field with the finest in sports bar fare. Cash bar for bevs.
Feel free to tell a friend to make another Lester Dad go. There's plenty of room.
Date: Sunday, 11/2, 12:00pm Location: Another Round, 5141 Main Street Downers Grove, IL. 60515Cost: $20/DadTotal Spots: 40Hosted by Adam Earl, Chris Grimes, Bryan Gilbert, Bart Mazurek
*All tickets are final, no refunds.
Bring the whole crew-kids, siblings, and even husbands-for an afternoon packed with fall-inspired fun! We'll have a candy-stuffed pinata, face painting, a magician and a balloon artist, and a cozy little arts & crafts corner to celebrate the season.
We'll have drinks and light snacks to keep everyone refreshed (no full meals will be provided)
It's family-friendly, laughter-filled, and the more the merrier! (Just remember-it's all weather permitting, so let's cross our fingers for sunshine.)
Come ready for treats, giggles, and a splash of autumn magic!
Date: Sunday, November 2nd, 2:00-4:30pm Location: 145 Lincoln Place, Downers Grove IL. 60515Cost: $40/Family (buy one ticket per family)Total Spots: 10 Hosted by: Lisa Hinsberger, Heidi Bradish, Lauren Zekiri, Sheila Comer, and Gina Wentzel
How does an hour for your kids to burn off some energy at the end of the school week sound? Send them to True Balance Karate for an epic hour of Nerf battles.
BYO Nerf stuff (but you can leave the darts at home). Or if needed you can borrow TBKs collection of Nerf stuff.
Date: Friday, November 7, 6:00-7:00pm Location: True Balance Karate, 406 Ogden Ave Downers Grove. IL. 60515Cost: $15/childTotal spots: 30Donated and Hosted by True Balance Karate
Take a not-so-spooky nighttime hike through Lyman Woods, led by their nature guides. Cap off the hike with s'mores and stories around the campfire.
This experience is for kids in 1st-2nd grades. Kids may be dropped off at Lyman Woods for this experience. The event will be hosted by 2 Lyman Woods nature guide staff as well as the host family. Pizza and smores will be provided.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and outdoor ground conditions!
Date: Friday, November 7, 4:30pmLocation: Lyman Woods, 901 31st Street Downers Grove, IL. 60515Cost: $25/childTotal spots: 15Hosted by: Palace and Sues families
Demonstrate your personal prowess in trivial knowledge on a school night with Trivia Tuesday at NEAT Kitchen in Westmont.
Attendees will compete on 4 teams of 4, each led by a Lester hostess. The winning table will come away with a trivial prize. More importantly tho - trivia bragging rights.
Your ticket includes your reserved table and appetizers. Cash bar for additional food and drinks. Additional useless knowledge gained is on the house.
Date: Tuesday, 11/11, 6:30pmLocation: NEAT Kitchen, 246 N. Cass, Westmont, IL. 60559Cost: $15Total spots: 12 Hosted by Colleen Castro, Tina Nammari, Bethany Mueller, Amy Stone
Find a new favorite and refresh your holiday cheer with a shopping event at Vintage Charm in downtown Downers Grove. From clothes, to jewelry, to home accessories, and unique gifts - knock out some of your holiday shopping early!
10% of all purchases made at the event will be donated back to Lester PTA. We'll toast to that!
Date: Thursday, 11/13 5:00-7:00pmLocation: Vintage Charm, 5114 Main Street Cost: $5Total spots: 60 Hosted by Stefanie Aievoli, Jen Shea, Kristen Wiklund, Kelly Reindl, Jackie Szalanski
Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun at Activate Games in Oakbrook! Players will spend 75 minutes playing a variety of interactive, high-tech games that challenge their minds and bodies-think laser mazes, light-up grids, and fast-paced team challenges. After the action, we'll gather in the lounge for food and plenty of time to hang out, relax, and celebrate together. It's the perfect mix of movement, laughter, and downtime with friends! (4th-6th grade)
Date: Friday, November 14th from 6-8pm
Location: Activate Games, 1600 16th St Unit 6, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Cost: $25 per kidTotal Spots: 19
Hosted by the Byars, Kelsey, and Walsh families
Ready to get your hands dirty and unleash your inner artist? Join us for a relaxed and fun-filled evening of pottery wheel throwing-no experience needed! Whether you're a total beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, the studio's fabulous owner will guide you step-by-step as you create your own clay masterpiece.
Expect good vibes, great music, and the satisfying spin of the wheel as you shape, mold, and maybe even find your new favorite hobby!
Date: Thursday, November 20th 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Mud & Easel, 4958 Main Street, Downers Grove IL. 60515Cost: $75Total Spots: 6Hosted by Jill Rosenblum & Katie Oden
*Ticket Sales are final, no refunds
Please join us to start off the holiday season to create a festive holiday swag for your home. You can hang it on your front door for cheer or use as a centerpiece. We will also be enjoying a light brunch and some holiday spirits.
Supplies will be provided (greenery, shears & ribbon.)
Date: Saturday, December 6th, 10am-12noonLocation: 4725 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL. 60515Cost: $35Total Spots: 12Hosted by Lucretia Gorter & Pam Schnake
It's Time to Deck the Halls... and Swap Some Sparkle!
We're inviting all holiday enthusiasts to join us for our annual Holiday Ornament Exchange - a cheerful tradition where you just might go home with the perfect new addition to your tree!
Here's How It Works:Bring one new, wrapped ornament - something you'd be happy to hang on your own tree. Cute, quirky, classic - your call, just make it gift-worthy.
Then we'll mingle, sip, snack, and share some holiday cheer while we exchange ornaments and stories in great company.
Come ready to swap and celebrate - can't wait to see what you bring (and what you end up with)!
Date: Thursday, 12/11, 6:30-9:30pmAddress: Boeder Home, 4931 Prospect Ave Downers Grove, IL. 60515Cost: $30/adultTotal Spots: 25Hosted by Irini Boeder, Katie Ley, and Lisa Hufford
Join us for a jolly good time at a Kindergarten Christmas Ornament Exchange! This event is intended for all kindergarteners to attend if desired.
Celebrate the season with festive fun! This merry gathering will include snacks, heartwarming holiday stories, and some holiday crafting. Bring an ornament that will be exchanged with a classmate.
This event promises to be full of joy and creativity - come wearing holiday cheer and bring your festive spirit!
Date: Sunday, December 14 3:00pm
Location: Palace Home - 819 Franklin, St Downers Grove, IL. 60515
Cost: $10/childTotal Spots: 20Hosted by Maggie Palace and Allison Sues
It's January. The annual ritual of setting resolutions you may or may not keep.
Rev up your resolution by trying a 45-minute Barre3 class that combines strength, cardio, and mindfulness.
Following class, enjoy a sip of bubbly (the sparkling wine kind or the sparkling water kind!) and light snacks.
Date: Sunday, January 11, 11:15amLocation: Barre3, 158 Burlington Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL. 60514Cost: $15 Total Spots: 24Hosted by Tracy Christman, Julia Mazurek
Level up your Euchre game against fellow Lester parents with a little luck of the Irish at DG's very own Ballydoyle.
Rookies need not apply. Euchre knowledge is required! Cash bar.
Date: January 15th 6:00pmLocation: Ballydoyle - 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL. 60515Cost: $35/per adultTotal Spots: 36Hosted by Boeder, Chepy, Earl, Ferraro, Gilbert, Grimes, Hoffman, Hufford, Ley, and Steck families
Chill out during the deep winter freeze with a good ole fashioned game night, featuring games of the board, card, bluffing, and dice variety. At stake? Bragging rights + token prizes. Let the games begin.
Date: Friday, February 13th 7:00pm Location: Mazurek home, 4520 Washington St. Downers Grove, IL. 60515Cost: $20 per ticketTotal Spots: 32Hosted by Mazurek, Ferraro, Steck families
First come first served onsite at the registration table Sunday 9/28 starting at 7:30am
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