April 16, 2026

6-7:30pm

Fern 1001A Curtiss Street

Downers Grove

Create a one-of-a-kind floral resin suncatcher while learning how to preserve dried florals and botanicals in resin. Customize your piece with your choice of florals, stones, and beads, finished with a crystal prism. This 1.5-hour workshop is hands-on and beginner-friendly, and you’ll leave the same day with a beautifully created suncatcher —ready to shine in your space ✨hosted by Margaret with AM Creations

April 23, 2026

5-9pm

Blind Corner Brewery

1665 Quincy Ave Suite 155 Naperville

Celebrate Earth Week (and those almost-the-weekend feels) surrounded by plants, good people, and great beer at our Plants, Pints, & The Planet 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 at Blind Corner Brewery x Go Brewery! 🌎🪴🍻

Shop a cozy curated lineup of local small business owners and makers offering houseplants, cacti, succulents, planters, plant and self care goods, botanical-inspired finds, and more! Pair the shopping with sipping on the finest house made brews by the pros at Blind Corner (and N/A options on tap from Go Brewing)— because plants, pints, and good company just 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘 better together. 🌱🍻

Wednesday April 29, 2026

6-8:00pm

Fern 1001A Curtiss Street

Downers Grove

Come join us for a fun-filled evening of learning how to play the ancient game of Mahjong! In this beginner-friendly lesson, you'll learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong. We will walk you through the Charleston, how to decode the National Mahjong League Card (NMJL) Card, and the steps to creating a winning hand. Come ready to learn, have fun, and discover why Mahjong will be your new favorite hobby!

No experience or equipment needed. We will provide all game materials for use during the lesson and instruction guides to take home.

May 1, 2026

3:30-7:30pm

Fern is proud to be a sponsor this year of the DGJWC House Walk fundraiser—an exclusive opportunity to explore the beauty, history, and architecture of five stunning local homes, all while giving back to our community!

Our premier fundraiser, the Downers Grove House Walk, returns on Friday, May 1, 2026, featuring five beautiful homes and an expanded attendance of 850 guests. This event continues to grow, offering wonderful exposure to sponsors and tremendous support for our charitable giving.

This event will bring together neighbors and community members, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose. All funds raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations will directly support DGJWC’s initiatives, allowing us to continue making a positive impact in the community we love through various programs and services!

May 7, 2026

4:30-8:30pm

Begin your wine walk at Fern 1001A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Join us for a night of pure fun, shopping and sipping different wines at different business locations throughout downtown Downers Grove. Participating businesses will be open until 8:30pm so everyone can enjoy this Thirsty Thursday. You will also have a chance to win a drawing for a Downtown Downers Grove Gift Card. Tickets will be available soon through the link below.

Saturday May 9, 2026

10am-4pm

Dupage County Fairgrounds

2015 Manchester Road

Wheaton

NEW: VIP Early Entry at 9am! Spend the day with us, eating and shopping 100+handmade vendors