Past Events

November 22, 2025​

A program in collaboration with the Morton Arboretum that examined social, cultural, and scientific understandings of gender.

October 29, 2025​

A panel discussion with trans individuals and families in our local community talking about their experiences and how they have thrived.

October 27, 2025

A movie screening and discussion about the award-winning documentary Will & Harper.

June 7, 2025​

Over 500 people and 20 organizations from across our community came together to celebrate Pride this year!

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March 2025​

This year, One Book, One Town featured "This is How It Always Is" and marked the week with programs on the book, gender affirming care, and more.

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November 14, 2024​

Our education committee led an advocacy workshop to a packed audience! Participants learned how to become effective advocates for oppressed groups, especially the LGBTQ+ community. The workshop explored past advocacy efforts to show that every action, big or small, makes a difference, and participants were prepared for the emotional challenges of speaking up for others.

October 12, 2023​

EQuality Downers Grove, in partnership with the Downers Grove Public Library, presented this program which empowered allies and supporters to identify and respond to trauma-inducing actions/behaviors that affect LGBTQ+ youth.  The workshop was led by Dr. Jordan Cart (Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Lodestone Center for Behavioral Health, Adjunct Professor, Benedictine University) and Nancy Mullen (Executive Director, Youth Outlook, Author, Urban Tidepool).

June 08, 2024​

EQDG hosted a community-wide Pride celebration at Fishel Park, where we had kids food, music, kids activities, a costume parade, and the support of many local community groups and businesses.

June 11, 2023​

EQDG and First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove held a family-friendly celebration of Pride in Fishel Park and the First United Methodist Church parking lot.