Open Houses & Events

Find open houses and receptions for The Avery Coonley School.

Open House Details:

Tue., September 23, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour Kindergarten to Grade 8. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique programs designed for gifted and advanced learners. This group tour offers you the opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our programs, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., October 21, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour Kindergarten to Grade 8. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique programs designed for gifted and advanced learners. This group tour offers you the opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our programs, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., November 04, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique preschool program, which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. This group tour provides an opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our preschool, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., November 11, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour Kindergarten to Grade 8. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique programs designed for gifted and advanced learners. This group tour offers you the opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our programs, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., December 09, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique preschool program, which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. This group tour provides an opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our preschool, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., December 16, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour Kindergarten to Grade 8. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique programs designed for gifted and advanced learners. This group tour offers you the opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our programs, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., January 13, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour Kindergarten to Grade 8. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique programs designed for gifted and advanced learners. This group tour offers you the opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our programs, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., January 27, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique preschool program, which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. This group tour provides an opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our preschool, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Sat., February 07, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
9:00am (CST) - 11:30am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, zjohnson@averycoonley.org

Come see us in Action! Learn firsthand about our engaging, innovative, educational programming designed specifically to meet the needs of advanced learners in preschool through grade 8. Tour classrooms and learning spaces. Talk with teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Whether you have just started your school search or are ready to apply, we invite you to join us for this once-a-year event. www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., February 17, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour Kindergarten to Grade 8. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique programs designed for gifted and advanced learners. This group tour offers you the opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our programs, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., February 24, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique preschool program, which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. This group tour provides an opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our preschool, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., March 10, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour Kindergarten to Grade 8. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique programs designed for gifted and advanced learners. This group tour offers you the opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our programs, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., March 17, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique preschool program, which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. This group tour provides an opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our preschool, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., April 07, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour Kindergarten to Grade 8. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique programs designed for gifted and advanced learners. This group tour offers you the opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our programs, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., April 14, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique preschool program, which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. This group tour provides an opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our preschool, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., May 05, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, zjohnson@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique preschool program, which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. This group tour provides an opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our preschool, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., May 12, 2026  - Downers Grove, IL

Tour
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour Kindergarten to Grade 8. We invite you to visit our campus to learn about The Avery Coonley School's unique programs designed for gifted and advanced learners. This group tour offers you the opportunity to meet our admissions staff, hear about our programs, tour our classrooms, meet current parents, and get your questions answered. Please note: tours are intended for parents/guardians only. No childcare is available. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

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