Darien Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Darien IL

11 November, 2021

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DARIEN, IL — Ready for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Darien. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a barbecue, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Darien area: Featured Event: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers When: Thursday, November 11th at 9:00 p.m. What: Veterans Day is a time to reflect and recognize the courage and dedication of active and former military service members. This year, honor your favorite veteran by sending a patriotic floral arrangement. FTD Flowers has beautiful bouquets and gifts that are perfect for the occ... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (FTD Flowers) Write On: 4th - 6th Grade Poetry Workshop with Donna Vorreyer When: Thursday, November 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Thursday, November 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMThis program is being presented as a part of our Write On! Writing Contest with The Gift of Carl Foundation and is open to students in grades 4-6. Feel It, Hear It, and See It: Giving Yo... Learn More Laser Engraving Glassware - Indian Prairie Public Library When: Thursday, November 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Thursday, November 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMAdults, and learn to use the library's laser cutter and leave with a personalized item wine glass. IPPL cardholder exclusive. ** This event was originally posted on a public calendar and... Learn More Featured Event: Pull a Cork For Cancer When: Friday, November 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Virtual UNCORKED What: Scoreboard Charities 5th annual UNCORKED, Pull A Cork For Cancer, is virtual again this year.  You can purchase $100 tickets for the event at www.scoreboardcharities.com.  Your swag bag is worth more than the ticket price, but 100% of all tickets and donations and funds from  ... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Giveaway When: Saturday, November 13th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church What: FREE-Family Food Giveaway for those in need this Holiday. Immanuel Lutheran Church-Hillside Food Pantry, 2317 S. Wolf Rd. Hillside, IL 60162 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! A variety of bagged groceries, meals, bread, juice, dairy, meat and produce for families struggling to make en... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Giveaway (Put Your Hands Together) Field Day Benefit and Event When: Saturday, November 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1502 75th Street, Darien, IL 60561 What: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  On November 13th, 2021, We will be hosting our first FIELD DAY! It will be held from 10am-12pm. This event will be free and open to the public! We will be providing Olympic size FUN and activities! Light snacks and refreshments will also be provided! For... Learn More Kiddie Academy is having a Field Day When: Saturday, November 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1502 75th St What: Kiddie Academy presents a free community event Join us for Field Day! This event has great games and fun activities for your kids while supporting a great cause in our community. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated, but not required to attend. F... Learn More Design with CorelDraw - Indian Prairie Public Library When: Saturday, November 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Saturday, November 13 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMLearn the essentials of CorelDraw so you can create a design that can be used to laser into glassware or wood on our laser cutter in the Maker Studio. This event was originally pos... Learn More Teen Crafternoon: Felt & Yarn Beards When: Saturday, November 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Saturday, November 13 from 12:00 PM to 1:58 PMCraft an afternoon away with IPPL and show some No-Shave-November solidarity by making you own felt-and-yarn Beard!Registration for this program is not required, but encouraged if y... Learn More Doc O'clock: Afghan Interpreters Documentary Screening When: Saturday, November 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Saturday, November 13 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMIt's documentary time at the library! Every month we screen a different documentary on a current events-related or otherwise timely subject. This month, we'll be watching The Interpr... Learn More Meet the Artist: Laura Lein-Svencner When: Saturday, November 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Saturday, November 13 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMDrop-in to meet this month's gallery artist, Laura Lein-Svencner. Laura will be demonstrating her work. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burb... Learn More Hand-Sewing Circle - Indian Prairie Public Library When: Saturday, November 13th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Saturday, November 13 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMAll Ages. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or still learning which end of the needle is up, you're welcome at the Hand-Sewing Circle. Join us to chat, work on projects, trade tip... Learn More Featured Event: Pancake Breakfast - DRIVE THRU When: Sunday, November 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: American Legion Post 1941 What: Get your Pancakes with Sausage, and help the American Legion fund its charities and services. Pull in, stay in car, and a volunteer will bring out your breakfast. Take home and enjoy. Donation Only.  8am-Noon Learn More Featured Event: Pancake Breakfast - DRIVE THRU (American Legion Post 1941) Online- An Evening with Annemarie Mannion When: Monday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Monday, November 15 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us for a virtual conversation with former Chicago Tribune reporter, free-lance writer and now award-winning fiction writer, Annemarie Mannion. How did she move from newspaper and... Learn More Bingo Monday When: Monday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 1941 What: Bingo is back! Monday Nights at the La Grange American Legion. Doors open 6pm, Bingo starts 7pm.  Raffle Games & Pull Tabs.   $10,000 Progressive JACKPOT Game. Cost $15 for 10 games. Bring your group - fun night out. Bar open - drinks/snacks.   American Legion Post 19... Learn More Featured Event: Tickets on sale now for the 14th Annual Ladies Night Out in Downtown Glen Ellyn! When: Tuesday, November 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Downtown Glen Ellyn What: Downtown Glen Ellyn to hold 14th Annual Ladies Night Out! Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 16 and 18th, 4-9pm! Join us for this year's Ladies Night Out in Downtown Glen Ellyn as it is the place to shop this holiday season. We are so excited to announce our annual Ladies Night Out wi... Learn More Featured Event: Tickets on sale now for the 14th Annual Ladies Night Out in Downtown Glen Ellyn! (Carol) Featured Event: Financial Literacy When: Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Register today at this link! *NEW!*  Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom!  Register to receive the link.Jill McCormick, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, will be presenting on the topic of handling finances in retirement. How to get to it, and through it, comfortably ... Learn More Featured Event: Financial Literacy (Downers Grove Area Branch) Teen Dungeons and Dragons - Indian Prairie Public Library When: Tuesday, November 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Tuesday, November 16 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMAges 13 Take your first step towards living your tabletop RPG dreams and drop in the to the Teen Zone to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons.Dungeons and Dragons, or D&D, is a... Learn More STEM Lab: Harvest Food Chemistry - Indian Prairie Public Library When: Tuesday, November 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Tuesday, November 16 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMFor grades 3-6. Experiment with chemical reactions to discover why cranberries are great for writing secret messages, how corn can dance, and more! This event was originally posted on... Learn More Laser Engraved Dog Tags - Indian Prairie Public Library When: Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Tuesday, November 16 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMCreate your own personalized engraved dog tag to take home.   In this class, you will learn the basics of the laser cutter machine and the software Coral Draw to create your design. I... Learn More Rainbow Club - Indian Prairie Public Library When: Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Tuesday, November 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe Rainbow Club is a safe, social space for LGBTQ youth, their parents, and allies to meet, socialize, get support and have fun.All youth and parents who are interested in participa... Learn More The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald - Indian Prairie Public Library When: Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Indian Prairie Public Library What: Event listing from Indian Prairie Public Library: Tuesday, November 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin bestselling author, and speaker Rochelle Pennington to learn more about the "Edmund Fitzgerald", the largest shipwreck ever to go down on the Great lakes. The Fitzgerald disappea... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Darien Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.