Elmhurst Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Elmhurst IL

29 November, 2021

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ELMHURST, IL — Wondering what there is to do in the Elmhurst area? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Elmhurst. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a barbecue, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Elmhurst: Featured Event: Save 15% On All L.L.Bean Wicked Good Slippers — For A Limited Time When: Monday, November 29th at 11:00 p.m. What: At L.L.Bean, we know there's nothing better than sliding our feet into some warm, toasty slippers on a cold winter morning. Here in Maine, when something is outstanding, it gets the title "wicked good" — and our slippers are exactly that. We sell one pair of our Wicked Good Sl... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Save 15% On All L.L.Bean Wicked Good Slippers — For A Limited Time (L.L.Bean) The Happy Invention: The History and Significance of Picture Postcards (In-Person) When: Monday, November 29th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: In America, the first picture postcards were printed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago—making Illinois the birthplace of the American picture postcard. In 2016, the world's largest public collection of postcards and related materials, and the Curt Teich Postcard... Learn More Bingo Monday When: Monday, November 29th 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, and 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 1st Annual Light up the Drake Tree LIghting Ceremony When: Tuesday, November 30th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Chamber of CommerceLearn More Parenting: Helping Your Kids Ease the Tease When: Tuesday, November 30th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: This program for parents outlines ways to help your young child gain self assurance when faced with teasing. Author Mimi Black and social worker Tracey Orick present ideas and take your questions. Hybrid event. Registration required. Register to attend virtually or in-person. Learn More Late Arrival Day - York Comm High School When: Wednesday, December 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: York Comm High SchoolLearn More One Pot Meals [Hybrid] When: Wednesday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Chef Susan Maddox demonstrates three tasty one-pot meals. Enjoy these recipes during the winter months with minimal cleanup, so prep time is a breeze. Ingredients utilized are seasonal and easy to use. Hybrid event. Register to attend virtually or in person. Learn More Featured Event: Divorce Boot Camp – Chicago, IL Hub ~ No–Cost Webinar When: Thursday, December 2nd at 12:00 p.m. What: At our ONLINE Divorce Boot Camp, you will learn how to manage the legal, financial, real estate, and emotional issues related to divorce.About this event: Are you contemplating divorce, going through a divorce, or post-divorce? Our vetted Professionals are experts in their fie... Learn More Featured Event: Divorce Boot Camp – Chicago, IL Hub ~ No–Cost Webinar (Deanna Coyle) Featured Event: Yngwie Malmsteen When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Des Plaines Theatre What: Yngwie Malmsteen's career has spanned over 40 years with over twenty albums to his name. Drawing influence from classical composers such as Bach, Paganini, and Vivaldi, Yngwie is responsible for birthing the neo-classical genre to the world of rock. Learn More Featured Event: Yngwie Malmsteen (Deana Olson) Chamber Ways & Means Committee Meeting When: Thursday, December 2nd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Chamber of CommerceLearn More Tree Lighting in Wilder Park When: Thursday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Wilder Park What: Join the Elmhurst Park District as we kick off the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting in Wilder Park, 5:30-7:30pm! Sponsored by Kelly Stetler Real Estate, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Suburban Bank & Trust and Advanced Orthopedic Specialists.  Learn More Chicago Genealogy [Hybrid] When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Sweet home, Chicago! Explore the top resources for finding your Chicago and Cook County ancestors, with an emphasis on available record sets, research strategies, important repositories, and more. Hybrid event. Register to attend virtually or in person. Learn More Holiday Band Concert - York Comm High School When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Where: York Comm High SchoolLearn More Featured Event: Obstacles and Intimacies: new art from Stephanie Brooks When: Friday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Riverside Art Center What: Stephanie Brooks is a conceptual artist, writer, and curator living in Oak Park. With the works in this exhibition, she interrogates ways in which intimacy and barriers intersect. Using barricades both literally and metaphorically, she asks viewers to think on what is a barric... Learn More Featured Event: Obstacles and Intimacies: new art from Stephanie Brooks (Scott Williams) Featured Event: 33% off a medical cannabis card certification until the end of 2021! When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Telemedicine Virtual Visit What: Appointments Available 6 Days a Week Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm Saturdays 10am-2pm Click Here to Book Now! The regular price for a 3yr certification is $300 but for the rest of 2021 it has been reduced to $200, the lowest cost in Illinois! We're proud to be nominated by our pati... Learn More Featured Event: 33% off a medical cannabis card certification until the end of 2021! (Educated Alternative) Featured Event: Downtown Glen Ellyn's 4th Annual Holiday Treats is back! Nov. 4th 12-4pm When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Chocolaterie Stam Glen Ellyn What: The Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn is excited to bring back Holiday Treats for it's 4th year! The event is an adventure of traveling throughout the shops in Downtown Glen Ellyn, collecting cookies in a treat container filled with all the yum and fun! Only 100 tickets will be... Learn More Featured Event: Downtown Glen Ellyn's 4th Annual Holiday Treats is back! Nov. 4th 12-4pm (Carol) Featured Event: Luminare Rock Christmas Concert When: Saturday, December 4th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Des Plaines Theatre What: Experience a Christmas Concert Event that will take you on a powerful visual and musical journey. Re-imaginings of Christmas Classics as well as brand new music will arouse your senses and emotions, leaving you feeling the joy and majesty of the most wonderful time of the year... Learn More Featured Event: Luminare Rock Christmas Concert (Deana Olson) Santa's Workshop at Wilder Mansion When: Saturday, December 4th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Mansion What: A holiday store just for kids at Wilder Mansion! Santa's Workshop is a special place just for children where they can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for those they love, including mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, friends and pets! Items are kid-pr... Learn More Salsa and Bachata Classes When: Saturday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Ballroom City What: I am a dance instructor located in Villa Park. I teach people how to feel confident on the dance floor. I enjoy teaching ladies styling, and specialize in teaching men how to become leaders. Couples and single welcome. This Meetup is designed to bring people tog... Learn More Christmas Party for Single Mothers in the Community When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 p.m. Where: 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Elmhurst What: Christmas Carols, orchestra ensemble, musical gift exchange, Christmas message, Free Luncheon, Free Child Care Time: 12:15-2:15 Learn More Featured Event: Illinois Concealed Carry License Class for WOMEN ONLY $80 & More When: Sunday, December 5th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 west 191st street in Mokena Illinois is hosting its once-a-year special priced ($80) Illinois 16 or 8 Hour concealed Carry License Class just for WOMEN. All our classes are instructed by Law-Enforcement Officers who have many years of Training, kno... Learn More Featured Event: Illinois Concealed Carry License Class for WOMEN ONLY $80 & More (Tony Wasco) Advent and Christmas sale sponsored by the Religious Education program at St. Charles Borromeo When: Sunday, December 5th at 8:00 a.m. Where: St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church What: Lots of items for sale for yourself or to give as gifts for friends, relatives and grandchildren. Click the link to see a short preview of some of the items. Learn More Women Only Concealed Carry Class, 3-Hour Gun Safety Class for Kids/Teens & More When: Sunday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is hosting classes to educate and help civilians protect themselves and their family. We always get asked why our classes our so low in cost and our answer is this. As police officers we observe and come into conta... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Elmhurst 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.