This Weekend's Des Plaines Area Events

Des Plaines IL

02 December, 2021

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DES PLAINES, IL — Hoping for a family outing? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Des Plaines. Check out 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 comedy night, or a magic show, 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 Des Plaines area: 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 MoreFeatured Event: Yngwie Malmsteen (Deana Olson) Skating in the Park at Rosemont When: Thursday, December 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL, and 60018 What: Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Friday, Nov. 26. The park's great lawn will be transformed into an NHL-sized, and outdoor skating rink where visitors of all ages can skate... Learn More Board of Education Meeting - East Maine School District 63 When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: East Maine School District 63 What: Event listing from East Maine School District 63: Thursday and December 2 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at c... Learn More Featured Event: Free Biz Owners/StartUps/SideGigs - Automate Website to Increase Profits Live Q&A Friday 1 pm When: Friday, December 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Webinar - OnLine Free Access What: ==> Click Here to Register Friday 1PM CST - Online Webinar FREE Business Owners - Start Ups - Side Gig +Live Q & A Automate your Website to INCREASE PROFITS effortlessly Discover how to Dominate your Market Learn the Secrets Digital Marketing firms do not want you to k... Learn More Featured Event: Free Biz Owners/StartUps/SideGigs - Automate Website to Increase Profits Live Q&A Friday 1 pm (Mike Sherman) Featured Event: Mercy Home for Boys and Girls drop off site and Chase the Ace prize $11.255 When: Friday, December 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Knights of Columbus - 1911 Club What: Mercy Home collection, Coat collection, and Chase the Ace Friday Nights - $11,255  Prize 2021 Mercy Home Holiday Request The Elmhurst Knights have been called upon to help others in need. Mercy Home for Boys and Girls has made a specific request for help this Holiday Se... Learn More Featured Event: Mercy Home for Boys and Girls drop off site and Chase the Ace prize $11.255 (Chris Cheffer) AMAZE Light Festival When: Friday, December 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Impact FieldWhat: Looking for the ultimate holiday destination? Look no further than AMAZE Light Festival at Impact Field in Rosemont! Find all your favorite holiday traditions at this one-stop destination. AMAZE Light Festival brings an array of outdoor holiday activities for all ages amongst ... Learn More Skating in the Park at Rosemont When: Friday, December 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL, 60018 What: Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Friday, Nov. 26. The park's great lawn will be transformed into an NHL-sized, outdoor skating rink where visitors of all ages can skate... Learn More Boys Swimming & Diving vs Addison Trail/Willowbrook When: Friday, December 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Maine West High School Learn More Des Plaines Tree Lighting - Maine West High School When: Friday, December 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Maine West High SchoolLearn More Boys Basketball vs Highland Park - Maine West High School When: Friday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Maine West High SchoolLearn More Featured Event: First Saturday Evanston Art Events When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 921 Church St What: First Saturday Evanston Art Events, Dec. 4, invite the community to explore Evanston's Creative Community. Use this handy Google Map to plan your art-filled day! Fill in this form if you're hosting an event and we'll add to the promotions. Shop Evanston Made Holiday Market Bro... Learn More Featured Event: First Saturday Evanston Art Events (Lisa Degliantoni) Featured Event: FREE Use of Force Law Review for Home Protection Gun Owners -CCL Holders When: Saturday, December 4th at 4:30 p.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: Get off the couch, out of the house and build your TACTICAL MIND SET!   The Facility located at 8519 west 191st street is holding a 3-HOUR FREE Use of Force Law Review for those who only have a gun for home protection and for Concealed Carry License Holders. This class is taug... Learn More Featured Event: FREE Use of Force Law Review for Home Protection Gun Owners -CCL Holders (Tony Wasco) 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) Skating in the Park at Rosemont When: Saturday, December 4th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL, 60018 What: Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Friday, Nov. 26. The park's great lawn will be transformed into an NHL-sized, outdoor skating rink where visitors of all ages can skate... Learn More Joyous Laughter Club Monthly Meeting When: Saturday, December 4th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Dance Building What: Laughter Club Meetings Join us in group laughter exercises. Certified Club Leader directs group in scripted laughs of 0ne to two minutes each... e.g., The Lion Laugh, the Applause laugh, the Penquin laugh, etc, etc.  Deep breathing occurs throughout the hour. Eye contact is... 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 Boys Basketball vs Lake Zurich - Maine West High School When: Saturday, December 4th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Maine West High School Learn More AMAZE Light Festival When: Saturday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Impact Field What: Looking for the ultimate holiday destination? Look no further than AMAZE Light Festival at Impact Field in Rosemont! Find all your favorite holiday traditions at this one-stop destination. AMAZE Light Festival brings an array of outdoor holiday activities for all ages amongst ... Learn More Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour in Rosemont When: Saturday, December 4th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare What: Acclaimed third-generation magician and mind reader Dennis Watkins' long-running show, Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour is coming to Rosemont! Dennis' Watkins' The Magic Parlour is Chicago's longest-running magic show, celebrating 10 years at downtown Chicago's Palmer House H... Learn More Des Plaines, Save with Sam's Club AND donate to end hunger for good! When: Sunday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 101 W OAKTON ST Des Plaines, IL What: Attention Des Plaines!You can now get a new Sam's Club membership, or upgrade yours, AND have 25% of the cost be donated to Action Against Hunger.You will also be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken as a tha... Learn More Skating in the Park at Rosemont When: Sunday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL, 60018 What: Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Friday, Nov. 26. The park's great lawn will be transformed into an NHL-sized, outdoor skating rink where visitors of all ages can skate... Learn More AMAZE Light Festival When: Sunday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Impact Field What: Looking for the ultimate holiday destination? Look no further than AMAZE Light Festival at Impact Field in Rosemont! Find all your favorite holiday traditions at this one-stop destination. AMAZE Light Festival brings an array of outdoor holiday activities for all ages amongst ... Learn More Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour in Rosemont When: Sunday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare What: Acclaimed third-generation magician and mind reader Dennis Watkins' long-running show, Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour is coming to Rosemont! Dennis' Watkins' The Magic Parlour is Chicago's longest-running magic show, celebrating 10 years at downtown Chicago's Palmer House H... Learn More Skating in the Park at Rosemont When: Monday, December 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL, 60018 What: Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Friday, Nov. 26. The park's great lawn will be transformed into an NHL-sized, outdoor skating rink where visitors of all ages can skate... Learn More COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic (2nd Shot) - Ages 5-11 When: Tuesday, December 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: East Maine School District 63Learn More Skating in the Park at Rosemont When: Tuesday, December 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL, 60018 What: Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Friday, Nov. 26. The park's great lawn will be transformed into an NHL-sized, outdoor skating rink where visitors of all ages can skate... Learn More Science & Social Studies Fair - Rosemont Elem School When: Tuesday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Rosemont Elem SchoolLearn More Odd Block Day with Advisory - Maine West High School When: Wednesday, December 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Maine West High School Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Des Plaines 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.