This Weekend's Downers Grove Area Events

Downers Grove IL

02 December, 2021

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DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Want to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Downers Grove area. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. 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 throughout Downers Grove: Direct Action Club Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Thursday, December 2nd at 3:30 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S Learn More Friends of the Library Board Meeting When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Event listing from Downers Grove Public Library: Thursday and December 2 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMMonthly meeting for the Downers Grove Friends of the Library Board. Meetings are open to the public. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. ... Learn More Lego Build - Gingerbread - Downers Grove Public Library When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Event listing from Downers Grove Public Library: Thursday, December 2 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMWhat can you make with our Legos, a theme, and and your imagination? This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details wit... Learn More Winter Play Performance - Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - South High SchLearn 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 ClubWhat: 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) Featured Event: Worthy As YOU Workshop When: Friday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Www.UnityInNaperville.org What: It's time to let go of the disguises. The disguises you've worn to fit in, belong, and be loved. It's time because...you never needed these things in the first place.  Many of us were taught that in order to be loved and worthy we must be someone we aren't...to blend in even ... Learn More Featured Event: Worthy As YOU Workshop (Kitty Benson) Jostens Ring Order Delivery & Ring Service When: Friday, December 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S Learn More Friday Feature Film - Die Hard (Action; R) When: Friday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More Ornament Exchange - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Friday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SLearn More Featured Event: Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club December 4th Open House with Santa When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1333 S Schoolhouse Rd Unit 4, New Lenox, IL, 60451 What: Santa Claus is Coming to Town….and to the CLRC. The Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club will hold two Christmas Open Houses on Saturday's 12/04 and 12/11/2021. The clubhouse will be decorated for the Christmas season and members will be running your favorite Christmas trains like... Learn More Featured Event: Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club December 4th Open House with Santa (joseph smolinski) Featured Event: Santa Mini Sessions When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Bellissima Photography and Design What: It's that time of year for Santa! We are super excited that Santa is making a stop back at our studio once again this year. Don't worry about waiting in lines, you can reserve your spot with Santa for your kids. Up to 2 children per family is included in the session. Mrs. ... Learn More Featured Event: Santa Mini Sessions (Priscilla) Featured Event: 31st Annual Westmont High School Band Craft Show When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Westmont High School What: The Westmont High School Band Boosters' 31st Annual Craft Show will be held on Saturday, December 4 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Westmont High School, 909 N. Oakwood Drive, Westmont. Proceeds from the Craft Show support instrument and uniform maintenance and replacement, student... Learn More Featured Event: 31st Annual Westmont High School Band Craft Show (Larisa Fetterly) Featured Event: Children's Book Reading, Drawing Demo & Scavenger Hunt When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Frugal Muse Books, Music and Video What: Frugal Muse Proudly Presents: A Book Reading with the mother & son team behind Little Squiggle's Lake Adventure! Book Reading • Hear the Story Behind the Book • Scavenger Hunt • Live Drawing Demonstration • Books Available for Signing • Refreshments When: Saturday, Decemb... Learn More Featured Event: Children's Book Reading, Drawing Demo & Scavenger Hunt (Laura Smetana) 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: 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: West Suburban Concert Band Christmas Concert When: Saturday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. Where: William F. Gurrie Middle School What: Saturday December 4th the WSCB is performing a Christmas concert. Where? Gurrie Middle School, 1001 S. Spring Avenue in LaGrange. Time - 7:00 p.m. Masks and proof of vaccination required. We are doing all sorts of Christmas music - several Christmas carol singalongs, Broa... Learn More Free Gingerbread Building Event When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 5012 Fairview Ave What: Mark your calendars for Saturday December 4th, 2021 for our 8th annual Gingerbread House Building event! Due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns, this year will be a hybrid event. We want to ensure everyone's comfort and safety. With that in mind, families are invited to participate ... 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 Poker - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Saturday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, IllinoisLearn More Featured Event: Yin & Yoga Nidra Workshop When: Sunday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Hot Yoga Naperville What: Join us for this 90 minute deeply relaxing workshop to counter any seasonal stress you may be experiencing. The Yin practice will work with long held, passive poses that target the deeper connective tissues of the body, exploring energy lines and releasing blockages. This all... Learn More Featured Event: Yin & Yoga Nidra Workshop (Angsuman Dutta) Service Project: No Sew Fleece Hats - Grades 7-12 When: Sunday, December 5th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn 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 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 Holiday Maker's Market When: Sunday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Alter Brewing Company What: It's the moment you've all been waiting for...Our Holiday Maker's Market! We have an exciting group of vendors coming out to ensure you have just the right gifts for your family and friends.Join us Sunday, Dec. 5th from 2-5pm in the DG Barrel Room for some sipping and shopping... Learn More Concert: Holiday Treasures - with Partner DG Music Club When: Sunday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More Grab & Go Bag: New Year's Celebration - Adults When: Monday, December 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More Grab & Go Craft: Mini Book Globe - Adults When: Monday, December 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library Learn More Garden Club - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Monday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, IllinoisLearn More Maker Mondays: Stocking Cap Ornaments - Grades 7-12 When: Monday, December 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More Board of Education: Regular Business Meeting When: Monday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove GSD 58Learn More After Hours Film Society Presents Carol When: Monday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre What: Set in 1950s New York, two women from very different backgrounds find themselves in the throes of love. A young woman in her 20s, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), is a clerk working in a Manhattan department store and dreaming of a more fulfilling life when she meets Carol (Cate... Learn More PICKUP PROGRAM Hot Cocoa String Art - Grades 7-12 When: Tuesday, December 7th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More Polar Bear, Polar Bear - For ages 3-5 When: Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More Hot Cocoa String Art - Grades 7-12 - Downers Grove Public Library When: Tuesday, December 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More Holiday Mosaic Concert - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Tuesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SLearn More Yoga Club - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Wednesday, December 8th at 7:10 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SLearn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Downers Grove 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.