Elmhurst Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Elmhurst IL

02 December, 2021

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ELMHURST, IL — Want for a family outing? See what's new on your Elmhurst Patch community calendar. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. 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 all of this weekend's events in the Elmhurst 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) 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, and 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 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: Emergency Family Food Assistance- Christmas FOOD DRIVE When: Friday, December 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church What: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S. Wolf Rd. Hillside, IL 60162 Emergency Family Food Assistance- Christmas FOOD DRIVE Christmas Food Drive-We Need Your Help! We are requesting emergency donations of non-perishable foods for children & families in need. We provide bagged gro... Learn More Featured Event: Emergency Family Food Assistance- Christmas FOOD DRIVE (Put Your Hands Together) 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 AccessWhat: ==> 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) 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: 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: 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: 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) 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 Polar Express T-Trak Model Railroad When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Experience model trains depicting the famous Polar Express from Chicago T-Trak, a group of railroad modelers that run N scale trains on modular layouts.Live In-Person. No registration. Attendees over 2 years of age are required to wear masks at in-person ev... Learn More 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 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 Northlake, Save with Sam's Club AND donate to end hunger for good! When: Sunday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 141 W NORTH AVE Northlake, IL What: Attention Northlake!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 thank... Learn More Addison, Save with Sam's Club AND donate to end hunger for good! When: Sunday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1006 ROHLWING RD Addison, IL What: Attention Addison!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 thank y... 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 Polar Express When: Sunday, December 5th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: 1-4 p.m. Experience model trains depicting the famous Polar Express from Chicago T-Trak, a group of railroad modelers that run N scale trains on modular layouts. Live In-Person. No registration. Attendees over 2 years of age are required to wear masks at in-person events. Learn More Begin your Holiday Season at the SPIRITO SINGERS Winter Concert, Gather Near When: Sunday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church What: Join Spirito Singers' three choral ensembles as they perform their 2021 Holiday repertoire at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (149 W. Brush Hill Rd., Elmhurst) on Sunday, December 5th at 4:00 pm. Gather Near will include holiday favorites from around the world, as well as s... Learn More We Need a Little Christmas II When: Sunday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Event What: Bethel United Church of Christ's Christmas extravaganza returns this year with seven superb artists sharing their talents, including Felicia Burkovskiy, Lara Filip, Jay Morrissey, Steve Edwards, Adam Michaels and Jeffrey Panko. This will be a feel good, family-friendly event s... Learn More Accessorizing Your Home [Hybrid] When: Monday, December 6th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Put your own personal stamp on your space with help from interior stylist Julea Joseph. Learn the essential elements every room needs, plus get tips and tricks for shopping for great pieces, breathing new life into your existing treasures, and pulling them all together. Hybrid... Learn More Scrabble Club When: Monday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Play a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels welcome. No registration required. Learn More Holiday Craft Drop-in: Scandinavian Woven Hearts When: Monday, December 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 125 S Prospect Ave What: 4-6 p.m. • Lobby Create a traditional Scandinavian heart. Drop-in. No registration required. Learn More Featured Event: Year End & Divorce: Legal, Financial & Emotional – Chicago ~ No-Cost Event When: Tuesday, December 7th at 12:00 p.m. What: Join us for a No-Cost event to learn and plan year-end financial, legal, & emotional strategies while going through separation/ divorce.About this event: Join us for our yearly event designed to help families impacted by divorce plan, organize, and focus on wrapping up the... Learn More Featured Event: Year End & Divorce: Legal, Financial & Emotional – Chicago ~ No-Cost Event (Deanna Coyle) Chamber Marketing Committee Meeting - Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, December 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Chamber of CommerceLearn More Holiday Craft Drop-in: Gift Tags When: Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. • Lobby Add some flair to your holiday gift wrapping with these custom gift tags. Drop-in. No registration required. Learn More Staying Mentally Fit When: Tuesday, December 7th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Join us for fun mental enrichment. Programs will vary from month to month and may include games, puzzles, and other activities that boost memory, reasoning, and other cognitive abilities. In-person event. Registration required. Learn More Chicago Architecture: Burnham, Mies, Gang, and Their Legacies [Hybrid] When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: The cradle of modern architecture, Chicago holds many stories and secrets behind the buildings and the builders. From the beginning of the First School to the most recent innovations and masterpieces, it's all here in the Windy City. Join historian Clarence Goodman for a look ... Learn More Check out 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.