Free Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Where Landlords & Real Estate Investors Connect, Learn, and Grow—La Grange,
Wednesday at 6:30 PM
La Grange · 15 W Harris Ave
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Where Landlords & Real Estate Investors Connect, Learn, and Grow—La Grange,
Wednesday at 6:30 PM
La Grange · 15 W Harris Ave
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Women's Empowerment Forum Hosted By ASEZ WAO
Thu, Mar 19, 4:30 PM
Chicago · 525 W Monroe St
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Women's Empowerment Forum Hosted By ASEZ WAO
Thu, Mar 19, 4:30 PM
Chicago · 525 W Monroe St
Silent Book Club - Eli Tea Bar- Sponsored By 40th Ward Dems
Wed, Apr 1, 6:45 PM + 9 more
Chicago · Eli Tea Bar, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Silent Book Club - Eli Tea Bar- Sponsored By 40th Ward Dems
Wed, Apr 1, 6:45 PM + 9 more
Chicago · Eli Tea Bar, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA
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Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Helix Camera & Video
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00 AM + 2 more
Itasca · Helix Camera & Video
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Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Helix Camera & Video
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00 AM + 2 more
Itasca · Helix Camera & Video
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NIKOS 2026 - Metamorphosis
Monday at 7:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · RCCG VICTORY HOUSE
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NIKOS 2026 - Metamorphosis
Monday at 7:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · RCCG VICTORY HOUSE
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MiniCircus @ Wayfair with Jared the Juggler
Tuesday at 10:30 AM + 2 more
Wilmette · Wayfair
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MiniCircus @ Wayfair with Jared the Juggler
Tuesday at 10:30 AM + 2 more
Wilmette · Wayfair
Free Kids Event: Sensory Explorers Feat. Crazy Aaron’s® Putty (Palatine)
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00 AM
Palatine · Lakeshore Learning Store
Free Kids Event: Sensory Explorers Feat. Crazy Aaron’s® Putty (Palatine)
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00 AM
Palatine · Lakeshore Learning Store
Release The Silence | Chicago
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum
Release The Silence | Chicago
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum
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Open Studios - Master of Fine Arts
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 600 S Michigan Ave 12th floor
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Open Studios - Master of Fine Arts
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 600 S Michigan Ave 12th floor
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St Patrick's Day Weekend Celebration
Mount Prospect · Mount Prospect Public House
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St Patrick's Day Weekend Celebration
Mount Prospect · Mount Prospect Public House
CMAA's 2026 Women's Roundtable
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00 AM
Chicago · 320 S Canal St
CMAA's 2026 Women's Roundtable
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00 AM
Chicago · 320 S Canal St
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Evanston's Monday Night Trivia Extravaganza
Monday at 7:00 PM + 6 more
Evanston · 2121 Ashland Ave
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Evanston's Monday Night Trivia Extravaganza
Monday at 7:00 PM + 6 more
Evanston · 2121 Ashland Ave
The MBA Tour MeetUp Chicago
Thu, Mar 19, 5:30 PM
Chicago · THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The MBA Tour MeetUp Chicago
Thu, Mar 19, 5:30 PM
Chicago · THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Family Feud Style Trivia @ Cheba Hut Wrigleyville
Wednesday at 7:00 PM + 13 more
Chicago · 3412 N Sheffield Ave
Family Feud Style Trivia @ Cheba Hut Wrigleyville
Wednesday at 7:00 PM + 13 more
Chicago · 3412 N Sheffield Ave
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Open Studios - Fine Arts and Photo Undergrads
Today at 5:00 PM
Chicago · Columbia College Chicago - BFA/MFA Studio Spaces
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Open Studios - Fine Arts and Photo Undergrads
Today at 5:00 PM
Chicago · Columbia College Chicago - BFA/MFA Studio Spaces
Fleet Feet Old Town: Superfeet Demo Run
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fleet Feet Old Town
Fleet Feet Old Town: Superfeet Demo Run
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fleet Feet Old Town
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Workforce Wednesday Pilsen: Employers & Resources | 3.18.2026
Wednesday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · American Job Center in Pilsen
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Workforce Wednesday Pilsen: Employers & Resources | 3.18.2026
Wednesday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · American Job Center in Pilsen
DILF: IML LEATHER DADDY
Sat, May 23, 9:00 PM
Chicago · The SoFo Tap
DILF: IML LEATHER DADDY
Sat, May 23, 9:00 PM
Chicago · The SoFo Tap
"Spring Break Ready"
Mon, Mar 30, 12:00 PM
Skokie · 5213 W Touhy Ave
"Spring Break Ready"
Mon, Mar 30, 12:00 PM
Skokie · 5213 W Touhy Ave
Picnic Day
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Building Blocks Toy Store, Lakeview
Picnic Day
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Building Blocks Toy Store, Lakeview

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Where Landlords & Real Estate Investors Connect, Learn, and Grow—La Grange,

Women's Empowerment Forum Hosted By ASEZ WAO

Silent Book Club - Eli Tea Bar- Sponsored By 40th Ward Dems

Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Helix Camera & Video

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Open Studios - Fine Arts and Photo Undergrads

Open Studios - Master of Fine Arts

NIKOS 2026 - Metamorphosis

Evanston's Monday Night Trivia Extravaganza

Where Landlords & Real Estate Investors Connect, Learn, and Grow—La Grange,

Where Landlords & Real Estate Investors Connect, Learn, and Grow—La Grange,

Women's Empowerment Forum Hosted By ASEZ WAO

Women's Empowerment Forum Hosted By ASEZ WAO

Silent Book Club - Eli Tea Bar- Sponsored By 40th Ward Dems

Silent Book Club - Eli Tea Bar- Sponsored By 40th Ward Dems

Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Helix Camera & Video

Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Helix Camera & Video

NIKOS 2026 - Metamorphosis

NIKOS 2026 - Metamorphosis

MiniCircus @ Wayfair with Jared the Juggler

MiniCircus @ Wayfair with Jared the Juggler

Free Kids Event: Sensory Explorers Feat. Crazy Aaron’s® Putty (Palatine)

Free Kids Event: Sensory Explorers Feat. Crazy Aaron’s® Putty (Palatine)

Release The Silence | Chicago

Release The Silence | Chicago

Open Studios - Master of Fine Arts

Open Studios - Master of Fine Arts

St Patrick's Day Weekend Celebration

St Patrick's Day Weekend Celebration

CMAA's 2026 Women's Roundtable

CMAA's 2026 Women's Roundtable

Evanston's Monday Night Trivia Extravaganza

Evanston's Monday Night Trivia Extravaganza

The MBA Tour MeetUp Chicago

The MBA Tour MeetUp Chicago

Family Feud Style Trivia @ Cheba Hut Wrigleyville

Family Feud Style Trivia @ Cheba Hut Wrigleyville

Open Studios - Fine Arts and Photo Undergrads

Open Studios - Fine Arts and Photo Undergrads

Fleet Feet Old Town: Superfeet Demo Run

Fleet Feet Old Town: Superfeet Demo Run

Workforce Wednesday Pilsen: Employers & Resources | 3.18.2026

Workforce Wednesday Pilsen: Employers & Resources | 3.18.2026

DILF: IML LEATHER DADDY

DILF: IML LEATHER DADDY

"Spring Break Ready"

"Spring Break Ready"

Picnic Day

Picnic Day

Things to do around Des Plaines

Trends in Des Plaines

1. Easter brunch

2. Singles

3. Free kids

4. Job fairs

5. Free paper shredding

6. Valentines day

7. Craft fair

8. Toastmasters

9. Perfume making

10. Free easter egg hunt

11. Craft fairs illinois

12. Chicago northwest suburbs

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Des Plaines?

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