Free Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Bracket Throwdown Party | Oak Brook IL
Today at 10:30 AM + 43 more
Oak Brook · GOLFZON Social
Bracket Throwdown Party | Oak Brook IL
Today at 10:30 AM + 43 more
Oak Brook · GOLFZON Social
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Stewpendous Trivia every Tuesday Night 8pm at Sidetrack in the Glass Bar
Tuesday at 8:00 PM + 41 more
Chicago · Sidetrack
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Stewpendous Trivia every Tuesday Night 8pm at Sidetrack in the Glass Bar
Tuesday at 8:00 PM + 41 more
Chicago · Sidetrack
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Mens Bible Study
Tuesday at 7:00 PM + 9 more
Chicago · 1351 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
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Mens Bible Study
Tuesday at 7:00 PM + 9 more
Chicago · 1351 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Chi-Town Summer Camp Fair
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 3701 N Ravenswood Ave suite 247
Chi-Town Summer Camp Fair
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 3701 N Ravenswood Ave suite 247
Staff & Friends Reading
Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
Staff & Friends Reading
Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
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Workshop & Luncheon
Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 330 N. Wabash Ave Parking
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Workshop & Luncheon
Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 330 N. Wabash Ave Parking
Miles for Migraine Illinois
Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Lincoln Park Diversey Event Space
Miles for Migraine Illinois
Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Lincoln Park Diversey Event Space
Foot Golf Classic
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00 PM
Hinsdale · Meadowlark Golf Course
Foot Golf Classic
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00 PM
Hinsdale · Meadowlark Golf Course
Chicago, IL - Music Bingo at Punch Bowl Social
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 PM + 49 more
Chicago · Punch Bowl Social Chicago
Chicago, IL - Music Bingo at Punch Bowl Social
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 PM + 49 more
Chicago · Punch Bowl Social Chicago
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ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Oakbrook x JustLift Fitness
Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 AM
Oak Brook · Vuori Oakbrook
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ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Oakbrook x JustLift Fitness
Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 AM
Oak Brook · Vuori Oakbrook
Chicago Regional 2026 | AI Prompt Championship
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM
Lisle · Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel
Chicago Regional 2026 | AI Prompt Championship
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM
Lisle · Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel
Many Paws Global Rescue Dog Adoption Event
Sat, May 16, 12:00 PM
South Barrington · The Arboretum of South Barrington
Many Paws Global Rescue Dog Adoption Event
Sat, May 16, 12:00 PM
South Barrington · The Arboretum of South Barrington
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April Salon: Babes with Blades
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Edgewater Historical Society
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April Salon: Babes with Blades
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Edgewater Historical Society
Going fast
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Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM + 10 more
Chicago · The Getaway
Going fast
Not Hot
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM + 10 more
Chicago · The Getaway
Feedback Open Mic
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM + 4 more
Chicago · 1579 N Milwaukee Ave #344
Feedback Open Mic
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM + 4 more
Chicago · 1579 N Milwaukee Ave #344
Tasha’s 33rd Birthday House Party
Fri, Apr 3, 5:00 PM
Chicago · 1714 W 19th St apt 2f
Tasha’s 33rd Birthday House Party
Fri, Apr 3, 5:00 PM
Chicago · 1714 W 19th St apt 2f
Greek Flag Raising at Daley Center
Wed, Mar 25, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Daley Plaza
Greek Flag Raising at Daley Center
Wed, Mar 25, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Daley Plaza
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Sunday Night Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago
Today at 7:00 PM + 49 more
Chicago · Laugh Factory Chicago
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Sunday Night Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago
Today at 7:00 PM + 49 more
Chicago · Laugh Factory Chicago
The Hidden Profit Most Landlords Miss (In-person seminar)
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 707 N Western Ave
The Hidden Profit Most Landlords Miss (In-person seminar)
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 707 N Western Ave
Chicago Fight For Air Climb
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Prudential Plaza
Chicago Fight For Air Climb
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Prudential Plaza

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What are the best free events to attend?

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Chi-Town Summer Camp Fair

Staff & Friends Reading

Workshop & Luncheon

Miles for Migraine Illinois

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Bracket Throwdown Party | Oak Brook IL

Sunday Night Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago

Mens Bible Study

Stewpendous Trivia every Tuesday Night 8pm at Sidetrack in the Glass Bar

Bracket Throwdown Party | Oak Brook IL

Bracket Throwdown Party | Oak Brook IL

Stewpendous Trivia every Tuesday Night 8pm at Sidetrack in the Glass Bar

Stewpendous Trivia every Tuesday Night 8pm at Sidetrack in the Glass Bar

Mens Bible Study

Mens Bible Study

Chi-Town Summer Camp Fair

Chi-Town Summer Camp Fair

Staff & Friends Reading

Staff & Friends Reading

Workshop & Luncheon

Workshop & Luncheon

Miles for Migraine Illinois

Miles for Migraine Illinois

Foot Golf Classic

Foot Golf Classic

Chicago, IL - Music Bingo at Punch Bowl Social

Chicago, IL - Music Bingo at Punch Bowl Social

ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Oakbrook x JustLift Fitness

ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Oakbrook x JustLift Fitness

Chicago Regional 2026 | AI Prompt Championship

Chicago Regional 2026 | AI Prompt Championship

Many Paws Global Rescue Dog Adoption Event

Many Paws Global Rescue Dog Adoption Event

April Salon: Babes with Blades

April Salon: Babes with Blades

Not Hot

Not Hot

Feedback Open Mic

Feedback Open Mic

Tasha’s 33rd Birthday House Party

Tasha’s 33rd Birthday House Party

Greek Flag Raising at Daley Center

Greek Flag Raising at Daley Center

Sunday Night Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago

Sunday Night Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago

The Hidden Profit Most Landlords Miss (In-person seminar)

The Hidden Profit Most Landlords Miss (In-person seminar)

Chicago Fight For Air Climb

Chicago Fight For Air Climb

Things to do around Des Plaines

Trends in Des Plaines

1. Easter brunch

2. Free kids

3. Singles

4. Job fairs

5. Free paper shredding

6. Chicago northwest suburbs

7. Toastmasters

8. Perfume making

9. Craft fairs illinois

10. Bingo

11. Trivia

12. Free easter egg hunt

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Des Plaines?

Which free events are coming up?