Free Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Margaritas, Menopause, and Mental Wellness
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Three Avenues Bookshop
Margaritas, Menopause, and Mental Wellness
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Three Avenues Bookshop
Golden Hour Featuring John Wambach Duo
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Epiphany Center for the Arts
Golden Hour Featuring John Wambach Duo
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Epiphany Center for the Arts
Wild Mile walk with Urban Rivers
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 905 W Eastman St
Wild Mile walk with Urban Rivers
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 905 W Eastman St
Christmas in July Craft & Vendor Market
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00 AM
Wheaton · Wheaton VFW
Christmas in July Craft & Vendor Market
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00 AM
Wheaton · Wheaton VFW
CHICAGO In Person (IP) Community Career Fair 09/24/2026
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Courtyard Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
CHICAGO In Person (IP) Community Career Fair 09/24/2026
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Courtyard Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
Craft Your Own Mini Bubble Tea
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Building Blocks Toy Store, Wicker Park
Craft Your Own Mini Bubble Tea
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Building Blocks Toy Store, Wicker Park
Forté Presents: "Resonance"
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM
Barrington · Barrington United Methodist Church
Forté Presents: "Resonance"
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM
Barrington · Barrington United Methodist Church
41 North Contractors Annual Summer Swing Golf Tournament
Tue, Jun 16, 12:00 PM
Wheaton · Cantigny Golf
41 North Contractors Annual Summer Swing Golf Tournament
Tue, Jun 16, 12:00 PM
Wheaton · Cantigny Golf
The2026 Annual Breakfast + Open Studios
Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Artists Coalition
The2026 Annual Breakfast + Open Studios
Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Artists Coalition
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Learn to Meditate 1.0
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Lisle · Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center
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Learn to Meditate 1.0
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Lisle · Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center
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Viewmasters Toastmasters
Friday at 12:00 PM + 6 more
Chicago · Metropolitan Club, 66th floor
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Viewmasters Toastmasters
Friday at 12:00 PM + 6 more
Chicago · Metropolitan Club, 66th floor
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Affinity's Burning Bowl 2026: Waves of Resistance & Resilience
Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 PM
Chicago · UIC Student Center West
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Affinity's Burning Bowl 2026: Waves of Resistance & Resilience
Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 PM
Chicago · UIC Student Center West
Chicago, IL - St. Paddy's Palooza @ Punch Bowl Social
Today at 11:00 AM + 2 more
Chicago · Punch Bowl Social
Chicago, IL - St. Paddy's Palooza @ Punch Bowl Social
Today at 11:00 AM + 2 more
Chicago · Punch Bowl Social
Picnic Day
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Building Blocks Toy Store, Wicker Park
Picnic Day
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Building Blocks Toy Store, Wicker Park
Chicago Iyengar Yoga Workshop with Randy Just (Level 3)
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · We The People Fitness Studio
Chicago Iyengar Yoga Workshop with Randy Just (Level 3)
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · We The People Fitness Studio
Wild Hare Music Presents Benny Lane
Saturday at 8:00 PM
Chicago · The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary
Wild Hare Music Presents Benny Lane
Saturday at 8:00 PM
Chicago · The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary
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Business Builders Network
Thursday at 7:30 AM + 26 more
Libertyville · Townee Square Restaurant
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Business Builders Network
Thursday at 7:30 AM + 26 more
Libertyville · Townee Square Restaurant

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Margaritas, Menopause, and Mental Wellness

Golden Hour Featuring John Wambach Duo

Wild Mile walk with Urban Rivers

Christmas in July Craft & Vendor Market

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Chicago, IL - St. Paddy's Palooza @ Punch Bowl Social

Learn to Meditate 1.0

Business Builders Network

Viewmasters Toastmasters

Margaritas, Menopause, and Mental Wellness

Margaritas, Menopause, and Mental Wellness

Golden Hour Featuring John Wambach Duo

Golden Hour Featuring John Wambach Duo

Wild Mile walk with Urban Rivers

Wild Mile walk with Urban Rivers

Christmas in July Craft & Vendor Market

Christmas in July Craft & Vendor Market

CHICAGO In Person (IP) Community Career Fair 09/24/2026

CHICAGO In Person (IP) Community Career Fair 09/24/2026

Craft Your Own Mini Bubble Tea

Craft Your Own Mini Bubble Tea

Forté Presents: "Resonance"

Forté Presents: "Resonance"

41 North Contractors Annual Summer Swing Golf Tournament

41 North Contractors Annual Summer Swing Golf Tournament

The2026 Annual Breakfast + Open Studios

The2026 Annual Breakfast + Open Studios

Learn to Meditate 1.0

Learn to Meditate 1.0

Viewmasters Toastmasters

Viewmasters Toastmasters

Affinity's Burning Bowl 2026: Waves of Resistance & Resilience

Affinity's Burning Bowl 2026: Waves of Resistance & Resilience

Chicago, IL - St. Paddy's Palooza @ Punch Bowl Social

Chicago, IL - St. Paddy's Palooza @ Punch Bowl Social

Picnic Day

Picnic Day

Chicago Iyengar Yoga Workshop with Randy Just (Level 3)

Chicago Iyengar Yoga Workshop with Randy Just (Level 3)

Wild Hare Music Presents Benny Lane

Wild Hare Music Presents Benny Lane

Business Builders Network

Business Builders Network

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?

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