Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Patriotic Brass & Percussion in the Park with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Wed, Jul 1, 6:30 PM
Barrington · Citizens Park
Patriotic Brass & Percussion in the Park with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Wed, Jul 1, 6:30 PM
Barrington · Citizens Park
Raccoon Tail Jewelry Making Workshop
Fri, May 29, 5:00 PM
chicago · The Insect Asylum
Raccoon Tail Jewelry Making Workshop
Fri, May 29, 5:00 PM
chicago · The Insect Asylum
Japanese Language Conversation Night
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese American Service Committee
Japanese Language Conversation Night
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese American Service Committee
Almost full
The Walking Body
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Almost full
The Walking Body
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Finding Church – 2026 Pastor Theologians Conference
Mon, Oct 19, 12:00 PM
Oak Park · Calvary Memorial Church
Finding Church – 2026 Pastor Theologians Conference
Mon, Oct 19, 12:00 PM
Oak Park · Calvary Memorial Church
Almost full
Cream of Wheaton Arts and Craft Fair Vendor Application 2026
Fri, Jun 5, 4:00 PM
Wheaton · Memorial Park - Wheaton
Almost full
Cream of Wheaton Arts and Craft Fair Vendor Application 2026
Fri, Jun 5, 4:00 PM
Wheaton · Memorial Park - Wheaton
Sounds of Summer 6/18: Veranda Pass Metropolis Ballroom (Heartache Tonight)
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30 PM
Arlington Heights · Metropolis Ballroom
Sounds of Summer 6/18: Veranda Pass Metropolis Ballroom (Heartache Tonight)
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30 PM
Arlington Heights · Metropolis Ballroom
NICAR-NSBAR NW Suburban Broker Brunch
Thursday at 11:30 AM
Barrington · Southern Belle's
NICAR-NSBAR NW Suburban Broker Brunch
Thursday at 11:30 AM
Barrington · Southern Belle's
Sales end soon
Beyond the Basics: Get your Swivel On
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
Chicago · Dance Center Chicago
Sales end soon
Beyond the Basics: Get your Swivel On
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
Chicago · Dance Center Chicago
Agave After Hours - A Night of R&b and Tequila
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00 PM
Chicago · Bar Tabu
Agave After Hours - A Night of R&b and Tequila
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00 PM
Chicago · Bar Tabu
Almost full
Spiral Mobile Workshop with SELF IMG at enid
Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM
Chicago · enid
Almost full
Spiral Mobile Workshop with SELF IMG at enid
Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM
Chicago · enid
Going fast
Una Noche en Michoacán — Private Dinner
Friday at 7:30 PM
Berwyn · 2707 Ridgeland Ave
Going fast
Una Noche en Michoacán — Private Dinner
Friday at 7:30 PM
Berwyn · 2707 Ridgeland Ave
5k Fun Run x Double Clutch Brewing Company| 2026 IL Brewery Running Series
Sun, Sep 20, 10:30 AM
Evanston · Double Clutch Brewing Company
5k Fun Run x Double Clutch Brewing Company| 2026 IL Brewery Running Series
Sun, Sep 20, 10:30 AM
Evanston · Double Clutch Brewing Company
Mimosas & T-Swift Rooftop Party at Old Crow - Includes 3 Hours of Mimosas!
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Old Crow Smokehouse
Mimosas & T-Swift Rooftop Party at Old Crow - Includes 3 Hours of Mimosas!
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Old Crow Smokehouse
Chicago Clash
Sat, Jun 20, 8:30 AM
Chicago · 935 W Wilson Ave
Chicago Clash
Sat, Jun 20, 8:30 AM
Chicago · 935 W Wilson Ave
Squirrel Skeleton Articulation Class with Gregg's Bone Shop
Sun, May 24, 12:00 PM
chicago · The Insect Asylum
Squirrel Skeleton Articulation Class with Gregg's Bone Shop
Sun, May 24, 12:00 PM
chicago · The Insect Asylum
Going fast
Coffee Class: Espresso. Become an expert home barista.
Sat, May 30, 1:30 PM
Chicago · Sip Society Coffee Education Center
Going fast
Coffee Class: Espresso. Become an expert home barista.
Sat, May 30, 1:30 PM
Chicago · Sip Society Coffee Education Center
Network With Dee: Intentional Networking
Sun, May 31, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Jonlegendhands Barbershop
Network With Dee: Intentional Networking
Sun, May 31, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Jonlegendhands Barbershop

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Patriotic Brass & Percussion in the Park with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra

Raccoon Tail Jewelry Making Workshop

Japanese Language Conversation Night

Finding Church – 2026 Pastor Theologians Conference

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The trending searches this month in Des Plaines are:

mothers day brunch

pickleball tournament

job fairs

free kids

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Beyond the Basics: Get your Swivel On

NICAR-NSBAR NW Suburban Broker Brunch

The Walking Body

Una Noche en Michoacán — Private Dinner

Patriotic Brass & Percussion in the Park with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra

Patriotic Brass & Percussion in the Park with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra

Raccoon Tail Jewelry Making Workshop

Raccoon Tail Jewelry Making Workshop

Japanese Language Conversation Night

Japanese Language Conversation Night

The Walking Body

The Walking Body

Finding Church – 2026 Pastor Theologians Conference

Finding Church – 2026 Pastor Theologians Conference

Cream of Wheaton Arts and Craft Fair Vendor Application 2026

Cream of Wheaton Arts and Craft Fair Vendor Application 2026

Sounds of Summer 6/18: Veranda Pass Metropolis Ballroom (Heartache Tonight)

Sounds of Summer 6/18: Veranda Pass Metropolis Ballroom (Heartache Tonight)

NICAR-NSBAR NW Suburban Broker Brunch

NICAR-NSBAR NW Suburban Broker Brunch

Beyond the Basics: Get your Swivel On

Beyond the Basics: Get your Swivel On

Agave After Hours - A Night of R&b and Tequila

Agave After Hours - A Night of R&b and Tequila

Spiral Mobile Workshop with SELF IMG at enid

Spiral Mobile Workshop with SELF IMG at enid

Una Noche en Michoacán — Private Dinner

Una Noche en Michoacán — Private Dinner

5k Fun Run x Double Clutch Brewing Company| 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

5k Fun Run x Double Clutch Brewing Company| 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

Mimosas & T-Swift Rooftop Party at Old Crow - Includes 3 Hours of Mimosas!

Mimosas & T-Swift Rooftop Party at Old Crow - Includes 3 Hours of Mimosas!

Chicago Clash

Chicago Clash

Squirrel Skeleton Articulation Class with Gregg's Bone Shop

Squirrel Skeleton Articulation Class with Gregg's Bone Shop

Coffee Class: Espresso. Become an expert home barista.

Coffee Class: Espresso. Become an expert home barista.

Network With Dee: Intentional Networking

Network With Dee: Intentional Networking

Things to do around Des Plaines

Trends in Des Plaines

1. Mothers day brunch

2. Pickleball tournament

3. Job fairs

4. Free kids

5. Free paper shredding

6. Carnival festival

7. Bollywood

8. Northwest suburban speed dating

9. Mothers day

10. Classic car show

11. Mother's day brunch

12. Drag show

What are the best events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Des Plaines?

Which events are coming up?