Community Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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IMSS Historic Home Tour
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
IMSS Historic Home Tour
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Community Class with Tea Buggz
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Steadfast Dance Center
Community Class with Tea Buggz
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Steadfast Dance Center
Going fast
4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand
Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM
Gurnee · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Going fast
4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand
Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM
Gurnee · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Zodiac Social Club Chicago: Aries Bash @ Era
Thu, Apr 9, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Era Social Club
Zodiac Social Club Chicago: Aries Bash @ Era
Thu, Apr 9, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Era Social Club
Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer
Thu, Apr 9, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval
Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer
Thu, Apr 9, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval
ISAC Lecture with Bruce Williams
Wed, May 6, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
ISAC Lecture with Bruce Williams
Wed, May 6, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Arabic Temple #44 Potentate Ball
Fri, Sep 11, 6:00 PM
Oak Brook · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
Arabic Temple #44 Potentate Ball
Fri, Sep 11, 6:00 PM
Oak Brook · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
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Rooftop Sunday Funday Series Downtown March 29th! RSVP!
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Chicago · Reserv
Almost full
Rooftop Sunday Funday Series Downtown March 29th! RSVP!
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Chicago · Reserv
Cream of Wheaton Arts and Craft Fair Vendor Application 2026
Fri, Jun 5, 4:00 PM
Wheaton · Memorial Park - Wheaton
Cream of Wheaton Arts and Craft Fair Vendor Application 2026
Fri, Jun 5, 4:00 PM
Wheaton · Memorial Park - Wheaton
Nubian Month Documentary Film Series
Fri, May 15, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Nubian Month Documentary Film Series
Fri, May 15, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
ISAC Visiting Lecturer Series Nubian Month
Wed, May 13, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
ISAC Visiting Lecturer Series Nubian Month
Wed, May 13, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Hoodoo Bae & Friends
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Millennium Park
Hoodoo Bae & Friends
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Millennium Park
I Hate My Job Chicago Launch
Tue, May 5, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Pilsen Community Books
I Hate My Job Chicago Launch
Tue, May 5, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Pilsen Community Books
30's 40's Singles Meet Up at The French Market in Ogilvie
Wed, May 13, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago French Market
30's 40's Singles Meet Up at The French Market in Ogilvie
Wed, May 13, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago French Market
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The Brush Hour
Tomorrow at 7:30 PM
Chicago · 2147 W Lumber St
Sales end soon
The Brush Hour
Tomorrow at 7:30 PM
Chicago · 2147 W Lumber St
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Read & Run Chicago Turns 5: A Chicago Cookbook Potluck
Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fabrik Chicago
Just added
Read & Run Chicago Turns 5: A Chicago Cookbook Potluck
Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fabrik Chicago
Come Pitch Your Friend: A 40+ Singles Experience
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · 917 W 18th St
Come Pitch Your Friend: A 40+ Singles Experience
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · 917 W 18th St
Amit's Community Meet Up | Chicago
Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North
Amit's Community Meet Up | Chicago
Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North
Trash People of McKinley Park: Earth Day Community Clean-Up!
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Cadinho Bakery & Café
Trash People of McKinley Park: Earth Day Community Clean-Up!
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Cadinho Bakery & Café

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IMSS Historic Home Tour

Community Class with Tea Buggz

4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand

ISAC Lecture with Bruce Williams

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The Brush Hour

Rooftop Sunday Funday Series Downtown March 29th! RSVP!

Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer

Zodiac Social Club Chicago: Aries Bash @ Era

IMSS Historic Home Tour

IMSS Historic Home Tour

Community Class with Tea Buggz

Community Class with Tea Buggz

4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand

4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand

Zodiac Social Club Chicago: Aries Bash @ Era

Zodiac Social Club Chicago: Aries Bash @ Era

Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer

Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer

ISAC Lecture with Bruce Williams

ISAC Lecture with Bruce Williams

Arabic Temple #44 Potentate Ball

Arabic Temple #44 Potentate Ball

Rooftop Sunday Funday Series Downtown March 29th! RSVP!

Rooftop Sunday Funday Series Downtown March 29th! RSVP!

Cream of Wheaton Arts and Craft Fair Vendor Application 2026

Cream of Wheaton Arts and Craft Fair Vendor Application 2026

Nubian Month Documentary Film Series

Nubian Month Documentary Film Series

ISAC Visiting Lecturer Series Nubian Month

ISAC Visiting Lecturer Series Nubian Month

Hoodoo Bae & Friends

Hoodoo Bae & Friends

I Hate My Job Chicago Launch

I Hate My Job Chicago Launch

30's 40's Singles Meet Up at The French Market in Ogilvie

30's 40's Singles Meet Up at The French Market in Ogilvie

The Brush Hour

The Brush Hour

Read & Run Chicago Turns 5: A Chicago Cookbook Potluck

Read & Run Chicago Turns 5: A Chicago Cookbook Potluck

Come Pitch Your Friend: A 40+ Singles Experience

Come Pitch Your Friend: A 40+ Singles Experience

Amit's Community Meet Up | Chicago

Amit's Community Meet Up | Chicago

Trash People of McKinley Park: Earth Day Community Clean-Up!

Trash People of McKinley Park: Earth Day Community Clean-Up!

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Trends in Des Plaines

1. Easter brunch

2. Free kids

3. Free easter egg hunt

4. Singles

5. Job fairs

6. Easter bunny

7. Free paper shredding

8. Bingo

9. Craft fair

10. Chicago northwest suburbs

11. Pickleball tournament

12. Craft fairs illinois

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