Community Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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For The Culture
Sun, Mar 22, 3:00 PM
Villa Park · Epic Hall
For The Culture
Sun, Mar 22, 3:00 PM
Villa Park · Epic Hall
BEAVER DREAM 2: BIGGER, BETTER, BEAVER
Mon, Apr 6, 5:00 PM
chicago · The Insect Asylum
BEAVER DREAM 2: BIGGER, BETTER, BEAVER
Mon, Apr 6, 5:00 PM
chicago · The Insect Asylum
Viva La Mujer 2026 Chicago Market
Sun, Mar 22, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 1200 W 35th St
Viva La Mujer 2026 Chicago Market
Sun, Mar 22, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 1200 W 35th St
"Pour" - Food, Boutique Wines and Small Batch Spirits
Sun, May 17, 3:00 PM
Oak Brook · 814 Commerce Dr suite 290
"Pour" - Food, Boutique Wines and Small Batch Spirits
Sun, May 17, 3:00 PM
Oak Brook · 814 Commerce Dr suite 290
2026 Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 AM
Wheaton · DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds
2026 Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 AM
Wheaton · DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds
Sales end soon
Blue Glove Presents: #1 OFFICIAL CHICAGO HOLI RAVE COLOR-FEST 2026 | AZUL
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Azul
Sales end soon
Blue Glove Presents: #1 OFFICIAL CHICAGO HOLI RAVE COLOR-FEST 2026 | AZUL
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Azul
Sabor Y Cultura CHICAGO 2026
Sat, May 9, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Morgan Arts Complex
Sabor Y Cultura CHICAGO 2026
Sat, May 9, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Morgan Arts Complex
At the NHM - A Greek Myth to Welcome Spring
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00 AM
Chicago · National Hellenic Museum
At the NHM - A Greek Myth to Welcome Spring
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00 AM
Chicago · National Hellenic Museum
Meet me in April: spring pop-up market
Sat, Apr 4, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Galleria Marchetti
Meet me in April: spring pop-up market
Sat, Apr 4, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Galleria Marchetti
4/14- Naperville, IL- Twilight in Thailand
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM
Naperville · 1740 Freedom Dr
4/14- Naperville, IL- Twilight in Thailand
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM
Naperville · 1740 Freedom Dr
International Festival of Life (IFOL)
Fri, Jul 3, 12:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Union Park
International Festival of Life (IFOL)
Fri, Jul 3, 12:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Union Park
Spring Vintage & Artisan Fest in Logan Square by Windy City Market
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Stan Mansion
Spring Vintage & Artisan Fest in Logan Square by Windy City Market
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Stan Mansion
Spirit Fair- Womens History Month Edition
Sat, Mar 28, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Tola's Creations Botanica, Wellness & Cultural Center
Spirit Fair- Womens History Month Edition
Sat, Mar 28, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Tola's Creations Botanica, Wellness & Cultural Center
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Cruz Blanca's Spring Market | Artisan Food, Drink & Goods
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Cruz Blanca Brewery + Mexican Kitchen
Just added
Cruz Blanca's Spring Market | Artisan Food, Drink & Goods
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Cruz Blanca Brewery + Mexican Kitchen
Herstory Is Our Blueprint Pop-Up Exhibition
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Tola's Creations Botanica, Wellness & Cultural Center
Herstory Is Our Blueprint Pop-Up Exhibition
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Tola's Creations Botanica, Wellness & Cultural Center
Rosewater | 21 March 2026
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Dome Studios
Rosewater | 21 March 2026
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Dome Studios
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
Pollinator Palooza
Sat, May 2, 8:00 AM
Palos Park · Mc Cord Gallery & Cultural Center
Pollinator Palooza
Sat, May 2, 8:00 AM
Palos Park · Mc Cord Gallery & Cultural Center
Bronzevilles 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: The largest in Bronzeville
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Absolutely Anything Essential
Bronzevilles 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: The largest in Bronzeville
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Absolutely Anything Essential
Holi Festival 2026 at More Brewing Huntley
Sat, Apr 4, 11:00 AM
Huntley · More Brewing Company
Holi Festival 2026 at More Brewing Huntley
Sat, Apr 4, 11:00 AM
Huntley · More Brewing Company

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2026 Scottish Festival & Highland Games

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Rosewater | 21 March 2026

Viva La Mujer 2026 Chicago Market

For The Culture

For The Culture

For The Culture

BEAVER DREAM 2: BIGGER, BETTER, BEAVER

BEAVER DREAM 2: BIGGER, BETTER, BEAVER

Viva La Mujer 2026 Chicago Market

Viva La Mujer 2026 Chicago Market

"Pour" - Food, Boutique Wines and Small Batch Spirits

"Pour" - Food, Boutique Wines and Small Batch Spirits

2026 Scottish Festival & Highland Games

2026 Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Blue Glove Presents: #1 OFFICIAL CHICAGO HOLI RAVE COLOR-FEST 2026 | AZUL

Blue Glove Presents: #1 OFFICIAL CHICAGO HOLI RAVE COLOR-FEST 2026 | AZUL

Sabor Y Cultura CHICAGO 2026

Sabor Y Cultura CHICAGO 2026

At the NHM - A Greek Myth to Welcome Spring

At the NHM - A Greek Myth to Welcome Spring

Meet me in April: spring pop-up market

Meet me in April: spring pop-up market

4/14- Naperville, IL- Twilight in Thailand

4/14- Naperville, IL- Twilight in Thailand

International Festival of Life (IFOL)

International Festival of Life (IFOL)

Spring Vintage & Artisan Fest in Logan Square by Windy City Market

Spring Vintage & Artisan Fest in Logan Square by Windy City Market

Spirit Fair- Womens History Month Edition

Spirit Fair- Womens History Month Edition

Cruz Blanca's Spring Market | Artisan Food, Drink & Goods

Cruz Blanca's Spring Market | Artisan Food, Drink & Goods

Herstory Is Our Blueprint Pop-Up Exhibition

Herstory Is Our Blueprint Pop-Up Exhibition

Rosewater | 21 March 2026

Rosewater | 21 March 2026

4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand

4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand

Pollinator Palooza

Pollinator Palooza

Bronzevilles 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: The largest in Bronzeville

Bronzevilles 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: The largest in Bronzeville

Holi Festival 2026 at More Brewing Huntley

Holi Festival 2026 at More Brewing Huntley

Things to do around Des Plaines

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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

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