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Free Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Splash Bash Summer Block Party at Winston Plaza
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
Splash Bash Summer Block Party at Winston Plaza
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
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Women of Higher Heights
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · RCCG Jesus House Chicago
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Women of Higher Heights
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · RCCG Jesus House Chicago
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BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago
Friday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · 3103 W North Ave
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BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago
Friday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · 3103 W North Ave
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Intersections: Art, Planning and Place
Friday at 1:30 PM
Chicago · alt_ Chicago
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Intersections: Art, Planning and Place
Friday at 1:30 PM
Chicago · alt_ Chicago
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Aging in Mount Prospect: What Families Need to Know (6 - 8 pm)
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00 PM
Mount Prospect · Village Of Mount Prospect
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Aging in Mount Prospect: What Families Need to Know (6 - 8 pm)
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00 PM
Mount Prospect · Village Of Mount Prospect
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Snow Peak Pop-Up with Otafuku & Mitsuwa
Arlington Heights · Mitsuwa Marketplace
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Snow Peak Pop-Up with Otafuku & Mitsuwa
Arlington Heights · Mitsuwa Marketplace
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Mojobreak X SCN NSCC 2026 Kickoff Party
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00 PM
Rosemont · Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
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Mojobreak X SCN NSCC 2026 Kickoff Party
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00 PM
Rosemont · Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
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Nothing But Air Force 1 Day Party
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Shake A Leg
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Nothing But Air Force 1 Day Party
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Shake A Leg
Breakaway Worship Night
Fri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM
Forest Park · Living Word Christian Center
Breakaway Worship Night
Fri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM
Forest Park · Living Word Christian Center
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Color Melt Trends & Techniques Stylist Event
Monday at 11:00 AM
Park Ridge · 100 W Higgins Rd
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Color Melt Trends & Techniques Stylist Event
Monday at 11:00 AM
Park Ridge · 100 W Higgins Rd
Almost full
CLOOS Robotic Welding facility tour & hands on experience!
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30 PM
Schaumburg · 500 Commerce Dr
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CLOOS Robotic Welding facility tour & hands on experience!
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30 PM
Schaumburg · 500 Commerce Dr
CHICAGO NORTHWEST JOB FAIR July 21st! *Sales & Management Focused
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00 PM
Schaumburg · Hilton Garden Inn Schaumburg
CHICAGO NORTHWEST JOB FAIR July 21st! *Sales & Management Focused
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00 PM
Schaumburg · Hilton Garden Inn Schaumburg
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Wayfair Sip & Shop: Patio Party with Our Countertop
Friday at 5:30 PM
Wilmette · Wayfair
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Wayfair Sip & Shop: Patio Party with Our Countertop
Friday at 5:30 PM
Wilmette · Wayfair
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The Complete Wedding Expo at Glendale Lakes Golf Club
Tomorrow at 5:00 PM
Glendale Heights · Glendale Lakes Golf Club
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The Complete Wedding Expo at Glendale Lakes Golf Club
Tomorrow at 5:00 PM
Glendale Heights · Glendale Lakes Golf Club
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Evanston Plein Air Festival Finale
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Evanston · Rotary International
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Evanston Plein Air Festival Finale
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Evanston · Rotary International
Almost full
Join for Hike, Meetup and Meditation - FREE EVENT.
Sunday at 10:00 AM
Elk Grove Village · Busse Forest Central
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Join for Hike, Meetup and Meditation - FREE EVENT.
Sunday at 10:00 AM
Elk Grove Village · Busse Forest Central
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Evanston Plein Air Festival Paint Out & Block Party • Main Dempster Mile
Friday at 5:30 PM
Evanston · 514 Main St
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Evanston Plein Air Festival Paint Out & Block Party • Main Dempster Mile
Friday at 5:30 PM
Evanston · 514 Main St
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IPSR Technology Roadshow- Chicago 2026
Tue, Aug 18, 2:00 PM
Elmhurst · Phase Three Brewing Company - Taproom + Kitchen
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IPSR Technology Roadshow- Chicago 2026
Tue, Aug 18, 2:00 PM
Elmhurst · Phase Three Brewing Company - Taproom + Kitchen
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Keepin' It Green! With Host Lou Manfredini & Landscaping Pro Bob Bertog
Saturday at 6:00 AM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Center
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Keepin' It Green! With Host Lou Manfredini & Landscaping Pro Bob Bertog
Saturday at 6:00 AM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Center
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Partners for Climate Action: Communities & Municipalities Working Together
Saturday at 3:00 PM
Oak Park · Elements Architectural Group
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Partners for Climate Action: Communities & Municipalities Working Together
Saturday at 3:00 PM
Oak Park · Elements Architectural Group

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Frequently asked questions about Des Plaines

What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Splash Bash Summer Block Party at Winston Plaza

Women of Higher Heights

Aging in Mount Prospect: What Families Need to Know (6 - 8 pm)

Snow Peak Pop-Up with Otafuku & Mitsuwa

Which events are currently trending in Des Plaines?

The trending searches this month in Des Plaines are:

memorial day weekend events

free paper shredding

carnival festival

mothers day brunch

Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

The Complete Wedding Expo at Glendale Lakes Golf Club

Intersections: Art, Planning and Place

BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago

Wayfair Sip & Shop: Patio Party with Our Countertop