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Free Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Women of Higher Heights
Fri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM
Chicago · RCCG Jesus House Chicago
Women of Higher Heights
Fri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM
Chicago · RCCG Jesus House Chicago
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Women empowerment day ❤️
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Elmwood Park · 3140 N 77th Ave
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Women empowerment day ❤️
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Elmwood Park · 3140 N 77th Ave
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FREE Frozen Yogurt for the Community | Hosted by Diana Matichyn
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM
Arlington Heights · Berry Yo
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FREE Frozen Yogurt for the Community | Hosted by Diana Matichyn
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM
Arlington Heights · Berry Yo
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An Evening with Explora Journeys | Expedia Cruises NorthShore
Thu, Jul 9, 6:00 PM
Glenview · Expedia Cruises
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An Evening with Explora Journeys | Expedia Cruises NorthShore
Thu, Jul 9, 6:00 PM
Glenview · Expedia Cruises
Almost full
Yoga sculpt on the lawn - partnered with Lifetime
Sunday at 9:30 AM
Oak Brook · lululemon
Almost full
Yoga sculpt on the lawn - partnered with Lifetime
Sunday at 9:30 AM
Oak Brook · lululemon
Almost full
Oak Park Barnes & Noble "When Lambs Become Wolves" Author Event on 07/05/26
Sun, Jul 5, 2:30 PM
Oak Park · 1144 Lake St
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Oak Park Barnes & Noble "When Lambs Become Wolves" Author Event on 07/05/26
Sun, Jul 5, 2:30 PM
Oak Park · 1144 Lake St
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Splash Bash Summer Block Party
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Bloomingdale · Stratford Crossing
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Splash Bash Summer Block Party
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Bloomingdale · Stratford Crossing
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Thrive Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Sunday at 1:00 PM
Oak Park · 120 S Marion St
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Thrive Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Sunday at 1:00 PM
Oak Park · 120 S Marion St
BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago
Fri, Jul 17, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 3103 W North Ave
BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago
Fri, Jul 17, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 3103 W North Ave
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FREE Community Pop-up Thrift Boutique
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Police Department
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FREE Community Pop-up Thrift Boutique
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Police Department
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Vet Social Club- Pickleball Clinic and Game
Tomorrow at 8:00 AM
Chicago · Warren Park Field House Recreation Center
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Vet Social Club- Pickleball Clinic and Game
Tomorrow at 8:00 AM
Chicago · Warren Park Field House Recreation Center
Almost full
AI Unfiltered to GROW
Tuesday at 10:00 AM
Itasca · Itasca Country Club
Almost full
AI Unfiltered to GROW
Tuesday at 10:00 AM
Itasca · Itasca Country Club
Almost full
Rogers Park Walking Tour
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM
Chicago · 1523 W Jarvis Ave
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Rogers Park Walking Tour
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM
Chicago · 1523 W Jarvis Ave
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JUNK YARD REDEMPTION Vacation Bible School
Mon, Jul 6, 9:00 AM
Arlington Heights · First Baptist Church
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JUNK YARD REDEMPTION Vacation Bible School
Mon, Jul 6, 9:00 AM
Arlington Heights · First Baptist Church
Intersections: Art, Planning and Place
Fri, Jul 17, 1:30 PM
Chicago · alt_ Chicago
Intersections: Art, Planning and Place
Fri, Jul 17, 1:30 PM
Chicago · alt_ Chicago
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JESUS FEST 2026
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Chicago · 4950 W Foster Ave
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JESUS FEST 2026
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Chicago · 4950 W Foster Ave
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Free Day of Dance (Ages 50+)
Sunday at 10:30 AM
Highland Park · 505 Laurel Ave
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Free Day of Dance (Ages 50+)
Sunday at 10:30 AM
Highland Park · 505 Laurel Ave
The Complete Wedding Expo at Glendale Lakes Golf Club
Wed, Jul 15, 5:00 PM
Glendale Heights · Glendale Lakes Golf Club
The Complete Wedding Expo at Glendale Lakes Golf Club
Wed, Jul 15, 5:00 PM
Glendale Heights · Glendale Lakes Golf Club
Aging in Mount Prospect: What Families Need to Know (6 - 8 pm)
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00 PM
Mount Prospect · Village Of Mount Prospect
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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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

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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:

Women of Higher Heights

Women empowerment day ❤️

An Evening with Explora Journeys | Expedia Cruises NorthShore

Yoga sculpt on the lawn - partnered with Lifetime

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

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Which free events are coming up?

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

Vet Social Club- Pickleball Clinic and Game

Splash Bash Summer Block Party

FREE Community Pop-up Thrift Boutique

FREE Frozen Yogurt for the Community | Hosted by Diana Matichyn