What's on in Des Plaines for free?
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Events in Des Plaines for free
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Sunday 4 October
Mon5
Monday 5 October
Tue6
Tuesday 6 October
Mon 5 · 5 PMFree
🏷️Other
Book a Teen Librarian
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 5 · 6:30 PMFree
🧘Wellness
Des Plaines Shambhala Meditation Group
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 6 · 9:15 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Reading/Literacy Class
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 6 · 9:15 AMFree
✂️Workshop🎒Students
ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Oakton College
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 6 · 10 AMFree
🧸Kids
Toddler Time
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 6 · 10:30 AMFree
🧸Kids
Toddler Play Time
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed7
Wednesday 7 October
Thu8
Thursday 8 October
Later
Thu 8 · 5 PMFree
🏷️Other
Book a Teen Librarian
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 8 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop🔬Science
iPhone iOS 27
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 8 · 7 PMFree
🏷️Other
River's Edge Condo Assoc.
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 8Free
🧾Drop-in services
Mont Clare Condo Assoc.
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 9 · 10 AMFree
👴Seniors
Ain't Wii Got Fun!
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 9 · 10:30 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop
School's Out Drop-in Craft
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 9 · 6:30 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Friday Night Films: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 10 · 10 AM$0
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Pumpkin Decorating Bar at Lurvey Home & Garden
Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Sat 10 · 1:30 PMFree
🎬Cinema📽️Documentary
The Librarians
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 10 · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Small Claims Court and Arbitration Proceedings
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 12 · 1 PMFree
💼Career
Career & Job Counseling
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 12 · 5 PMFree
🎪Kids' show
Franken-Bully! A Bright Star Theatre Production
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 12 · 6:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
River Pointe Condo Assoc.
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 13 · 9:30 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Meet with Your Government Representatives
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 13 · 9:30 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services🤝Volunteering
Flu Clinic Sponsored by Senator Laura Murphy
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 13 · 10 AMFree
📚Literature
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: Yesteryear by Caro Burke
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 13 · 4 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services🔢Bingo
Loteria
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 13 · 5 PMFree
🧸Kids
Tween Dungeons and Dragons
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 13 · 5:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech in the Forum
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 13 · 5:30 PMFree
🎬Cinema📽️Documentary
American Motherhood Tour: Film Screening of No Country for Mothers
Le Village Cowork Des Plaines
Tue 13 · 6 PMFree
🎯Board games
Adult Board Game Night
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 14 · 11 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Meal Planning on a Budget
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 14 · 5 PMFree
🏳️🌈LGBTQ+
The Queer Canvas: LGBTQIA+ Art Club
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 15 · 4 PMFree
🤝Volunteering
Happy Notes
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 15 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
MS Excel: Getting Started
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 15Free
🧾Drop-in services
Library Board of Trustees Open Meeting
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 16 · 5 PM$0
🧺Market🍽️Food
PARA SA KULTURA: Filipino Night Market
Oakton College
Fri 16 · 7 PMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy🧾Drop-in services
Indivisible Des Plaines
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 17Free
🤝Volunteering
Service Hour Drop In
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 17 · 10 AMFree
🤝Volunteering
Des Plaines Lions Club Volunteer Hour
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 17 · 1 PMFree
🕊️Human rights🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Vote Early
Lee Street & East Oakton Street
Sat 17 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Build a Pinecone Suet Feeder
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sun 18Free
📚Literature
Wicked Good Writing Contest
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sun 18 · 2 PMFreeES
✂️Workshop
MS Excel: Principantes (Spanish)
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 19 · 9 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Early Voting
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 19 · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
LEGO League
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 20 · 9:15 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Reading/Literacy Class
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 20 · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services🤝Volunteering
City of Des Plaines Blood Drive
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 20 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
Maker's Place
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 20 · 5:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Stitches on Miner
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 21 · 1:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Chicago: Shaping the Airline Industry
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 21 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop12–18 yrs
Teen Crafternoons
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 21 · 5 PMFree
🏷️Other
Makerspace Orientations: In-Person
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 22 · 2 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Q & A One on One Appointment
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 22 · 4 PMFree
🤝Volunteering
Liberation Bookmarks
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 22 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop🔬Science
Mac Basics
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 22 · 7:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Thursday Evening Book Discussion
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 23 · 7 PMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy🧾Drop-in services
Indivisible Des Plaines
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 24Free
🎨Creative workshop
DIY with DPPL
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 24Free
🧸Kids
Play Packs
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sun 25 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Early Voting
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 26 · 6:45 PMFree
🏷️Other
Happy Spinsters
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 27 · 6 PMFree
🐉Tabletop RPG
Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Experienced Game
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 27 · 6 PMFree
🐉Tabletop RPG
Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Intermediate Game
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 27 · 6 PMFree
🐉Tabletop RPG
Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Beginner Game
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 27 · 6:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
Friends of the Library Meeting
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 27 · 6:30 PMFreeES
✂️Workshop
Clase de Mac (Apple Spanish)
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 27Free
🏷️Other
Bridges of Meaning
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 28 · 4 PMFree
3D Print & Paint Pumpkins
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 28 · 7 PMFree
🧸Kids
The Physics Dimension
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 29 · 10 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Playgroup for Language Development
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 30 · 4 PMFree
Halloween Party in the Commons
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 31 Oct · 9 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Early Voting
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 2 Nov · 9 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Early Voting
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 2 Nov · 6 PMFree
Meridian Condo Assoc.
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 4 Nov · 1:30 PMFree
📖Story time
Preschool Storytime
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 4 Nov · 4 PMFree
💼Career
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Job Fair
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 4 Nov · 7 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time
Family Storytime
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 5 Nov · 4 PMFree
🧸Kids
Munch Madness
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 5 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
Monthly Writing Meet Up
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 6 Nov · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk👴Seniors
Downsizing and Decluttering
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 6 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Friday Night Films
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 7 Nov · 9 AMFree
🎒Students
ACT Practice Test
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 7 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
🏷️Other
Polyglot Toastmasters (German Speaking Club)
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 7 Nov · 10:30 AMFree
Fall for Fabric
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sun 8 Nov · 2 PMFree
The Saddle Shoe Sisters
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 9 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
🧘Wellness🌳Outdoors
Des Plaines Shambhala Meditation Group
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 9 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
Library Courte Condo Assoc.
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 10 Nov · 10 AMFree
📚Literature
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: Theo of Golden
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 12 NovFree
🧾Drop-in services
Des Plaines Lions Club Meeting
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 12 Nov · 7 PMFree
Railroad Ties
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 13 Nov · 2 PMFree
Fall for Fabric
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 14 Nov · 10:30 AMFree
🧘Wellness
Sound Bath Meditation
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 14 Nov · 1:30 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Film Screening
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 16 Nov · 6 PMFree
🎯Board games
Adult Board Game Night
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 16 Nov · 6:15 PMFree
🏷️Other
Des Plaines Toastmasters
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 16 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop5–14 yrs
LEGO League
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 17 Nov · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors9–12 yrs
Maker's Place
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 17 Nov · 7 PMFree
Stone Gate Condo Assoc.
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 18 Nov · 11 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Prevention and Long-Term Success with Diabetes
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 18 Nov · 1:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk🏰Heritage
The Legacy of Marshall Fields
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 18 Nov · 7:30 PMFree
📚Literature
20s & 30s Book Club: Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 19 NovFree
📖Story time🧾Drop-in services
Family Reading Night Kits
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 19 Nov · 3:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Oakton College Information Table
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 19 Nov · 7 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
River's Edge Condo Assoc.
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 19 Nov · 7:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Thursday Evening Book Discussion: Five Decembers
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 20 Nov · 2 PMFree
Q & A One on One Appointment
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 21 Nov · 10:30 AMFree
📚Literature📖Story time
Cafecito Y Libritos
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 21 Nov · 12 PMFree
✂️Workshop🐣Animals
Cat Toy Workshop
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 23 Nov · 6:45 PMFree
🏷️Other
Happy Spinsters
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 26 NovFree
🧾Drop-in services
Library Closed
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 28 Nov · 2 PMFree
📖Story time9–12 yrs
Tween Movie
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 1 DecFree
🏷️Other
Teen Book Bags
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 2 Dec · 7 PMFree
📖Story time5–12 yrs
The Physics Dimension
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 3 Dec · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Holiday Wrap & Write Workshop
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 4 Dec · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Paint & Sip: Portrait Edition
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 5 Dec · 11 AMFree
🧺Market🪡Crafts
City of Des Plaines Winter Fair
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 8 Dec · 6 PMFree
🎯Board games
Adult Board Game Night
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 8 Dec · 7 PMFree
🏷️Other
Stone Gate Condo Assoc.
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 9 Dec · 11 AMFree
🗣️Talk🧘Wellness
Diabetes: Managing Stress, Sleep, and Mental Health
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 10 Dec · 9 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
All-Staff Training
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 11 Dec · 10 AMFree
🏷️Other
Center of Concern Chore Training
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 11 Dec · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Sparkle & Shine
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 11 Dec · 7 PMFree
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Holiday Bell Concert
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 12 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Sparkle & Shine
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 12 Dec · 1 PMFree
Des Plaines Youth Commission Holiday Hoopla
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 14 Dec · 6 PMFree
Planner & Journaling End of Year Party
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 15 Dec · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
ICash - Do You Have Unclaimed Property?
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 16 Dec · 1:30 PMFree
Rising Up From Indian Country Coffee Talk
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 18 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Friday Night Films
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 19 Dec · 2 PMFree
Family Movie
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 21 Dec · 6:15 PMFree
🏷️Other
Des Plaines Toastmasters
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 22 Dec · 1 PMFree
Laugh-O-Lympics
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 22 Dec · 1 PMFree
Holiday Wrap & Write Workshop
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 24 DecFree
Library Closed
Des Plaines History Center Library
Fri 25 Dec · 9 AMFree
test
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 19 Jan · 9:15 AMFree
Reading/Literacy Class
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 19 Jan · 9:15 AMFree
ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Oakton College
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 20 Jan · 7 PMFree
Celebrating Lunar New Year
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 21 Jan · 7 PMFree
Library Board of Trustees Open Meeting
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 27 Jan · 6 PMFree
Annual D62 & Maine West Art Show Reception
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 16 Feb · 1 PMFree
City of Des Plaines Blood Drive
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 16 Mar · 9 AMFree
Library will open at 11:00 am (Staff Training from 9-11)
Des Plaines History Center Library
See also in Des Plaines for free
Tomorrow · 8 PM
🌐World music🪕Folk / Acoustic
Jaripeo Ranchero
Allstate Arena, Rosemont
At 8 PM
🎫Concert
Walker Hayes
The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines
At 10 PM
🎙️Small gig
Abby Kay Band
Bub City Rosemont
Tomorrow · 8 PM
✨Pop🎶Singer-songwriter
Cristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026
Rosemont Theatre
Tomorrow · 6 PM
✨Pop🌙Indie
Ralph Kaminski & IGO
Joe's Live, Rosemont
Sun 20 · 2 PM
✨Pop🎫Concert
ARE YOU READY FOR IT? A TAYLOR EXPERIENCE! DANCE FLOOR OPEN!
Des Plaines Theatre
Tue 6 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Shoeless Joe's Ale House & Grille
Shoeless Joe's Ale House & Grille, Chicago
Sun 4 · 9 PM
🎉Parties
Sunday SIP
Dave & Buster's, Rosemont
Sat 10 · 3 PM$5–10
🎪Street party
Harvest Fest 2026
700 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge
Sat 24 · 6 PM$161.90
🎪Street party
OZA ZAMBIA INDEPENDENCE EVENT Early Bird(Chicago 2026)
The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Sat 10 · 10 PM
💿DJ set🎉Club
Veo
Bub City Rosemont
Sat 24 · 7 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Emo Night LIVE with All American Throwbacks
Joe's Live, Rosemont
Sun 25 · 8:30 PM$73–981
🎤Stand-up
Roast Battle Chicago
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont, Chicago
Fri 16
🗣️Talk🌐World music
Chi-Town World Dance Congress 2026
CROWNE PLAZA CHICAGO O'HARE
Sun 11 · 2 PM
🎤Stand-up🎭Theatre
TONY DANZA – STANDARDS & STORIES
Des Plaines Theatre
At 7 PM$90–981
🎤Stand-up
Emil Wakim
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont, Chicago
Thu 8 · 7 PM$97–104
🎤Stand-up
Patrick Warburton
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont, Chicago
Fri 16 · 7 PM$981
🎤Stand-up
Shannon Middleton
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont, Chicago
At 2 PM$29.68–52.474.5(2559)
🖼️Exhibition🌳Outdoors
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
EXP, Rosemont
Sat 24 · 7 PM
🖼️Art & Culture
Chicago Womens Expo
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
Tomorrow · 1:30 PM
🎬Cinema
Film Screening
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 6 · 7 PM
🎬Cinema
$1 FILM SERIES – “The Hunt For Red October”
Des Plaines Theatre
Sat 24 · 7 PM
🍽️FoodConsumer fair
Great Food Expo
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
Mon 26 · 7 PM
🗣️Talk
Health Connect Partners 2026 Fall Conference
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
Your passions nearby
Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues in Des Plaines for free
Le Village Cowork Des Plaines
1 event
Beacon Tap
1 event
Des Plaines History Center Library
149 events
Des Plaines Theatre
88 events
Lee Street & East Oakton Street
1 event
Restaurant of the Week
1 event
Lurvey Home & Garden Center
4 events
ICCD - Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines
1 event
Oakton College
1 event
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
1 event
The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines
8 events