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Free Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Forrest Frank - World Vision Volunteers - Rosemont, IL
Thu, Jun 4, 4:30 PM
Rosemont · Allstate Arena
Forrest Frank - World Vision Volunteers - Rosemont, IL
Thu, Jun 4, 4:30 PM
Rosemont · Allstate Arena
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Double Good Days: 2026
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM
Glenview · Kohl Children's Museum
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Double Good Days: 2026
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM
Glenview · Kohl Children's Museum
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VentureCat 2026 Public Showcase
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Evanston · Kellogg Global Hub
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VentureCat 2026 Public Showcase
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Evanston · Kellogg Global Hub
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Networkapalooza 2026
Wednesday at 5:00 PM
Chicago · Irish American Heritage Center
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Networkapalooza 2026
Wednesday at 5:00 PM
Chicago · Irish American Heritage Center
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00 PM
Chicago · KOVAL Store
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00 PM
Chicago · KOVAL Store
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“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance
Tomorrow at 4:30 PM
Schaumburg · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
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“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance
Tomorrow at 4:30 PM
Schaumburg · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
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PATIO BEEF - IML Memorial Day Cookout
Today at 2:00 PM
Chicago · The SoFo Tap
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PATIO BEEF - IML Memorial Day Cookout
Today at 2:00 PM
Chicago · The SoFo Tap
Maison Bare Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Schaumburg · 717 E Golf Rd
Maison Bare Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Schaumburg · 717 E Golf Rd
2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00 PM
Des Plaines · Aldridge Electric Des Plaines Office
2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00 PM
Des Plaines · Aldridge Electric Des Plaines Office
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UPPAbaby Stroll Tour | Morning Walk and Meet Up | Sunday, 6/7
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM
Highland Park · Twinkle Twinkle Little One
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UPPAbaby Stroll Tour | Morning Walk and Meet Up | Sunday, 6/7
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM
Highland Park · Twinkle Twinkle Little One
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Illinois Bridal & Wedding Expo
Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 PM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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Illinois Bridal & Wedding Expo
Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 PM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Des Plaines Senior Expo
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00 AM
Des Plaines · Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Des Plaines Senior Expo
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00 AM
Des Plaines · Rivers Casino Des Plaines
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Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Schaumburg · 1001 E Schaumburg Rd
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Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Schaumburg · 1001 E Schaumburg Rd
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Open Mahjong Night
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Chicago · BiXi Beer
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Open Mahjong Night
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Chicago · BiXi Beer
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Zootopia 2 Movie Night Under the Stars • Long Grove Community Event
Sat, Jun 6, 7:00 PM
Long Grove · Brothers' Field
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Zootopia 2 Movie Night Under the Stars • Long Grove Community Event
Sat, Jun 6, 7:00 PM
Long Grove · Brothers' Field
Tabernacle Encounter
Wed, Jun 10, 12:00 PM
Northfield · 315 Waukegan Rd
Tabernacle Encounter
Wed, Jun 10, 12:00 PM
Northfield · 315 Waukegan Rd
2026 Devine180 - Chicago Technology Showcase & Customer Appreciation Event
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00 PM
Schaumburg · Westwood Tavern
2026 Devine180 - Chicago Technology Showcase & Customer Appreciation Event
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00 PM
Schaumburg · Westwood Tavern
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Dirt Under Nails: Pop-up Exhibition
Friday at 5:00 PM
Chicago · 3423 N Milwaukee Ave
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Dirt Under Nails: Pop-up Exhibition
Friday at 5:00 PM
Chicago · 3423 N Milwaukee Ave
Your Legacy Starts Here Social
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fort Knox Studios
Your Legacy Starts Here Social
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fort Knox Studios
Bon Voyage | Chicago Master Singers
Mon, Jun 22, 7:30 PM
Glenview · Glenview Community Church
Bon Voyage | Chicago Master Singers
Mon, Jun 22, 7:30 PM
Glenview · Glenview Community Church

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What are the best free events to attend?

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Forrest Frank - World Vision Volunteers - Rosemont, IL

Double Good Days: 2026

VentureCat 2026 Public Showcase

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food

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PATIO BEEF - IML Memorial Day Cookout

“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance

Open Mahjong Night

Networkapalooza 2026