Free Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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An Evening with Explora Journeys | Expedia Cruises NorthShore
Thu, Jul 9, 6:00 PM
Glenview · Expedia Cruises
An Evening with Explora Journeys | Expedia Cruises NorthShore
Thu, Jul 9, 6:00 PM
Glenview · Expedia Cruises
Dandelion Journaling Club
Sun, Jun 14, 4:00 PM
Oak Park · Dandelion Bookshop
Dandelion Journaling Club
Sun, Jun 14, 4:00 PM
Oak Park · Dandelion Bookshop
Almost full
COMMIT to You Fitness Pride Kick Off✨
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM
Oak Brook · Fabletics
Almost full
COMMIT to You Fitness Pride Kick Off✨
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM
Oak Brook · Fabletics
CHRIS RWK “I Left My Heart in Illinois” Solo Exhibition & Public Sculpture
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00 PM
Highwood · 524 Sheridan Rd
CHRIS RWK “I Left My Heart in Illinois” Solo Exhibition & Public Sculpture
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00 PM
Highwood · 524 Sheridan Rd
CLOOS Robotic Welding facility tour & hands on experience!
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30 PM
Schaumburg · 500 Commerce Dr
CLOOS Robotic Welding facility tour & hands on experience!
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30 PM
Schaumburg · 500 Commerce Dr
Fathers In Focus: Unity Walk & Photo Shoot (Free)
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Chicago · 5951 W Lake St
Fathers In Focus: Unity Walk & Photo Shoot (Free)
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Chicago · 5951 W Lake St
Circuit Splitter
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Playground Theater
Circuit Splitter
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Playground Theater
Thrive Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Sun, Jun 28, 1:00 PM
Oak Park · 120 S Marion St
Thrive Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Sun, Jun 28, 1:00 PM
Oak Park · 120 S Marion St
Visions In The Deep, underwater photography by Michael Stellatos
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00 PM
Skokie · The Storefront
Visions In The Deep, underwater photography by Michael Stellatos
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00 PM
Skokie · The Storefront
The Complete Wedding Expo at Glendale Lakes Golf Club
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM
Glendale Heights · Glendale Lakes Golf Club
The Complete Wedding Expo at Glendale Lakes Golf Club
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM
Glendale Heights · Glendale Lakes Golf Club
Going fast
ISOKE. A JORDAN SMITH PROJECT.
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1579 N Milwaukee Ave
Going fast
ISOKE. A JORDAN SMITH PROJECT.
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1579 N Milwaukee Ave
Sales end soon
Chicago Art & Craft Market
Friday at 9:00 AM
Chicago · 1400 N Sacramento Ave
Sales end soon
Chicago Art & Craft Market
Friday at 9:00 AM
Chicago · 1400 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago Thrives Block Party - A Community Health and Wellness Event
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1834 W Harrison St
Chicago Thrives Block Party - A Community Health and Wellness Event
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1834 W Harrison St
Going fast
Business Networking Event
Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Honey-Jam Cafe (formerly Butterfield's)
Going fast
Business Networking Event
Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Honey-Jam Cafe (formerly Butterfield's)
Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · West Division Street
Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · West Division Street
Almost full
My Father, Dick Allen Premiere & Exclusive Panel Discussion
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
Almost full
My Father, Dick Allen Premiere & Exclusive Panel Discussion
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
Fish-O-Rama
Sat, Jun 20, 8:00 AM
Wheaton · Northside Park
Fish-O-Rama
Sat, Jun 20, 8:00 AM
Wheaton · Northside Park
STREET FIGHTER 6, POKÉMON COSPLAYERS - Anime Midwest 2026
Sat, Jul 4, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
STREET FIGHTER 6, POKÉMON COSPLAYERS - Anime Midwest 2026
Sat, Jul 4, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Book Fair at Beermiscuous!
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Beermiscuous
Book Fair at Beermiscuous!
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Beermiscuous
Chicago Summer Pop-Up Market & Curated Brands Festival 2026
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Artifact Events
Chicago Summer Pop-Up Market & Curated Brands Festival 2026
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Artifact Events

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

An Evening with Explora Journeys | Expedia Cruises NorthShore

Dandelion Journaling Club

COMMIT to You Fitness Pride Kick Off✨

CHRIS RWK “I Left My Heart in Illinois” Solo Exhibition & Public Sculpture

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:

Business Networking Event

Chicago Art & Craft Market

Chicago Thrives Block Party - A Community Health and Wellness Event

Book Fair at Beermiscuous!

An Evening with Explora Journeys | Expedia Cruises NorthShore

An Evening with Explora Journeys | Expedia Cruises NorthShore

Dandelion Journaling Club

Dandelion Journaling Club

COMMIT to You Fitness Pride Kick Off✨

COMMIT to You Fitness Pride Kick Off✨

CHRIS RWK “I Left My Heart in Illinois” Solo Exhibition & Public Sculpture

CHRIS RWK “I Left My Heart in Illinois” Solo Exhibition & Public Sculpture

CLOOS Robotic Welding facility tour & hands on experience!

CLOOS Robotic Welding facility tour & hands on experience!

Fathers In Focus: Unity Walk & Photo Shoot (Free)

Fathers In Focus: Unity Walk & Photo Shoot (Free)

Circuit Splitter

Circuit Splitter

Thrive Open House and Ribbon Cutting

Thrive Open House and Ribbon Cutting

Visions In The Deep, underwater photography by Michael Stellatos

Visions In The Deep, underwater photography by Michael Stellatos

The Complete Wedding Expo at Glendale Lakes Golf Club

The Complete Wedding Expo at Glendale Lakes Golf Club

ISOKE. A JORDAN SMITH PROJECT.

ISOKE. A JORDAN SMITH PROJECT.

Chicago Art & Craft Market

Chicago Art & Craft Market

Chicago Thrives Block Party - A Community Health and Wellness Event

Chicago Thrives Block Party - A Community Health and Wellness Event

Business Networking Event

Business Networking Event

Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival

Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival

My Father, Dick Allen Premiere & Exclusive Panel Discussion

My Father, Dick Allen Premiere & Exclusive Panel Discussion

Fish-O-Rama

Fish-O-Rama

STREET FIGHTER 6, POKÉMON COSPLAYERS - Anime Midwest 2026

STREET FIGHTER 6, POKÉMON COSPLAYERS - Anime Midwest 2026

Book Fair at Beermiscuous!

Book Fair at Beermiscuous!

Chicago Summer Pop-Up Market & Curated Brands Festival 2026

Chicago Summer Pop-Up Market & Curated Brands Festival 2026

Things to do around Des Plaines

Trends in Des Plaines

1. Memorial day weekend events

2. Free paper shredding

3. Carnival festival

4. Mothers day brunch

5. Pickleball tournament

6. Classic car show

7. Free yoga

8. Job fairs

9. Free kids

10. Bollywood

11. Northwest suburban speed dating

12. Mothers day

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Des Plaines?

Which free events are coming up?