Free Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL this weekend
Looking for things to do in Des Plaines this weekend? Explore our real-time listings for the best concerts, nightlife, and food and drink experiences. From seasonal festivals and comedy shows to free activities, find your next plan with our constantly updated feed of Des Plaines's most popular events.
FIRST FRIDAYS ART EXHIBIT at Fulton Street Collective
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
FIRST FRIDAYS ART EXHIBIT at Fulton Street Collective
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · American Writers Museum
American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · American Writers Museum
Douglass Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Douglass Park Cultural and Community Center
Douglass Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Douglass Park Cultural and Community Center
Survivorship Bootcamp June 2026 – From Healing to Advocacy
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Chicago · University of Illinois Cancer Center (UIC-SRH)
Survivorship Bootcamp June 2026 – From Healing to Advocacy
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Chicago · University of Illinois Cancer Center (UIC-SRH)
OPERATION: "Polli-Nation" | the IMPACT of BEES 'n "WEEDS" to human survival
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio
OPERATION: "Polli-Nation" | the IMPACT of BEES 'n "WEEDS" to human survival
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio
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