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Free Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Sketch, Sip, and Self-Care
Saturday at 3:30 PM
Chicago · Anne's Haven
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Sketch, Sip, and Self-Care
Saturday at 3:30 PM
Chicago · Anne's Haven
FREE Chicago Real Estate Networking Event
Thu, May 7, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
FREE Chicago Real Estate Networking Event
Thu, May 7, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Mother's Day Craft Community Event
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Northbrook · 1300 Shermer Rd
Mother's Day Craft Community Event
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Northbrook · 1300 Shermer Rd
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Notes & Nibs: Bringing Surreal Art & Perfumery Together
Saturday at 5:00 PM
Skokie · Intense Oud - Mega Experience Center
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Notes & Nibs: Bringing Surreal Art & Perfumery Together
Saturday at 5:00 PM
Skokie · Intense Oud - Mega Experience Center
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Happy Hour
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · WineStyles Chicago
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Happy Hour
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · WineStyles Chicago
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Innovative Strategies for Complex Behaviors Related to FASD May 6&7, 9a-4p
Wed, May 6, 9:00 AM + 1 more
Park Ridge · South Park Church
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Innovative Strategies for Complex Behaviors Related to FASD May 6&7, 9a-4p
Wed, May 6, 9:00 AM + 1 more
Park Ridge · South Park Church
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Chicago River Day 2026 -LaBagh Woods
Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM
Chicago · LaBagh Woods
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Chicago River Day 2026 -LaBagh Woods
Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM
Chicago · LaBagh Woods
Grand Re-Opening & Chamber Open House
Thu, May 7, 4:00 PM
Des Plaines · 9348 Ballard Rd
Grand Re-Opening & Chamber Open House
Thu, May 7, 4:00 PM
Des Plaines · 9348 Ballard Rd
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Pre Cinco De Mayo Amensia at Tony D's
Saturday at 8:30 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
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Pre Cinco De Mayo Amensia at Tony D's
Saturday at 8:30 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
STRONGER TOGETHER: AUX PARTNER WORKOUT
Sunday at 9:30 AM
Skokie · Fabletics
STRONGER TOGETHER: AUX PARTNER WORKOUT
Sunday at 9:30 AM
Skokie · Fabletics
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Family Fun Fest at Ignite Arcade – Characters, Crafts & 100+ Games!
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Skokie · 8125 Skokie Blvd
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Family Fun Fest at Ignite Arcade – Characters, Crafts & 100+ Games!
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Skokie · 8125 Skokie Blvd
Demo Days: Brunch for Mom
Sat, May 9, 11:00 AM
Wilmette · Wayfair
Demo Days: Brunch for Mom
Sat, May 9, 11:00 AM
Wilmette · Wayfair
MiniMakers Crafternoon @ Wayfair
Wed, May 6, 1:30 PM + 3 more
Wilmette · Wayfair
MiniMakers Crafternoon @ Wayfair
Wed, May 6, 1:30 PM + 3 more
Wilmette · Wayfair
Live Psychic Mediumship Event with Connie Warrior Of Light
Thu, May 7, 7:00 PM
Elmhurst · 150 N York St
Live Psychic Mediumship Event with Connie Warrior Of Light
Thu, May 7, 7:00 PM
Elmhurst · 150 N York St
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Estate Planning: The Ultimate Power Move
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Schaumburg · Schaumburg Township District Library
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Estate Planning: The Ultimate Power Move
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Schaumburg · Schaumburg Township District Library
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Fleet Feet Running Club: Fleet Feet Elmhurst
Thursday at 6:00 PM + 205 more
Elmhurst · Fleet Feet Elmhurst
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Fleet Feet Running Club: Fleet Feet Elmhurst
Thursday at 6:00 PM + 205 more
Elmhurst · Fleet Feet Elmhurst
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Fleet Feet Elmhurst: Balega Demo Run
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Elmhurst · Fleet Feet Elmhurst
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Fleet Feet Elmhurst: Balega Demo Run
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Elmhurst · Fleet Feet Elmhurst
Game Night: Meet People & Have Fun
Thu, May 7, 7:00 PM
Palatine · 220 N Smith St
Game Night: Meet People & Have Fun
Thu, May 7, 7:00 PM
Palatine · 220 N Smith St
Mother’s Day Teacup Candle Workshop at Spark Scent Collective
Sat, May 9, 2:00 PM + 1 more
Elmhurst · Spark Scent Collective
Mother’s Day Teacup Candle Workshop at Spark Scent Collective
Sat, May 9, 2:00 PM + 1 more
Elmhurst · Spark Scent Collective
Neighbors Night Out
Wed, May 6, 5:00 PM
Chicago · La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago
Neighbors Night Out
Wed, May 6, 5:00 PM
Chicago · La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago

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What are the best free events to attend?

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Sketch, Sip, and Self-Care

FREE Chicago Real Estate Networking Event

Mother's Day Craft Community Event

Notes & Nibs: Bringing Surreal Art & Perfumery Together

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Fleet Feet Running Club: Fleet Feet Elmhurst

Fleet Feet Elmhurst: Balega Demo Run

Estate Planning: The Ultimate Power Move