What free kids events are in Des Plaines, IL?

Des Plaines has 133 free upcoming kids and family events, including education and arts activities at local libraries and park districts. Updated daily.

What types of kids events are available in Des Plaines?

Des Plaines offers 52 education events, 38 arts events, 38 community events, 4 stem events, 1 sports event. Events are sourced from Des Plaines Public Library, Kidlist.

Where can I find kids events in Des Plaines this week?

KiddoChicago lists all upcoming kids events in Des Plaines from Des Plaines Public Library, Kidlist. Visit kiddochicago.com/events/des-plaines for the full list, or use the interactive map at kiddochicago.com to filter by age, date, and location.

Free Kids & Family Events in Des Plaines, IL

Kids & Family Events in Des Plaines, IL

133 upcoming events · libraries, park districts & community centers · updated daily · 📅 This weekend

Des Plaines has 133 upcoming kids and family events — 133 free — from 2 local sources: Des Plaines Public Library, Kidlist.

Browse education, arts, community, stem, and more — or use the interactive map to filter by age, date, and distance from your location.

Education (52)Arts (38)Community (38)STEM (4)Sports (1)

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STEM Explorers — 2026-04-27 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — North Riverside Public Library · Free

LEGO League — 2026-04-27 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-04-23 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (ESL (English as a Second Language) Class — 2026-04-23 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Munch Madness — 2026-04-23 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-04-23 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Thursday Evening Book Discussion: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller — 2026-04-23 · 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Ain't Wii Got Fun! — 2026-04-24 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

DIY Decorative Candles — 2026-04-24 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

DIY Decorative Candles — 2026-04-25 · 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Piano Recital — 2026-04-25 · 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Kitten Time! - Caring For and Fostering Neonatal Kittens — 2026-04-25 · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Cookies & The Canvas 1st Anniversary Celebration — 2026-04-26 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Songs of the Singing Cowboys — 2026-04-26 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-04-27 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Camera Club — 2026-04-27 · 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Shambhala Meditation Group — 2026-04-27 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Happy Spinsters — 2026-04-27 · 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

DPPL Hand Lettering Press — 2026-04-27 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-04-28 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (ESL (English as a Second Language) Class — 2026-04-28 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Avoid Common Consumer Scams — 2026-04-28 · 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Code Q - Social Club — 2026-04-28 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-04-28 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Meet & Greet with State Representatives Mussman and Cochran — 2026-04-28 · 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM — Des Plaines History Center · Free

Friends of the Library Meeting — 2026-04-28 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Bridges of Meaning — 2026-04-28 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

OWL Memoir Writing Workshop — 2026-04-29 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Teen Crafternoons — 2026-04-29 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Planner & Journaling Meet-Up — 2026-04-29 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

The Physics Dimension — 2026-04-29 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book A Canvas — 2026-04-30 · 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-04-30 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (ESL (English as a Second Language) Class — 2026-04-30 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-04-30 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Making the Most of Social Security — 2026-04-30 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Friday Night Films — 2026-05-01 · 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Life Drawing at the Library 2026 - Now in the Canvas — 2026-05-02 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Illinois Education Association — 2026-05-02 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

DP Sons of the American Legion — 2026-05-02 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Backyard Composting — 2026-05-02 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Computación & Internet Básicos — 2026-05-03 · 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-04 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Teen Take & Make — 2026-05-04 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

The 24-hour Library — 2026-05-04 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-05-04 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Shambhala Meditation Group — 2026-05-04 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-05 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-05-05 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (ESL (English as a Second Language) Class — 2026-05-05 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-05-05 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

D62 Student Art Show Reception — 2026-05-05 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

The Non-Fiction Hour! — 2026-05-05 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-06 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Foodies Unite! — 2026-05-06 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Watercolor Loose Florals - THIS PROGRAM IS FULL — 2026-05-06 · 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-07 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-05-07 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (ESL (English as a Second Language) Class — 2026-05-07 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Tech in the Forum - Q & A - One on One Appointment — 2026-05-07 · 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-05-07 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Monthly Writing Meet Up — 2026-05-07 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

What About Worms? — 2026-05-07 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-08 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Ain't Wii Got Fun! — 2026-05-08 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Mother's Day: Hair Oil — 2026-05-08 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-09 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Board Game and Puzzle Swap — 2026-05-09 · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

How to Play Mahjong — 2026-05-09 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-10 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-11 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Teen Take & Make — 2026-05-11 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Career & Job Counseling @ the library — 2026-05-11 · 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-05-11 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Shambhala Meditation Group — 2026-05-11 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-12 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-05-12 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (ESL (English as a Second Language) Class — 2026-05-12 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Makerspace Orientations: On-Zoom — 2026-05-12 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: Underspin by E. Y. Zhao — 2026-05-12 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-05-12 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Stitches on Miner — 2026-05-12 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Meridian Condo Assoc. — 2026-05-12 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

MS Word — 2026-05-12 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

River Pointe Condo Assoc. — 2026-05-12 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-13 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Center of Concern - Successful Aging Seminar — 2026-05-13 · 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

The Women: A Story of Two Army Nurses in Vietnam Coffee Talk — 2026-05-13 · 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM — Des Plaines History Center · Free

Happy Notes — 2026-05-13 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-14 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-05-14 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (ESL (English as a Second Language) Class — 2026-05-14 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

3D Print and Paint — 2026-05-14 · 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Teen Crafternoons — 2026-05-14 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-05-14 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Adult Board Game Night — 2026-05-14 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Lions Club Meeting — 2026-05-14 · 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

MS Word — 2026-05-14 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-15 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Indivisible Des Plaines — 2026-05-15 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Service Hour Drop In — 2026-05-16 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-16 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ACT Practice Test — 2026-05-16 · 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Learn tumbler engraving with Canva — 2026-05-16 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Film Screening — 2026-05-16 · 1:30 PM - 3:45 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-17 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

iPhone Basics — 2026-05-17 · 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Galway Gals In Concert — 2026-05-17 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-18 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Teen Take & Make — 2026-05-18 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Regional Transportation Authority — 2026-05-18 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-05-18 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Toastmasters — 2026-05-18 · 6:15 PM - 8:45 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Shambhala Meditation Group — 2026-05-18 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Happy Spinsters — 2026-05-18 · 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-19 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-05-19 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (ESL (English as a Second Language) Class — 2026-05-19 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Stroke Awareness: BE FAST and Save a Life — 2026-05-19 · 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-05-19 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

MS Word: Parte I — 2026-05-19 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-20 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

The Queer Canvas: LGBTQIA+ Art Club — 2026-05-20 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Data Center Informational Town Hall — 2026-05-20 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

20s & 30s Book Club: Red Rising by Pierce Brown — 2026-05-20 · 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-21 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-05-21 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (ESL (English as a Second Language) Class — 2026-05-21 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-05-21 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

MS Word: Parte II — 2026-05-21 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

10th Annual D62 Student Art Show — 2026-05-22 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Ain't Wii Got Fun! — 2026-05-22 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

An ASL Story -- Knitting for Dogs — 2026-05-22 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Event sources for Des Plaines:

Des Plaines Public Library
Kidlist

Events are scraped daily from public library and park district calendars. KiddoChicago is not affiliated with any listed organization.

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