What free kids events are in Des Plaines, IL?

Des Plaines has 113 free upcoming kids and family events, including community and education activities at local libraries and park districts. Updated daily.

What types of kids events are available in Des Plaines?

Des Plaines offers 50 community events, 39 education events, 13 arts events, 5 stem events, 5 holiday events, 1 sports event. Events are sourced from Des Plaines Park District, Des Plaines Public Library, Gurnee Park District, Mount Prospect Park District.

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

KiddoChicago lists all upcoming kids events in Des Plaines from Des Plaines Park District, Des Plaines Public Library, Gurnee Park District, Mount Prospect Park District. 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

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

Des Plaines has 113 upcoming kids and family events — 113 free — from 4 local sources: Des Plaines Park District, Des Plaines Public Library, Gurnee Park District, Mount Prospect Park District.

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

Community (50)Education (39)Arts (13)STEM (5)Holiday (5)Sports (1)

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Daddy Daughter Date Night — 2026-10-23 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Friendship Park Conservatory · Free

Ladies Night Out: Harvest & Holiday — 2026-11-12 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Friendship Park Conservatory · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-18 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

MS Excel: Principantes (Spanish) — 2026-10-18 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-19 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Career & Job Counseling @ the library — 2026-10-19 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-10-19 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Shakespeare Project of Chicago — 2026-10-19 · 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

LEGO League — 2026-10-19 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-20 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Oakton College — 2026-10-20 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-10-20 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

City of Des Plaines Blood Drive — 2026-10-20 · 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Maker's Place — 2026-10-20 · 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-10-20 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Stitches on Miner — 2026-10-20 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Tech in the Forum — 2026-10-20 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-21 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Chicago: Shaping the Airline Industry — 2026-10-21 · 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM — Des Plaines History Center · Free

Teen Crafternoons — 2026-10-21 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Makerspace Orientations: In-Person — 2026-10-21 · 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-22 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-10-22 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Oakton College — 2026-10-22 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Q & A One on One Appointment — 2026-10-22 · 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Liberation Bookmarks — 2026-10-22 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-10-22 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Mac Basics — 2026-10-22 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Thursday Evening Book Discussion — 2026-10-22 · 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-23 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Ain't Wii Got Fun! — 2026-10-23 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Indivisible Des Plaines — 2026-10-23 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

DIY with DPPL — 2026-10-24 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Play Packs — 2026-10-24 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-24 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-25 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Early Voting — 2026-10-25 · 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-26 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-10-26 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Shambhala Meditation Group — 2026-10-26 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Happy Spinsters — 2026-10-26 · 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-27 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-10-27 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Oakton College — 2026-10-27 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-10-27 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Experienced Game — 2026-10-27 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Intermediate Game — 2026-10-27 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Beginner Game — 2026-10-27 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Friends of the Library Meeting — 2026-10-27 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Clase de Mac (Apple Spanish) — 2026-10-27 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Planner & Journaling Meet-Up — 2026-10-27 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Bridges of Meaning — 2026-10-27 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-28 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

3D Print & Paint Pumpkins — 2026-10-28 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

The Physics Dimension — 2026-10-28 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-29 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-10-29 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Oakton College — 2026-10-29 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-10-29 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Mont Clare Condo Assoc. — 2026-10-29 · 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Wicked Good Writing Contest — 2026-10-30 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Halloween Party in the Commons — 2026-10-30 · 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book A Canvas — 2026-10-31 · 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Early Voting — 2026-11-01 · 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Teen Take & Make — 2026-11-02 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Early Voting — 2026-11-02 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-11-02 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Meridian Condo Assoc. — 2026-11-02 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Shambhala Meditation Group — 2026-11-02 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-11-03 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Oakton College — 2026-11-03 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Job Fair — 2026-11-04 · 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Oakton College — 2026-11-05 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Happy Notes — 2026-11-05 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Munch Madness — 2026-11-05 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

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

Monthly Writing Meet Up — 2026-11-05 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Downsizing and Decluttering — 2026-11-06 · 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Friday Night Films — 2026-11-06 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Polyglot Toastmasters (German Speaking Club) — 2026-11-07 · 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Life Drawing at the Library 2026 — 2026-11-07 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Fall for Fabric — 2026-11-07 · 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

The Saddle Shoe Sisters — 2026-11-08 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Teen Take & Make — 2026-11-09 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Career & Job Counseling @ the library — 2026-11-09 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-11-09 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Shambhala Meditation Group — 2026-11-09 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Library Courte Condo Assoc. — 2026-11-09 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-11-10 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Oakton College — 2026-11-10 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: Theo of Golden — 2026-11-10 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Friends of the Library Meeting — 2026-11-10 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Foodies Unite! Ingredient Pick Up — 2026-11-11 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

The Queer Canvas: LGBTQIA+ Art Club — 2026-11-11 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Reading/Literacy Class — 2026-11-12 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Oakton College — 2026-11-12 · 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-11-12 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Lions Club Meeting — 2026-11-12 · 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Railroad Ties — 2026-11-12 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Ain't Wii Got Fun! — 2026-11-13 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Fall for Fabric — 2026-11-13 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Cookbook & Recipe Swap — 2026-11-13 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Service Hour Drop In — 2026-11-14 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Sewing Machine Basics- Learn to Sew Lanyards! — 2026-11-14 · 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Sound Bath Meditation — 2026-11-14 · 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Film Screening — 2026-11-14 · 1:30 PM - 3:40 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Teen Take & Make — 2026-11-16 — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Book a Teen Librarian — 2026-11-16 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Adult Board Game Night — 2026-11-16 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

Des Plaines Toastmasters — 2026-11-16 · 6:15 PM - 8:40 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

LEGO League — 2026-11-16 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Des Plaines Public Library · Free

GO Gurnee Walking Club — 2026-11-14 · 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM — Des Plaines River Trail · Free

Family Spooky Swim — 2026-10-30 · 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM — Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center · Free

Event sources for Des Plaines:

Des Plaines Park District
Des Plaines Public Library
Gurnee Park District
Mount Prospect Park District

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