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Things to Do in Des Plaines: Discover the Best Events, Attractions, and Activities

Are you searching for an array of engaging things to do in Des Plaines? Immerse yourself in the city's rich culture, events, restaurants, tour historical landmarks, and partake in thrilling entertainment options. Whether you're a local or a tourist, Des Plaines promises an ever-evolving and enjoyable array of activities!

Music

Some of our favorite Music events in Des Plaines.

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$10.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
1:00 PM

Buffalo Grove Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)

Virtual
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
12:00 PM

Beyond Wonderland Chicago with Zedd, Excision and many more - 2 Day Pass (June 6-7, 2026)

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Free
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
3:00 PM

LADIEs LOVE R&B & DAY PARTYS @VISIONS

11901 S Loomis St, Chicago, IL 60643, United States
$72.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
10:00 PM

Kayzo, TRYM, Panteros666

Concord Music Hall, 2047 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
$178.80
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
10:00 PM

Green Velvet

Prysm, 1543 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
$118.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
10:00 PM

Tiesto

Chicago Greyhound Bus Station, 630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
$117.90
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
10:00 PM

Tiesto

640 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
$114.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
10:00 PM

Excision

Cermak Hall, 640 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
$105.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
10:00 PM

Tiesto

Radius Chicago, 640 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
$237.09
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
11:15 AM

Music Together® at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region, S Addison Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181, United States
$15.00
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
4:00 PM

All Stylist Freak-Nik Day Party

Dime, 2263 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
$71.00
Multiple dates
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
7:00 PM

Vik Pandya

The Comedy Bar, 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

Sports

Some of our favorite Sports events in Des Plaines.

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Sun, Jun 07, 2026
1:00 PM

Life Time Events: Add-On Purchases

Life Time Fitness, 750 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
10:00 AM

Old Joliet Prison 6.6k

1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432, United States
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
10:00 AM

Historic Highway Hustle - Rt. 66

1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432, United States
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
12:01 AM

Glam & Grit Trailhead Glam & Grit June

824 S Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, United States
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
7:00 PM

IPTT Progressive Marathon

4310 Flossmoor Rd, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, United States
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
10:00 AM

Historic Highway Hustle - Rt. 66 Giant Summer Run 6.6k

1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432, United States
$56.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
7:30 PM

Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants Tickets

Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613, United States
$375.00
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

Camp1 at College of DuPage: June 8-12, 2026 (Session 1)

College of DuPage, Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, United States
$55.20
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
10:00 AM

Learn Mahjong at Sure Shot Pickleball

Sure Shot Pickleball, 2244 Corporate Ln, Naperville, IL 60563, United States
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
11:00 AM

Vip Stadium Tour

Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
$215.26
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
12:30 PM

Valhallan Esports Training Fortnite Summer Camp

12736 S Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60585, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
6:30 PM

Fleet Feet Oak Park: Mizuno Demo Run

Fleet Feet, 102 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301, United States

Art & Theatre

Some of our favorite Art & Theatre events in Des Plaines.

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Sun, Jun 07, 2026
1:00 PM

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - Chicago

The Fields Studio, 4133 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, United States
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
12:00 PM

Beyond Wonderland Chicago with Zedd, Excision and many more - 2 Day Pass (June 6-7, 2026)

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Free
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
4:00 PM

YES, I'm Going to Neocon 2026

The Merchandise Mart Plaza, 222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
Free
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
6:00 PM

ALL BLACK WOMEN MATTER 3RD ANNUAL GALA

Palace Regency Berwyn, 7117 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402, United States
$33.85
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
5:00 PM

If walls could Talk

Amberg Hall, 1140 N Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, United States
Multiple dates
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
10:45 PM

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Halloween (the 1978 Original!)

Chitown Movies, 2343 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
$15.00
Multiple dates
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
6:00 AM

Chicago Millennium Park Self-Guided Walking Tour

Millennium Park Welcome Center, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
$150.00
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

History Camp June 2026

Mount Prospect Historical Society, 101 S Maple St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, United States
$826.21
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

Speak with Impact: Public Speaking Mastery Workshop in Chicago, IL

111 West Jackson Assoc, 111 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
$639.55
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

CHFI v10 Cyber Forensics: 1 Day Basics to Intermediate Course, Chicago, IL

111 West Jackson Assoc, 111 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, United States

Food & Drink

Some of our favorite Food & Drink events in Des Plaines.

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$268.61
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
1:00 PM

An EVEN COOLER Cutting Class

Rem Salon, 3035 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
6:00 PM

Tacos and Tequila with Humanscale

Federales, 180 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
$79.00
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
7:00 PM

6/9- Arlington Heights, IL- Gold Rush

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 798 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, United States
$79.00
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
7:00 PM

6/9- South Barrington, IL- Gold Rush

100 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010, United States
$25.27
Wed, Jun 10, 2026
6:30 PM

West Town Social Club 2026 Rooftop Mixer Series #1 - Midwest Coast

Midwest Coast Brewing Company, 2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
Free
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
1:00 PM

Youth Culinary Skills Workshop

1010 Dixie Hwy, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, United States
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
5:30 PM

Artist Exhibition w/ MARIANA RAMIREZ, Chatito, Darth Rudo, & Leslie C.

Fitzgerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402, United States
Free
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
6:00 PM

Acaia x Tailwind Roasting: Horizon Coffee and Wine Tasting

Tailwind Roasting, 1001 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
$132.27
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
6:00 PM

See You Upstairs: Summer Terrace Party at Upstairs at The Gwen

The Gwen Hotel, 521 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
$30.00
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
6:30 PM

2026 Sips & Nibbles Hosted by Schaumburg-Hoffman Lions Club

Wintrust Field, 1999 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193, United States
Free
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
7:00 PM

Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix

Wheaton Park District, 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL 60187, United States
Free
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
9:30 AM

Illinois Food Truck & Craft Fest

Navy Pier, 600 E. GRAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

Seasonal & Holiday

Some of our favorite Seasonal & Holiday events in Des Plaines.

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Free
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
6:00 PM

Discover Your Dream Voyage: An Evening with Princess Cruises

Expedia Cruises Northshore, Chicago, 1434 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025, United States
$5337.21
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
12:30 PM

Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026 - McHenry County, IL *Sponsorships*

Dole, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, United States
$215.26
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:45 PM

Moonlight Horseback Ride- Fox River Trail (long ride) with Bonfire & Tarot

Millbrook Trail Rides, 8078 Whitfield Rd, Newark, IL 60541, United States
Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
1:00 PM

Father's Day Celebration Saturday | June 13, 2026 (State Street)

Macy's, 111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
Free
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
12:30 PM

Goldfish Algonquin Dunks with Dad!

Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin, 718 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102, United States
$55.20
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
6:00 AM

Summer Solstice

12337 S Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60585, United States
$28.52
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
7:30 AM

A Day on the Dixie Highway

16630 Dixie Hwy, Markham, IL 60428, United States
$60.54
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
1:00 PM

"First Day of Summer" Cookie Decorating Class w/ My Cookie Cottage

Eastside Cafe - Coffee and Wine Bar, 311 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118, United States
$33.85
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
6:00 PM

JUNENIK At Nite: The Juneteenth Weekend Finale

Ovation, 2324 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
7:00 PM

Geography Trivia

Paddy Mac's, 4157 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, United States
$500.00
Tue, Jun 30, 2026
7:00 PM

Summer White Party

Old Post Office, 433 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
$60.54
Thu, Jul 02, 2026
7:00 PM

"Fourth of July" Cookie Decorating Class w/ My Cookie Cottage

Eastside Cafe - Coffee and Wine Bar, 311 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118, United States

Health & Wellness

Some of our favorite Health & Wellness events in Des Plaines.

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$10.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
1:00 PM

Carol Stream Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Virtual
$10.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
1:00 PM

Buffalo Grove Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)

Virtual
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

Let's Talk Veins Elmwood Park | Free Vein Screening Event + Lunch

United States Vein Clinics, 7230 North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707, United States
$375.00
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

Camp1 at College of DuPage: June 8-12, 2026 (Session 1)

College of DuPage, Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, United States
$375.32
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

ALIGN Summit

Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532, United States
$215.26
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
12:30 PM

Valhallan Esports Training Fortnite Summer Camp

12736 S Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60585, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
6:30 PM

Fleet Feet Oak Park: Mizuno Demo Run

Fleet Feet, 102 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301, United States
Free
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
12:00 PM

B12 Shots with MainStreet IV

North Shore Pro-Active Health, 112 Lake St, Libertyville, IL 60048, United States
Free
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
1:00 PM

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pond

Clocktower Cafe, 3701 N Recreation Dr, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
Free
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
6:00 PM

The Wellness Way - Yorkville - Approach to Inflammation 6.9.26

The Wellness Way Yorkville, 728 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville, IL 60560, United States
Free
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
6:30 PM

Investing In Your Health - Workshop, Talk, and Personal Anecdote

6300 Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL 60527, United States
$39.19
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
7:00 PM

Sound Bath Meditation (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL) JUN 9th

214 E Grove St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, United States

Education & Networking

Some of our favorite Education & Networking events in Des Plaines.

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$321.96
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
9:00 AM

40 hour IN PERSON DV TRAINING JUNE 2026

7300 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60516, United States
Free
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
4:00 PM

YES, I'm Going to Neocon 2026

The Merchandise Mart Plaza, 222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
7:30 AM

UPLIFT Desk: Bean There, Run That

1118 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

U.S. Bank Client Relationship Consultant Hiring Event

9575 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, United States
$215.26
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

Valhallan Esports Training Minecraft Modding Summer Camp

12736 S Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60585, United States
$39.00
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

Tiny Twigs

1357 20th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
4:00 PM

Arper Design Days Happy Hour

Arper, 167 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
5:00 PM

Career Night

44 S Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
5:30 PM

Rainforest Falls VBS 2026

2437 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
6:30 PM

Post-Social Music Marketing Strategies

Tribute Portfolio, 3630 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
$1400.00
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
8:00 AM

LDMSCON2026

Bar David, 1201 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, United States
Free
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
8:00 AM

Ecobee Training + Nate + Stat

4611 138th St, Crestwood, IL 60418, United States

Travel

Some of our favorite Travel events in Des Plaines.

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$10.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
1:00 PM

Carol Stream Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Virtual
$10.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
1:00 PM

Buffalo Grove Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)

Virtual
$22.00
Multiple dates
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
11:00 PM

Drinks and Game Night at Midlane!

Midlane Esports, 2741 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
$30.95
Multiple dates
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
10:00 AM

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue

9900 Berwyn Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018, United States
$18.99
Multiple dates
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
10:30 AM

Wondra: Immerse yourself in the magic of nature

Simon Malls, 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173, United States
Free
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
6:00 PM

Discover Your Dream Voyage: An Evening with Princess Cruises

Expedia Cruises Northshore, Chicago, 1434 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025, United States
Free
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
6:00 PM

Walking on the 606 & Pit Stop at Ava's Italian Ice

2500 W Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
$79.00
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
7:00 PM

6/9- Algonquin, IL- Gold Rush

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 1741 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102, United States
$5337.21
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
12:30 PM

Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026 - McHenry County, IL *Sponsorships*

Dole, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, United States

Lifestyle

Some of our favorite Lifestyle events in Des Plaines.

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$10.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
1:00 PM

Carol Stream Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Virtual
$10.00
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
1:00 PM

Buffalo Grove Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)

Virtual
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
7:00 PM

Intro to Theatre for Communal Change with Dan Washelesky

5545 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
$321.96
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
9:00 AM

40 hour IN PERSON DV TRAINING JUNE 2026

7300 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60516, United States
Free
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
6:00 PM

ALL BLACK WOMEN MATTER 3RD ANNUAL GALA

Palace Regency Berwyn, 7117 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402, United States
Sun, Jun 07, 2026
9:00 PM

LA HERRADURA OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY, Los Preferidos Del Valle , DJ Orozco & DJ Auggy , 2Deep

Forge, 22 W Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432, United States
$145.90
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
9:00 AM

Beginner Mahjong Day Camp

532 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, United States
$55.20
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
5:30 PM

WEEKNIGHT RENEWAL Illinois Concealed Carry 3 Hour Renewal Class

Illinois Public Safety Training, 9800 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL 60465, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
7:00 PM

Sapphic Serenade: Siren Sessions Karaoke at Fathom

Dorothy, 2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
$33.85
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
7:00 PM

Lucky Tiles MahjPass: Mahjong Open & Guided Play

Alter Brewing Company, Wisconsin St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
7:00 PM

Life Drawing Drawing Sessions

Side Street Studio Arts, 13 S Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120, United States
$55.09
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
7:00 PM

Mahjong Beginner Class hosted by MOTW Coffee

Motw Coffee & Pastries, 4931 S Route 59, Naperville, IL 60564, United States

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