City of Des Plaines
Fire Department Open House
Station 63 (Des Plaines) 130 E. Thacker Avenue, Des Plaines, ILJoin us at Station 63 (130 E. Thacker) on September 23, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! More information to come. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.
Harvest Hoot
Oakton College 1600 E Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesThe City of Des Plaines will host a brand-new event this fall at Oakton College to include family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and more. Save the date for the Harvest Hoot on Saturday, Oct. 14. Visit desplaines.org/harvesthoot for more details! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin us for live entertainment, a special appearance by Santa, and admire the trees decorated by local community groups. Donβt forget to drop off your letter to the North Pole at our mailbox! This yearβs theme is βShining Bright" and celebrates everything that makes Des Plaines shine as a City. The mitten tree will be...
Youth Commission Community Fun Fair
Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin the Des Plaines Youth Commission at Prairie Lakes Community Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at the Community Fun Fair! This free event will feature family-friendly games, community organizations, a scavenger hunt, entertainment from Magician Keith Cobb and more!
Taste of Des Plaines
Downtown Des Plaines Lee Street and Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesTaste of Des Plaines is a summer street festival that appeals to all ages with two stages for live entertainment, family activities, beer tents, local food vendors and more! Come and listen to live music beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday, and donβt forget to stop by our photo op....
Taste of Des Plaines
Downtown Des Plaines Lee Street and Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesTaste of Des Plaines is a summer street festival that appeals to all ages with two stages for live entertainment, family activities, beer tents, local food vendors and more! Come and listen to live music beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday, and donβt forget to stop by our photo op....
Community Fireworks
Oakton College 1600 E Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesCommunity fireworks will be on Sunday, June 30, at Oakton College in Des Plaines. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to watch the fireworks extravaganza among your neighbors to celebrate Independence Day weekend! Dance to the DJ and play yard games with family and friends before the fireworks show illuminates the sky. Admission is free....
Independence Day Parade
Downtown Des Plaines Lee Street and Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesThe 2024 theme is "Planting the Seeds of Happiness." This Fourth of July, we invite you to showcase joyful memories and your organizationβs growth: past and future. The community is what makes our parade so special, with representation from organizations all throughout Des Plaines. This beloved tradition includes community floats, live music and strolling entertainment....
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