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The Ken Project
The Ken Project is all about creativity and sustainability. Ken, a long-time Des Plaines resident with an artistic eye, curated a vast assortment of images…
History Huddle
Make it stand out Join us at the Des Plaines Public Library this summer for our bi-monthly drop-in History Huddle program! Perfect for parents looking for…
National Night Out
This event takes place every August and fosters community connection among our first responders and Des Plaines residents. National Night Out typically…
Networking After Hours: Celebrate with a Picnic
Let's celebrate summer, celebrate our 250th anniversary as a country, and celebrate our own local history with the Des Plaines History Center! Join us as we…
Books & Boba with the Des Plaines Library
Join the Des Plaines Public Library to talk books and tv shows at the Des Plaines History Center; specifically, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins! Must be…
Our Land Between the Rivers, Illinois in Story & Song
Barry Cloyd is an award winning songwriter as well as a full-time touring musician with a special love for the history and music of our own Midwest. This newly…
Des Plaines Camera Club Show
The always popular group show featuring photographs by members of the Des Plaines Camera Club, which was established in 1952. Read more about the club. Details…
Liberty in Action Challenge
The Liberty in Action Challenge is Scouting America’s initiative celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US, continuing their tradition of civic service.…
Sir Ernest Shackleton and the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration
Ken Levine will discuss Ernest Shackleton's life and his four expeditions to the Antarctic. What makes his lectures different from others is that he includes…
Harvest Hoot
The City of Des Plaines hosts Harvest Hoot at Oakton College every October, which includes live entertainment on two stages, an inflatable corn maze and bounce…
Chicago: Shaping the Airline Industry
This Coffee Talk with Michael Haupt uncovers the critical role Chicago played in forming the airline industry not just for the United States but worldwide. See…
ARTGUILD26
The highly anticipated annual show of artworks by members of the Des Plaines Art Guild. Watch for details about the show, the reception, and the Artist Talk.
Legacy of Marshall Fields
For over 150 years, Marshall Field and Company was Chicago’s store, run by the most innovative retailer of the 19th century. Chicago natives could easily…
Holiday Tree Lighting
The City gathers in Metropolitan Square for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting event, taking place the first Friday in December. Holiday cheer, live…
Winter Fair
Make it stand out The Winter Fair is an annual holiday artisan market featuring local makers who specialize in creating homemade gifts, art, sweet treats, and…
Rising Up from Indian Country Coffee Talk
The Battle of Fort Dearborn took place in August 1812, as 94 settlers evacuated from Fort Dearborn and were attacked by the local Potawatomi. Historian Ann…