Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Des Plaines

Top family-friendly events, parks, and activities for kids in Des Plaines. Storytime, playgrounds, classes, and more.

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Photo by Ilya Semenov on Unsplash — representative image for 8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

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8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine North Center · 3849 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL

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Summer Job & Resource Fair

Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · West Chicago Avenue · 4856 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL

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Crafternoon: Wooden Bird | Tarde de Manualidades: Pájaro de Madera

Wed, Apr 8, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: Noah (2014)

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Teen Game Day: Super Mario Edition

Wed, Apr 8, 8:45 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Garfield Ridge · 6348 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Teen Program: Create a Self-Care Oil Blend

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Say Cheese, Kodak Camera Time

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Uptown Branch · 929 W. Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: Peter Rabbit (2018)

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 6:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Scottsdale · 4101 W. 79th St., Chicago, IL

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Skokie · 7142 Carpenter Rd, Skokie, IL

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Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Skokie · 7142 Carpenter Rd, Skokie, IL

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Monday Matinee: Sarah’s Oil (2025)

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Edgewater · 6000 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL

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Kids' Evening Read Aloud Book Club: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 11:45 PM–12:30 AM UTC · West Town · 1625 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 6+

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Teen Art Club: Embroidery

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Logan Lu

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Portage-Cragin · 5108 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Nature Club: Dinosaurs and Fossils

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional Library · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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The Chicago Neighborhoods with Steve Shanabruch Guest Host: Block Club Chicago

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Escape Room: Mystery Incorporated

Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Rogers Park Branch · 6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Adult Book Discussion: Sandwich by Catherine Newman

Sat, Jul 18, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Budlong Woods Branch · 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Comic Book Roundtable: Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

Sat, Jun 6, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Film Screening: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL

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Meet Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Ornament Workshop

Mon, May 11, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Budlong Woods · 5630 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

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Teen Craft: Air-Dry Clay

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Comic Book Roundtable: Spider-Man

Sat, Aug 1, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Body Safety for Kids / Seguridad corporal para niños

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lozano · 1805 S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL · Ages 8+

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Teen Advisory Group

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Pulaski · 4300 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Dance Story Time with Tutu School Ballet

Sat, Jun 27, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Park · 1150 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

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Adult Book Discussion: The Nickel Boys

Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Uptown · 929 W. Buena Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Tactile Art Night

Mon, May 11, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

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Spring English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) Course/Curso de Inglés de Primavera

Mon, May 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Little Village · 2311 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

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Teen Anime and Manga Club

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Gage Park Branch · 2807 W. 55th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Messy Art: Wrapping & Weaving

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 4, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Archer Heights · 5055 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL

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Book Fiesta Story Time / Fiesta de Libros

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 4:15 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Albany Park · 3401 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL

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Dot Art Inspired by Artist Yayoi Kusama

Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Blackstone Branch · 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL

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English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

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English Language Learning Course (ESL / ELL)/ Curso de Inglés

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 4, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL

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Service Learning Club

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional Library · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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LEGO® Club: Build the Change

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL

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Story Time with Mr. Bruce

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch · 415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 2–6

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Film Screening: Nas Time is Illmatic (2014)

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Daley, Richard M. · 733 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

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Wednesday Afternoon Murder Mystery Book Club: The Good Sister

Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM–7:15 PM UTC · Edgebrook Branch · 5331 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Escape Room Playtest: Scooby Doo & the House of Unfinished Screams

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Legler Regional Branch · 115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL · Ages 6–18

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Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages 5–95

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Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Des Plaines

8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Summer Job & Resource Fair

Crafternoon: Wooden Bird | Tarde de Manualidades: Pájaro de Madera

Film Screening: Noah (2014)

Teen Game Day: Super Mario Edition

Teen Program: Create a Self-Care Oil Blend

Say Cheese, Kodak Camera Time

Film Screening: Peter Rabbit (2018)

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Monday Matinee: Sarah’s Oil (2025)

Kids' Evening Read Aloud Book Club: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

Teen Art Club: Embroidery

Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Logan Lu

Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Nature Club: Dinosaurs and Fossils

The Chicago Neighborhoods with Steve Shanabruch Guest Host: Block Club Chicago

Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

Escape Room: Mystery Incorporated

Adult Book Discussion: Sandwich by Catherine Newman

Comic Book Roundtable: Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

Film Screening: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Meet Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Ornament Workshop

Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

Teen Craft: Air-Dry Clay

Comic Book Roundtable: Spider-Man

Body Safety for Kids / Seguridad corporal para niños

Teen Advisory Group

Dance Story Time with Tutu School Ballet

Adult Book Discussion: The Nickel Boys

Tactile Art Night

Spring English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) Course/Curso de Inglés de Primavera

Teen Anime and Manga Club

Messy Art: Wrapping & Weaving

Book Fiesta Story Time / Fiesta de Libros

Dot Art Inspired by Artist Yayoi Kusama

English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie

English Language Learning Course (ESL / ELL)/ Curso de Inglés

Service Learning Club

LEGO® Club: Build the Change

Story Time with Mr. Bruce

Film Screening: Nas Time is Illmatic (2014)

Wednesday Afternoon Murder Mystery Book Club: The Good Sister

Escape Room Playtest: Scooby Doo & the House of Unfinished Screams

Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

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