Calendars
2025-2026 10 Month School Calendar
Upcoming Events
Digital Media and Photo Workshop (Grade 8)
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Maine West High School, Visual Art Suite, C-120
DIY Kit or Play Pack Pick-Up (all day)
all day
Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
DIY Kit: Pick up a kit at the library and use the materials to do a step-by-step project from a video on our website.
Play Packs: Hands-on activities to encourage creativity and imagination!
*while supplies last
D62 Board of Education Meeting
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Central Elementary School, 1526 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Facilities schedule
For School Specific Events (assemblies, sporting events, dances etc.) – Please contact your student’s school directly for details, or visit your school’s website.
For Rental Requests and to check Building Space Availability – Please submit your online request to our Facilities department.
Early Learning Center's Calendar
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November 2025
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sat/Sun
Monday,
October
27
Virtual Workshop: Screens, Digital Use, and Addiction: Technology at Home and at School
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Learn how technology affects children’s mood, sleep and focus and how your own habits play a role. Get practical tips to set healthy limits, spot red flags, and support balanced screen use at home.
This virtual session is open to ALL parents.
Featuring Jacqueline Rhew, co-founder of The Center for Emotional Wellness
Sessions will be available in English and Spanish.
To participate in English, click here : https://d62-org.zoom.us/j/83169716117?jst=2#success
To participate in Spanish, click here: https://d62-org.zoom.us/j/83194825297?jst=2#success
Tuesday,
October
28
Wednesday,
October
29
Thursday,
October
30
Friday,
October
31
Halloween Movie Night
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Des Plaines Public Library
Movie, snacks, and a hauntingly good time! Costumes not required but strongly suggested.
For families with children of all ages! Drop by meeting room B/C.
Halloweentown (1998), live action, 84 minutes, not rated as it is a Disney Channel original movie.
Saturday,
November
1
Dia de Muertos Celebration
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Des Plaines Public Library
Join the Des Plaines Park District at that library for a colorful celebration of Dia de Muertos, the Day of the Dead!
Kids can decorate their own paper plate skull craft with tissue paper and honor the memories of loved ones who have passed. These vibrantly decorated paper plate skull crafts provide a powerful symbol of remembrance, joy, and the enduring presence of those we carry in our hears.
Enjoy festive music, a cultural slideshow, and all the decorating materials you'll need. Open to all ages.
Kids 8 and under need a parent or guardian with them.
Sunday,
November
2
Monday,
November
3
Tuesday,
November
4
Wednesday,
November
5
Family Storytime
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Build a lifelong love of reading with books, rhymes, music, movement, and more!
Thursday,
November
6
Munch Madness (ages 9-12)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Come to this taste-test to try different and unusual snacks. You can taste things blind or with eyes wide open, but either way you will be surprised by what awaits you.
Please be conscious of food allergies.
Registration required.
Friday,
November
7
Middle School H2O Night (grades 6-8)
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Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Make a splash at our pool party! Whether you’re looking for a night out or a fun family evening, H2O Nights at Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center is the place to be!
Drop off your kids (11 and older) for a night of fun, or bring the whole family for an unforgettable evening. Get ready to amp up your Friday night with great music from our poolside DJ, Wibits, delicious pizza, and refreshing soft drinks.
Don’t forget—registration is required by 2:00 pm on the day of the event.
Saturday,
November
8
Des Plaines Pumpkin Smash!
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Prairie Lakes Community Center
Please don't put it in the trash; bring it to the smash and green your Halloween! In partnership with the Des Plaines Park District, the City is hosting the Pumpkin Smash composting event at the north parking lot of Prairie Lakes Community Center.
Bring your pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns, and gourds to the Pumpkin Smash composting event where attendees can toss their pumpkins into the designated dumpster and WasteNot Compost will haul it away for composting. Painted pumpkins are fine, but please remove any non-biodegradable materials such as candles, googly eyes, stickers, plastic and yarn.
New this year, we are also collecting plastic and foil candy wrappers for recycling both at the Pumpkin Smash event and in a special drop-off bin in the City Hall lobby throughout November. It’s a simple way to give those wrappers a second life and stay out of the landfill.
At the 2024 Pumpkin Smash, our residents composted a total of 234 pumpkins weighing 2,476 pounds, offsetting 111 gallons of gas and 2,455 miles of driving. Great job, Des Plaines!
Maine West High School Science Day (ages 3-12)
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Maine West High School, 1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Fun (and free!) hands on activities for kids from ages 3 to 12 hosted by the Maine West Science National Honor Society!
Sunday,
November
9
Monday,
November
10
Tuesday,
November
11
Stranger Things Party (ages 9-13)
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Des Plaines Public Library
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things (rated TV-14) begins on November 26, and the anticipation is just too much! Come to our party to get ready for the premiere!
Registration required.
Wednesday,
November
12
Free Zone at the DP Public Library (ages 9-12)
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Des Plaines Public Library
Drop-in after school to hang out and relax! There will be board games, puzzles, crafts and snacks. Stay as long or short as you want.
Happy Notes (teens)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Earn service hours by making uplifting cards for hospitalized kids!
Materials will be provided.
Family Storytime
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Build a lifelong love of reading with books, rhymes, music, movement, and more!
Family Storytime
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Build a lifelong love of reading with books, rhymes, music, movement, and more!
Thursday,
November
13
Friday,
November
14
Saturday,
November
15
Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
DIY Kit: Pick up a kit at the library and use the materials to do a step-by-step project from a video on our website.
Play Packs: Hands-on activities to encourage creativity and imagination!
*while supplies last
Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
DIY Kit: Pick up a kit at the library and use the materials to do a step-by-step project from a video on our website.
Play Packs: Hands-on activities to encourage creativity and imagination!
*while supplies last
Sunday,
November
16
Monday,
November
17
D62 Board of Education Meeting
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Central Elementary School, 1526 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
D62 Board of Education Meeting
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Central Elementary School, 1526 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Tuesday,
November
18
The Maker's Place (ages 9-12)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
If you like to make stuff, eat snacks and hang out, come on into the Maker's Place. We will meet monthly to relax and make something cool.
Registration required.
Wednesday,
November
19
Happy Tails Crafting (grades 7-12)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
All furry pets deserve to play in style!
Join us as we make a posh no-sew fleece tug toy for a pup or feline in need.
Family Storytime
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Build a lifelong love of reading with books, rhymes, music, movement, and more!
Thursday,
November
20
BPAC (Bilingual) FamilyNight
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Westerhold Early Learning Center, 1375 S.. 5th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Come meet other bilingual families and get information to support youand your child!
We start with free pizza at 6:00 and will provide free childcare.
Please bring your cell phone and earbuds to support interpretation!
Enter through Door 11
More information? Call 847.824.1252
Friday,
November
21
Saturday,
November
22
Maine West Warrior Con
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Maine West High School, 1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Featuring: comics, toys, artwork, creators, panels, cosplay, contests
Supports the Maine West High School Fine Arts Department
Sunday,
November
23
Monday,
November
24
Tuesday,
November
25
Wednesday,
November
26
Thursday,
November
27
Friday,
November
28
Saturday,
November
29
Sunday,
November
30
Calendar & Category Legend:
- CCSD62 Calendar CCSD62 Calendar
- Early Learning Center Early Learning Center