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2025-2026 10 Month School Calendar

Upcoming Events

Mud Day
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Izaak Walton League Des Pl, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

Did you know there was such a thing as Mud Day?  It started in 2009 as a project between Australia and Nepal.  Now, people worldwide use this day to reap the health and educational benefits of playing in the mud.  

Come join us at the Izaak Walton League (1841 S. Rive Road) to get down and dirty!  

Come by anytime between 10am and noon to celebrate mud!  Dress for a mess.

Read More about Mud Day
Musical Mondays
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

All ages. No registration necessary. Join us for a fun concert for our first Musical Monday of the summer!

Drop by Library Plaza in front of the library and enjoy some tunes!

(In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors in meeting room B/C).

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

Read More about Musical Mondays
Andertoon's Amazing New Animals Drawing Class
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Introducing... Amazing New Animals! An Andertoons drawing class all about amazing new animals!

"OK, so maybe they’re not new, but they’re newly discovered and we’ll be drawing and learning all about them! I’m talking banded dragonfish, hylomys hedgehogs, and panda sea squirts to name just a few! They can’t wait to meet you!"

For children entering grades K-8th.

Registration required beginning July 8th. 

Read More about Andertoon's Amazing New Animals Drawing Class

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.

 

 


 

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July 2025
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Monday, June 30
Musical Mondays
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

All ages. No registration necessary. Join us for a fun concert for our first Musical Monday of the summer!

Drop by Library Plaza in front of the library and enjoy some tunes!

(In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors in meeting room B/C).

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

Tuesday, July 1
Wednesday, July 2
Craftily Ever After
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!

Craftily Ever After
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!
Thursday, July 3
Wild Times at the Park
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Central Park, 1555 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. 

June 12 & 26 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street          

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street

Friday, July 4
City of Des Plaines Independence Day Parade
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Parade steps off at the intersection of Center S. and Wicke Ave. at 10:00AM
desplainesil.gov/july4
Saturday, July 5
Sunday, July 6
Monday, July 7
Musical Mondays
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

All ages. No registration necessary. Join us for a fun concert for our first Musical Monday of the summer!

Drop by Library Plaza in front of the library and enjoy some tunes!

(In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors in meeting room B/C).

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

Tuesday, July 8
Munch Madness
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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 foods.  

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.

For ages 9-12

Wednesday, July 9
Craftily Ever After
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!

Craftily Ever After
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!
Thursday, July 10
Wild Times at the Park
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Central Park, 1555 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. 

June 12 & 26 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street          

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street

Live at the Lake: Kaleidoscope Eyes
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2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Hosted by the Des Plaines Park District

Enjoy free music and beautiful views! Our summer free entertainment series promises to be the highlight of the summer.

Food Trucks: Da Local Boy, Funnel

Presenting Sponsor: Foxtail on the Lake  •  Pavilion Sponsor: Veterans Energy Team

Art in the Park!

Calling all our young artists and crafters! If you are at the Live at the Lake concerts with your family, find our Art in the Park tent to create fun projects before each concert! We will be waiting for you at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion and Central Park.

Friday, July 11
Movies in the Park: Moana 2 (FREE)
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2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

Hosted by the Des Plaines Optimist Club

Come out to Lake Opeka (Lake Park) for the following movies! 

Movies will start at dusk, at approximately 8:00p. 

For more information, visit the Des Plaines Optimist Club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/desplainesoptimist.

Saturday, July 12
Mud Day
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Izaak Walton League Des Pl, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

Did you know there was such a thing as Mud Day?  It started in 2009 as a project between Australia and Nepal.  Now, people worldwide use this day to reap the health and educational benefits of playing in the mud.  

Come join us at the Izaak Walton League (1841 S. Rive Road) to get down and dirty!  

Come by anytime between 10am and noon to celebrate mud!  Dress for a mess.

Sunday, July 13
Monday, July 14
Musical Mondays
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

All ages. No registration necessary. Join us for a fun concert for our first Musical Monday of the summer!

Drop by Library Plaza in front of the library and enjoy some tunes!

(In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors in meeting room B/C).

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

Tuesday, July 15
Andertoon's Amazing New Animals Drawing Class
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Introducing... Amazing New Animals! An Andertoons drawing class all about amazing new animals!

"OK, so maybe they’re not new, but they’re newly discovered and we’ll be drawing and learning all about them! I’m talking banded dragonfish, hylomys hedgehogs, and panda sea squirts to name just a few! They can’t wait to meet you!"

For children entering grades K-8th.

Registration required beginning July 8th. 

Wednesday, July 16
Craftily Ever After
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!

Craftily Ever After
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!
Live at the Lake: Farkus
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Central Park, 1555 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Hosted by the Des Plaines Park District

Enjoy free music and beautiful views! Our summer free entertainment series promises to be the highlight of the summer.

Food Trucks: Curious Crow

Art in the Park!

Calling all our young artists and crafters! If you are at the Live at the Lake concerts with your family, find our Art in the Park tent to create fun projects before each concert! We will be waiting for you at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion and Central Park.

Thursday, July 17
Wild Times at the Park
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Central Park, 1555 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. 

June 12 & 26 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street          

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street

Live at the Lake: Classical Blast
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2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

Hosted by the Des Plaines Park District

Enjoy free music and beautiful views! Our summer free entertainment series promises to be the highlight of the summer.

Food Trucks: Sema’s Grill, Kona

Art in the Park!

Calling all our young artists and crafters! If you are at the Live at the Lake concerts with your family, find our Art in the Park tent to create fun projects before each concert! We will be waiting for you at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion and Central Park.

Friday, July 18
H20 Middle School Pool Party: Glow Night!
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Chippewa Pool: 197 N. Eighth Street Des Plaines, IL 60018
Make a splash at our middle school pool parties! 
Come hang out, have fun, and enjoy some great music provided by our very own poolside DJ. Includes pizza and soft drinks. 
All registrations must be made by 5:00p the day of event.
Saturday, July 19
Sunday, July 20
Monday, July 21
Musical Mondays
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

All ages. No registration necessary. Join us for a fun concert for our first Musical Monday of the summer!

Drop by Library Plaza in front of the library and enjoy some tunes!

(In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors in meeting room B/C).

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

D62 Board of Education Meeting
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Forest Elementary School, 1375 South Fifth Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tuesday, July 22
City of Des Plaines Food Truck Round Up
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Metropolitan Square, Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
desplaines.gov/foodtruckroundup
Movies in the Park: School of Rock (FREE)
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2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

Hosted by the Des Plaines Optimist Club

Come out to Lake Opeka (Lake Park) for the following movies! Movies will start at dusk, at approximately 8:00p.

For more information, visit the Des Plaines Optimist Club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/desplainesoptimist.

Wednesday, July 23
Thursday, July 24
Wild Times at the Park
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Central Park, 1555 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. 

June 12 & 26 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street          

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street

Egg Tales
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Will you make a dragon egg or mermaid egg?  You decide and use our supplies to create a fairy tale craft.

For ages 9-12.

Live at the Lake: HiFi Superstar
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2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

Hosted by the Des Plaines Park District

Enjoy free music and beautiful views! Our summer free entertainment series promises to be the highlight of the summer.

Food Trucks: Tiki Terrace, Funnel

Art in the Park!

Calling all our young artists and crafters! If you are at the Live at the Lake concerts with your family, find our Art in the Park tent to create fun projects before each concert! We will be waiting for you at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion and Central Park.

Friday, July 25
Mammals and More
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Learn about some of the most unique creatures from around the world. Join us in welcoming the Flying Fox Conservation and enjoy the wonderful show!

All ages. No registration required. 

Movies in the Park: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (FREE)
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2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Hosted by the Des Plaines Optimist Club

Come out to Lake Opeka (Lake Park) for the following movies! Movies will start at dusk, at approximately 8:00p. For more information, visit the Des Plaines Optimist Club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/desplainesoptimist.
Saturday, July 26
Carnival Fun at Arndt Park Pool
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Arndt Park, 1990 White St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Hosted by the Des Plaines Park District
Grab your family and make a splash at our Family Fun CarnivalParty! 
Bring the whole family for some fun at the pool. 
Enjoy games, crafts, and all the fun you can handle. 
Bring your appetite, hot dogs and popcorn are included.
Kerfuffle Presents...the Conductors
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Kerfuffle Theatre is here to present... The Conductors!

"Where should we go? Who shall we visit? The conductors are on a search for treasure in this play specifically designed for very young children. Featuring live music and playful audience participation, The Conductors is a silly, joyful, and engaging first theatre experience for children ages 2-6 and their families. Join the conductors as they explore community and connection along the railroad lines!"

No registration required. 

Sunday, July 27
Monday, July 28
Musical Mondays
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

All ages. No registration necessary. Join us for a fun concert for our first Musical Monday of the summer!

Drop by Library Plaza in front of the library and enjoy some tunes!

(In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors in meeting room B/C).

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible!

Tuesday, July 29
Wednesday, July 30
Craftily Ever After
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!

Craftily Ever After
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
All ages. Drop-in to the 2nd floor Program Room for a fun craft!
Animal Tail Bingo
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Enjoy an evening of everyone's favorite family game - BINGO! Engage in some friendly competition and learn how to recognize some unique animal tails. We will intersperse our games with some amazing tail trivia!
Thursday, July 31
Wild Times at the Park
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Central Park, 1555 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

Ages birth - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Have a "wild time" during this high-energy storytime at a Des Plaines park! No registration necessary. 

June 12 & 26 at Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street          

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker Street

Live at the Lake: The Simple Remedy
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2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Hosted by the Des Plaines Park District


Enjoy free music and beautiful views! Our summer free entertainment series promises to be the highlight of the summer.

Food Trucks: Da Local Boy, Kona

Art in the Park!

Calling all our young artists and crafters! If you are at the Live at the Lake concerts with your family, find our Art in the Park tent to create fun projects before each concert! We will be waiting for you at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion and Central Park.

Friday, August 1
Saturday, August 2
Sunday, August 3

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  • Early Learning Center