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Iroquois: Spring Intersession (Return April 2nd)
all day
FREE Fun Fair (Des Plaines Youth Commission)
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Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Please bring healthy snacks for youth backpack program.
FEATURING:
Keith Cobb, Magician
Games/Prizes at all tables
Football Throw
Bozo Buckets
Arts and Crafts
Face Painting
Soccer Kick
Scavenger Hunt
Make Your Own Button
Win a Banner for Your School with the best attendance
VISIT COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
Breakfast with Baby, Salvation Army, DP Park District. DP Police, DP Fire Fighters, DP Arts Guild,
DP Library, DP Elks Club, District 62 and more!
SPONSORED BY
THE DES PLAINES YOUTH COMMISSION
Volunteers from NHS, Hispanic NHS, Link Crew, GBB
Basketball Team, DPYC Advisory Board, & Maine West Athletics
Iroquois: Spring Intersession (Return April 2nd)
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Des Plaine Community Band Concert
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Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, IL 60016
Sunday Concert Series at Prairie Lakes Theater
A Des Plaines tradition for over 35 years, the Community Concert Band has a vast repertoire that includes classics, great Sousa marches, contemporary concert band standards, the latest pop favorites, and movie scores.
The band is actively seeking members for most sections.
For more information about joining the band, rehearsals, and performances, please email Al Legutki at al.legutki@gmail.com.
Directed by: Dr. Al Legutki, Band Director
Iroquois: Spring Intersession (Return April 2nd)
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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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March 2025
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sat/Sun
Monday,
February
24
Lego League (Grades K-8)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Grades K-8.
We supply LEGOs and a theme, you supply the imagination! Children under 8, please bring your caregiver.
Registration required beginning February 17th by calling 847-376-2839 or visiting the Youth Services Desk. An adult must be in attendance with children under 8.
Tuesday,
February
25
Wednesday,
February
26
Stuffed Animal Workshop Kit
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
For children of all ages. Pick up a Stuffed Animal Workshop kit to stuff a cuddly adopted elephant at home!
This program is limited to Des Plaines residents only.
Registration is required for each child you will be picking up a kit for. Supplies are limited. Register by visiting or calling the Youth Services desk at 847-376-2839 beginning Monday, February 17th at 9 am.
Pickup will begin Wednesday, February 26th at 9 am.
Thursday,
February
27
Friday,
February
28
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.
For ages 9-12
Registration required.
Movies in the Corner (Tangled)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
All ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor.
Matilda the Musical
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Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA
D62:
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
Saturday,
March
1
Matilda the Musical
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Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA
D62:
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
Sunday,
March
2
Monday,
March
3
Youth Soccer Evaluations (2nd-5th grade)
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Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines
Youth soccer offers many benefits, including improved physical fitness (cardiovascular health, strength, and agility), social skills (teamwork, communication, and friendships), and mental health benefits (confidence and stress relief). It teaches valuable life skills like discipline, time management, and resilience while fostering cognitive development through strategic thinking and decision-making. Soccer promotes cultural understanding and inclusion while helping kids establish long-term healthy habits.
Monday: March 3
5:30-6:10p: 2nd & 3rd Grade
6:15p-6:50p: 4th & 5th Grade
Tuesday,
March
4
9th Annual D62 Art Show
all day
Des Plaines Public Library
Through March 14 in the North Hallway
9th Annual D62 Art Show
all day
Des Plaines Public Library
Through March 14 in the North Hallway
Wednesday,
March
5
Thursday,
March
6
Graphic Novel Club
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Like graphic novels, comics, and manga? Come hang out at Graphic Novel Club. For ages 9-12.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Friday,
March
7
Middle School Bingo Night (FREE)!
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Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Sponsored by the Des Plaines Youth Commission
Join us for a FREE Bingo Night with games, prizes and refreshments
RSVP: Erin Doerr: misserinmoy@yahoo.com or 630.940.4855
Saturday,
March
8
Youth Soccer Evaluations (2nd-5th grade)
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Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines
Youth soccer offers many benefits, including improved physical fitness (cardiovascular health, strength, and agility), social skills (teamwork, communication, and friendships), and mental health benefits (confidence and stress relief). It teaches valuable life skills like discipline, time management, and resilience while fostering cognitive development through strategic thinking and decision-making. Soccer promotes cultural understanding and inclusion while helping kids establish long-term healthy habits.
Saturday, March 8
1:00-1:45p: 2nd & 3rd Grade
2-2:45p: 4th & 5th Grade
Sunday,
March
9
Monday,
March
10
Tuesday,
March
11
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.
For ages 9-12.
Thursday,
March
13
Bollywood Dance Class (Ages 5-12)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Need a fun activity to start your Holi celebration? Join us for a dance class led by the talented Keenna Salwan of Rani Dance Co.
This class is open to children ages 5-12.
To register, please visit or call the Youth Services desk at 847.376.2839
Friday,
March
14
D62 Education Foundation Trivia Night
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Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Doors open at 6:00PM, Trivia starts at 7:00PM
Tickets: $25 a person, $250 for a table
Prizes for best themed table!
All money raised goes directly to the students of D62!
Saturday,
March
15
FREE Fun Fair (Des Plaines Youth Commission)
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Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Please bring healthy snacks for youth backpack program.
FEATURING:
Keith Cobb, Magician
Games/Prizes at all tables
Football Throw
Bozo Buckets
Arts and Crafts
Face Painting
Soccer Kick
Scavenger Hunt
Make Your Own Button
Win a Banner for Your School with the best attendance
VISIT COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
Breakfast with Baby, Salvation Army, DP Park District. DP Police, DP Fire Fighters, DP Arts Guild,
DP Library, DP Elks Club, District 62 and more!
SPONSORED BY
THE DES PLAINES YOUTH COMMISSION
Volunteers from NHS, Hispanic NHS, Link Crew, GBB
Basketball Team, DPYC Advisory Board, & Maine West Athletics
Sunday,
March
16
Des Plaine Community Band Concert
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Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, IL 60016
Sunday Concert Series at Prairie Lakes Theater
A Des Plaines tradition for over 35 years, the Community Concert Band has a vast repertoire that includes classics, great Sousa marches, contemporary concert band standards, the latest pop favorites, and movie scores.
The band is actively seeking members for most sections.
For more information about joining the band, rehearsals, and performances, please email Al Legutki at al.legutki@gmail.com.
Directed by: Dr. Al Legutki, Band Director
Monday,
March
17
Board of Education Meeting
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Forest Elementary School, 1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Meeting will be held in the Forest Admin Conference Room.
Thursday,
March
20
D62 Bilingual Family (BPAC) Meeting
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Jane L. Westerhold Early Learning Center, 1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Come meet other bilingual families and get information to support you and your child!
We start with free pizza at 6:00 and will provide free childcare.
Enter through Door #11
More information, call 847.824.1250
Friday,
March
21
Sunday,
March
23
Monday,
March
24
Spring Break
all day
Spring Break
all day
Lego League (Grades K-8)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Grades K-8.
We supply LEGOs and a theme, you supply the imagination! Children under 8, please bring your caregiver.
Registration required beginning March 17th by calling 847-376-2839 or visiting the Youth Services Desk. An adult must be in attendance with children under 8.
Saturday,
March
29
Monday,
March
31
Tuesday,
April
1
Wednesday,
April
2
Thursday,
April
3
Friday,
April
4
Saturday,
April
5
Craft Fair
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Orchard Place Elementary School, 2727 Maple St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
The craft fair will include raffle prizes, homemade crafts, jewelry and much more.
The price for admission is $2. Children under 10 years of age are free.
For more information, contact Cathy Smith at smithcat@d62.org or 847-789-5608.
Sunday,
April
6
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