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Confessions of a Frustrated Underwater Photographer
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Plainfield · Dive Right In Scuba
Confessions of a Frustrated Underwater Photographer
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Plainfield · Dive Right In Scuba
Dipped by Derricka&Creative Customs presents Ladies Night Paint & Sip
Sat, Mar 28, 7:00 PM
Rockford · 7164 Cherryvale N Blvd
Dipped by Derricka&Creative Customs presents Ladies Night Paint & Sip
Sat, Mar 28, 7:00 PM
Rockford · 7164 Cherryvale N Blvd
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Intro to Welding. A hands-on class covering the basics 3/21/26 1pm
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Valparaiso · C2 Fab LLC fabrication and sculpture shop
Going fast
Intro to Welding. A hands-on class covering the basics 3/21/26 1pm
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Valparaiso · C2 Fab LLC fabrication and sculpture shop
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Craft & Chat
Thursday at 10:30 AM
Joliet · 3581 Hennepin Dr
Sales end soon
Craft & Chat
Thursday at 10:30 AM
Joliet · 3581 Hennepin Dr
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Game Night - Mah Jongg
Thursday at 5:00 PM
Homewood · Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience
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Game Night - Mah Jongg
Thursday at 5:00 PM
Homewood · Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience
Introduction to the Elements of Horsemanship
Sun, Apr 26, 11:00 AM
Westville · Blue Moon Vintage Market
Introduction to the Elements of Horsemanship
Sun, Apr 26, 11:00 AM
Westville · Blue Moon Vintage Market
Mothers day Welding 5/9/26 @ 1pm
Sat, May 9, 1:00 PM
Valparaiso · C2 Fab LLC fabrication and sculpture shop
Mothers day Welding 5/9/26 @ 1pm
Sat, May 9, 1:00 PM
Valparaiso · C2 Fab LLC fabrication and sculpture shop
Mothers day Welding 5/9/26 @ 630pm
Sat, May 9, 6:30 PM
Valparaiso · C2 Fab LLC fabrication and sculpture shop
Mothers day Welding 5/9/26 @ 630pm
Sat, May 9, 6:30 PM
Valparaiso · C2 Fab LLC fabrication and sculpture shop
Game Night: Derby Edition
Tue, Apr 21, 6:30 PM
Joliet · 3581 Hennepin Dr
Game Night: Derby Edition
Tue, Apr 21, 6:30 PM
Joliet · 3581 Hennepin Dr
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Lucky Pup Paw-ty
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Highland · Hydrant Pet Center
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Lucky Pup Paw-ty
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Highland · Hydrant Pet Center
Board Game Night
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
Board Game Night
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
Tech Help
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00 PM + 11 more
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
Tech Help
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00 PM + 11 more
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
Wild Fibers Craft Circle
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
Wild Fibers Craft Circle
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
Book Queeries
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30 PM + 8 more
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
Book Queeries
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30 PM + 8 more
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
Hoosier Hobby Show
Sat, Mar 28, 9:00 AM
Schererville · 900 Eagle Ridge Dr
Hoosier Hobby Show
Sat, Mar 28, 9:00 AM
Schererville · 900 Eagle Ridge Dr
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New Buffalo Bash Scavenger Hunt
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM + 313 more
New Buffalo · Starbucks
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New Buffalo Bash Scavenger Hunt
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM + 313 more
New Buffalo · Starbucks
Last Word: Book Club
Today at 6:30 PM + 5 more
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
Last Word: Book Club
Today at 6:30 PM + 5 more
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM
Milwaukee · Royle Hotel Milwaukee Airport
PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM
Milwaukee · Royle Hotel Milwaukee Airport
2026 Titan Pistol Workshop #1 - Cold Weather Draw (from Concealment)
Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 AM
Bonfield · Illinois State Rifle Association
2026 Titan Pistol Workshop #1 - Cold Weather Draw (from Concealment)
Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 AM
Bonfield · Illinois State Rifle Association
2026 Titan Workshop #2 - GTC Zero Day- Prepare for the training year!
Sun, May 3, 9:00 AM
Bonfield · Illinois State Rifle Association
2026 Titan Workshop #2 - GTC Zero Day- Prepare for the training year!
Sun, May 3, 9:00 AM
Bonfield · Illinois State Rifle Association

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Confessions of a Frustrated Underwater Photographer

Dipped by Derricka&Creative Customs presents Ladies Night Paint & Sip

Intro to Welding. A hands-on class covering the basics 3/21/26 1pm

Introduction to the Elements of Horsemanship

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Last Word: Book Club

New Buffalo Bash Scavenger Hunt

Craft & Chat

Game Night - Mah Jongg

Confessions of a Frustrated Underwater Photographer

Confessions of a Frustrated Underwater Photographer

Dipped by Derricka&Creative Customs presents Ladies Night Paint & Sip

Dipped by Derricka&Creative Customs presents Ladies Night Paint & Sip

Intro to Welding. A hands-on class covering the basics 3/21/26 1pm

Intro to Welding. A hands-on class covering the basics 3/21/26 1pm

Craft & Chat

Craft & Chat

Game Night - Mah Jongg

Game Night - Mah Jongg

Introduction to the Elements of Horsemanship

Introduction to the Elements of Horsemanship

Mothers day Welding 5/9/26 @ 1pm

Mothers day Welding 5/9/26 @ 1pm

Mothers day Welding 5/9/26 @ 630pm

Mothers day Welding 5/9/26 @ 630pm

Game Night: Derby Edition

Game Night: Derby Edition

Lucky Pup Paw-ty

Lucky Pup Paw-ty

Board Game Night

Board Game Night

Tech Help

Tech Help

Wild Fibers Craft Circle

Wild Fibers Craft Circle

Book Queeries

Book Queeries

Hoosier Hobby Show

Hoosier Hobby Show

New Buffalo Bash Scavenger Hunt

New Buffalo Bash Scavenger Hunt

Last Word: Book Club

Last Word: Book Club

PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2026 Titan Pistol Workshop #1 - Cold Weather Draw (from Concealment)

2026 Titan Pistol Workshop #1 - Cold Weather Draw (from Concealment)

2026 Titan Workshop #2 - GTC Zero Day- Prepare for the training year!

2026 Titan Workshop #2 - GTC Zero Day- Prepare for the training year!

Things to do around Des Plaines

Trends in Des Plaines

1. Easter brunch

2. Free kids

3. Singles

4. Job fairs

5. Free paper shredding

6. Chicago northwest suburbs

7. Toastmasters

8. Perfume making

9. Craft fairs illinois

10. Bingo

11. Trivia

12. Northwest suburban speed dating

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