Events
2016 Halloween House Decorating Contest Final Judging Day 1
Homes of the 2016 finalists will be judged between each day between 6 - 8 pm. This free contest is open to all Des Plaines residents. To enter, call the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks at (847) 391-5089 or email friends@desplainesfriendsoftheparks.org. Prizes will be awarded to the top homes. Homes should be illuminated for judging […]
2016 Halloween House Decorating Contest Final Judging Day 2
Homes of the 2016 finalists will be judged between each day between 6 - 8 pm. This free contest is open to all Des Plaines residents. To enter, call the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks at (847) 391-5089 or email friends@desplainesfriendsoftheparks.org. Prizes will be awarded to the top homes. Homes should be illuminated for judging […]
2016 Halloween House Decorating Contest Final Judging Day 3
Homes of the 2016 finalists will be judged between each day between 6 - 8 pm. This free contest is open to all Des Plaines residents. To enter, call the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks at (847) 391-5089 or email friends@desplainesfriendsoftheparks.org. Prizes will be awarded to the top homes. Homes should be illuminated for judging […]
Cookie Decorating at 2016 Winter Wonderland
Frisbie Senior Center 52 E. Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, ILCome decorate cookies with the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks at the annual Winter Wonderland festival. This annual winter festival transforms the Frisbie Senior Center into a magical place for kids and families, full of great entertainment, food, and fun for the whole family.
Cookie Decorating at 2016 Winter Wonderland
Frisbie Senior Center 52 E. Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, ILCome decorate cookies with the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks at the annual Winter Wonderland festival. This annual winter festival transforms the Frisbie Senior Center into a magical place for kids and families, full of great entertainment, food, and fun for the whole family.
March 2017 Board Meeting
Administrative & Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, ILApril 2017 Board Meeting
Administrative & Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, IL2017 Eggs-travaganza
Prairie Lakes 515 E. Thacker Street, Des Plaines, ILJoin the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks at the Annual Prairie Lakes Easter Egg Festival. Kids will be able to decorate a basket, fill it with goodies and take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Des Plaines Friends of the Parks will have cookies for our Friends to decorate, as well as popcorn for […]
May 2017 Board Meeting
Administrative & Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, IL2017 Spring Fun Fair
Mt. View Adventure Center 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, ILThe Des Plaines Friends of the Parks will be selling popcorn at the 10th annual Spring Fun Fair. This family-friendly event will feature the Kids 50-Yard Dash, Touch-A-Truck, helmet giveaways, wall climbing and the Pooch, Pet & Pedal Parade, plus more!