Events
Chase to the Taste 5K
Downtown Des Plaines 1500 E. Prairie Ave at Pearson St., Des Plaines, ILThe Des Plaines Friends of the Parks is co-sponsoring the annual Chase to the Taste 5K. Volunteers are needed throughout the course to direct traffic, distribute gear, water and refreshments. […]
2017 GITD Prep Meeting
Administrative & Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, IL2017 Golf in the Dark at Lake Park
Lake Park Golf Course & Marina 1015 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, ILSave the date for our 2017 Golf in the Dark event!! Golf in the Dark at Lake Park is our annual scholarship fundraiser! Join the Des Plaines Friends of the […]
2017 Fishing Derby
Lake Park 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines, ILJoin us for our annual Lake Opeka Fishing Derby. It’s free for all ages and prizes will be awarded for two age groups: a) 12 and younger b) 13 and […]
Cookie Decorating at 2017 Winter Wonderland
Prairie Lakes 515 E. Thacker Street, Des Plaines, ILCome decorate cookies with the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks at the annual Winter Wonderland festival. This FREE annual winter festival will transforms the Prairie Lakes Community Center into a magical place […]
Cookie Decorating at 2017 Winter Wonderland
Prairie Lakes 515 E. Thacker Street, Des Plaines, ILCome decorate cookies with the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks at the annual Winter Wonderland festival. This FREE annual winter festival will transforms the Prairie Lakes Community Center into a magical place […]
Des Plaines Halloween Decorating Contest
The annual Halloween Decorating Contest sponsored by the Journal & Topics and the Friends of the Parks. Winners will be announced in the October 30th edition of the Journal