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Social events and activities in Des Plaines

Chess Social

Hosted by: Club 64 (Social Chess Club)

1 going
From $12.00
Chess Social

S'mores Social

Hosted by: Introverts Hangout

42 going
Free
S'mores Social

Be Active & Social this Fall! Join one of our fun, coed rec level league teams!

Hosted by: S3 Simply Social Sports Leagues - Chicago

100 going
Free
Be Active & Social this Fall! Join one of our fun, coed rec level league teams!

Karaoke at Cary's Lounge!

Hosted by: ! Chicago Is My Oyster!! There Is Always More To Explore!!

2 going
Free
Karaoke at Cary's Lounge!

Games

Play group games in Des Plaines

Thursday Night Free Live Texas Hold'em Tournaments

Hosted by: Free Non-commit Texas Hold'em League

26 going
Free
Thursday Night Free Live Texas Hold'em Tournaments

RPG Night (non D&D)

Hosted by: Northwest Side Chicago Board Game Friends

14 going
Free
RPG Night (non D&D)

Wednesday Night Fun and Games at Gracie O'Malley's in Portage Park!

Hosted by: Chicago Board Games and Drinks

4 going
Free
Wednesday Night Fun and Games at Gracie O'Malley's in Portage Park!

Tabletop Tuesday at Nellie's [toggle Gaming]

Hosted by: [toggle Gaming]

2 going
Free
Tabletop Tuesday at Nellie's [toggle Gaming]

Singles and speed dating

Meet new people and attend single-friendly events in Des Plaines

Remote Romance Radar: Chicago Speed Dating 46-59

Hosted by: Real Talk Video Dates

10 going
Free
Remote Romance Radar: Chicago Speed Dating 46-59

Virtual Victory: Chicago Speed Dating 25-46

Hosted by: Lovely Notes Candlelit Dinners

13 going
Free
Virtual Victory: Chicago Speed Dating 25-46

50+ Singles Speed Dating Event in Chicago – Register Now!

Hosted by: Chicago 50+ Singles

27 going
Free
50+ Singles Speed Dating Event in Chicago – Register Now!

Virtual Victory Connections for Ages 24-45

Hosted by: Heartfelt Notes And Nights

12 going
Free
Virtual Victory Connections for Ages 24-45

Language exchange

Language Exchange III Summer 2025

Hosted by: Language Buddies

32 going
Free
Language Exchange III Summer 2025

BECOME FRIENDS, SOCIAL, HAPPY HOUR, NETWORK, ENGLISH/SPANISH EXCHANGE! 😃🤗

Hosted by: Let's Be Friends in Chicago and Suburbs

20 going
Free
BECOME FRIENDS, SOCIAL, HAPPY HOUR, NETWORK, ENGLISH/SPANISH EXCHANGE! 😃🤗

Language Exchange 语言交换

Hosted by: Chinese/English Language Corner - 中/英文角

3 going
Free
Language Exchange 语言交换

Daebak Korean BBQ- Chinatown

Hosted by: Asian Cuisine Across Chicago

7 going
Free
Daebak Korean BBQ- Chinatown