This year’s event takes place on the Forest Elementary School and Algonquin Middle School grounds, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:00–8:00p. Map

The History Center will be there. Come see us!

City of Des Plaines specialty Fire Department and Police Department vehicles will be there: come learn all about what they do.
See K9 Jager show off his skills and check out a demonstration of the City’s Tactical Response Team.
The evening will also include games, activities and displays from lots of Des Plaines community groups.

There will be Food Trucks, so come hungry! There are a few picnic tables. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 
Portable restrooms and indoor facilities will be available. NOTE: No alcohol is permitted on School District 62 property.