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2026 Winter Fair

  • Des Plaines Public Library · Des Plaines
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2026 Winter Fair
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The City of Des Plaines is excited for its fifth annual Winter Fair! Shop your way through the indoor artisan market featuring local makers. You'll have an additional chance to post your letter to the North Pole at our mailbox and submit name ideas for the Name a Snowplow contest!
Hop on a trolley to experience a historic tour of the City with the Des Plaines History Center as your guide! Advance registration is required and opens on November 2 at desplainesil.gov/winterfair. Once the tours reach capacity, a waitlist option will become available.
Free parking is available in the Des Plaines Public Library Parking Garage (1448 E. Prairie Ave.).
The mitten tree will be available for donations of new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves of all sizes. Nonperishable food donations for the Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Pantry are welcome.
For additional details, visit desplainesil.gov/winterfair.
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Please note that this event is organized by the City of Des Plaines Government. Participation inquiries can be submitted to us via email or direct message. No third parties are involved in booking or event execution
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