# Things to do with kids at Prairie Lakes Community Center

> 3 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016, in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Wed, Nov 11.

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## Events ahead

- [Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead--listing-a758f0a91606c3803f9c13a7) — Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Prairie Lakes Community Center, Des Plaines · Free · checked Nov 9. Celebrate a tradition of honoring and remembering loved ones. Participants create keepsakes and learn about traditional customs.
- [Winter Wonderland](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/winter-wonderland--listing-1acf8deded1ab865bb6a68f8) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Prairie Lakes Community Center, Des Plaines · Free · checked Nov 9. Visit Santa and take a holiday train ride. Families can make holiday crafts and enjoy hot cocoa.
- [Family New Year’s Eve Party](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/family-new-year-s-eve-party--listing-79c2e59b4b968150a48cbf21) — Thu, Dec 31 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Prairie Lakes Community Center, Des Plaines · Paid · checked Nov 9. Bring the family to celebrate the arrival of the new year together. Advance and day-of registration are offered.

## Recently ended

- [Trunk or Treat at Prairie Lakes — Des Plaines](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/trunk-or-treat-at-prairie-lakes-des-plaines--listing-b6caf9757509b1dc9c758f6a) — ended Sat, Oct 24

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