Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
Pumpkin patches in the Des Plaines area are gearing up for the peak season.
The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out so you can plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Illinois and other U.S. states.
Publish a photo of pops on the Des Plaines Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Des Plaines Patch.
Many local Christmas tree farms are taking coronavirus precautions to help you and yours enjoy a happy holiday.
Looking for a Des Plaines-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.
Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Des Plaines-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Des Plaines's traditional Fourth of July parade was set to take place at 10 a.m. on July 4.
Meghan Patrick, Tanika Charles and Kelly Prescott​ will perform in Gurnee and Bensenville on Monday, Dec. 2.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Des Plaines.
On March 30, the Schaumburg mall invites families to enjoy free Easter-themed activities and take photos with Bunny
Popular Caring Bunny and Pet Photo Night events offer additional special opportunities for photos with the Easter Bunny
Popular event offers special opportunity for festive photos with Santa
Here's your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Des Plaines.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.
Salvation Army Sheep Mascot at Holiday tree-lighting
Vietnam veteran Les Durov is studying photography at Oakton Community College.
Santa's visit was a hit at the Creative Corners Preschool annual holiday party.
Tossing dozens of pumpkins down a sled hill after Halloween can be a thrilling sport, and you help the environment!
Here are 10 of the craziest corn mazes in Illinois and their designs for this year.
Check out this map and list if you need help finding out where to go apple-picking with family and friends this season.
Annual Field Day brings camps together for fun and friendly competition.
These maps show how Illinoisans could be commemorating Independence Day
We’ve got the weather details for the next few days.
Look out for these Chicago-area highway construction spots during your holiday travels.
Many Des Plaines organizations and agencies join together for another successful Spring Fun Fair at Mountain View and Juno Lighting.
Here are 12 special Easter eggs for you to find.
March 23 is National Puppy Day. Share your photos and we’ll put together a Patch Pets gallery.
Turkey testicles, anyone?
As one of the most cherished childhood traditions, the Easter Egg Hunt in Dee Park will delight all ages. Check it out!
Family program about Easter egg traditions Saturday, April 4, from 1-4 p.m. at the History Center, 781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL
Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.