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Food Truck Round Up Returns May 19

Join us May 19 at Friendship Park & Conservatory for the first Food Truck Round Up of 2026!

Community Garage Sale

The 2026 Community Garage Sale will take place Friday, May 1; Saturday, May 2; & Sunday, May 3.

New Utility Payment Portal

Create an account in the new utility portal to pay bills and manage your account anytime, anywhere.

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Free, anonymous disposal of unused meds on April 25, 10 am – 2pm at Des Plaines Police Department.

April 16 City E-News

Explore the latest E-News to stay in the loop on city events, updates, and more.

City of Des Plaines Sustainability Survey

Take the survey to help guide Des Plaines’ Sustainability Plan and future priorities.

Events & Meetings

Extraordinary Caterpillar Screening at Des Plaines Theatre

April 22, 2026

Celebrate Earth Day with a special free screening at the Des Plaines Theatre on April 22 at 7 PM. The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with this peek into the
dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes.

Arbor Day

April 24, 2026

Arbor Day

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DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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City of Des Plaines Sustainability Survey

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Extraordinary Caterpillar Screening at Des Plaines Theatre

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