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1 event,🏡🛍️ Cortland Townwide Garage Sales! 📅 April 30 – May 2 (Thurs-Sat) ⏰ 8 AM – 5 PM Get ready to shop all around Cortland for amazing deals! ✨ Furniture • Clothes • Toys • Home goods • Collectibles & more 👨👩👧👦 Something for everyone! 📍 Don’t miss it—plan your route & bring your friends! […]
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1 event,🏡🛍️ Cortland Townwide Garage Sales! 📅 April 30 – May 2 (Thurs-Sat) ⏰ 8 AM – 5 PM Get ready to shop all around Cortland for amazing deals! ✨ Furniture • Clothes • Toys • Home goods • Collectibles & more 👨👩👧👦 Something for everyone! 📍 Don’t miss it—plan your route & bring your friends! […]
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4 events,🏡🛍️ Cortland Townwide Garage Sales! 📅 April 30 – May 2 (Thurs-Sat) ⏰ 8 AM – 5 PM Get ready to shop all around Cortland for amazing deals! ✨ Furniture • Clothes • Toys • Home goods • Collectibles & more 👨👩👧👦 Something for everyone! 📍 Don’t miss it—plan your route & bring your friends! […]
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Join Rotaract Club of Sycamore for an afternoon of wagging tails, local sips, and community impact at Pints for Pups! At Jonamac Orchard on Saturday, May 2 from 12:30-3:30PMMore info: Pints for Pups – Facebook Event Page This dog-friendly outdoor event brings together pet lovers for a one-of-a-kind market filled with live demos, local vendors, interactive […]
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Downtown DeKalb’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration is back—bigger and better than ever! Enjoy a full day of live entertainment, featuring performances ranging from traditional dance to mariachi and grupo music. Explore a variety of vendors, grab a bite from local food trucks, and stop by the 21+ beer garden. This free, family-friendly event also […]
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3 events,Los Rancheros is not holding back this Cinco de Mayo with surprises, trivia, giveaways, Mexican food and music!
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Keep the celebration going at El Jimador! Join them on May 5th to continue celebrating Cinco de Mayo! They will be having fun vendors starting at 3:00 pm and live music at 5:00 pm. Joining will be DJ NRG and Mariachi Luna.
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Grab your boots & cowboy hats! Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on 5/5Estilo Norteño / Cowboy Style -Outside Entertainment by DJ Fiesta Latina & Los Pericos Norteño Dúo! -Mini Mercado by Artesanias Ameliah-Dessert by Blissful Bites Snack Bar All the fun stats after 4:30 pm! |
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Celebrate 13 years of generosity during Give DeKalb County! This annual fundraising event supports nonprofits with easy ways to give—plus every donation is boosted by the Bonus Pool. Give online from midnight to midnight on May 7 at GiveDeKalbCounty.org. Browse by cause, follow the leaderboard, or support multiple nonprofits in one transaction. Beginning in April, […]
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Mother’s Day Weekend is Blumen Gardens’ biggest weekend of the year! Join in on garden shopping, seasonal inspiration, and a full weekend experience with food trucks and live music. Stroll the garden center, shop gifts and home décor, pick out plants for spring, and enjoy lunch and music while you browse. This weekend is made […]
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This Mother’s Day, decorate and showcase a flower to celebrate that special woman in your life. Purchase a wooden flower from us to take home and decorate in your own unique, beautiful way that represents the person you would like to honor this Mother’s Day. You’ll bring your decorated flower back to us and we […] |
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The DeKalb Back Alley Market (BAM) takes over downtown DeKalb with a curated mix of vintage, handmade, and just plain cool. You’ll find 150+ vendors spread through streets and alleyways—everything from vintage clothing and home décor to pottery, candles, apothecary goods, and specialty foods. It’s not a craft fair and it’s not a flea market. […]
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Mother’s Day Weekend is Blumen Gardens’ biggest weekend of the year! Join in on garden shopping, seasonal inspiration, and a full weekend experience with food trucks and live music. Stroll the garden center, shop gifts and home décor, pick out plants for spring, and enjoy lunch and music while you browse. This weekend is made […]
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On the day before Mother’s Day, come out to the guided wildflower walks at the Natural Resource Education Center in Russell Woods Forest Preserve. The guided walks will start on the hour, starting at 10 AM. The last walk will start at 1 PM. The NREC will be open, so come in a see the […]
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Sunday at Sandwich is a vintage, antique, and handmade goods market held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds! Visitors have a chance to shop for new or repurposed items, consumables, and vintage or handmade goods by local vendors from all over the Midwest.
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Mother’s Day Weekend is Blumen Gardens’ biggest weekend of the year! Join in on garden shopping, seasonal inspiration, and a full weekend experience with food trucks and live music. Stroll the garden center, shop gifts and home décor, pick out plants for spring, and enjoy lunch and music while you browse. This weekend is made […]
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Celebrate Mom with a special Mother’s Day Brunch at Faranda’s! Join on Sunday, May 10th for a memorable dining experience featuring an abundant brunch buffet, chef-attended stations, and a variety of sweet and savory favorites the whole family will enjoy. Guests can indulge in classic breakfast selections, carved meats, fresh salads, decadent desserts, and more—all […]
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Jazz in Progress joins the DeKalb Public Library for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music in the library’s main lobby! Jazz in Progress (JIP) organized in 2012 to encourage local musicians to play jazz in support of its mission of musical, charitable, and educational purposes to […]
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Malta’s Garage Sale Weekend is May 16th, starting at 8 AM. Some sales open on Thursday and Friday. Also, stop by the annual plant sale at Malta Lions Park.
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The annual NatureFest is hosted by Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the DeKalb County Health Department. It occurs at the only nature center in DeKalb County, Genoa’s Natural Resource Education Center. This family-friendly, free event is perfect for families with elementary-aged children and up. There […]
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Join the 3rd Annual Genoa’s Market in the Park on May 17th, 2026 from 10 AM–3 PM at Chamberlain Park, Genoa IL. Shop 100+ vendors, enjoy food trucks, and explore art, handmade goods, and vintage finds. Free entry!
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Join Hy-Vee Sycamore for a free breakfast honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists! As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we want to say thank you to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. This meal is a small token of our gratitude for your sacrifice, dedication, and […]
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DeKalb Park District, DeKalb Rotary, and the DeKalb Public Library invite you to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country with a red, white, and blue bikes, skateboards, and rollerblades parade. (No electric scooters, please.) Listen to a patriotic story read by DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes. Decorate your bikes, boards, and rollerblades in a star-spangled […]
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Join the 90th Annual Genoa Days for an unforgettable family festival featuring exciting bingo, thrilling carnival rides, classic games, delicious food, live music, and entertainment! Enjoy friendly races, fun contests, an inspiring art and craft show, and a vibrant parade. It’s a celebration for all ages! |
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You can make music! In this month’s Family Fun Science, use science knowledge and basic recycled materials to make musical instruments. You’ll see that musical instruments don’t have to be fancy or expensive. All it takes is basic knowledge of what makes sound and materials to make those vibrations happen. After a time of building, […]
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Register on the first day of Summer Reading for Read, White and Blue! Resource Bank will be in the lobby to distribute bookmarks and treats between 10:00 and 1:00 p.m. Children may then collect a clock sheet to track their reading, and they will be set to earn reading rewards and enjoy a summer of […]
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The DeKalb County History Center is proud to announce that it will serve as the new host of the Sycamore Farmers Market, beginning with the 2026 season. A vibrant, producer-focused community market celebrating local food, agriculture, and handmade goods. The Sycamore Farmers Market will take place Tuesdays from 3:00–6:00 pm, June 2 through September 1, […] |
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Nestled in the heart of downtown DeKalb, Illinois, the DeKalb Farmers Market features a vibrant selection of over 30 local vendors. Enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, colorful flowers, baked goods, olive oil, coffee, and delicious offerings from food trucks. With live music and a variety of unique finds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Grab […] Join every Thursday for fresh, local goods! 100 E Adams St, Waterman, IL 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Fresh produce Baked goods Local honey & more Handmade items Bring the whole family and support local vendors! 
Immerse yourself in the magic of live music surrounded by the beauty of nature for an evening of great tunes and togetherness! Bring seating or a blanket. Food from the grill including burgers, hot dogs, and brats as well as snacks, beer, and wine are available for purchase (cash or credit). If a concert is […]
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Plan to attend the Northern Illinois Art Show, hosted by KVAL, on the Courthouse lawn in Sycamore on June 6 & 7. Over 60 artists will be selling their unique arts and crafts. Enjoy great music and food both days. Stop by the Art of Giving raffle booth and buy a ticket to win an […]
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The CASA Color Run is a fun, family-friendly 5K! Walk, jog or sprint – anything is fine so long as you have fun! Stick around after the race for music, snacks and water. Registration is $30 for ages 13+, $20 for ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sycamore/CASAColorRun.
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Kids are invited to create their very own Patriotic Paul & Revolutionary Ruth paper dolls inspired by the Flat Stanley concept! After designing and coloring their dolls, participants can take them on adventures, snap photos, and share where their patriotic friends travel. Sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, this hands-on activity encourages creativity […]
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