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SUMMARY:Family Fun Science: Gingerbread Houses
DESCRIPTION:It’s the holiday season and a perfect time to build a gingerbread house with the family!  Join DeKalb Public Library for the seventh annual STEM Gingerbread House Family Fun Science. They’ll have the supplies to build—graham crackers\, frosting\, and candy. Bring your creative ideas! \nAt the end\, they’ll have a friendly competition for Best House and the winner will get a $5 Target gift card. \nThe program is limited to the first 30 children to arrive. Sign-up will begin at the children’s desk 1 hour before the event. This has become one of their most popular Family Fun Science events\, so if you want a spot\, come early! \nFor additional information\, please email Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/family-fun-science-gingerbread-houses/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Santa Visit
DESCRIPTION:Do you hear sleighbells? A jolly fellow from the North Pole will visit the library three times this December! Bring your holiday cheer and meet Santa before the holidays! \nWhile children chat with Santa\, parents may snap a photo on their phone or let library staff capture the moment for you—perfect if your battery’s low or you want to join Santa in the picture. Santa’s happy helper will be there to give every visitor a treat and a special holiday coloring picture to remember the day. \nThis program is free and intended for families with children. No registration is required. \nFor more information\, contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or (815)-756-9568 ext. 3350.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/santa-visit/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Free Visits with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Visit Santa for free at the corner of Route 72 and Monroe Street in downtown Genoa! Furry friends are welcome.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/free-visits-with-santa/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Downtown Genoa\, Genoa\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Genoa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@genoaareachamber.com ;
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SUMMARY:Visits with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Christmas spirit to life with a visit to Santa in his cozy house! Share your holiday wishes\, snap a festive photo\, and drop off your Christmas list straight into Santa’s hands. Don’t forget to take home a sweet candy cane as a special treat! Santa’s house is free to attend.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/visits-with-santa/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Downtown DeKalb\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@dekalb.org
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SUMMARY:Santa Visits at DeKalb County Courthouse
DESCRIPTION:Santa takes time off from his workshop to vacation in Sycamore during the holiday season. His “vacation home” is located on the courthouse lawn and is open for visitors starting December 6! \n\n\n\nSanta House Hours:Saturdays and Sundays  11 a.m. -2 p.m. \n\n\n\nSanta’s House has a personal mailbox! Be sure that Santa receives your wish list this year by delivering it yourself.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/santa-visits-dekalb-county-courthouse/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:DeKalb County Courthouse\, 133 W State St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sycamore Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:Office@sycamorechamber.com
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Gather by the fire as the DeKalb Public Library celebrates the winter solstice with engaging storytelling\, activities\, and crafts! \nThe winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. They will celebrate the return of light and the promise of warmth and growth in the coming months. \nThis program will be first come\, first served\, as space and supplies are limited. For ages 4-13. \nFor additional information please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/winter-solstice-celebration-2/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Kishwaukee Concert Band Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Kishwaukee Concert Band is an all-volunteer adult community band composed of experienced musicians from DeKalb and surrounding communities. Get into the Christmas spirit at their holiday concert at NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall on Saturday\, December 20.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/kishwaukee-concert-band-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at Northern Illinois University\, 400 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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