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SUMMARY:DeKalb Cinco De Mayo
DESCRIPTION:Downtown DeKalb’s annual Cinco de Mayo is back and bigger than ever!  \n\n\n\nWith many fun performances & musical guests joining the celebration! As well as a variety of vendors & food trucks. \n\n\n\nThis event is free & kid friendly!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-cinco-de-mayo-2026/
LOCATION:Van Buer Plaza\, 148-198 N 2nd St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="El Jimador Mexican Grill":MAILTO:contact@eljimadordekalb.com
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SUMMARY:Give DeKalb County
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGive online from midnight to midnight on May 7 at GiveDeKalbCounty.org. Browse by cause\, follow the leaderboard\, or support multiple nonprofits in one transaction. \nBeginning in April\, donors who prefer to give by check can print a mail-in donation form at GiveDeKalbCounty.org\, list their chosen organization(s) and donation amount(s)\, then write one check for the total amount payable to “DCCF.” Mail it with the completed donation form to the DeKalb County Community Foundation\, 475 DeKalb Avenue\, Sycamore\, IL 60178 (postmarked April 23 – May 7). Donations from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) follow the mail-in guidelines. \nHosted by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership\, a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation\, Give DeKalb County has raised more than $12.8 million to date. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and make a difference on May 7!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/give-dekalb-county-2026/
LOCATION:DeKalb County\, illinois
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership":MAILTO:dcnp@dekalbccf.org
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day at Blumen Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nStroll 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 for celebrating moms\, friends\, and the start of the season at Blumen.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/mothers-day-at-blumen-gardens/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Blumen Gardens\, 403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION: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 will line the walking path in Lion’s Park with all the decorated flowers and invite the community to take time over the weekend to enjoy the artistry and celebrate. \n\n\n\nPick Up Your Flower: Friday\, May 1st through Wednesday\, May 6th at Haish Gym (303 S. 9th St).Return Your Decorated Flower: by 5:00pm on Thursday\, May 7thPick Up Your Decorated Flower: May 12th-22nd from Haish Gym\, your flower is ready to be proudly displayed in your garden!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/mothers-day-wildflower-walk-2026/
LOCATION:Lions Park\, 700 W. Taylor Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:DeKalb Back Alley Market
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIt’s not a craft fair and it’s not a flea market. BAM is built to feel a little different—more curated\, more unexpected\, and fun to wander. Add in live music\, local food\, and a crowd that shows up ready to explore\, and it turns into more than just shopping. \n\n\n\nCome dig around\, find something you didn’t know you needed\, and spend a few hours having fun in our alley! \n\n\n\nLocation: DeKalb Back Alley Market\, Palmer Ct.\, 2nd and 3rd St. DeKalb\, ILAdmission is free. Bring your family and well-behaved petsDon’t miss out on this unique shopping experience in Downtown DeKalb!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-back-alley-market-may-2026/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Downtown DeKalb\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Back Alley Market":MAILTO:dekalbbackalleymarket@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day at Blumen Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nStroll 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 for celebrating moms\, friends\, and the start of the season at Blumen.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/mothers-day-at-blumen-gardens/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Blumen Gardens\, 403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Saturday Flower Walk 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 live animal displays! \nFind more details at: https://extension.illinois.edu/bdo/natural-resource-education-center \nIf you have questions or need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming\, call the DeKalb County Extension office at 815-758-8194.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/mothers-day-saturday-flower-walk-2026/
LOCATION:Russell Woods Forest Preserve\, 11750 IL-72\, Genoa\, 60135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension":MAILTO:mariantt@illinois.edu
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