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SUMMARY:The Essential Great Chicago Fire
DESCRIPTION:It started in a barn and\, two nightmarish days later\, nearly destroyed a city. William Pack will weave together technical details of the Chicago Fire with vivid firsthand accounts from those who lived through the inferno of 1871\, bringing alive all the excitement and terror in a multimedia storytelling event that will not soon be forgotten. \nThis program is intended for adults\, but teens are welcome. No registration is required. \nFor more information\, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/the-essential-great-chicago-fire/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Cocoa\, Crafts\, and Cheer
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate winter break and the holidays in a cozy\, stress-free space. Make ornaments and holiday cards and enjoy a hot cocoa station and other sweet treats! \nThis program is intended for grades 6-12. No registration is required. \nFor more information\, please contact Cheyenne at cheyennet@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 6109.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/cocoa-crafts-and-cheer/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
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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: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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@dekalb.org
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