7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, May 10, 2026
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May 10, 2026 –Mother’s Day at Blumen Gardens
Mother’s Day at Blumen Gardens
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 […]
Free
Monday, May 11, 2026
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 –2026 Food Truck Wednesdays
2026 Food Truck Wednesdays
Come out for lunch, meet up with a friend or grab your afternoon pick-me-up from a variety of food trucks each Wednesday through the fall. Local food trucks will line the street on Normal Road in front of the MLK Commons on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CAB will provide entertainment and fun, including student performances. […]
Free
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Friday, May 15, 2026
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 –Shabbona Farmers Market 2026
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May 16, 2026 –NatureFest 2026
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May 16, 2026 –Try Archery
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May 16, 2026 –Sound Healing: Rest & Renewal
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May 16, 2026 –Remembering Port Chicago & Cyril O. Sheppard
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May 16, 2026 –After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress May 2026
Shabbona Farmers Market 2026
Shabbona Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 2 running every other weekend through October 10, 2026! New in 2026 – Family Outing Days will be held with the Farmers Market. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, games, crafts, and a sweet treat offered sponsored by Big Time Rentals. This market features 12+ vendor and craft […]
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NatureFest 2026
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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Try Archery
Have you ever wanted to try archery but were unsure how to get started? Join the Kishwaukee Archers for a free archery lesson at a local club, with instructors, equipment and facility to get you started; it’s a great sport for the entire family! Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served (while supplies last.)
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Sound Healing: Rest & Renewal
Noelle of Bare Soul Healing leads this free sound healing session designed to ease the nervous system and quiet the mind. Soothing vibrations from therapeutic instruments such as crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes, drums and more create a peaceful space for grounding, relaxation, and renewal. A gentle & peaceful sound bath offered in honor of […]
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Remembering Port Chicago & Cyril O. Sheppard
The explosion at Port Chicago in July 1944 killed 320 people and injured around 400 others, most of them young African American sailors who had been assigned dangerous munitions-loading work with little training. When survivors refused to return to the same unsafe conditions, 50 of them, including, Cyril O. Sheppard, were charged with mutiny in […]
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After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress May 2026
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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