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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:Teen Salsa Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Taco Tuesday\, Cinco De Mayo\, or just your love for salsa by sampling various salsas! Mild\, medium\, and spicy versions will be offered\, and you’ll learn a bit about each salsa. At the end of the tasting vote for the one you liked the best. \n\n\n\nThis program is for tweens and teens in grades 6-12. Registration is not required\, but the tasting has first come\, first served as supplies are limited. \n\n\n\nFor additional information\, please contact Steven at stevenm@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/teen-salsa-tasting/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T110000
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SUMMARY:2026 Food Truck Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nLocal 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. \n\n\n\nCAB will provide entertainment and fun\, including student performances. There will also be appearances from members of NIU Athletics. 
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2026-food-truck-wednesdays-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:MLK Commons\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163558Z
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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:Back Road Derby Drive
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a street legal golf cart or UTV?The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for people with golf carts or UTVs who want to have some fun!The Genoa Area Chamber is excited to introduce a brand-new event the Back Road Derby Drive designed to collect food donations for Rooted for Good and raise funds to support free events like Waddle on the Riverbank featuring the Great Genoa Duck Race\, Celebrate the Season\, and to bring Santa Claus to town throughout the month of December. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Back Road Derby Drive?It’s two events in one! Participants with street legal golf carts or UTVs are invited to decorate their vehicle\, dress to match their theme\, and pick a song to show off their style! \n\n\n\nDrivers will parade along a back road block while the community cheers them on from the sidelines. A panel of judges will select the top 10 finalists based on creativity\, theme\, decoration and crowd appeal. The finalists will then drive individually through the Vet’s Club parking lot where one will take home the title Champion of the Back Roads for the year. The top 6 will be selected and be offered a VIP spot in the Genoa Day’s Parade! Once the parade competition wraps up\, the excitement continues as the top 6 vehicles also get to compete in the Genoa Derby! \n\n\n\nHow will we have the Genoa Derby?The chosen 6 golf carts or UTV’s will be the jockeys with their carts. The jockeys will take turns rolling jumbo dice to see how fast they can get to the finish line. Spectators can “bet” by placing their chips on who they think will win the race. Odds will be given and the excitement will grow as everyone awaits to see who will win the Back Road Cup.   \n\n\n\nCome out and help create a brand-new Genoa tradition!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/back-road-derby-drive/
LOCATION:IL
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ORGANIZER;CN="Genoa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@genoaareachamber.com ;
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T160000
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CREATED:20260408T164026Z
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SUMMARY:Turn of the Century Tea Party @ Ellwood House
DESCRIPTION:You and your little one are cordially invited to a charming\, turn-of-the-century tea party where imagination meets elegance! Take a delightful step back in time and enjoy a “proper” afternoon of tea\, treats\, and games with Dekalb Public Library at the historical Ellwood House Museum. Start by making fancy hats and accessories to complete party attire before gathering for tea\, juice\, treats\, and etiquette games. Afterwards\, retire to the courtyard lawn (weather permitting; otherwise\, inside) for old-fashioned party games and end the party with a visit to Ellwood Dollhouse. \nPatrons are encouraged to “play dress up” for the occasion! \nTeatime starts promptly at 2:00 p.m. and families will be seated first come\, first served. Please arrive early for seating. No registration is required. \nThis program is intended for families with children ages 6-11. Younger children may need additional assistance with crafts and activities. \nFor additional information\, please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/turn-of-the-century-tea-party-ellwood-house/
LOCATION:Ellwood House\, 420 Linden Place\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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