It's a packed weekend across the Tri-Cities — garage sales, Derby parties, art, comedy, pancakes, and more.

We've also got a few things worth putting on your calendar now before they sell out or sneak up on you later in May.

☑️ More garage sale fun: Both Batavia and St. Charles are gearing up for their community-wide garage sale events this weekend (May 1-2). Get details, maps, and more.

🎟️ SciTech Garage Sale | Fri 5/1 - Sat 5/2, 8AM | SciTech, Batavia | Shop for bargains while supporting hands-on STEM programs for local kids.

🎟️ Down Low Comedy Night | Fri 5/1, 8PM–10PM | Pollyanna Brewing, STC | Live comedy night with free parking and drinks; doors open at 6:30PM.

☑️ St. Charles Public Works Open House | Sat 5/2, 8AM-12PM | Public Works Facility, STC | Facility tours, Touch-a-Truck display, demonstrations and children’s activities.

☑️ 7th Annual Plant Sale | Sat 5/2, 9AM-3PM | Elder Oaks Farm Market, STC | Annual sale with 150+ varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and handmade items.

🎟️ Baking For Veterans Bake Stand | Sat 5/2, 10AM-3PM | St. Charles | Fresh baked treats including breads, cookies, cakes and hand pies for veterans.

☑️ Art Explosion | Sat 5/2, 10AM-5PM | Downtown Geneva | See local artists share talents in painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, music, and more.

🎟️ Derby Day at Obscurity | Sat 5/2, All Day | Obscurity Brewing, Elburn | Derby party with $5 beers, cocktails and live music by Joe Fascetta 4-7PM.

🎟️ Le Cochon Derby Party | Sat 5/2, 12PM-5PM | Le Cochon, Geneva | Day of racing, revelry and tastings from Whiskey Acres, Penrose Brewing, and more.

🎟️ CASA Kane County Derby Party | Sat 5/2, 4-7PM | Pollyanna Brewing, STC | Fundraiser for foster children with live music, a food truck, a hat contest, and a raffle.

🎟️ Floral Arranging Workshop | Sat 5/2, 6PM | Coffee Cones & Cabernet, Geneva | Create floral arrangements with expert guidance — plus your choice of beverage.

🎟️ 60th Annual Pancake Breakfast | Sun 5/3, 7:30AM-12PM | Valley Sheltered Workshop, Batavia | All-you-can-eat pancakes and more to support adults with disabilities.

✳️ Mom and Me Tea | Sun 5/3, 11AM-1PM | Zen Loft Collective, Batavia | Dress up for a mom-and-daughter outing with tea, cookies, games, a craft, and a mini photo session.

🎟️ Fox Valley Hootenanny | Sun 5/3, 1PM–4PM | Marquee Youth Stage, STC | Community music event featuring live performances by local Fox Valley artists.

☑️ The Urgency of Being There | Sun 5/3, 3PM-5PM | Sturdy Shelter Brewing, Batavia | Community conversation on supporting queer and trans neighbors in challenging times.

☑️ Geneva Wine Cellar & Tasting Room Reopening | Sun 5/3, 2PM-4PM | Geneva Wine Cellars | Soft opening with live music by Afternoon Logic + wine tastings.

🎟️ Paint a Pair of Wine Glasses | Sun 5/3, 2PM-4PM | Red Hive Market, Batavia | Design your own wine glasses with pastel flowers or original art and learn to cure them at home.

☑️ Donate & Tailgate: Bags, BBQ & Blood Drive | Mon 5/4, 1:30PM–6PM | Colour Line Hair Studio, Geneva | Community tailgate and opportunity to donate blood.

🎟️ Batavia Brotherhood Banquet | Thu 5/7, 6:30PM | Holy Cross, Batavia | 57th annual gospel-based men's brotherhood banquet featuring turkey dinner and Christian fellowship.

🎟️ Mother’s Day Cruise | Sun 5/10, 10AM-11AM | Paddlewheel Riverboats, STC | Celebrate Mother’s Day aboard a classic riverboat with scenic views and snacks.

🎟️ Batavia History Trolley Tour | Sun 5/10, 1:30PM–2:30PM | Batavia Depot Museum, Batavia | Guided open-air trolley tour of Batavia's history.

☑️ Mobile DMV Services | Tue 5/12, 10AM-2PM | Mobile DMV, STC | Driver license renewal, state ID, vehicle stickers and Real ID services available.

🎟️ St. Charles Comedy Posse | Sun 6/7, 5:30PM | Villa Verone, Geneva | Last time this live comedy show sold out super fast, so I’m including it early this time.

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