The historic 100th anniversary of the National Amateur Cup soccer tournament, set to take place from July 25-28, 2024 in DeKalb, Illinois. This landmark event celebrates a century of amateur soccer, bringing together amateur soccer teams to compete for the Fritz Marth Cup. The tournament will feature men’s’ and women’s’ semifinal matches leading to the […]
Sycamore’s favorite car show! Free to spectators all day 7AM-3PM.
Beggars Banquet, a Rolling Stones tribute band, will be performing at Warehouse on Park on July 28th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.
Don’t miss out on the fun at Water Mania Days! From 3-5 pm, the DeKalb Park District has a variety of activities lined up for you, including mini boat races, crafts, sports games, and, of course, water activities. Join them and explore our different parks! Monday, July 15- Lions Park: Tie-Dye Day! Bring your own […]
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! Join the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday, July 2, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular […]
Don’t miss out on the fun at Water Mania Days! From 3-5 pm, the DeKalb Park District has a variety of activities lined up for you, including mini boat races, crafts, sports games, and, of course, water activities. Join them and explore our different parks! Monday, July 15- Lions Park: Tie-Dye Day! Bring your own […]
DeKalb Township is partnering with the Illinois Tollway to host an event for residents to recycle and swap out their I-PASS transponders in favor of the new I-PASS stickers. This event offers an opportunity for attendees to safely recycle their lithium-containing transponders. Participants also will receive an I-PASS account credit equivalent to the amount of […]
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of Downtown DeKalb, Illinois, and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music. Enjoy and support over 25 local vendors. Cash, credit, and Link are accepted. They Link Match so Link card […]
Immerse yourself in the magic of live music surrounded by the beauty of nature for an evening of great tunes and togetherness! FREE. Bring seating or a blanket. Food from the grill including burgers, hot dogs, and brats as well as snacks, beer, and wine are available for purchase (cash or credit).
Ages 12-14 | Dive, Duck, and Dominate the Court! Grab your crew and dodge your way to glory. Teams may consist of six to eight players; however, each player must register individually. Each team is guaranteed two games and will play six-on-six.All participants receive a team shirt and prizes are awarded for the winning team […]
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 […]
On Saturday, August 3rd, The Aruna Run/Walk will return for a second year to the streets and pathways of DeKalb. The event will support the work of The Aruna Project, an international human rights non-profit dedicated to freeing, employing, and empowering victims of human sex trafficking. Last year’s inaugural run in DeKalb raised over $30,000 […]
Avoid driving around town searching for sales (and parking spaces). Check out this one stop shop for a fun day of treasure hunting! FREE. Rain Date: Sunday, August 4. “Calling all vendors: You bring the junk, we bring the people. Sell items out of the trunk of your car or set up a booth. This […]
Pet Adoption | Pet Vendors | Food Truck Join Blumen Gardens for the Dog Days of Summer! 🐾 Adopt a furry friend, explore pet services and vendors, and enjoy delicious food. From 10am-2pm, they’re making tails wag and supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on this paw-some event! Pet Friendly Event! Raffles Dog Treat […]
Jeff Allen’s Are We There Yet Tour – the first part of the show features Jeff’s brilliant standup comedy, which has garnered hundreds of millions of fans around the globe. The second part is based on Jeff’s book, Are We There Yet? which tears down the walls and show’s Jeff’s journey from very dark times to […]
It’s been a fantastic summer at the DeKalb Public Library. For their final program weekend, they want to celebrate your child’s amazing reading achievements! After picking up any last prizes in the children’s department, take a swing at a round of mini golf, featuring this summer’s reading theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat”. No registration is required. […]
Rock out on select Tuesdays at the Hopkins Park Bandshell this summer! FREE Nanny Nikki – June 11th – Grammy®-Nominated Artist who loves to bring life to classic children’s songs and her original music. Join her for a high-energy, interactive musical show that includes sing-along songs, dancing, puppets, and more! Jeanie B! – July 16th […]
Join Blumen Gardens for an evening of gastronomic delights. With a rotating lineup of food trucks, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Plus, enjoy the enchanting tunes of live music while you dine al fresco.
Come by for National Night Out at Hy-Vee on August 6 from 5-8PM! National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign to promote police-community partnerships!
Preserving agricultural history for future generations to enjoy, the Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee is a four-day event that showcases products like steam engines and gas tractors. Masterpiece of raw power…the supreme creation of the mechanical age…the greatest marvel since the wheel itself…The Steam Engine. Come and see threshing using steam engines and gas […]
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of Downtown DeKalb, Illinois, and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music. Enjoy and support over 25 local vendors. Cash, credit, and Link are accepted. They Link Match so Link card […]
Ages 15-18 | Dive, Duck, and Dominate the Court! Grab your crew and dodge your way to glory. Teams may consist of six to eight players; however, each player must register individually. Each team is guaranteed two games and will play six-on-six. All participants receive a team shirt and prizes are awarded for the winning […]
$5.00 Entry for Adults 21 and over20 and under Free Friday 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM with FIREWORKS AT DUSK5:15 PM National Anthem and PrayerFeaturing Ryan Craig Band and The Party Doctors Saturday Noon to 11:00 PM12:15 PM National Anthem and PrayerFeaturing Mr. Myers Band, Gretta Sweets, and Wildwood12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Family Fun […]
Comedian Brian Regan Live at the NIU Convocation Center, Friday, August 9th at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now!
Every barn has a unique story to tell. It’s waiting to be discovered during the annual DeKalb County Barn Tour! The DeKalb County Barn Tour is a one-day driving tour of barn sites within DeKalb County hosted by the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. and the JF Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. The tenth […]
Looking to lend a helping hand? DeKalb County Community Gardens needs your help in the garden! Exercise your green thumb by helping the community. Tour the garden, taste veggies and herbs, and volunteer in the DeKalb County Community Gardens/Northwestern Medicine Garden assisting with: Watering plants Seeding and planting veggies Harvesting for DCCG Distribution Weeding The […]
Come and join MJ&Crew to discover the many treasures and custom creations their vendors bring to you. They also have food truck vendors on-site as well as games and live music. While in town, visit all the boutique stops and antique shops that Sandwich, IL has to offer! See our dates for the upcoming 2023 […]
The Cave Dwellers will be performing at Warehouse on Park on August 11th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.
Downtown DeKalb Businesses Birthday Bash! Stop by from 12-4pm to enjoy live music, specials, and tasty treats! Food vendors featured: Keep it Poppin’, Main Squeeze Lemonade, Sweet Butts, Big D’s Hotdogs
Join the Egyptian Theatre for a free back-to-school movie event! They’re screening Monsters University on their silver screen on Sunday, August 11th at 1 PM. No RSVP or tickets needed! See you there for a monstrous good time!
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! Join the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday, July 2, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular […]
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of Downtown DeKalb, Illinois, and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music. Enjoy and support over 25 local vendors. Cash, credit, and Link are accepted. They Link Match so Link card […]
The Hinckley Historical Society invites the public to its summer band concert series at the Hinckley Community Building Park. The free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. feature a variety of music in a Ravinia Style setting at 100 N Maple Street, Hinckley. Bring your lawn chair, snacks, and enjoy the small town atmosphere. On […]
Don’t miss Steve-O live at the Egyptian Theatre! Born Stephen Gilchrist Glover, Steve-O is a renowned stunt performer, actor, and comedian who shot to fame on MTV’s “Jackass” with his fearless and outrageous stunts. Beyond “Jackass,” he’s appeared in numerous films and TV shows, and his successful stand-up comedy career has taken him worldwide. Despite […]
What has led to the Egyptian Theatre being known as one of the most haunted buildings in town and in the top ten haunted theatres in Illinois? Join the Theatre staff as they share all the secrets and stories with a ‘balcony to backstage’ tour that focuses not only on the history of the building […]
Join the Genoa Chamber of Commerce in downtown Genoa for their 10th annual Cruisin’ to Genoa Car Show! Trophy Presentation at 3:00 pm – Rain or Shine! Over 25 Trophies Awarded! Including Best of Show, Kids’ Choice, Top 20, People’s Choice and MORE!
The Jersey Brothers perform music from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and their contemporaries, with historical notes from the groups popular and on-going career. Seasoned performers, Norm and Randy Murray have appeared on the same bill as The Four Seasons, Johnny Rivers, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Diamonds, and Bill Haleys Comets. This event is […]
TOFOYA will be performing at Warehouse on Park on August 18th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.
Turn up on August 18, 2024 for Uke Day! Join Illinois Ukulele Society/Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra for their second year celebratingeverything ukulele! The event will be held at Hopkins Park in DeKalb, in both the community room downstairs and the Terrace room. Doors open at noon until 5 p.m., in the lower-level community room at […]
Join Blumen Gardens for an evening of gastronomic delights. With a rotating lineup of food trucks, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Plus, enjoy the enchanting tunes of live music while you dine al fresco.
Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! Join the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday, July 2, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular […]
Give the Gift of Life! The American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at the DeKalb Public Library. American Red Cross blood donors are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Right now, we’re urging donors to continue to help us strengthen the blood supply as we head into spring. […]
As a prelude to DeKalb’s upcoming Corn Fest celebration: Come join local community leaders and members of the Kishwaukee DeKalb Kiwanis for the club’s fourth annual prayer breakfast. Served starting at 7:30 am the breakfast buffet includes Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Bacon, Hashbrowns, French Toast, Fresh Fruit, Juice and Coffee. This year’s speaker will be […]
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of Downtown DeKalb, Illinois, and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music. Enjoy and support over 25 local vendors. Cash, credit, and Link are accepted. They Link Match so Link card […]
Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals. Celebrating its 46th year the festival will be held in downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St. It will feature over 80 vendors, a corn boil, carnival rides and more!
Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of forest therapy, the practice of immersing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This 90-minute introductory session will be held at P.A Nehring Forest Preserve at 380 Bethany Rd. in DeKalb. Certified Forest Therapy Guide Beth Hanson of Adventure Works will lead this mindful walk and help […]
Bigger and better than ever! More ribs, beer, and music! The Fest will be held August 24, from 5 pm to 11 pm, Downtown Sycamore on Elm Street and City Lots 1 & 2. RR&B Fest consists of award-winning rib vendors from across the region, craft beer, and crowd-pleasing musical entertainment.
Renewal Wellness Workshop at Blumen Gardens! Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a day of relaxation and rejuvenation. Join them for a transformative experience that will nourish your mind, body, and soul. Here’s what’s in store: 🎶 Sound Healing: Indulge in the soothing vibrations of sound therapy, allowing stress to melt away and […]
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of Downtown DeKalb, Illinois, and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music. Enjoy and support over 25 local vendors. Cash, credit, and Link are accepted. They Link Match so Link card […]
The Twangtown Paramours are a national touring, award-winning husband and wife duo and band from Nashville. Their music is a blend of Nashville, New York, and Austin influences and has been called “Soulful Americana”. Join the DeKalb Public Library in the main lobby as they welcome this band for the first time to perform an […]
Whiskey Romance will be performing at Warehouse on Park on August 31st from 7:00pm-10:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.
