Check out The Crafty Farmers Open Air Market! The 2025 season starts Sunday, May 4th and occurs every other Sunday until October 5th.
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The Celebration Chorale invites you to attend its annual patriotic cantata, Homeland, with two performances scheduled for Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 29 at 3:00 p.m. The event will take place at First United Methodist Church, located at 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. Homeland is a moving musical tribute […]
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Shop fresh produce, meat, canned items, art, and more from locals at the Sycamore Farmers’ Market!
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Jazz in Progress, DeKalb County’s premier nonprofit community jazz ensemble, invites the public to kick off the July 4th holiday week with a dynamic and high-energy concert experience. Titled “A Patriotic/Contemporary/Funk/Rock Explosion,” the free live performance will take place on Tuesday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Dee Palmer Band Shell in Hopkins Park, […]
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It’s summertime, so join John and Laura at the park for the DeKalb Public Library’s 5th summer of outdoor story times! They will be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. After the stories, go play on the playground. Bringing a blanket is encouraged to make sitting on the grass a little more comfortable. All […]
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Beginner lessons from 6-8pm Open dancing until 10pmEvery Wednesday, unless noted on their calendar. |
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Three-day festival, Kirkland 4th of July will host its 77th annual event at Franklin Township Park starting July 3rd, 2025. This event brings our community together every year with live music, carnival rides, vendors, games, a parade, car and tractor show, and of course fireworks! This year’s live performances will feature Blooze Brothers, Back Country […]
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Vendors, food trucks, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods, honey, olive oil, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Browse the booths, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian […] |
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Join Shabbona for an incredible 4th of July celebration! Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day and the famous craft & vendor fair! There will be fun games & prizes, delicious food, and a fantastic parade running throughout town!
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Location: Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road Enjoy a day of FREE family fun at Hopkins Park as we celebrate our nation’s independence! Brought to you in cooperation with the City of DeKalb. Independence Day Run/Walk: 8:30 amAnimal Show (FREE): 4:00-5:00 pmGames, Activities, & Strolling Entertainment (FREE): 4:00-8:00 pmFood Vendors: 4:00 pm – Fireworks ShowFinal Say (Live Band): 4:00-5:30 pm […]
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Join DJ Dave at Denim and Dimonds for Line Dancing and Couples Dancing beginning at 7pmEvery Friday unless noted on their calendar. |
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The Sandwich Park District is proud to continue our tradition of presenting one of the finest parades. Come watch the Sandwich and surrounding community groups and businesses take the opportunity to celebrate. The Parade will step off at 10am. Parade Route: Due to the projected construction on Main St., the parade route might change. Any […] Locally-Produced Foods & Crafts: Shop & Enjoy! Saturdays June – September9:00am – Noon at Purdy ParkE. Navaho Ave (corner of Pontiac and Navaho), Shabbona IL
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Blaze Car Show is Saturday, July 5th, 2025, with 20 classes total of vehicles, raffle prizes, and food trucks, you don’t want to miss this event in the City of Sandwich! |
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Story time will be held on the lawn of the Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway (next to Glidden Florist), and will be moved indoors if inclement weather. These programs are held monthly at 1 pm on the first Sunday of each month, starting on May 4. These interactive story times for children may feature […]
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Have you been wanting to meet new people? Drop by the Sycamore Public Library on the first Sunday of the month for free coffee, games, and conversation.
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Shop fresh produce, meat, canned items, art, and more from locals at the Sycamore Farmers’ Market! 
Join the DeKalb Park District for the 171st season of Municipal Band Concerts on Tuesday nights this summer! These FREE concerts begin at 7:30 pm in the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
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The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on July 9th & 10th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by […]
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It’s summertime, so join John and Laura at the park for the DeKalb Public Library’s 5th summer of outdoor story times! They will be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. After the stories, go play on the playground. Bringing a blanket is encouraged to make sitting on the grass a little more comfortable. All […]
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Parents, are you looking for fun ways to keep your kids engaged this summer? Bring them to Camp Creativity — a series of interactive activities designed for school-aged children and led by Northern Illinois University students. Fuel your child’s curiosity and watch their creativity come to life! This program is limited to the first 20 […]
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The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on July 9th & 10th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by […]
$20
Vendors, food trucks, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods, honey, olive oil, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Browse the booths, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian […] 
Thursdays • 7pm • Good Tymes Shelter • FREE Bring seating or a blanket. Food from the gill including burgers, hot dogs, and brats as well as snacks, beer, and wine are available for purchase (cash or credit). If a concert is canceled due to weather, it will be posted on the Park District’s Facebook […]
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Get your dancing shoes ready for 19th Annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend at the Duke Ellington Ballroom starting July 11th! See the event schedule below. Friday, July 11: 3pm Coaching session 7:30 – 10:30 Welcome Dance – Ken Kilian Swingtet Saturday, July 12: 10am Coaching session 1:30pm Coaching session 1:30 – 3:30pm Cabaret Dance […]
Join DJ Dave at Denim and Dimonds for Line Dancing and Couples Dancing beginning at 7pmEvery Friday unless noted on their calendar. 
Come out on the second Friday of each month this summer for a FREE outdoor movie experience! Family-friendly movies are shown on a giant inflatable movie screen near the Bandshell. The show starts when nature turns off the lights! June 13: Moana 2 (PG) Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an […]
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Please join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners at their annual DeKalb County Garden Walk. This year’s event will include seven beautiful home gardens and one educational spotlight garden located in the DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa areas. Attendees visit the gardens at their own pace on a self-guided tour. Master Gardeners will be onsite at each garden […]
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Locally-Produced Foods & Crafts: Shop & Enjoy! Saturdays June – September9:00am – Noon at Purdy ParkE. Navaho Ave (corner of Pontiac and Navaho), Shabbona IL
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DeKalb Kiwanis Park (NEW LOCATION!) Get ready for Familia Fest featuring the Hola Cup—a vibrant celebration of soccer, family, and community! Our goal is to provide a memorable experience for players and their families. Don’t play soccer? Don’t worry! The day will include free activities for families. Come out, bring a lawn chair or picnic […]
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Sunday at Sandwich is a vintage, antique, and handmade goods market held at the Sandwich Fair Grounds! Visitors have a chance to shop for new or repurposed items, consumables, and vintage or handmade goods by local vendors from all over the Midwest.
Check out The Crafty Farmers Open Air Market! The 2025 season starts Sunday, May 4th and occurs every other Sunday until October 5th.
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Back by popular demand, The Warehouse on park is super excited to welcome back, Sparks Fly! Sparks fly is the areas biggest and best Taylor Swift tribute band! This special Sunday afternoon experience will surely be one that the whole family will remember! Sparks fly will be performing from 3-5pm. There will also be a […]
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Welcome to Rockin’ with Ronnie: Kids Concerts in the Park! These FREE concerts are held on select Tuesdays from June to August, from 10:30 to 11:15 am. July 15: Miss Jamie’s FarmSing, dance, laugh, and learn about life down on the farm with Miss Jamie and her puppet animal friends! Kids use the power of […]
Shop fresh produce, meat, canned items, art, and more from locals at the Sycamore Farmers’ Market!
Join the DeKalb Park District for the 171st season of Municipal Band Concerts on Tuesday nights this summer! These FREE concerts begin at 7:30 pm in the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
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Join the summertime fun at Family Fun Fest in Hopkins Park on Wednesday, July 16th! This free-to-attend event is packed with family-friendly activities, swag, and giveaways for everyone to enjoy. Meet and connect with local businesses and organizations in a fun and engaging atmosphere while making summer memories with your family! This event will be […]
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It’s summertime, so join John and Laura at the park for the DeKalb Public Library’s 5th summer of outdoor story times! They will be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. After the stories, go play on the playground. Bringing a blanket is encouraged to make sitting on the grass a little more comfortable. All […]
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Beginner lessons from 6-8pm Open dancing until 10pmEvery Wednesday, unless noted on their calendar. |
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It’s the fourth year of Stories & a Stroll with the DeKalb County Forest Preserve! Just like in years past, the DeKalb Public Library children’s librarians will lead a short nature-themed story time, and then naturalists with the DeKalb County Forest Preserve will take us on an approximately 40-minute guided hike. This month’s hike is […]
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Vendors, food trucks, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods, honey, olive oil, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Browse the booths, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian […] 
Enjoy Hinckley’s friendly, small-town hospitality. Bring your lawn chairs and refreshments to the Community Building lawn (100 Maple Street, Hinckley). Free concerts from 6-8 p.m. are organized by the Hinckley Historical Society. Thursday June 19, the 40 piece Fox Valley Brass Band will provide a variety of traditional and contemporary brass music. The skilled volunteer […]
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Join DJ Dave at Denim and Dimonds for Line Dancing and Couples Dancing beginning at 7pmEvery Friday unless noted on their calendar. 
Movie in the Park is back this summer! These events are free to attend and open to all ages, so be sure to mark your calendars and bring the whole family out for a fun night at Knights Park! Concessions open at 7pm. Movies start at dusk: June 20th – Inside Out 2 July 18th […]
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Don’t miss the Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor & Truck Show celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Enjoy an entire day full of antique and craft shows, tractor pulls, train rides, live music, a beer garden, and more, and end it with a fireworks show! Locally-Produced Foods & Crafts: Shop & Enjoy! Saturdays June – September9:00am – Noon at Purdy ParkE. Navaho Ave (corner of Pontiac and Navaho), Shabbona IL
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It’s time for the DeKalb Public Library’s annual Family Fun Science summer extravaganza! They will be combining favorite summer activities—making ice cream and launching bottle rockets—with the perennially popular running through a sprinkler. The program is limited to the first 30 children to arrive. Sign-up will begin at the children’s desk 1 hour before the […]
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Join Fargo Skateboarding in Genoa on Sunday, July 20 from 4-7pm for skating and grilling! |
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Shop fresh produce, meat, canned items, art, and more from locals at the Sycamore Farmers’ Market! 
Mark your calendars for Food Truck Tuesday at Blumen Gardens! Join them 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 hungry and leave happy!
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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country with an American-themed trivia night at Class VI Wine and Charcuterie! Join regular hosts of their Monday night trivia, Rich and Steve, who will lead you in six rounds of 10 questions, and a final picture round. Menu of wines and charcuterie boards available during […]
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It’s summertime, so join John and Laura at the park for the DeKalb Public Library’s 5th summer of outdoor story times! They will be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. After the stories, go play on the playground. Bringing a blanket is encouraged to make sitting on the grass a little more comfortable. All […]
Free
Parents, are you looking for fun ways to keep your kids engaged this summer? Bring them to Camp Creativity — a series of interactive activities designed for school-aged children and led by Northern Illinois University students. Fuel your child’s curiosity and watch their creativity come to life! This program is limited to the first 20 […]
Free
Beginner lessons from 6-8pm Open dancing until 10pmEvery Wednesday, unless noted on their calendar. |
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Join DeKalb County Chapter of Pheasants Forever to learn about the organization and conservation efforts, the basics of shotgunning, and have a chance to shoot at clay pigeon targets. Partnering with Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch, participants will also have the opportunity to visit with and feed baby reindeer.
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Vendors, food trucks, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods, honey, olive oil, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Browse the booths, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian […]
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Black Labrador Gracie and Border Collie Aria, both raised and trained by Robin Bengtson of Robin’s Dog Stars, will perform a wide variety of tricks to entertain and astound you! Gracie and Aria will jump through hoops, read signs, do math, get mail, tell jokes, and much more during this 40-minutes show. This free event […]
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Join a fun evening on the patio of El Jimador Mexican Grill with live music & great drink specials, including famous margarita towers and purses.
Join DJ Dave at Denim and Dimonds for Line Dancing and Couples Dancing beginning at 7pmEvery Friday unless noted on their calendar. |
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Multiple events happening July 26-27 in Sycamore and DeKalb, Illinois! Back Alley Market (BAM) 9am-2pm, Vintage Items & Food (Downtown DeKalb) Sycamore Park District Sip & Savor, 1-5pm, Food & Drinks (Sycamore Community Park) 3rd Annual Dirty Bird Cruise Night and Rock the Block Party, 1-11pm (Dirty Bird, Sycamore) National Drum & Bugle Corps Show […]
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Aruna Run – DeKalb, ILDate: Saturday, July 26, 2025Location: Christ Community Church, 2350 Pride Ave., DeKalb, IL The Aruna Run is a family-friendly event that empowers participants to help free, employ, and empower women impacted by human trafficking. Participants can choose from a 5K, 1 Mile, or a no-registration-required Toddler Trott. The morning includes a […]
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Join a day filled with 50+ vendors, food trucks, live music, bakers, artists, and makers! Featuring whimsy, cheeky, farmhouse, vintage, antique, and more items! This one-day event is not to be missed! Location: Palmer Ct. and Van Buer Plaza in Downtown DeKalb, IL Admission is free. Bring your family and well-behaved pets! Don’t miss out […]
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Locally-Produced Foods & Crafts: Shop & Enjoy! Saturdays June – September9:00am – Noon at Purdy ParkE. Navaho Ave (corner of Pontiac and Navaho), Shabbona IL
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Head downtown Sycamore for DeKalb County’s largest car show! Growing each year, with over 850 cars in 2024. View various cars, trucks, police vehicles, motorcycles, and more. Visit their website to register and learn more.
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Check out The Crafty Farmers Open Air Market! The 2025 season starts Sunday, May 4th and occurs every other Sunday until October 5th.
Free
Since 2023, DeKalb County United has been revolutionizing local soccer. Their unified men’s squad is making waves in both the Midwest Premier League (MWPL) and the Greater Chicago Soccer League (GCSL). Check out their 2025 home game schedule below: 5/21 DeKalb County United vs RWB Adria 6/5 DeKalb County United vs Rockford 6/14 DeKalb County United vs AFC […]
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Shop fresh produce, meat, canned items, art, and more from locals at the Sycamore Farmers’ Market!
Join the DeKalb Park District for the 171st season of Municipal Band Concerts on Tuesday nights this summer! These FREE concerts begin at 7:30 pm in the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
Free
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It’s summertime, so join John and Laura at the park for the DeKalb Public Library’s 5th summer of outdoor story times! They will be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. After the stories, go play on the playground. Bringing a blanket is encouraged to make sitting on the grass a little more comfortable. All […]
Free
Beginner lessons from 6-8pm Open dancing until 10pmEvery Wednesday, unless noted on their calendar. |
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Get ready for wild encounters at the library! Meet unique creatures from around the world during this 45-minute interactive show. This program offers a close-up look at fascinating animals while exploring their behavior, habitats, and conservation. Among the featured animals, there may be a python, kinkajou, armadillo, fruit bat, parrot, sloth…and more! With expertise from […]
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Vendors, food trucks, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods, honey, olive oil, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Browse the booths, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian […]
Get ready for wild encounters at the library! Meet unique creatures from around the world during this 45-minute interactive show. This program offers a close-up look at fascinating animals while exploring their behavior, habitats, and conservation. Among the featured animals, there may be a python, kinkajou, armadillo, fruit bat, parrot, sloth…and more! With expertise from […]
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Join DJ Dave at Denim and Dimonds for Line Dancing and Couples Dancing beginning at 7pmEvery Friday unless noted on their calendar.
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Open to young local artists entering grades 3-6, showcase your talent at the DeKalb Public Library’s “Children’s Art Gala for Peace”! Children’s artwork will be professionally displayed in the main lobby, accompanied by music, refreshments, a Japanese crane folding demo and craft, and a live artist who will create a masterpiece right before your eyes. […]
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Get ready for an electrifying musical extravaganza like no other! Introducing “PIANO MEN: GENERATIONS,” a sensational celebration of the legendary Billy Joel and Elton John, brought to life by the extraordinary father and son duo of Terry and Nick Davies. These two virtuosos are about to take you on a mesmerizing […]
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Locally-Produced Foods & Crafts: Shop & Enjoy! Saturdays June – September9:00am – Noon at Purdy ParkE. Navaho Ave (corner of Pontiac and Navaho), Shabbona IL
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Join Tails for a fun afternoon in the beautiful Downtown Sycamore! Your ticket includes freebies at several downtown bars/restaurants, a lanyard, 2 raffle tickets and Bar Crawl Bingo! Purchase your ticket online, or at the registration table outside of MVP’s between 1-3 pm on Saturday August 2nd. Visit the participating venues at your own pace between […]
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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 […]
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