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SUMMARY:Party on the Patio
DESCRIPTION:Join a fun evening on the patio of El Jimador Mexican Grill with live music & great drink specials\, including famous margarita towers and purses.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/party-on-the-patio/
LOCATION:El Jimador Mexican Grill\, 260 E Lincoln Hwy.\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="El Jimador Mexican Grill":MAILTO:contact@eljimadordekalb.com
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SUMMARY:2025 DeKalb Aruna Run
DESCRIPTION:Aruna Run – DeKalb\, ILDate: Saturday\, July 26\, 2025Location: Christ Community Church\, 2350 Pride Ave.\, DeKalb\, IL \nThe 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 professionally organized run\, awards\, and a variety of kids activities. \nEvent Details: \n\n\nStart Time: 8 a.m. (Packet pickup begins at 7 a.m.) \n\n\nRegistration: $35–$45 for ages 13+\, $25 for kids 12 & under \n\n\nT-Shirt Deadline: Register by July 6 to guarantee shirt and size \n\n\nKids Activities: Bounce house\, henna\, DJ\, slip and slide\, and more \n\n\nAwards: Given for top race finishers\, fundraisers\, and teams \n\n\nVirtual Option: Available for those unable to attend in person \n\n\nPacket Pickup: \n\n\nJuly 24 & 25\, 4:30–6:30 p.m. \n\n\nRace day beginning at 7 a.m. \n\n\nVirtual participants may pick up through Sept. 5 during designated times \n\n\nParking: Available at DeKalb High School and Katz Park \nAll proceeds directly support Aruna’s mission to create lifelong freedom for trafficked women.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2025-dekalb-aruna-run/
LOCATION:Christ Community Church\, 2350 Pride Ave\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Kishwaukee Fest
DESCRIPTION:Multiple events happening July 26-27 in Sycamore and DeKalb\, Illinois! Back Alley Market (BAM) 9am-2pm\, Vintage Items & Food (Downtown DeKalb) \n\n\n\nSycamore Park District Sip & Savor\, 1-5pm\, Food & Drinks (Sycamore Community Park) \n\n\n\n3rd Annual Dirty Bird Cruise Night and Rock the Block Party\, 1-11pm (Dirty Bird\, Sycamore) \n\n\n\nNational Drum & Bugle Corps Show \, 7pm (Northern Illinois University)Turning Back Time Car Show\, 7am-3pm\, over 850 cars! (Downtown Sycamore)Farmers Craft Market\, 9am-3pm (HyVee-Sycamore).
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/kishwaukee-fest/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Annie Glidden's 160th Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Annie Glidden\, local agricultural pioneer and niece of Joseph F. Glidden is celebrating her 160th birthday this summer! Save the Date for July 26 when we’ll celebrate her with a community party at Annie’s Woods.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/annie-gliddens-160th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Annie’s Woods\, 365 Miller Ave\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glidden Historical Center":MAILTO:jessi@gliddenhomestead.org
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SUMMARY:In Time: A Live History Experience
DESCRIPTION:The clock is ticking. The sand is slipping through the hourglass. Lives could be at stake; history could be changed. The whole world rests on your shoulders\, and time is running out. Will you be In Time? \nThis drop-in event has escape room\, quest\, and theatre elements. Work with your group and the actors as you explore the library while trying to solve clues and complete your selected tasks. \nEach character you’ll meet has a unique list of tasks to complete\, so be sure to carefully consider which characters you’ll want to help or hinder. Characters and their stories appear in real time as they go about their day. \nThis program runs from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and takes about one hour to complete. Missions will start every 15 minutes\, with the final slot beginning at 3:00 p.m. \nPlease register now for a time slot. Drop-ins are welcome if we can accommodate. All ages are welcome. \nThis event is sponsored in part by the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum. In is also provided in conjunction with the Glidden Homestead. \nFor additional information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/in-time-a-live-history-experience/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Self Defense Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join this interactive self-defense training seminar. Self-defense training not only helps you protect yourself\, but others as well! Plus\, training helps you become physically and emotionally fit. Having the ability to defend yourself increases your self-esteem and boosts your confidence. In this 90-minute course\, we will discuss and practice situational awareness\, practical self-defense techniques\, and role-playing exercises to increase reaction time. Parents must remain in the building with participants aged 12-16.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/self-defense-seminar/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Sycamore Park District Community Center\, 480 Airport Rd\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178
CATEGORIES:Physical Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sycamore Park District":MAILTO:info@sycparks.org
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SUMMARY:Sip ‘n’ Savor Taste
DESCRIPTION:Taste your way through the Sycamore Community Park while enjoying live music and craft and food vendors. Proceeds support the Sycamore Parks Foundation. \n\n\n\nTICKETS \n\n\n\nTasting Ticket: $30Ages 21+ | Includes 10 drink samples\, commemorative glass\, water\, and lemonade. \n\n\n\nFree admission to visit food and craft vendors and enjoy the sounds of SoundCheck.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/sip-n-savor-taste/
LOCATION:Sycamore Community Park\, 940 E. State St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sycamore Park District":MAILTO:info@sycparks.org
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Dirty Bird Cruise Night
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! July 26\, 2025\, will be the Dirty Bird 815’s 3rd Annual Dirty Bird Cruise Night and Rock the Block Party! Join the evening before the Turning Back Time Car Show to cruise through beautiful Sycamore\, enjoy some live rock music\, good food\, cold drinks\, and even a pork tenderloin eating contest! They also offer unique\, custom\, handmade awards for the car show! This year will be even bigger and better than last! 
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/3rd-annual-dirty-bird-cruise-night/
LOCATION:The Dirty Bird 815\, 124 South Maple Street\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Fargo Skate Party
DESCRIPTION:Keep your kids active this summer with a free beginner skateboard activity at the Fargo Indoor Skate Park! Join Fargo owner\, Ariel Ries\, for a fun-filled program featuring a story time and craft\, a high-flying skate demonstration by professional skateboarders\, and instruction on safety and rules for both indoor and outdoor skateboarding. Then\, with parent permission\, children will get a chance to try skateboarding with a beginner lesson. \nFor optimal protection\, children will be loaned a skateboard and fitted with a helmet and protective pads. After instruction\, children can use their new skills and stay for a one hour of free skate. \nThis program will be held in the Fargo Indoor Skate Park\, located at 641 E Lincoln Hwy\, Dekalb\, IL 60115. Parents must sign a waiver form provided by Fargo Skate Park for all child participants. \nNo registration is required. This program is for children ages 4-12. \nFor additional information please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/fargo-skate-party/
LOCATION:Fargo Skateboarding\, 641 E Lincoln Hwy\, DeKalb\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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