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  • Past Times at Glidden

    Past Times at Glidden: Knitting the Nation

    Glidden Historical Center 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

    The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host a program on the history and operation of circular knitting machines at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, as part of […]

    $5

  • Arbor Day Week Community Tree Planting – America 250

    DeKalb Township is celebrating Arbor Day week by launching our “250 Trees for Tomorrow” initiative with a community tree planting event at Elder Care Services. Volunteers are needed to plant, […]

    Free

  • Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days

    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran (1864-1922), this pioneer of investigative journalism is better known by her nom de plume, “Nellie Bly”. She became famous for her exposé of the New York […]

    Free
  • Dessert and Dialogue

    Dessert & Dialogue

    Sycamore Park District 480 S. Airport Road, Sycamore, IL, United States

    The DeKalb County History Center, Ellwood House Museum, and Sycamore Park District will host Dessert & Dialogue on Thursday, April 30. This session’s theme, “Exploring How Place, Identity, and Shared […]

    Free

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    Turn of the Century Tea Party @ Ellwood House

    Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • beach boys

    The History of The Beach Boys

    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    The soundtrack for an American summer wouldn’t be complete without The Beach Boys…surf, sun and California dreaming. This presentation will focus on The Beach Boys “sunniest” years from 1962-1967.  With […]

    Free

  • Veteran’s Breakfast – 250 Birthday Celebration

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    Hy-Vee 2700 Dekalb Ave., Sycamore, Illinois, United States

    Join Hy-Vee Sycamore for a free breakfast honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists! As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we want to say thank you to the brave men […]

    Free

  • Stars and Stripes Bikes, Boards and Rollerblades

    Rotary Park 1701 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

    DeKalb Park District, DeKalb Rotary, and the DeKalb Public Library invite you to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country with a red, white, and blue bikes, skateboards, and rollerblades […]

    Free
  • Beeswax Candles hanging

    Beeswax Candles Workshop

    Glidden Historical Center 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Step back in time and experience the warm glow of history at the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. As part of the Past Times at Glidden series, this hands-on […]

    $55

  • Memorial Day Sunset Observance 2026

    Franklin Township Park 250 W. South St, Kirkland, IL, United States

    Join the Northern Illinois Veterans Memorial for a Memorial Day Sunset Observance at Franklin Township Park. Service Schedule:Pledge of AllegianceNational AnthemWelcome Statement (Brent Bacon)Invocation Pastor (Dee Mede)Laying of WreathsService Branch […]