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    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
  • 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 parade in DeKalb County, Illinois

    Motorcycle Parade Escorts

    On Memorial Day, the Genoa American Legion Riders are coordinating motorcycle escorts for the DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa Memorial Day Parades. Anyone with a motorcycle may participate and ride at […]

  • City of DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes and Michael Embrey at veterans ceremony

    2026 Mayors’ Memorial Day Breakfast

    DeKalb ELKS Veteran’s Memorial Plaza 209 South Annie Glidden, Dekalb, IL, United States

    This will be the 34th breakfast on Memorial Day and the 10th breakfast at the Elks Lodge. DeKalb County Forty et Eight Voiture 207 asks everyone to join the breakfast […]

    $10 – $15
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    Memorial Day Celebration

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

    The parade will be held in downtown DeKalb on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 9 a.m., with lineup beginning at 8:30 a.m. The parade will travel west down Locust […]

  • Music the Native Way speaker

    Music the Native Way

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

    In this program, Kim Sigafus McIver will present on the history of Native instruments and their use. The drum, rain stick, and flute will be introduced, and attendees will be […]

    Free

  • Hinckley Good Time for All Festival – Fireworks at Dark

    Hinckley High School 700 E Lincoln Ave, Hinckley, IL, United States

    Hinckley Good Time for All Festival. Fireworks at Dark – Activities in the Afternoon. Find more details as the event approaches at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069410888832

    Free

  • Fireworks bursting in night sky over Hopkins Park during the DeKalb 4th of July celebration in DeKalb, Illinois.

    78th Annual Kirkland 4th of July Festival

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

    Three-day festival, Kirkland 4th of July will host its 78th annual event at Franklin Township Park starting July 2nd, 2026. This event brings us together every year with live music, […]

    Free

  • Shabbona 4th of July Festival

    Purdy Park 205 E Navaho Ave, Shabbona, IL, United States

    The Village of Shabbona’s 4th of July craft fair, parade and festival is an annual event. Start your day off with the Shabbona Fire Protection District’s pancake breakfast at the […]

    Free
  • Save the date for America 250 Ceremony

    America 250 Ceremony

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    DeKalb County Courthouse 133 W State St, Sycamore, IL, United States

    One County, One Nation: America 250 Ceremony Join the DeKalb County Community as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States! The ceremony will include a public reading of […]