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Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
0 events,
1 event,
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Outdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
1 event,
Music at the Mansion
Music at the Mansion
Grab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
2 events,
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music.
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free live music in the park with family, friends, and neighbors! Food, beer, and wine are available for purchase. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Every Thursday, June 2 - July 28 For a detailed list visit their website at: https://sycparks.org/summer-concert-series/ Sponsored in part by Service Master Restoration and Cleaning Services by Skip, […]
3 events,
Sandwich Park District Freedom Days
Sandwich Park District Freedom Days
Join Sandwich Park District in celebrating their annual Freedom Days! The parade starts at 10:0am The annual fireworks display is located at the Sandwich Fair Grounds. Food trucks and vendors will be onsite. Bring your blankets and chairs for a great night of family fun for all ages to enjoy. Festivities include live entertainment, music, […]
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
3 events,
Sandwich Park District Freedom Run and Tot Trot
Sandwich Park District Freedom Run and Tot Trot
Wear Your Best Patriotic Costume-Prizes Awarded! This 38th annual event will begin at James Knights Park. The 1-mile fun run/walk will step off at 8:00 am and the 5K race at 8:30 am. Compete wearing your best patriotic costume! Judges will award first-place prizes for the 1 Mile and 5K races for best costume. Both […]
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
4 events,
Independence Day 5K/10K
Independence Day 5K/10K
Start your holiday off on the right foot and join DeKalb Park District for our annual Independence Day 5K and our NEW! 10K! This chip-timed race starts and finishes at Hopkins Park. Results and awards will be administered after the last runner returns, no later than 10:00 am. The fee includes a race bag with […]
Shabbona Lake State Park Fireworks
Shabbona Lake State Park Fireworks
4th of July Fireworks over the lake! Head over to Pokanoka’s Dockside Restaurant inside the Shabbona Lake! Grab a bite to eat, dance with the DJ, rent a boat or stay in your car to enjoy the fireworks. Suggested price $10 per car
Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebration
Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebration
The City of DeKalb and DeKalb Park District is excited to host the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration! Join DeKalb Park District in Hopkins Park for this annual tradition along with some NEW! daytime programming! Enjoy a day of family fun in the park as we celebrate our nation's independence. In order to keep both our […]
1 event,
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Outdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
0 events,
2 events,
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music.
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free live music in the park with family, friends, and neighbors! Food, beer, and wine are available for purchase. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Every Thursday, June 2 - July 28 For a detailed list visit their website at: https://sycparks.org/summer-concert-series/ Sponsored in part by Service Master Restoration and Cleaning Services by Skip, […]
2 events,
Monster Truck Throwdown
Monster Truck Throwdown
No car racing General Admission Prices: adults- $30, kids (ages 3-11)- $15, and kids (ages 2 and younger)-FREE General Admission Gates Open at 4:30pm Pit Party is from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Monster Truck Throwdown starts at 7:30pm
Movies in the Park- DeKalb Park District
Movies in the Park- DeKalb Park District
Movies start at sunset FREE! The movie is shown near the Hopkins Park Bandshell Come on out to Hopkins Park on the 2nd Friday of each month this summer for an outdoor movie experience! Family-friendly movies are shown on a big inflatable movie screen. The show starts when nature turns off the lights June 10: Minions […]
3 events,
Monster Truck Throwdown
Monster Truck Throwdown
No car racing General Admission Prices: adults- $30, kids (ages 3-11)- $15, and kids (ages 2 and younger)-FREE General Admission Gates Open at 4:30pm Pit Party is from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Monster Truck Throwdown starts at 7:30pm
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
Tour of Champions Drum Corps Show
Tour of Champions Drum Corps Show
Drum Corps Returns to NIU and DeKalb - July 9th DeKalb is proud to welcome the Tour of Champions Drum & Bugle Corps show. Once the home of Drum Corps Midwest Championships, Huskie Stadium on the campus of Northern Illinois University will again host this fantastic night of family entertainment! See the top drum & […]
1 event,
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
0 events,
1 event,
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Outdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
1 event,
Music at the Mansion
Music at the Mansion
Grab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
2 events,
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music.
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free live music in the park with family, friends, and neighbors! Food, beer, and wine are available for purchase. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Every Thursday, June 2 - July 28 For a detailed list visit their website at: https://sycparks.org/summer-concert-series/ Sponsored in part by Service Master Restoration and Cleaning Services by Skip, […]
2 events,
Friday Night Racing
Friday Night Racing
Head to Sycamore Speedway for a Friday night full of dirt track races! Details for each race can be found on their website Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) and Fast Passes: $15 (ages 5 and older) General Admissions Ticket Prices: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE
Movies in the Park- Sandwich
Movies in the Park- Sandwich
Have fun under the stars at the Sandwich Park District's Movie in the Park! This is a community event for all ages! Bring your own lawn chairs, blanket, Frisbee, or other park-friendly toys and enjoy an evening in the park. Concessions will be available for purchase. While this is a family event, we ask that […]
2 events,
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday Night Racing- Owner’s Birthday Special
Saturday Night Racing- Owner’s Birthday Special
LIMITED LATE MODELS, STREET STOCKS, PURE STOCKS, PLUS MID-AM RACING SERIES The first 500 people through the general admission gate receive a free speedway steak! Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) and Child Fast Passes: $15 (ages 5-13) General admission: adults are $12, kids (5-11) are $5, and kids (under 5) are FREE
1 event,
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
0 events,
2 events,
Kids’ Concerts in the Park
Kids’ Concerts in the Park
Join DeKalb Park District for our NEW! Rockin' with Ronnie: Kids' Concerts in the Park Istvan & His Imaginary Band When Istvan starts rocking kids can’t help but join in, sometimes on stage, while their moms and dads cheer them on and enjoy the original tunes, an irresistible mix of interactive rock ‘n’ roll, country, […]
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Outdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
1 event,
Music at the Mansion
Music at the Mansion
Grab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
2 events,
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music.
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free live music in the park with family, friends, and neighbors! Food, beer, and wine are available for purchase. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Every Thursday, June 2 - July 28 For a detailed list visit their website at: https://sycparks.org/summer-concert-series/ Sponsored in part by Service Master Restoration and Cleaning Services by Skip, […]
1 event,
Friday Night Racing
Friday Night Racing
Head to Sycamore Speedway for a Friday night full of dirt track races! Details for each race can be found on their website Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) and Fast Passes: $15 (ages 5 and older) General Admissions Ticket Prices: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE
3 events,
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
Hinckley Fireworks Fest
Hinckley Fireworks Fest
Join Hinckley in celebrating their Fireworks Fest! There will be a car show from 5 pm-7, food vendors, crafts, Lions club Bingo and “fun to be had by all”!
Saturday Night Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Head to Sycamore Speedway for a Saturday night full of dirt track races! Details for each race can be found on the website Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) and Fast Passes: $15 (ages 5 and older) General Admissions Ticket Prices: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE
1 event,
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
0 events,
1 event,
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Outdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
1 event,
Music at the Mansion
Music at the Mansion
Grab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
2 events,
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music.
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free live music in the park with family, friends, and neighbors! Food, beer, and wine are available for purchase. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Every Thursday, June 2 - July 28 For a detailed list visit their website at: https://sycparks.org/summer-concert-series/ Sponsored in part by Service Master Restoration and Cleaning Services by Skip, […]
2 events,
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday - Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
Friday Night Racing
Friday Night Racing
Head to Sycamore Speedway for a Friday night full of dirt track races! Details for each race can be found on their website Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) and Fast Passes: $15 (ages 5 and older) General Admissions Ticket Prices: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE
2 events,
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday Night Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Head to Sycamore Speedway for a Saturday night full of dirt track races! Details for each race can be found on the website Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) and Fast Passes: $15 (ages 5 and older) General Admissions Ticket Prices: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE
3 events,
Turning Back Time Car Show
Turning Back Time Car Show
The 21st Annual Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show! This event will take place on Sunday, July 25th, 2021 from 6:00am-3:00pm and will begin in downtown Sycamore. The Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show is an annual gathering of a wide variety of automotive art set in the historic downtown area of Sycamore, […]
Turning Back Time Car Show
Turning Back Time Car Show
On the last Sunday of July each year, the whole community looks forward to seeing over one thousand cars gather in a display of automotive history. Drawing spectators from all over the USA, this experience is like no other. See a variety of vendors, shop at Sycamore's finest stores, and dine at the best restaurants […]
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
0 events,
1 event,
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Outdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
1 event,
Music at the Mansion
Music at the Mansion
Grab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
1 event,
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music.
2 events,
Friday Night Racing
Friday Night Racing
Head to Sycamore Speedway for a Friday night full of dirt track races! Details for each race can be found on their website Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) and Fast Passes: $15 (ages 5 and older) General Admissions Ticket Prices: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE
Movies in the Park – Sycamore
Movies in the Park – Sycamore
Movie begins at dark - roughly 15 minutes after sunset. Bring a blanket or chairs. Presented in partnership with the Sycamore Public Library. Sponsored by Sycamore State Theatre.June 3 - EncantoAugust 5 - The Mummy (PG-13)
3 events,
Waterman Winery & Vineyards 20th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Weekend
Waterman Winery & Vineyards 20th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Weekend
In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Waterman Winery is hosting a Customer Appreciation Weekend, August 6 - 7 from 12 - 4 p.m.
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday Night Racing
Saturday Night Racing
LIMITED LATE MODELS, STREET STOCKS, PURE STOCKS, PLUS BADGER MIDGETS and Diabetes Awareness Night Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) and Child Fast Passes: $15 (ages 5-13) General Admissions Ticket Prices: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE
