Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade
Genoa’s Memorial Day Parade will be held on May 27th at 11:30am at the Genoa Vets Home, 311 S Washington St, North on Washington St, East on Rt. 72, South on Sycamore St. into the cemetery.
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Trivia Night
Trivia Night
This event is open to all ages, so gather your friends, family, and colleagues for a night of fun and knowledge. From 6-8pm, challenge your knowledge across a wide range of subjects while enjoying the perfect combination of learning and entertainment. Cocktails and snacks available for purchase on the evening of the event. In the […]
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Shabbona Farmer’s Market
Shabbona Farmer’s Market
Come out to the Shabbona Farmer’s Market to shop and enjoy locally produced foods and crafts.
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Northern Illinois Art Show
Northern Illinois Art Show
The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will hold its 53rd annual Northern Illinois Art Show on June 1 and June 2 on the DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn in Sycamore. The art show will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days. This year the show will be bigger and better than last year with […]
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Food Truck Tuesday at Blumen Gardens
Food Truck Tuesday at Blumen Gardens
Join Blumen Gardens 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.
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
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DeKalb Farmers’ Market Opening Day
DeKalb Farmers’ Market Opening Day
Stop by the opening day of the DeKalb Farmers’ Market on Thursday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Van Buer Plaza! Explore over 25 local vendors offering fresh produce, olive oil, flowers, baked goods, honey, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Vendors accept cash, credit, and Link.
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Malta Days Festival
Enjoy a family-friendly fun time in Malta. Annual hometown festival, Malta Days has something for everyone. Party all day & night with local food, beer garden, kids activities, music soundstage… and more! New this year are tethered hot air balloon rides!Purchase tickets beforehand and view the full schedule of events: https://www.maltadaysfestival.com
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History Quest
The Ellwood House of DeKalb, Illinois will be hosting youth programs this summer every second Saturday of the month. Saturday, May 11th, they will be hosting a history quest. Check out the Ellwood House website for more information!
Shabbona Farmer’s Market
Shabbona Farmer’s Market
Come out to the Shabbona Farmer’s Market to shop and enjoy locally produced foods and crafts.
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5K Color Run
5K Color Run
CASA’s Color Run is a family-friendly fun-run that raises awareness of CASA’s advocacy work in the community for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Families are encouraged to participate together in this fun event. Proceeds from the event help CASA to carry out their role as the Guardian ad Litem for children involved in […]
Free – $30
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Sunday at Sandwich
Come and join MJ&Crew to discover the many treasures and custom creations their vendors bring to you. They also have food truck vendors on-site as well as games and live music. While in town, visit all the boutique stops and antique shops that Sandwich, IL has to offer! See our dates for the upcoming 2023 […]
$5 – $10
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Dad’s Downtown Day
Dad’s Downtown Day
Get ready for Dad’s Downtown Day! Join Downtown DeKalb on Sunday, June 9th from 12-4pm for a mini-golf extravaganza in the heart of downtown DeKalb. Each participating business will design and host a unique mini-golf hole for families to enjoy! Don’t forget to turn in your completed scorecard for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Kids’ Concert in the Park
Kids’ Concert in the Park
Rock out on select Tuesdays at the Hopkins Park Bandshell this summer! FREE Nanny Nikki – June 11th – Grammy®-Nominated Artist who loves to bring life to classic children’s songs and her original music. Join her for a high-energy, interactive musical show that includes sing-along songs, dancing, puppets, and more! Jeanie B! – July 16th […]
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! Join the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday, July 2, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular […]
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Hinckley Concert Series
Hinckley Concert Series
The Hinckley Historical Society invites the public to its summer band concert series at the Hinckley Community Building Park. The free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. feature a variety of music in a Ravinia Style setting at 100 N Maple Street, Hinckley. Bring your lawn chair, snacks, and enjoy the small town atmosphere. On […]
Music at the Mansion
Music at the Mansion
Free concerts at 7pm on select Wednesdays at the Ellwood House! Summer nights in DeKalb just got a whole lot better! Join DeKalb Park District for FREE music, good vibes, and great company on select Wednesday evenings this summer with Music at the Mansion. Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes – it’s going to […]
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Hopkins Park Dedication
Hopkins Park Dedication
Join the celebration of the grand opening of the NEW Hopkins Park Playground and racquet courts! Schedule of Activities5:00 pm Bike Parade from Hopkins Park Shelter to the Playground5:15 pm Dedication Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting5:30 – 8:00 pm Food trucks, games, pickleball/tennis competition, and more!Sunset Movie in the Park: Encanto (PG) More Dedication DetailsBike Parade: […]
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Movie in the Park
Movie in the Park
Come out 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 Hopkins Park Band Shell. The show starts when nature turns off the lights! June 14 – Encanto (PG) July 12 – Kung Fu Panda (PG) August 9 […]
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Shabbona Farmer’s Market
Shabbona Farmer’s Market
Come out to the Shabbona Farmer’s Market to shop and enjoy locally produced foods and crafts.
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Fishing Derby
Fishing Derby
Reel in some fun! Bring your tackle box, poles, and bucket for a morning of fishing, rain or shine! Awards will be given for the Longest, Shortest, and Most Caught in youth and adult categories. The Fishing Derby falls on one of Illinois’ free fishing days, so fishing licenses are not required.
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From Seed to Harvest at the DeKalb County Community Gardens
From Seed to Harvest at the DeKalb County Community Gardens
Looking to lend a helping hand? DeKalb County Community Gardens needs your help in the garden! Exercise your green thumb by helping your community.Tour the garden, taste veggies and herbs, and volunteer in the DeKalb County Community Gardens/Northwestern Medicine Garden assisting with:Watering plantsSeeding and planting veggiesHarvesting for DCCG DistributionWeedingThe garden is a 1.5-acre growing space […]
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Food Truck Tuesday at Blumen Gardens
Food Truck Tuesday at Blumen Gardens
Join Blumen Gardens 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.
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! Join the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday, July 2, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular […]
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Music at the Mansion
Music at the Mansion
Free concerts at 7pm on select Wednesdays at the Ellwood House! Summer nights in DeKalb just got a whole lot better! Join DeKalb Park District for FREE music, good vibes, and great company on select Wednesday evenings this summer with Music at the Mansion. Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes – it’s going to […]
Free
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DeKalb Pride Fest
DeKalb Pride Fest
DeKalb Pride Fest will return on Thursday, June 20th, 2024 to celebrate and connect the LGBTQIA+ community in DeKalb County! Celebrate love, diversity, and equality at Pride Fest 2024 on Thursday, June 20th, from 5 – 8 PM. Join DeKalb County Pride for a resource fair with over 50 vendors (and counting!), food trucks offering […]
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Movie in the Park
Movie in the Park
Movie in the Park is back this summer! These events are free to attend, so be sure to mark your calendars and bring the whole family out for a fun night at Knights Park! Concessions open at 7pm. This is a community event for all ages. Movies start at dusk: June 21st – The Super […]
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Shabbona Farmer’s Market
Shabbona Farmer’s Market
Come out to the Shabbona Farmer’s Market to shop and enjoy locally produced foods and crafts.
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After-hours Concert: Misspent Youth
After-hours Concert: Misspent Youth
Traditional bluegrass at its best! The DeKalb Public Library welcomes Misspent Youth for an after-hours concert in the library’s main lobby. On guitar is Dave “DK” Kolars, a long-time DeKalb fixture in the music scene. He’s played solo and in bands since 1966, and has played all over the area. He plays guitar, dobro, lap […]
Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park
Come out to Chamberlain Park to enjoy a movie for free under the stars! Movies start at dusk. June 22nd – Luca July 27 – Wonka
Free
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Open Barn Day at Glidden Homestead
Open Barn Day at Glidden Homestead
From noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, the Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s Open Barn Day will give visitors a unique chance to see the inside of the historic barn where “The Winner” barbed wire was invented and initially manufactured. Admission is $5 for adults; children younger than 14 and homestead […]
Free – $5
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DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! Join the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday, July 2, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular […]
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Music at the Mansion
Music at the Mansion
Free concerts at 7pm on select Wednesdays at the Ellwood House! Summer nights in DeKalb just got a whole lot better! Join DeKalb Park District for FREE music, good vibes, and great company on select Wednesday evenings this summer with Music at the Mansion. Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes – it’s going to […]
Free
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Hinckley Concert Series
Hinckley Concert Series
The Hinckley Historical Society invites the public to its summer band concert series at the Hinckley Community Building Park. The free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. feature a variety of music in a Ravinia Style setting at 100 N Maple Street, Hinckley. Bring your lawn chair, snacks, and enjoy the small town atmosphere. On […]
Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park
Come out to Chamberlain Park to enjoy a movie for free under the stars! Movies start at dusk. June 22nd – Luca July 27 – Wonka
Free
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53rd Sandwich Early Day Engine Show
53rd Sandwich Early Day Engine Show
The Sandwich Early Day Engine Club would like to invite all to their 53rd Annual Show. Friday, June, 28th, and Saturday, June, 29th, 2024, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful and shady Sandwich Fairgrounds. Featuring Michigan Built engines and Oddball and Garden tractors. Bring out your engines, tractors, trucks, and whatever else to […]
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Celebration Chorale Patriotic Cantata
Celebration Chorale Patriotic Cantata
The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual patriotic cantata, “Prayers for the Nations” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th, and Sunday, June 30th at 3:00 p.m. The production will be held at First United Methodist Church, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. “Prayers for the Nations” […]
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53rd Sandwich Early Day Engine Show
53rd Sandwich Early Day Engine Show
The Sandwich Early Day Engine Club would like to invite all to their 53rd Annual Show. Friday, June, 28th, and Saturday, June, 29th, 2024, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful and shady Sandwich Fairgrounds. Featuring Michigan Built engines and Oddball and Garden tractors. Bring out your engines, tractors, trucks, and whatever else to […]
$7
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Join Blumen Gardens in celebrating 35 years!
Join Blumen Gardens in celebrating 35 years!
Prepare for an evening filled with enchantment as they toast to decades of cultivating beauty and community. Indulge in refreshing cocktails, savor delicious bites from local food trucks, and dance the night away to live music under the stars. Whether you’re a long-time friend of Blumen Gardens or discovering them for the first time, this […]
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Celebration Chorale Patriotic Cantata
Celebration Chorale Patriotic Cantata
The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual patriotic cantata, “Prayers for the Nations” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th, and Sunday, June 30th at 3:00 p.m. The production will be held at First United Methodist Church, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. “Prayers for the Nations” […]
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Johnny K’s Cruise Nights
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
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76th Annual Kirkland 4th of July Festival
Four-day festival, Kirkland 4th of July will host its 76th annual event at Franklin Township Park starting July 3rd. 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 One Night Only, Back Country […]
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4th of July Celebration
4th of July Celebration
Location: Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road Enjoy a day of family fun in Hopkins Park as we celebrate our nation’s independence! Brought to you in cooperation with the City of DeKalb. Independence Day Run/Walk: 8:00 am (Learn more and register here!)Animal Show (FREE): 2:00-3:00 pmGames, Activities, & Strolling Entertainment (FREE): 2:00-6:00 pmFood Vendors: 2:00-8:00 pmFeel Good […]
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Village of Shabbona’s 4th of July Parade and Festival
Village of Shabbona’s 4th of July Parade and Festival
The Village of Shabbona’s 4th of July parade and festival is an annual event. Start your day off with the Shabbona Fire Protection District’s pancake breakfast at the Fire Barn from 7am-11am, then mosey around Purdy Park and check out all the vendors beginning at 8am. Stick around and view the parade kicking off at […]
Free
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Sandwich Freedom Days
Sandwich Freedom Days
The Sandwich Park District is proud to continue its tradition of presenting one of the finest parades. Watch the Sandwich and surrounding community groups and businesses take the opportunity to celebrate. The parade will step off at 10 am. Parade Route – 10 am sharp: Lisbon St. to Ash St.; turn right… South to Center […]
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Built By Barbed Wire: DeKalb Public Library/Haish Memorial Library
Built By Barbed Wire: DeKalb Public Library/Haish Memorial Library
As the 150th anniversary of Joseph F. Glidden’s “The Winner” barbed wire patent approaches, there are opportunities to learn more about the prosperity and innovation that barbed wire brought to DeKalb, earning it the nickname “Barb City.” At 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, the Glidden Homestead and DeKalb Public Library will host a “Built by […]
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