The historic 100th anniversary of the National Amateur Cup soccer tournament, set to take place from July 25-28, 2024 in DeKalb, Illinois. This landmark event celebrates a century of amateur soccer, bringing together amateur soccer teams to compete for the Fritz Marth Cup. The tournament will feature men’s’ and women’s’ semifinal matches leading to the […]
Sycamore’s favorite car show! Free to spectators all day 7AM-3PM.
Don’t miss out on the fun at Water Mania Days! From 3-5 pm, the DeKalb Park District has a variety of activities lined up for you, including mini boat races, crafts, sports games, and, of course, water activities. Join them and explore our different parks! Monday, July 15- Lions Park: Tie-Dye Day! Bring your own […]
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!
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 […]
Don’t miss out on the fun at Water Mania Days! From 3-5 pm, the DeKalb Park District has a variety of activities lined up for you, including mini boat races, crafts, sports games, and, of course, water activities. Join them and explore our different parks! Monday, July 15- Lions Park: Tie-Dye Day! Bring your own […]
Jazz in Progress joins the DeKalb Public Library for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music in the library’s main lobby! Jazz in Progress (JIP) organized in 2012 to encourage local musicians to play jazz in support of its mission of musical, charitable, and educational purposes to […]
On Saturday, August 3rd, The Aruna Run/Walk will return for a second year to the streets and pathways of DeKalb. The event will support the work of The Aruna Project, an international human rights non-profit dedicated to freeing, employing, and empowering victims of human sex trafficking. Last year’s inaugural run in DeKalb raised over $30,000 […]
It’s been a fantastic summer at the DeKalb Public Library. For their final program weekend, they want to celebrate your child’s amazing reading achievements! After picking up any last prizes in the children’s department, take a swing at a round of mini golf, featuring this summer’s reading theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat”. No registration is required. […]
Pet Adoption | Pet Vendors | Food Truck Join Blumen Gardens for the Dog Days of Summer! 🐾 Adopt a furry friend, explore pet services and vendors, and enjoy delicious food. From 10am-2pm, they’re making tails wag and supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on this paw-some event! Pet Friendly Event! Raffles Dog Treat […]
It’s been a fantastic summer at the DeKalb Public Library. For their final program weekend, they want to celebrate your child’s amazing reading achievements! After picking up any last prizes in the children’s department, take a swing at a round of mini golf, featuring this summer’s reading theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat”. No registration is required. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Preserving agricultural history for future generations to enjoy, the Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee is a four-day event that showcases products like steam engines and gas tractors. Masterpiece of raw power…the supreme creation of the mechanical age…the greatest marvel since the wheel itself…The Steam Engine. Come and see threshing using steam engines and gas […]
$5.00 Entry for Adults 21 and over20 and under Free Friday 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM with FIREWORKS AT DUSK5:15 PM National Anthem and PrayerFeaturing Ryan Craig Band and The Party Doctors Saturday Noon to 11:00 PM12:15 PM National Anthem and PrayerFeaturing Mr. Myers Band, Gretta Sweets, and Wildwood12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Family Fun […]
Prepare for an electrifying musical extravaganza, “PIANO MEN: GENERATIONS.” This spectacular event celebrates the legendary Billy Joel and Elton John, embodied by the extraordinary father-son duo, Terry and Nick Davies. These virtuosos will take you on a mesmerizing journey through timeless hits adored by music enthusiasts for decades. As the lights dim and the music […]
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 […]
Every barn has a unique story to tell. It’s waiting to be discovered during the annual DeKalb County Barn Tour! The DeKalb County Barn Tour is a one-day driving tour of barn sites within DeKalb County hosted by the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. and the JF Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. The tenth […]
Learn about the recent publications of area authors from the writers themselves. The DeKalb Public Library’s main lobby will be filled with local authors showcasing their works and answering questions throughout the day. Eight authors will provide a brief presentation in the Yusunas Meeting Room during the event. Listen to excerpts from their books, ask […]
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 […]
Downtown DeKalb Businesses Birthday Bash! Stop by from 12-4pm to enjoy live music, specials, and tasty treats! Food vendors featured: Keep it Poppin’, Main Squeeze Lemonade, Sweet Butts, Big D’s Hotdogs
Join the Egyptian Theatre for a free back-to-school movie event! They’re screening Monsters University on their silver screen on Sunday, August 11th at 1 PM. No RSVP or tickets needed! See you there for a monstrous good time!
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!
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 […]
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 […]
What has led to the Egyptian Theatre being known as one of the most haunted buildings in town and in the top ten haunted theatres in Illinois? Join the Theatre staff as they share all the secrets and stories with a ‘balcony to backstage’ tour that focuses not only on the history of the building […]
Join the Genoa Chamber of Commerce in downtown Genoa for their 10th annual Cruisin’ to Genoa Car Show! Trophy Presentation at 3:00 pm – Rain or Shine! Over 25 Trophies Awarded! Including Best of Show, Kids’ Choice, Top 20, People’s Choice and MORE!
The Jersey Brothers perform music from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and their contemporaries, with historical notes from the groups popular and on-going career. Seasoned performers, Norm and Randy Murray have appeared on the same bill as The Four Seasons, Johnny Rivers, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Diamonds, and Bill Haleys Comets. This event is […]
Turn up on August 18, 2024 for Uke Day! Join Illinois Ukulele Society/Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra for their second year celebratingeverything ukulele! The event will be held at Hopkins Park in DeKalb, in both the community room downstairs and the Terrace room. Doors open at noon until 5 p.m., in the lower-level community room at […]
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.
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 […]
Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals. Celebrating its 47th year, the festival will be held in downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St. It will feature over 80 vendors, a free corn boil, agricultural displays, carnival rides and more! The […]
WCPW® Returns to Sycamore! The event will start at 6:30pm so we can have time for all of the great action! WCPW®: STACKED!™Sat. Night September14th, 2024Doors Open 6:00pmBell Time 6:30pm WCPW® is in utter chaos after the events at WCPW® Windy City Wrestling™! The WCPW® Title is VACANT & there are now FIVE #1 contenders […]
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!
The Twangtown Paramours are a national touring, award-winning husband and wife duo and band from Nashville. Their music is a blend of Nashville, New York, and Austin influences and has been called “Soulful Americana”. Join the DeKalb Public Library in the main lobby as they welcome this band for the first time to perform an […]
Northern Illinois University will face Western Illinois University for the first time since 2016! Don’t miss this matchup at the Huskie Stadium on August 31st at 2:30pm.
