Vendors, food trucks, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods, honey, olive oil, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Browse the booths, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian […]
The Kishwaukee Valley Wanderers Presents Guerrero’s Internationals DeLucha Libre!Get your tickets for an action-packed night of wrestling!The gate is run by the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce and will open at 6pm. The show starts at 7pm! This special performance features Lucha Libre stars of Mexico with five high-flying, hard-hitting matches and over twenty wrestlers! Mexico’s version of professional wrestling […]
The DeKalb Park District is excited to host the 20th annual DeKalb Kite Fest! This event is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and see amazing kites fly in the air. Watch as pilots bring you dazzling displays of kite flying. Demonstrate your flying abilities and bring your own kite or purchase one on-site […]
Have you heard the news? The Great Genoa Duck Race will feature many more attractions this year at WADDLE ON THE RIVERBANK! Waddle on the Riverbank will include a new Waddle This Way Market with local artisan crafters, Cogsworth’s Connections, Cogsworth’s Play Place, a FREE area for younger friends to get their energy out. Children […]
Mark your calendars for Food Truck Tuesday at Blumen Gardens! Join them 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. Come hungry and leave happy!
Vendors, food trucks, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods, honey, olive oil, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Browse the booths, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian […]
Join the annual Downtown Sycamore Chalk Walk, a vibrant celebration of creativity and community! Event Highlights: Bring your family and friends for a day filled with artistic expression, delicious treats, and community fun. Don’t miss this exciting tradition in downtown Sycamore!
Are you ready to travel the world from the comfort of your own library? Prepare for takeoff at the annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” event when the DeKalb Public Library takes you on a journey around the globe! Attend a Masquerade Ball in Italy, play Dinifri in Morocco, gobble down pineapple cake in Taiwan, […]
Illinois Vintage Fest is finally coming back to DeKalb! On September 13th, the NIU Convocation Center will have 80+ vendors selling mostly vintage clothing, but include artisans, jewelry, collectibles, and more! They are pumped to be hosting DeKalb Vintage Fest at such a great venue!- – -Parking at this location will be $9 prepaid for […]
Local artists will showcase their unique and diverse talents, offering you the chance to discover something new, celebrate local creativity, and support artists by purchasing pieces at a variety of price points. Free parking and admission. Presented by Jubilee and Sycamore Park District. Stroll through the park and explore a colorful assortment of visual art […]
Behind The Beats presents, DeKalb’s 1st House Music Fest! Come together and show how true HouseHeadz get down at this FREE event with nothing but the hottest House tracks. Along with some great food trucks & cold drinks. Music by:Vinyl Richie | Ro Stone | Ray Gooden | DJ Kris | Joe Majesty | DJ […]
Vendors, food trucks, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods, honey, olive oil, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Browse the booths, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian […]
Enjoy live tunes and summer vibes at Malta Music in the Park at Malta Lions Park! This free, family-friendly concert series features performances from 6–8 PM, including the Yankee Cowboy Band on Thursday, July 17, The Beaux Band on Thursday, August 20, and Sound Check Band on Thursday, September 18. Grab a bite from the […]
Get some time away after the first few weeks of school, relax before the pumpkin and Halloween activities in October, or finish some last-minute Holiday cooking or shopping needs in December. Whatever it is, let the Sycamore Park District keep your kids engaged with themed crafts, active gym games, free play, and a cozy movie […]
Termed, ‘a prominent guitarist,’ by the New York Times and praised by The Washington Post for his ‘astonishingly florid’ improvisations, David Rogers presents an evening of Spanish music, Up-Tempo Latin, The Beatles, flashy settings of Pop Songs, music by J.S. Bach, and original compositions. He also tells many humorous stories about the music. An endorsing […]
Come to NIU’s central campus for tons of STEM Fest activities! There will be over 100 exhibits, demonstrations, and speakers to discover at the Holmes Student Center, MLK Commons, Anderson Hall, Swen Parson and the Founders Memorial Library. Some activities featured include the BookLab, a hands-on space dedicated to exploring the history, technology and future […]
The Taste of Sandwich will be held Wednesday, September 24th from 5pm-7pm in downtown Sandwich, IL. There will be a variety of vendors offering sample portions of their foods. This year’s contest will include a full profile of each restaurant involved and the sandwich they submit, which will be included on their menus for a […]
Stroll down 2nd, 3rd & Palmer Ct. and explore 250+ oddities, bakers, artists & makers, enjoy local music, food trucks, and witchy vibes. Not your grandma’s market. No bad crafts, just wicked finds.
Come join The Hinckley Fall Fest at The Brown Pub and The Hinckley Coffee House! There’s something for everyone, from vendors, a car show, kid’s games, Oktoberfest beer tasting, live music and more.
The 2025 Taste of DeKalb is a food and entertainment event hosted by the Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Club in conjunction with the Corn Classic 10K race held on September 28, 2025. The event will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Frank Van Buer Plaza in downtown DeKalb. The event is open and free to […]
NIU students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community are invited to join the Huskies for a free down home celebration in Downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Highway (between 1st and 4th Streets) on Thurs., Oct. 2 from 5-8 p.m. The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone—kidzone, classic car show, March of the Huskies, pep […]
Explore DeKalb County’s vintage and antique shops during this fall edition of the Vintage Shop Hop! Each shop offers specials and fun inside their store–you’ll find plenty of activities in each shop you visit during the event. Participating locations include: This & That Collectibles (520 E Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115) 35:35 Makers Collective & […]
Enjoy this family-friendly event with bar service available! 7 different food trucks and live music will take over the Midwest Sportsplex parking lot on Friday, October 3 from 5-10PM.
Chelsea McGhee Studios is coming to NIU’s Holmes Student Center for a Pizza, Paint and Sip! All ages are welcome to come paint your choice of canvas and wood sign options at this family friendly event. Cost includes all paint & supplies, pizza and sodas! Alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase. Free parking will be available […]
The City of Genoa’s 5th Annual Harvest Festival is taking place on October 4th in Downtown Genoa! Come enjoy rides, kids’ crafts and activities, community organization booths, and OpenDoor’s Fall Makers’ Market!
Explore DeKalb County’s vintage and antique shops during this fall edition of the Vintage Shop Hop! Each shop offers specials and fun inside their store–you’ll find plenty of activities in each shop you visit during the event. Participating locations include: This & That Collectibles (520 E Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115) 35:35 Makers Collective & […]