Power of the PACK Kids Clinic @ NIU Women’s Basketball Game
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, ILNIU Athletics is hosting an all-sports clinic for all kids 1st – 8th grade. This clinic includes skill stations with student-athletes, poster making, and a photo with Victor E. Huskie […]
POLAR-Palooza
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILJoin the DeKalb Park District for family-oriented winter activities from noon - 3 pm at the 7th annual Polar-Palooza Winter Festival! (FREE) No registration is required. Activities Include: Bonfires Scavenger […]
Family Fun Science: Light-Up Valentines Day Cards
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILIt’s time to light up someone’s life! Join DeKalb Public Library to learn about simple and complex circuits and use our knowledge to build a card that really lights up. […]
Variety Show
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILKevin Adair’s slogan is, “I Do Things.” This can be experienced live in Kevin’s variety show that includes comedy, magic, juggling, poetry, and storytelling! Kevin keeps the audience involved […]
Feel the Love at Annual Daddy Daughter & Heroes Dance
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILValentine season is the perfect time for dads and daughters to dance the night away! Join DeKalb Park District for a special ‘Luau Princess-themed’ event with desserts, dancing, guessing games, […]
Sweetheart Dance
Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILThis is your little one’s night to shine! Enjoy music, dancing, and hor d’oeuvres. Each young lady receives a flower. Stop by the fun photo booth and get a digital […]
Katie Moritz
Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL2013 National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, Katie Moritz is a musician and teacher hailing from the Chicagoland area in Northern Illinois. She’s been playing music ever since she could remember, starting […]
Woodpeckers of Illinois
VirtualPeggy Doty, Illinois Extension, Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator in partnership with the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will be presenting a program on the Woodpeckers of Illinois. Woodpeckers are incredibly […]
Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore
Kiskwaukee Valley Heritage Society 622 Park Ave, GenoaThe DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum are planning three different programs to highlight the work being done by these groups dedicated to local history. The first presentation […]
Vintage Shop Hop
Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, ILThe Road trip of the year is back! That's right the Vintage shop hop is happening again this year on Friday, March 4 & Saturday, March 5th! Visit all the […]
Vintage Shop Hop
Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, ILThe Road trip of the year is back! That's right the Vintage shop hop is happening again this year on Friday, March 4 & Saturday, March 5th! Visit all the […]
15th Annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show
Fargo Skateboarding 641 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalbJoin Fargo Skateboarding for a full day of events celebrating skateboarding! 12pm: Beginner skate contest 5pm: Skate contest - CASH PRIZES 6pm: Art show opens in the Fargo Venue Featured […]
Family Fun Science: Candy Science
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILGet ready for a sweet time! DeKalb Public Library will be doing multiple fun candy experiments this month for our Family Fun Science program. They will be engineering with marshmallows, […]
Knit & Crochet Circle
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILWhether you’re a veteran yarn worker or someone who wants to learn the craft, everyone is welcome! Bring a project to work on, or simply show up and learn. Enjoy […]
IESA State Wrestling Finals
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, ILThe DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau (DCCVB) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) are proud to welcome the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Wrestling Finals to the NIU Convocation […]
2 and 1/2 Comics
Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, ILAnnivar Salgado has entertained audience members throughout the Midwest, he was a semi finalist in the Doral Comedy Challenge and is a former producer at ABC TV. Michelle Krajecki is […]
IESA State Wrestling Finals
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, ILThe DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau (DCCVB) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) are proud to welcome the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Wrestling Finals to the NIU Convocation […]
Contemporary Broadway Concert
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILVocalist Layni Katz and pianist Deane Myers perform Broadway hits from the 60s through the 2000s. Toe tappers to showstoppers! Enjoy your favorites from Hello Dolly, A Chorus Line, The […]
Rhythm of the Dance
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThe National Dance Company of Ireland brings their show RHYTHM OF THE DANCE to the Egyptian Theatre! It’s full of flailing feet and fiddles, futuristic dances, eye-catching lighting and costumes, […]
Visit Ranger, the Tyrannosaurs
Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILHave your picture taken with the animatronic dinosaur!
Dino Hour
Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILBring your little one for an hour of dinosaur discovery fun! They will see real dinosaur fossils, listen to a story, make a craft to take home, and dig in […]
Live Music! Jim Green
Prairie State Winery 222 West Main St., Genoa, ILSaturday live music events are first come first served. The kitchen is open on Saturdays from 11am-7pm!
Carolina Pine
Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, ILClassic country music duo, Carolina Pine, includes North Carolina native Kennedy Fitzsimmons and Illinois bred Woody James. Tickets range from $20-25.
Acrylic Silhouettes
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILAcrylic painting might seem a bit complicated from afar, but with some practice, everyone can do it! You can follow step-by-step instructions or create your own abstract masterpiece with the […]
After-hours Concert: NIU Steelband
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILThey’re back! Join DeKalb Public Library in the main lobby for an after-hours concert performed by the Northern Illinois University’s renowned Steelband. The concert will be an eclectic program of […]
The Oh Yeahs
Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL‘The Oh Yeahs,’ is an acoustic group featuring three of Chicago’s top vocalists and multi-instrumentalists: Leslie Beukelman, Allison Orobia, and Sarah Marie Young. Each of these women has a diverse […]
All Breeds Dog Show
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL71st & 72nd All Breed Dog Show presented by Kennel Club of Yorkville NIU Convocation Center, 7:00am - 6:00pm Obedience Entries are open to All-American Dogs listed in the AKC […]
Breakfast with the Bunny and Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILHop in for a great time with the Bunny and buffet breakfast! Don't miss the themed activities and bunny Meet'N'Greet. Space is limited so sign up early! Registration is required […]
Family Fun Science: Build a Worm Farm
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILJoin Dekalb Public Library for a verm-y good time! We’ll be celebrating some heroes of the soil this month: worms! Our worm experts Susan and Erin will be teaching us […]
Live Music! Cole Brandt
Prairie Park 401 Clifford Drive, DeKalb, ILSaturday live music events are first come first served. The kitchen is open on Saturdays from 11am-7pm
All Breeds Dog Show
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL71st & 72nd All Breed Dog Show presented by Kennel Club of Yorkville NIU Convocation Center, 7:00am - 6:00pm Obedience Entries are open to All-American Dogs listed in the AKC […]
Second Grade Open House
St Mary's Catholic School 222 Waterman St, Sycamore, ILJoin Saint Mary School in Sycamore for a second-grade open house. Students will be able to join, learn about second grade, and participate in the activities with Mrs. Iwans. Tours […]
Meet Rachel Carson: A Living Portrayal of the Famed Environmentalist by Leslie Goddard
Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILCelebrate Earth Day with Sycamore Public Library and Sycamore Park District as we invite actress and historian Leslie Goddard to portray famed Biologist and author Rachel Carson. Our evening will […]
Breakfast with the Bunny
Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILWelcome the bunny to Sycamore and share a breakfast with family and friends. Each child takes home a special memento of the day, while supplies last. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, […]
Sandwich Easter Egg Hunt
Knights Park, Sandwich, Illinois 1001 N Latham St, Sandwich, IL 60548, Sandwich, ILThe annual Easter egg hunt will take place at Knights Park. Dress appropriately, bring your own basket, and make sure all children have an adult while searching for eggs! There […]
Genoa Easter Egg Hunt
Chamberlain Park 400 East 2nd Street, Genoa, ILKids grab your basket and fill it with eggs and maybe a special prize! Children will be separated by age groups for more fun. You will also get to see […]
Toddler Garden Grand Opening
Knights Park, Sandwich, Illinois 1001 N Latham St, Sandwich, IL 60548, Sandwich, ILThe Toddler Garden grand opening presented by BASICS Dekalb County. Located at Knights Park in Sandwich! The Toddler Gardens have outdoor activities for young ones to explore, learn, play, and […]
Easter Brunch
Lincoln Inn at Farandas 302 Grove St., DeKalb, ILEaster Brunch is back and The Lincoln Inn @ Faranda's is the place to be! They will be offering a premium and unlimited brunch buffet complete with a create-your-own Omelet […]
Seven Ages of Man — An Avalon String Quartet Commission
NIU Music Building 550 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His […]
NatureFest 2022
Russell Woods Forest Preserve 11750 IL-72, GenoaThe University of Illinois Extension along with the DeKalb County Forest Preserve and the DeKalb County Soil and Water is having their first-ever free outdoor NatureFest! This is a nature […]
Live Music! Bill Glaysher
Prairie State Winery 222 West Main St., Genoa, ILSaturday live music events are first come first served. The kitchen is open on Saturdays from 11am-7pm
Mr. Myers Band
Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, ILMr. Myers plays "Caribbean Rock"- a mixture of reggae, soca/calypso, beach music, and their own originals. In the band's 37 year history they have played thousands of shows ranging from […]
Greenhouse Opening
Walnut Grove Vocational Farm 33600 Pearl St, Kirkland, ILJoin Walnut Grove Vocational for the opening of their new greenhouse! Their spring hours are closed on Mondays, Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm, and Sunday 11 am […]
The hot fiddle of Dennis Stroughmatt
Hinckley Community Building 100 N. Maple Street, Hinckley,, IllinoisThis fiddler from the Wabash River region of Southeastern Illinois will entertain with stories of Southern Illinois fiddler “Pappy Wade Ray,” and country and western swing music from old-time radio’s […]
Community Clean-Up Days
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILThe DeKalb Park District is inviting the public to give back to the community and participate in a series of upcoming community clean-up days this spring. This Earth Day, the […]
Teen STEM Café: Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Swen Parson Hall- NIU 230 Normal Road, DeKalb, ILChat with experts, meet fellow teens who are interested in science and technology – and enjoy free pizza! This program will be held at Swen Parsons Hall at 230 Normal […]
Myanmar Story Time & Craft
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILThe Northern Illinois University’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies is presenting a special storytime and craft about Myanmar! Khaing Wai Wai Zaw, a Fulbright FLTA Scholar, will tell a traditional […]
Mother’s Day Weekend at Blumen Gardens
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILJoin Blumen Gardens in celebrating Mother’s Day! Open May 6th from 9-5pm with the Dirty Bird Food Truck from 11-2pm. Saturday, May 7th open from 9-5pm with SlowSmokeBBQ from 11-2pm. […]
Community Clean-Up Days- the Great Garlic Mustard Hunt
Prairie Park 401 Clifford Drive, DeKalb, ILCalling all green thumbs! Let's pull together to tackle some of our most invasive species this spring. Invasive species are no joke and the DeKalb Park District is asking volunteers […]
Dekalb Back Alley Market
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, ILOutdoor Vintage and Artisan Market in Downtown DeKalb located in Palmer Ct (The Alley) and N. 2nd Street Lincoln Hwy to Locust
