Community Clean-Up Days- the Great Garlic Mustard Hunt
Prairie Park 615 Ellwood Ave, 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
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. […]
Family Fun Science: Boxterpieces
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILDeKalb Public Library is excited for the second Family Fun Science Boxterpieces! It’s time to use your creativity and (mostly) recycled supplies to build a masterpiece. Will you use cardboard, […]
Paint Countrytime Hydrangeas
Petite Palette Studios 32 East Railroad St, Sandwich, ILJoin The Petite Palette for an afternoon of painting! Staff will guide you through painting your own Countrytime Hydrangeas! Early Registration Discount Ends Sunday, May 1st.
Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw 410 Sprints, Badger Midgets & IRA Lightning Sprints
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILBumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw 410 Sprints, Badger Midgets & IRA Lightning Sprints is the first race to kick off Sycamore Speedways' summer of events! Pit Passes are $35 (ages […]
Mother’s Day Special
Buena Vista Golf Course 131 Buena Vista Dr, DeKalb, ILWhat better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than out on the golf course? On mom’s special day, all moms golf for FREE! This deal does not include a golf cart […]
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. […]
Mother’s Day Brunch
Lincoln Inn at Farandas 302 Grove St., DeKalb, ILMother's Day 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 […]
Paint Heirloom Wooden Sign
Petite Palette Studios 32 East Railroad St, Sandwich, ILJoin Petite Palette Studios for an afternoon of painting! They design each Heirloom Wooden Sign with family in mind. These one-of-a-kind wooden signs have been handcrafted by Petite Palette's team […]
Free Movie for Nurses Appreciation Week
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThe Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb is excited to announce a showing of How to Train Your Dragon in honor of Nurses Appreciation Week. All healthcare workers and first responders […]
Early Blues Show with Cherry & Jerry
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL“There’s a certain excitement about early blues music, as if the composers just wanted to see what effect they could create with a sharped note here or a flat note […]
After-hours Concert: Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Blues
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILCherry & Jerry will perform music of the ragtime era, approximately 1900-1920, in this after-hours concert. It’s history, and it’s fun! Along with ragtime, they’ll bring you some songs from […]
After-hours Folk Music Concert
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILAndy and Judy Daigle play the guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and other instruments. They will perform original songs in many different styles, such as traditional Folk, roots music, country swing, […]
Talent Show!
Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, ILJoin the Sandwich Opera House for a talent show! Bring your talents or come support those presenting! Tickets range from $18-20.
An evening with Michelle Zauner
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILJoin DeKalb Public Library for an evening with musician and author Michelle Zauner as she discusses her music career and her beloved bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart. Jessica Hopper […]
Malta Plant Sale
Malta Village Hall 302 S. 2nd street, Malta, ILJoin Malta Garden Club with their fundraising plant sale. Tomatoes, herbs, peppers, and flowers! Proceeds benefit Malta Garden Club, Malta Community Garden, Malta Seedling Committee.
Path of Destruction Demolition Event
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILPower wheel Demo, Bone Stock Heats, Powder Puff (4cyl/6cyl) Demo, MiniVan/SM Truck/SM SUV Truck Demo, Intermission, Soccer Ball Match, Bone Stock Consi, Wire Compact (4cyl & 6cyl) Demo Intermissions, 1-on-1 […]
Arts in Action Exhibit Grand Opening
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL“Arts in Action” is a project developed to explore the history of Black and Latino history in DeKalb County through historical research and collaboration with contemporary artists. Nine visual artists […]
59th Friday Season Opener
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILOn Friday- Powder Puff, Spectator, Compact Combat Racing, and Socker Stocker 25 Lapper & Demo. On Saturday- Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Dirt Late Models, and B14 Race […]
Hopkins Pool Opening Day!
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILHopkins Pool is a family-friendly aquatics facility that features two water slides, a zero-depth kiddie pool with an interactive play structure, a diving well with high and low dive, a […]
59th Friday Season Opener
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILOn Friday- Powder Puff, Spectator, Compact Combat Racing, and Socker Stocker 25 Lapper & Demo. On Saturday- Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Dirt Late Models, and B14 Race […]
Loaded Bloody’s !
Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, ILOur Amazing Bloody Mary's are back for this Memorial weekend! The Loaded Bloody's with our special bloody Mary mix coupled with Sweet dreams desserts & catering spin on the embellished […]
Memorial Day Events & Parades
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, ILDeKALB Memorial Services Time: 9 to 11:20 a.m. Date: Sunday, May 29 Place: Locations in DeKalb DeKalb American Legion Post 66 will hold memorial services at eight locations in DeKalb. […]
DeKalb Farmers’ Market Opening Day
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILCelebrate the start of summer at the DeKalb Farmers' Market opening day of the season! The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that […]
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Good Tymes Shelter 435 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILEnjoy 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 […]
Friday Night Racing
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILHead 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) […]
Movies in the Park – Sycamore
Legacy Campus 480 S. Airport Road, Sycamore, ILMovie 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 - […]
CASA Color Run
Sycamore Middle School 150 Maplewood Dr, Sycamore, ILCASA is hosting its inaugural 5K Color Run event on June 4, 2022! Bring your family and friends to this fun, family-friendly event. Walk, jog or sprint - anything is […]
Fishing Derby
Mason Park- Larson Lake 455 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, ILBring your tackle box, poles, and bucket for a morning of fishing – rain or shine! Awards will be given for Biggest, Smallest, and Most Caught in youth and adult […]
Community Clean-Up Days- Dame’s Rocket Debacle
Prairie Park 615 Ellwood Ave, DeKalb, ILCalling all green thumbs! Let's pull together to tackle some of DeKalb's most invasive species this spring. Although a very pretty, flowering plant, dame’s rocket is a prolific seeder and […]
Saturday Night Racing
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILHead 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) […]
Genoa Days
Downtown Genoa Genoa, ILHead to downtown Genoa for a carnival Thursday through Sunday! Genoa king and queen scholarship contest on Wednesday night. Parade on Saturday at 1:00 pm, carnival wristbands 2:00pm-6:00pm.
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILThe 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.
Genoa Days
Downtown Genoa Genoa, ILHead to downtown Genoa for a carnival Thursday through Sunday! Genoa king and queen scholarship contest on Wednesday night. Parade on Saturday at 1:00 pm, carnival wristbands 2:00pm-6:00pm.
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Good Tymes Shelter 435 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILEnjoy 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 […]
Malta Days Festival
409 N 4th Street, Malta 409 N 4th Street, Malta, ILJune 10th, 11th & 12th *Rides *Games  *Food *Beer Garden * Sound Stage *Pancake Breakfast * Crafters *Vendors *5K Come join the fun! Friday, June 10th 5 p.m. Carnival, Animal […]
Genoa Days
Downtown Genoa Genoa, ILHead to downtown Genoa for a carnival Thursday through Sunday! Genoa king and queen scholarship contest on Wednesday night. Parade on Saturday at 1:00 pm, carnival wristbands 2:00pm-6:00pm.
Friday Night Racing
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILHead 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) […]
Movies in the Park- DeKalb Park District
Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILMovies 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 […]
Malta Tractor Trot 5K
409 N 4th Street, Malta 409 N 4th Street, Malta, ILTo promote fitness and healthy lifestyles for everyone we encourage your participation. Whether you are running your first 5k, striving for your personal best, looking for family time, or enjoying […]
Genoa Days
Downtown Genoa Genoa, ILHead to downtown Genoa for a carnival Thursday through Sunday! Genoa king and queen scholarship contest on Wednesday night. Parade on Saturday at 1:00 pm, carnival wristbands 2:00pm-6:00pm.
Saturday Night Racing
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILHead 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) […]
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center Opening Day
Glidden Historical Center 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, ILGlidden Homestead and Historical Center will open for the programing season and visitor tours of the site on Sunday, June 12. The public is invited from noon to 4 p.m. […]
Kids’ Concerts in the Park
Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILJoin DeKalb Park District for their NEW! Rockin' with Ronnie: Kids' Concerts in the Park Miss Jamie’s Farm- planting seeds through song! Miss Jamie from the Farm takes young kids […]
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILOutdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILThe 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.
Hinckley Historical Society brings Jazz to the park
Hinckley Community Building 100 N. Maple Street, Hinckley,, IllinoisThe Hinckley Historical Society will celebrate music at its annual meeting on the Hinckley Community Building lawn. Jazz in Progress, a popular local group, has been invited to entertain the […]
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Good Tymes Shelter 435 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILEnjoy 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 […]
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, ILJoin 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: […]