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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Imaginations soar when watching an ordinary balloon transform into an extraordinary animal, shape, or figure. Just as a good book captivates the minds of its readers, Magical Balloon-dude Dale’s balloon show uses art and creativity to capture imagination. Enjoy light comedy and awe-inspiring balloon art with Magical Balloon-dude Dale as he performs the Art of […]
Join the DeKalb Park District on select Fridays, 1:00-3:00 pm at Welsh Park for FREE fun in the sun at the Splash Pad!
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 […]
Introducing Familia Fest featuring the Hola Cup—a vibrant celebration of soccer, family, and community! The goal is to provide a memorable experience for players and their families on the beautiful grounds overlooking NIU’s “North 40” field. Hosted by WNIJ-FM, DeKalb Day of the Dead Celebration, and DeKalb County United. Additional support provided by America Amplified. Assemble […]
The Ellwood House of DeKalb, Illinois will be hosting youth programs this summer every second Saturday of the month. Saturday, July 13th, they will be hosting a kids photo lab. Learn some basics of photography, and practice your skills in Ellwood Park! Check out the Ellwood House website for more information!
A two day birthday party for the Village of Lee’s 150th featuring a parade, Kidfest, live music and more!
On Saturday, July 13, more than 60 agencies across the state will support Unplug Illinois Day by holding events encouraging people throughout Illinois to ditch their electronic devices and “unplug” to enjoy everything their local park, recreation, and conservation agencies offer. Come by to enjoy water activities, a dunk tank, and water inflatables. Meet by […]
