Held on the third Thursday of each month, Memory Cafés provide a safe place for those experiencing memory loss and their care partners to socialize and have fun with others in similar situations. During these informal gatherings the DeKalb Public Library will start with a familiar song and a “get to know you” question. Followed […]
The DeKalb Park District is excited to host the 19th annual DeKalb Kite Fest again! Kite Fest is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and see amazing kites! Demonstrate your flying abilities and watch as our pilots bring you dazzling displays of kite flying. Food trucks, music, and seasonal activities will be available on-site. […]
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!
Don’t miss these STEM Cafés this fall! Sept. 11, 2024 – Critical Minerals: The Hidden Materials Required for Green Energy Many of the technologies we need for green energy – such as advanced batteries and solar panels – are made from materials that exist in incredibly small proportions within the Earth. These critical metals and […]
DeKalb Township is partnering with the Illinois Tollway to host an event for residents to recycle and swap out their I-PASS transponders in favor of the new I-PASS stickers. This event offers an opportunity for attendees to safely recycle their lithium-containing transponders. Participants also will receive an I-PASS account credit equivalent to the amount of […]
Join NIU Art Museum for their opening reception of three fall exhibitions: “Seeing Each Other: Portraits in Time and Place,” “Hold Still: Portraits from the Permanent Collection” and “Homage to Humanity: Portrait Prints by Sidney Chafetz” in the Art Museum Galleries. Refreshments provided. Talk with photographer Sandro Miller from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Altgeld […]
NIU’s Ballet Folklórico Aztlán is a vibrant and newly founded group of passionate dancers dedicated to the rich and colorful art of Mexican folk dance, known as “Folklórico.” Folklórico is not merely a dance form; it’s a captivating expression of Mexico’s diverse cultures, traditions, and history. Every twirl, step, and costume reflect the beauty and […]
Are you ready to travel the world from the comfort of your own library? Prepare for takeoff at our annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” event when we take you on a journey around the globe! Minigolf with Nessie in Scotland, sample Pancit Bihon (vegetarian rice boodles) in the Philippines, join the ‘Summer Festival’ games […]
The Hinckley Historical Society is hosting “Hinckley’s Barbed Wire Story” on September 17 to share information about the barbed wire invention, the impact it had on settling the west, and the role Hinckley’s Charles Kennedy and Jacob Haish played in barbed wire development. The program will be held in the Hinckley Community Building (100 N […]
DeKalb County Residents are invited to attend the 2024 DeKalb County TRIAD Senior Safety & Prevention Fair to be held at Northwestern Medicine’s Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center, located at 626 Bethany Road in DeKalb, on Friday, September 20th from 9 AM – 11:30 AM. The event will open with light refreshments. Then, at 9:30 […]
Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of forest therapy, the practice of immersing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This 90-minute introductory session will be held at P.A Nehring Forest Preserve at 380 Bethany Rd. in DeKalb. Certified Forest Therapy Guide Beth Hanson of Adventure Works will lead this mindful walk and help […]
NIU Art Museum curator and collections manager Peter B. Olson shares his insights on the portrait works in our collection. Location: NIU Art Museum Galleries
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!
Participatory reading of writings by the literary figures represented in one of NIU Art Museum’s current exhibitions, “Homage to Humanity: Portrait Prints by Sidney Chafetz.” Readers may choose to read from one or multiple of the following: Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Sholem Aleichem, James Baldwin, Samuel Beckett, Robert Frost, Allen Ginsburg, Amy Lowell, Vladimir Mayakovsky, George Oppen, […]
STEM Fest is a celebration of all things science, technology, engineering and math. This free event is held each year in the fall on the campus of Northern Illinois University and features more than 100 exhibits, speakers, and demonstrations designed to inspire and engage guests of all ages with opportunities for STEM learning. It is one of […]
Check out Downtown DeKalb’s vintage, retro, hand-crafted, repurposed artisan market on Saturday, September 28th from 9am-3pm! It features various vendors, live music, and food trucks.
The Taste of DeKalb is a fundraising event hosted by the Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary and includes a variety of food truck options, family friendly activities and live entertainment. Proceeds raised through sponsorships go towards an annual Community Grant for Children, Youth and Families of DeKalb County. There is no admission fee to attend the event […]
Get ready for Sycamore Public Library’s 4th Annual Creepy Campfire event featuring a night of ghost stories, songs, and s’mores! Adults can join library staff at Sycamore Park District’s Good Tymes Shelter off Airport Road from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring your own camping chairs, blankets, and mug/thermos!
Inspired by the Chinese Double Ninth Festival, also known as the Senior Citizen’s Festival, the DeKalb Public Library will celebrate the bonds that unite us across generations. Drop in any time between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. to drink chrysanthemum tea and make a kite and grandparents day card with Linda Ma, during this special program […]
