NatureFest focuses on families with elementary-aged children, but everyone is welcome! Extension staff and Master Naturalist volunteers work together to present multiple hands-on learning activities throughout the forest. Visitors register under the open shelter or at the Natural Resource Education Center (NREC). Guests will get a map of the activities and a passport to track […]
Sunday-Funday featuring Local solo artist Ethan Larson, Big Jon’s Dogs & famous Bloody Mary’s!
Join Mary Grace McCauley, co-owner of Willrett Flower Company, to learn how to make a flower arrangement for Mother’s Day! Mary Grace will demonstrate how to use seasonal flowers to create a Mother’s Day centerpiece. This program is intended for adults. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) […]
Paris Hilton claims to have invented the selfie, but Melissa Blake – freelance writer, activist, influencer, pop culture maven, and child of the 90s – certainly re-invented it as a tool for affirming human dignity with her #MyBestSelfie campaign for disability representation and pride. Melissa joins us to discuss her book Beautiful People: My Thirteen […]
Get ready to savor the flavors, soak in the sounds and celebrate the spirit of Cinco de Mayo downtown! Scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, this festive extravaganza promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Join us in Downtown DeKalb, along Lincoln Hwy between 2nd […]
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!
Shop till you drop at the Back Alley Market! 125 Vendors featuring antiques and collectibles, artists, woodworkers, fiber artists, painters, multimedia, upcycled jewelry, woodworkers, glassblowers, apothecary, wellness, customized dog collars, hat bar, food specialties, live music, food trucks and demonstrations. Kid and Pet Friendly.
Treat the special women in your life (and everyone else on your list) to a day filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable experiences in our enchanting garden oasis. Food Trucks | Local Vendors | Live Music | Cocktails Admission: Free entry for all!
“Visitors often ask us to come outside and help them identify one of the many beautiful spring wildflowers in the forest preserve,” says Peggy Anesi, University of Illinois Extension Educator. “Spring is crucial for these delicate plants. Spring wildflowers grow in wooded areas and emerge early to capture sunlight and make food for themselves. If […]
Treat the special women in your life (and everyone else on your list) to a day filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable experiences in our enchanting garden oasis. Food Trucks | Local Vendors | Live Music | Cocktails Admission: Free entry for all!
In an effort to showcase the highs and lows of recovery from mental illness and substance use, the Living Room is partnering with the DeKalb County Mental Health Board to engage the community in the recovery movement through art. The theme “In My Shoes” to challenge artists to share an art piece in either physical/multimedia […]
NIU Men’s Baseball plays Eastern Michigan University at home.
