Built By Barbed Wire: DeKalb Public Library/Haish Memorial Library

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

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, […]

Chris Vallillo: Forgottonia, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois

DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL, United States

Chris Vallillo performs his new one-man show, “Forgottonia, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois” featuring music he wrote over the last 35 years based on his experiences as a folklorist […]

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Event Series Music at the Mansion

Music at the Mansion

Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, United States

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, […]

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Balloon Show: The Art of Inflation

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, United States

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 […]

Unplug Illinois Day

Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, United States

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” […]

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Event Series Kids’ Concert in the Park

Kids’ Concert in the Park

Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, United States

Rock out on select Tuesdays at the Hopkins Park Bandshell this summer! FREE Nanny Nikki – June 11th – Grammy®-Nominated Artist who loves to bring life to classic children’s songs […]

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