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SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Local artists will showcase their unique and diverse talents\, offering you the chance to discover something new\, celebrate local creativity\, and support artists by purchasing pieces at a variety of price points. Free parking and admission. Presented by Jubilee and Sycamore Park District. \nStroll through the park and explore a colorful assortment of visual art displays\, from paintings and photography to sculpture and handcrafted goods. Whether you’re an avid art collector or just looking for something special\, there’s something for everyone. Family-friendly fun! Bring the kids—there will be interactive activities and creative crafts to keep young artists inspired and entertained. Grab a yummy lunch from Cousins Maine Lobster food truck. Artists’ registration deadline: August 25. Find all the event details here.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/art-in-the-park-2025/
LOCATION:Citizens Memorial Sports Complex\, 435 Airport Road\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sycamore Park District":MAILTO:info@sycparks.org
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SUMMARY:House Music Fest
DESCRIPTION:Behind The Beats presents\, DeKalb’s 1st House Music Fest! \n\n\n\nCome together and show how true HouseHeadz get down at this FREE event with nothing but the hottest House tracks. Along with some great food trucks & cold drinks. \n\n\n\nMusic by:Vinyl Richie | Ro Stone | Ray Gooden | DJ Kris | Joe Majesty | DJ Passa (Joe Mitchell) \n\n\n\nFood Trucks:Big D’s Hotdogs | Burritoville | Jah Love Jamaica \n\n\n\nBeer & Cocktails:Fatty’s Pub & Grille \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, September 14th\, 2025Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pmLocation: Frank Van Buer Plaza | DeKalb\, IL \n\n\n\nNeed to Knows:Bring your own chairsNo outside food\, drinks (except water)\, tents
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/house-music-fest/
LOCATION:Van Buer Plaza\, 148-198 N 2nd St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:2025 Food Truck Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Come out for lunch\, meet up with a friend or grab your afternoon pick-me-up from a variety of food trucks each Wednesday during the fall. \n\n\n\nLocal food trucks will line the street on Normal Road in front of the MLK Commons on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. \n\n\n\nCAB will provide entertainment and fun\, including student performances. There will also be appearances from members of NIU Athletics. 
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2025-food-truck-wednesdays/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:MLK Commons\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:Malta Music in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live tunes and summer vibes at Malta Music in the Park at Malta Lions Park! This free\, family-friendly concert series features performances from 6–8 PM\, including the Yankee Cowboy Band on Thursday\, July 17\, The Beaux Band on Thursday\, August 20\, and Sound Check Band on Thursday\, September 18. Grab a bite from the Press Box Food Truck or Andale Taco Shop\, bring your lawn chairs\, and feel free to BYOB for a relaxing evening of music in the park.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/malta-music-in-the-park/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Malta Lions Park\, 409 N 4th Street\, Malta\, IL\, 60150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malta Seedling Project":MAILTO:malta.seedlings@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Classical Crossover Guitar with David Rogers
DESCRIPTION:Termed\, ‘a prominent guitarist\,’ by the New York Times and praised by The Washington Post for his ‘astonishingly florid’ improvisations\, David Rogers presents an evening of Spanish music\, Up-Tempo Latin\, The Beatles\, flashy settings of Pop Songs\, music by J.S. Bach\, and original compositions. He also tells many humorous stories about the music. \nAn endorsing artist for Aquila Strings (Italy)\, David’s music has been featured in major guitar magazines such as Fingerstyle Guitar in the United States and Akustic Gitarre\, in Germany. His solo and ensemble performances have been broadcast on American National Public Radio and Bayrische Rundfunk. \nThis concert is free and open to all. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required. Sponsored by the Rick Johns Memorial Fund. \nFor additional information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/an-evening-of-classical-crossover-guitar-with-david-rogers/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Tire Collection & Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:FREE TIRE RECYCLING EVENT \nOpen to the Residents of DeKalb Township \nOn Saturday\, September 20\, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, DeKalb Township and the DeKalb Township Road District will host a drive-thru tire recycling event at their facility located at 2323 S. 4th Street\, DeKalb. \nThis event is exclusively for DeKalb Township residents. Participants must present proof of residency upon arrival. \nResidents may bring up to six tires per household. Most types of tires will be accepted\, including bicycle\, vehicle\, and tractor tires. However\, all metal components—such as rims and hubcaps—must be removed prior to drop-off. \nThis free event provides residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of old\, unwanted tires. By participating\, residents are helping to reduce illegal dumping and promote environmental sustainability through proper waste management. \nThere is no cost to participate. \nFor more information\, please contact Kimberly Barrios at 815-758-8282.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/tire-collection-recycling-event/
LOCATION:DeKalb Township\, 2323 S. 4th St.\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:STEM Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come to NIU’s central campus for tons of STEM Fest activities! There will be over 100 exhibits\, demonstrations\, and speakers to discover at the Holmes Student Center\, MLK Commons\, Anderson Hall\, Swen Parson and the Founders Memorial Library. \n\n\n\nSome activities featured include the BookLab\, a hands-on space dedicated to exploring the history\, technology and future of books\, virtual reality technologies developed by students\, and educational video games. \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join NIU STEAM to welcome visitors of all ages to this FREE family event celebrating science\, technology\, engineering and math!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/stem-fest-2025/
LOCATION:MLK Commons\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NIU Steam":MAILTO:NIUSTEAM@niu.edu
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