DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau

The British invasion at The Warehouse on Park
2026-05-30 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
The British Invasion was a musical movement of the mid-1960s composed of British rock & roll groups whose popularity spread rapidly to the United States. The Beatles’ triumphant arrival in New York City on February 7, 1964, opened America’s doors to a wealth of British musical talent.

The Warehouse on Park is reliving that moment in musical history with special guests the Class of ’68! The Class of ’68 will bring the music of The Beatles and much more for this very special evening of Rock & Roll! Class of ’68 will be performing from 7-10pm.

Specialty cocktails will be available for this event!

Slow Smoke BBQ will be on hand for this event as well!

Gate & bar opens at 6:30pm$15 per person at the gateVIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

No outside food or drinks allowedNo pets allowed

2026 Sycamore Farmers Market
2026-06-02 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-09 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-16 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-23 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-30 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-07 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-14 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-21 15:00 - 18:00 | DeKalb County History Center, 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
he DeKalb County History Center is proud to announce that it will serve as the new host of the Sycamore Farmers Market, beginning with the 2026 season. A vibrant, producer-focused community market celebrating local food, agriculture, and handmade goods.

The Sycamore Farmers Market will take place Tuesdays from 3:00–6:00 pm, June 2 through September 1, on the front lawn of the DeKalb County History Center, located at 1730 N. Main Street in Sycamore. The weekly market will feature locally grown produce, flowers, plants, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, beverages, art, crafts, and more.

Recent improvements through the Campus Expansion Project have transformed the on‑site corn crib into an outdoor music venue and classroom space. This setting will allow for live music, pop‑up educational programming, and seasonal entertainment for visitors. Guests will also be able to enjoy beverages available through the on‑site bar operated by MVPs, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the History Center.

2026 DeKalb Farmers Market
2026-06-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-18 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Van Buer Plaza, 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Nestled in the heart of downtown DeKalb, Illinois, the DeKalb Farmers Market features a vibrant selection of over 30 local vendors. Enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, colorful flowers, baked goods, olive oil, coffee, and delicious offerings from food trucks. With live music and a variety of unique finds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Grab a bite to eat from one of our food trucks and enjoy local bands and musicians during your lunch hour from 12-1:30PM! The Live Lunch Music Series is presented by the Egyptian Theatre.

New this season! Enjoy later hours on June 18, July 16, and August 13

There will not be a market on August 27, 2026 due to Corn Fest street closures.

Pride Night Disco
2026-06-06 18:00 | McCabe’s, 323 E Lincoln Hwy.,, DeKalb, Illinois, United States
​Join Honey Aura Studio and Behind the Beats Productions in downtown DeKalb at McCabe’s for a PRIDE NIGHT DISCO!!!

​🍹 FULL mocktail + cocktail bar

​🎧 DJs, keeping the vibes high

​🛍️ Market: 6 pm – 10 pm (18+)

​💃 Drag Show: 9 pm

​🪩 After Party: 10 pm – 2 am (21+)

​🪅 Dance, Photos, & Pure energy

​🌮 Food Options Available

Rolling Stones Tribute band - Beggars Banquet at The Warehouse on Park
2026-06-06 18:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
America’s #1 Rolling Stones Tribute Band – Beggars Banquet performing LIVE at the The Warehouse on Park!

The Great debate! Last week was a Beatles Tribute. This week is, as the great argument goes, the greatest band of all time, Rolling Stones! Tribute band Beggars Banquet will be performing all the Stones best hits!

Slow Smoke BBQ will be here featuring their award winning BBQ

Gate & bar opens at 6:30

16 & over event

$15 per person at the gate

VIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

No outside food or drinks allowed

No pets

Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band - FREEBYRD at The Warehouse on Park
2026-06-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
The Greatest Southern Rock band of all time was Lynyrd Skynyrd! We have the next best thing, Freebyrd LIVE at The Warehouse on Park!

Welcome one the area’s best Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute bands, Freebyrd for a night of unbelievable Southern rock & cocktails!

FreeByrd will be performing from 7-10pm

As seen on Food Network: Girl’s Got Balls is a gluten-free, women-owned food truck based in the NW Chicago suburbs, serving up bold, crave-worthy nontraditional arancini. Fun, fearless food with serious flavor!

Gate & bar opens at 6:30pm

$15 per person at the gate

VIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

16 & over event

No outside food or drinks allowed

No Pets

Hinckley Summer Band Concert
2026-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Hinckley Community Park, 100 N Maple Street, Hinckley, Illinois, 60520, United States
Enjoy music by the Shade Tree Music Company at the first Hinckley Summer Band Concert in the Community Park!

DOORS Tribute band - An American Prayer LIVE at The Warehouse on Park
2026-06-20 18:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
The Music of the Doors was one of the most influential bands of the counterculture era and The Warehouse on Park is excited to welcome An American Prayer!

The music of the Doors featuring the Lizard King, Jim Morrison rocked the 60’s! Relive the music and welcome the areas premier Doors tribute band, An American Prayer!

An American Prayer will be performing from 7-10pm

Slow Smoke BBQ will be onhand with their famous BBQ!

Gate & bar opens at 6:30pm

$15 per person at the gate

VIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

16 & over event

No outside food or drinks allowed

No pets

Malta Days Festival 2026
2026-06-26 00:00 - 2026-06-27 23:59 | Malta Lions Park, 409 N 4th Street, Malta, IL, 60150, United States
Enjoy a family-friendly fun time in Malta. Malta’s annual hometown festival has something for everyone. Party all day & night with local food, beer garden, kids’ activities, music soundstage and more! Featuring a firework show at 10pm on Saturday.

Rockabilly Night featuring Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones Live
2026-06-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones will bring us all back in time to the awesome roots of Rock & Roll with amazing hits from the 50’s & 60’s!

The Warehouse on Park is excited to welcome back the Rockabilly icon himself, Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones band! Rick will be playing homage to some of the greatest Rockabilly artists of all time such as Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and more!

Rick & The Wild ones, will be performing from 7-10pm

Slow Smoke BBQ will be here with their amazing, award winning BBQ

Gate & bar will open at 6:30pm

16 & over event

$15 per person at the gate

VIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

No outside food or drinks allowed

No pets allowed

78th Annual Kirkland 4th of July Festival
2026-07-02 00:00 - 2026-07-04 23:59 | Franklin Township Park, 250 W. South St, Kirkland, IL, United States
Three-day festival, Kirkland 4th of July will host its 78th annual event at Franklin Township Park starting July 2nd, 2026. This event brings us together every year with live music, carnival rides, vendors, games, a parade, car and tractor show, and of course fireworks! This year’s live performances will feature Ethan Larson, Back Country Roads, Six Pack Band, Back Forward Band and more. The festival will close out on the night of Saturday, July 4th with one of Northern Illinois’ best fireworks shows. You won’t want to miss it! View the schedules below.

20th Let's Dance Big Band Weekend
2026-07-10 00:00 - 2026-07-12 23:59 | Duke Ellington Ballroom, 340 Carroll Ave, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Get your dancing shoes ready for 20th Annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend at the Duke Ellington Ballroom starting July 10th!

Crash the Wedding Party at The Warehouse on Park
2026-07-11 18:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
This is one wedding party you are invited to crash! The Warehouse on Park is throwing a big party featuring the area’s best party band, Electro Retro!

A good reception party and Electro Retro is Chicago’s favorite party band! Electro Retro will be playing all your favorite party songs from the 70’s into the 2000’s!

Electro Retro will be performing from 7-10 PM

Slow Smoke BBQ will be there with their amazing, award-winning BBQ

Gate & bar will open at 6:30pm

16 & older event

$15 per person at the gate

VIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

VIP – 18 spots under pergola next to the Tiki bar & a complimentary cocktail

No outside food or drinks allowed

No pets allowed

Hinckley Summer Concert
2026-07-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Hinckley Community Building, 120 N Maple St.,, Hinckley, Illinois, 60520, United States
Enjoy a summer concert featuring the Misty River Music Makers Ladies Barbershop in the Hinckley Community Building.

Waterman Lions Summerfest 2026
2026-07-18 07:30 - 22:00 | Waterman Lions Park, 435 S. Birch St, Waterman, IL, 60556, United States
Don’t miss the 26th Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor & Truck Show! Enjoy an entire day full of antique and craft shows, tractor pulls, train rides, live music, a beer garden, and more, and end it with a fireworks show!

DeKalb Back Alley Market
2026-07-18 15:00 - 20:00 | Downtown DeKalb, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The DeKalb Back Alley Market (BAM) takes over downtown DeKalb with a curated mix of vintage, handmade, and just plain cool. You’ll find 150+ vendors spread through streets and alleyways—everything from vintage clothing and home décor to pottery, candles, apothecary goods, and specialty foods.

It’s not a craft fair and it’s not a flea market. BAM is built to feel a little different—more curated, more unexpected, and fun to wander. Add in live music, local food, and a crowd that shows up ready to explore, and it turns into more than just shopping.

Come dig around, find something you didn’t know you needed, and spend a few hours having fun in our alley!

Location: DeKalb Back Alley Market, Palmer Ct., 2nd and 3rd St. DeKalb, ILAdmission is free. Bring your family and well-behaved petsDon’t miss out on this unique shopping experience in Downtown DeKalb!

Blondie Tribute Band - Atomic
2026-07-18 18:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
The Warehouse on Park welcome’s totally Tubular & Radical, Atomic the area’s BEST Blondie Tribute band!

The 80’s! The 80’s brought some pretty schweet, bodacious words to describe the awesome music of that time! Blondie was one of the most triumphant bands of those stellar times! Atomic, THE Blondie tribute band will be playing the big-time hits from Blondie as well as punk/new wave hits from those righteous times!

Atomic will be performing from 7-10PM

Slow Smoke BBQ will be there with their amazing, award-winning BBQ

Gate & bar will open at 6:30PM

16 & older event

$15 per person at the gate

VIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

VIP – 18 spots under pergola next to the Tiki bar & a complimentary cocktail

No outside food or drinks allowed

No pets allowed
