Wild DeKalb Challenge
DeKalb County illinoisCounty wide challenge consisting of 10 weeks of outdoor activities Explore. You'll have the freedom to choose all your favorite outdoor activities or simply stick to the one you enjoy […]
Teens to Wellness: Anxiety and School Pressures
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILThis free 4-week series will talk about common things that all teens face. Each week with discuss a new topic: anxiety and social pressures, gender expression and identity, healthy relationships, […]
Sandwich Fair
Sandwich Fair Grounds 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich, ILThe Sandwich Fair, first started as an annual livestock show in DeKalb County. Held yearly, Wednesday–Sunday after Labor Day since 1888, it is one of the oldest continuing county fairs […]
Rumble on the River – Lucha Libre Wrestling
Carroll Memorial ParkWhen: Friday, September 10 - Gates open at 6:00 p.m., Event 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Where: Carroll Memorial Park, Genoa, IL Tickets: $15.00 Adult/$8.00 kids 5-12, 4 and under free […]
Saturday Volksmarch 6K/10K Fun and Fitness Walk
Carroll Memorial ParkWhen: Saturday, September 11 Start between 8:00 - 11:00 a.m Finish by 2:00 p.m. Where: Carroll Memorial Park, Genoa, IL Cost: Free event Volksmarch means "people's march" in […]
Biergarten Craft Beer and Wine Festival
Carroll Memorial ParkWhen: Saturday, September 11 VIP starts at 2:00 p.m. General Admission starts at 3:30 p.m. Tickets: General Admission $25 […]
Biergarten Craft Beer and Wine Festival
Carroll Memorial ParkWhen: Saturday, September 11 VIP starts at 2:00 p.m. General Admission starts at 3:30 p.m. Tickets: General Admission $25 […]
Yellow Brick Road: A Tribute to Elton John
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThere is no other performer who looks and sounds so much like Elton John, nor any tribute act that provides the experience of being at an actual Elton John concert, […]
Great Genoa Duck Race
Carroll Memorial ParkWhen: Sunday, September 12 - 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Where: Carroll Memorial Park, Genoa, IL The event is bigger and better than ever this year, and will include […]
Kite Fest
DeKalb Kiwanis Park South 4th Street & Fairview, DeKalb, ILTime: 11:00 AM Location: DeKalb Kiwanis Park, South 4th Street & Fairview The DeKalb Park District is excited to once again host the annual Kite Fest! This is a FREE […]
Friends of the Poor Walk
St. Vincent DePaul 302 Fisk Avenue, DeKalb, ILJoin the Friends of the Poor as they walk through DeKalb's historic district and downtown. The 1.25-mile route will begin and end at the St. Mary Church parking lot, follow […]
Back Alley Market
Palmer Ct. DeKalb, ILOver 60 vendors! Vintage, Retro, handcrafted candles, oils, lotions, jewelry, repurposed upcycled, live music, drinks, food, and so much more! Visit downtown DeKalb for a fun funky Market. This is […]
Wine on the Terrace
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILOn Saturday, September 18 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the Ellwood House Museum will host its annual fall fundraiser, Wine on the Terrace. This outdoor event is generously sponsored […]
Jonamac Orchard Corn Crawl
Jonamac Orchard 19412 Shabbona Rd, Malta, ILHead to the Cider House for an After Hours event! Enjoy their inaugural Corn Crawl event this Saturday! Friends from The Forge Brew House & Byers Brewing Company are hiding […]
The Big Sing @ The Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILDeKalb, IL - A live choral concert with a chance for the community to sing-a-long at various points, promises to be a fun-filled afternoon at the newly renovated Egyptian Theatre, […]
Superhero Challenge
Sycamore Park District 480 S. Airport Road, Sycamore, ILKids love to run, play, and pretend to be superheroes. Give them the chance to do all three and plant the seeds for a lifetime of healthy habits and character! […]
History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects Exhibit Opening
DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, ILThe DeKalb County History Center is excited to announce the Grand Opening of the long-anticipated exhibit "The History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects." The opening is scheduled for Saturday, […]
Malta Garland Festival
3rd St, Malta 3rd Street, Malta, ILParade, live music, food vendors, bags tournament, car show, children's activities...
Destination Shabbona Farmer and Artisan Market
Shabbona Farmers Market 212 W Comanche Ave, Shabbona, ILLocally produced vegetables, baked goods, honey, salsa, hand crafted items and more. Saturdays, 8am - 1pm. Downtown Shabbona. Rt. 30 & Nokomis St. - Downtown Shabbona
Sal Valentinetti
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILSal “The Voice” Valentinetti won over the heart of Heidi Klum, and the rest of America followed suit. Since his epic run on the nation’s top-rated reality show, America’s Got […]
Destination Shabbona Farmer and Artisan Market
Shabbona Farmers Market 212 W Comanche Ave, Shabbona, ILLocally produced vegetables, baked goods, honey, salsa, hand crafted items and more. Saturdays, 8am - 1pm. Downtown Shabbona. Rt. 30 & Nokomis St. - Downtown Shabbona
Destination Shabbona Farmer and Artisan Market
Shabbona Farmers Market 212 W Comanche Ave, Shabbona, ILLocally produced vegetables, baked goods, honey, salsa, hand crafted items and more. Saturdays, 8am - 1pm. Downtown Shabbona. Rt. 30 & Nokomis St. - Downtown Shabbona
Kishwaukee College Cider Donut Run
Kishwaukee College 21193 Malta Rd, Malta, ILHelp the Kishwaukee College cross country team raise money! Race entry includes an apple cider donut from Malta's own Jonomac Orchard, a custom race t-shirt, and entry into the 5K […]
Pumpkinfest Parade
Downtown Sycamore Sycamore, IlllinoisPumpkin Festival Parade - Sponsored by Ideal Industries, Somonauk - Elm - California - State & Main Streets. Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Click Here for Parade Page with Map
Witches Night Out
Downtown Sycamore Sycamore, IlllinoisJoin Sycamore Shops for Witches Night Out. Hop from shop to shop for Sales, Deals and Drinks! Lizzy's Pink Boutique Coroco Coffee Rustic Roots Sycamore Chrystal Clinic Made Just For […]
STEMFest 2021
NIU Holmes Student Center 340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb, ILJoin us for free family fun celebrating science, technology, engineering and math. Science demo shows, hands-on activities and expert speakers help you learn about everything from weather to chemistry, electricity […]
Pumpkin Rol’Down
Sycamore Park District 480 S. Airport Road, Sycamore, IL3 Time Slots Available: 2-3pm | 3-4pm | 4-5pm Roll a pumpkin down the sled hill to the prize grid below – all it takes is a little bit of […]
Annual Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Sycamore Sycamore, IlllinoisThe historic Sycamore Pumpkin Festival takes place on October 27-31. Thousands of pumpkins, all painted or carved for judging, decorate the courthouse lawn, and food vendors dish up pumpkin pie, […]
Day of the Dead Dinner at Whiskey Acres By Chef Rudy
Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, ILCelebrate Dia de los Muertos with a dinner and cocktail pairing. Dinner by Chef Rudy Galindo, Featuring Chef Christy Sharp & Brooke Hiland 1st Course Shrimp & Orange Salad on […]
Champions of Magic
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILBreak away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic – an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. Described by the press […]
Rock Horror Picture Show
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILFeaturing the live shadow cast of "Irrational Masters". The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an outrageous assemblage of the most stereo-typed science fiction movies, Marvel comics, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings […]
Autumn Craft & Treasure Market (ACTM)
Sycamore High School 427 Spartan Trail, SycamoreEvolving over nearly a half century, the Autumn Craft & Treasure Market, hosted by the Sycamore Music Boosters, has become one of the best craft fairs in the Midwest. Situated […]
Oak Ridge Boys
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThe Oak Ridge Boys are one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens […]
Salute to Veterans
DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, ILIn honor of Veteran’s Day, the DeKalb County History Center will be sharing a wide variety of stories from veterans. Men and women who served our country - ranging from […]
Think Floyd USA
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThink Floyd USA celebrates the music of Pink Floyd with a full-production tribute performance that showcases an energetic and phenomenally gifted cast alongside mesmerizing lights and video. Featuring nine passionate […]
Fatty’s Annual Fall Craft Beer Expo & Tasting 2021
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILFatty's Annual Fall Craft Beer Expo & Tasting 2021 Try Some Amazing Beer, Food and Whiskey! 1pm-4pm in Fatty's Novak Room! Over 40 Different Beers to Choose from. Brewery Reps […]
Edgebrook Golf Club Wine Tasting
Edgebrook Golf Club 2100 Suydam Rd, SandwichWine Tasting at Edgebrook on Saturday, November 6th from 4-7pm. Their wine distributor is offering the taste of several choice wines to sample. Some are available for purchase, if you […]
Jesse McCartney
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL94.9 WDKB welcomes JESSE MCCARTNEY! Since the start of his career, New York-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, artist, and actor Jesse McCartney has built a catalog of instantly recognizable […]
Dancing Downtown for DeKalb’s Second Fridays
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, ILOn Friday, November 12th, Dimensions Youth Ballet (an extension of Dimensions Dance Academy) will be “Dancing Downtown” in the windows of merchants and restaurants in DeKalb for downtown Dekalb's Second […]
Hands-On History featuring “Painting Possibilities”
DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, ILThe DeKalb County History Center is inviting families to discover fun stories connected to local artist Cora Miner. One of her pieces was showcased during the Chicago World’s Fair in […]
Holiday Traditions at the Ellwood House Museum
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILKick off your holiday season with a tour of the elegantly decorated Ellwood House in DeKalb. View the historic home of barbed wire baron Isaac Ellwood in a new light, […]
NIU STEM Café: Artistic Process and Scientific Principles: Art as a Process of Investigation
VirtualWe often think of art and science as very different processes. But for Kelly Gross and Jolien Genus, art and science share the same processes of investigation, research and relationship […]
NIU Huskie Alumni & Fan Watch Party at Fatty’s
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILDeKalb County NIU Alumni and Fans are invited to come together to cheer on the Huskies while they are on the road at THE BEST NIU watch party. We are […]
Moonlight Magic
The downtown Sycamore shops are once again gearing up for this year’s shopping marathon, Moonlight Magic. Stores will be open late for Moonlight Sales and Holiday Magic on Friday, November […]
Chris Young & Famous Friends Tour
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, ILTHIS EVENT HAVE BEEN POSTPONED Outback Concerts and Pepper Entertainment present Chris Young and the Famous Friends Tour . Coming to the NIU Convocation Center on Saturday, November 20, […]
Hometown Bar & Grill Presents: Barb City Babes!
Hometown Bar & Gill 241 E Lincoln Hwy, DEKAlb, ILHometown Bar and Grill is presenting an incredible drag show! It's never a dull night with Moana! So come on out and have your senses assaulted! You'll leave dazed and […]
IHSA 2021 FOOTBALL STATE FINALS
Huskie Stadium 1245 Stadium Drive South, DeKalbWe welcome all teams, administration, parents, and fans back to Huskie Stadium for our 5th year hosting the IHSA Football State Finals! View our website, ihsadestinationdekalb.com for more general information, […]
Shop Small Crawl
Good things come to those who shop local!! What is it?: A fun, community wide event encouraging shoppers to shop small and maybe find a new favorite local restaurant or […]
Winter Chocolate Walk
Sycamore, IL Sycamore, ILBring your sweet heart or just your sweet tooth to Sycamore’s Winter Chocolate Walk on Thursday, December 2 from 3-8pm. Enjoy 16 decadent chocolate shopping stops and a chance to […]
Lights on Lincoln
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, ILCelebrate the start of the holiday season in Downtown DeKalb with Lights on Lincoln! Enjoy looking at holiday lights, listen to carolers, drink hot chocolate, and wave to Santa as […]
