Mother’s Day Weekend at Blumen Gardens
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILJoin Blumen Gardens in celebrating Mother’s Day! Open May 6th from 9-5pm with the Dirty Bird Food Truck from 11-2pm. Saturday, May 7th open from 9-5pm with SlowSmokeBBQ from 11-2pm. […]
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, ILNIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and […]
Four Old Broads!
Stage Coach Players 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, ILJoin Stage Coach Players with a season-opening hilarious comedy, Four Old Broads! Come laugh with SCP and follow retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton, prim and proper Eaddy Mae Clayton, The […]
SPIES OF THE WORLD: A GRATEFUL DEAD EXPERIENCE
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThey did it with Think Floyd USA, now they’re doing it with the Grateful Dead! The Egyptian Theatre is proud to present Spies of the World: Grateful Dead Experience, a […]
Community Clean-Up Days- the Great Garlic Mustard Hunt
Prairie Park 615 Ellwood Ave, DeKalb, ILCalling all green thumbs! Let's pull together to tackle some of our most invasive species this spring. Invasive species are no joke and the DeKalb Park District is asking volunteers […]
Dekalb Back Alley Market
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, ILOutdoor Vintage and Artisan Market in Downtown DeKalb located in Palmer Ct (The Alley) and N. 2nd Street Lincoln Hwy to Locust
Mother’s Day Weekend at Blumen Gardens
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILJoin Blumen Gardens in celebrating Mother’s Day! Open May 6th from 9-5pm with the Dirty Bird Food Truck from 11-2pm. Saturday, May 7th open from 9-5pm with SlowSmokeBBQ from 11-2pm. […]
Family Fun Science: Boxterpieces
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILDeKalb Public Library is excited for the second Family Fun Science Boxterpieces! It’s time to use your creativity and (mostly) recycled supplies to build a masterpiece. Will you use cardboard, […]
Paint Countrytime Hydrangeas
Petite Palette Studios 32 East Railroad St, Sandwich, ILJoin The Petite Palette for an afternoon of painting! Staff will guide you through painting your own Countrytime Hydrangeas! Early Registration Discount Ends Sunday, May 1st.
Architectural Walking Tour
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILJoin historian Steve Bigolin on an architectural walking tour of North 1st Street to North 4th Street and Locust Street to Fisk Avenue. Learn more about the rich history of […]
Free Comic Book “Half” Day
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILCelebrate the love of reading by choosing a free comic from a selection purchased for you from Graham Crackers Comics in DeKalb, and checkout as many graphic novels or manga […]
Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw 410 Sprints, Badger Midgets & IRA Lightning Sprints
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILBumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw 410 Sprints, Badger Midgets & IRA Lightning Sprints is the first race to kick off Sycamore Speedways' summer of events! Pit Passes are $35 (ages […]
Four Old Broads!
Stage Coach Players 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, ILJoin Stage Coach Players with a season-opening hilarious comedy, Four Old Broads! Come laugh with SCP and follow retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton, prim and proper Eaddy Mae Clayton, The […]
Mother’s Day Special
Buena Vista Golf Course 131 Buena Vista Dr, DeKalb, ILWhat better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than out on the golf course? On mom’s special day, all moms golf for FREE! This deal does not include a golf cart […]
Mother’s Day Weekend at Blumen Gardens
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILJoin Blumen Gardens in celebrating Mother’s Day! Open May 6th from 9-5pm with the Dirty Bird Food Truck from 11-2pm. Saturday, May 7th open from 9-5pm with SlowSmokeBBQ from 11-2pm. […]
Mother’s Day Brunch
Lincoln Inn at Farandas 302 Grove St., DeKalb, ILMother's Day Brunch is back and The Lincoln Inn @ Faranda’s is the place to be! They will be offering a premium and unlimited brunch buffet complete with a create-your-own […]
Paint Heirloom Wooden Sign
Petite Palette Studios 32 East Railroad St, Sandwich, ILJoin Petite Palette Studios for an afternoon of painting! They design each Heirloom Wooden Sign with family in mind. These one-of-a-kind wooden signs have been handcrafted by Petite Palette's team […]
Four Old Broads!
Stage Coach Players 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, ILJoin Stage Coach Players with a season-opening hilarious comedy, Four Old Broads! Come laugh with SCP and follow retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton, prim and proper Eaddy Mae Clayton, The […]
Free Movie for Nurses Appreciation Week
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThe Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb is excited to announce a showing of How to Train Your Dragon in honor of Nurses Appreciation Week. All healthcare workers and first responders […]
Early Blues Show with Cherry & Jerry
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL“There’s a certain excitement about early blues music, as if the composers just wanted to see what effect they could create with a sharped note here or a flat note […]
Band Together for Opportunity House Athletics
St. Mary’s Memorial Hall 322 Waterman Street, Sycamore, ILThis popular event supports Special Olympics sports offered through Opportunity House, Inc. – a program that provides competitive team sports to over 70 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities. […]
After-hours Concert: Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Blues
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILCherry & Jerry will perform music of the ragtime era, approximately 1900-1920, in this after-hours concert. It’s history, and it’s fun! Along with ragtime, they’ll bring you some songs from […]
Dancing Through the Decades
Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILIt’s time to boogie! Get your dancing shoes on! Dancing through the Decades is coming to Sycamore Park District, connecting the generations with music, dance, and fun! Dress to impress, […]
Four Old Broads!
Stage Coach Players 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, ILJoin Stage Coach Players with a season-opening hilarious comedy, Four Old Broads! Come laugh with SCP and follow retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton, prim and proper Eaddy Mae Clayton, The […]
After-hours Folk Music Concert
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILAndy and Judy Daigle play the guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and other instruments. They will perform original songs in many different styles, such as traditional Folk, roots music, country swing, […]
Talent Show!
Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, ILJoin the Sandwich Opera House for a talent show! Bring your talents or come support those presenting! Tickets range from $18-20.
Four Old Broads!
Stage Coach Players 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, ILJoin Stage Coach Players with a season-opening hilarious comedy, Four Old Broads! Come laugh with SCP and follow retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton, prim and proper Eaddy Mae Clayton, The […]
Four Old Broads!
Stage Coach Players 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, ILJoin Stage Coach Players with a season-opening hilarious comedy, Four Old Broads! Come laugh with SCP and follow retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton, prim and proper Eaddy Mae Clayton, The […]
“Lives Well Lived” movie screening, nonprofit fair, and film discussion
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILLives Well Lived is a documentary celebrating the incredible wit, wisdom, and life experiences of 40 older adults living full and meaningful lives in their later years. Their stories are […]
NIU STEM Café: Biomedical Technology: Engineering Better Health
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILFrom wearable devices to robotic surgeries, biomedical engineering is advancing quickly and has the potential to improve human health. Join NIU Assistant Professor Mohammad Moghimi to learn about current research […]
An evening with Michelle Zauner
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILJoin DeKalb Public Library for an evening with musician and author Michelle Zauner as she discusses her music career and her beloved bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart. Jessica Hopper […]
Local Showcase & Job Fair
DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center 1765 S 4th St, DeKalb, ILConnect with over 50 local businesses and organizations at the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce's Local Showcase & Job Fair! Take home giveaways and information, try activities, enter raffles, learn about […]
Malta Plant Sale
Malta Village Hall 302 S. 2nd street, Malta, ILJoin Malta Garden Club with their fundraising plant sale. Tomatoes, herbs, peppers, and flowers! Proceeds benefit Malta Garden Club, Malta Community Garden, Malta Seedling Committee.
Path of Destruction Demolition Event
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILPower wheel Demo, Bone Stock Heats, Powder Puff (4cyl/6cyl) Demo, MiniVan/SM Truck/SM SUV Truck Demo, Intermission, Soccer Ball Match, Bone Stock Consi, Wire Compact (4cyl & 6cyl) Demo Intermissions, 1-on-1 […]
Watercolor Bookmarks
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILWatercolor isn’t as difficult as some people think- it’s a fun, forgiving medium that anyone can do with a little instruction and practice. In this activity, you will learn the […]
Arts in Action Exhibit Grand Opening
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL“Arts in Action” is a project developed to explore the history of Black and Latino history in DeKalb County through historical research and collaboration with contemporary artists. Nine visual artists […]
Artist + Maker Market
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILJoin Blumen Gardens for their Artist + Maker Market! Shop multiple local artists and makers set up throughout our Gardens
Badminton Basics
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILAre you a backyard badminton enthusiast? Are you interested in learning badminton skills? In this class, Badminton World Federation certified coaches will teach you some of the fundamental skills of […]
59th Friday Season Opener
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILOn Friday- Powder Puff, Spectator, Compact Combat Racing, and Socker Stocker 25 Lapper & Demo. On Saturday- Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Dirt Late Models, and B14 Race […]
Hopkins Pool Opening Day!
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILHopkins Pool is a family-friendly aquatics facility that features two water slides, a zero-depth kiddie pool with an interactive play structure, a diving well with high and low dive, a […]
Pressed Flower Candles
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILWith the flowers in bloom, please come to the library to create a beautiful (and incredibly easy) pressed flower candle! Registration is required for this event as space is limited. […]
The Warehouse on Park Kick-off party!
Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, ILFinally, our outdoor concert series for 2022 begins! What better way to start our season-long party than with the Collective! The Collective is one of Chicagoland's favorite Alt Rock Party […]
59th Friday Season Opener
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILOn Friday- Powder Puff, Spectator, Compact Combat Racing, and Socker Stocker 25 Lapper & Demo. On Saturday- Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Dirt Late Models, and B14 Race […]
Loaded Bloody’s !
Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, ILOur Amazing Bloody Mary's are back for this Memorial weekend! The Loaded Bloody's with our special bloody Mary mix coupled with Sweet dreams desserts & catering spin on the embellished […]
Memorial Day Events & Parades
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, ILDeKALB Memorial Services Time: 9 to 11:20 a.m. Date: Sunday, May 29 Place: Locations in DeKalb DeKalb American Legion Post 66 will hold memorial services at eight locations in DeKalb. […]
DeKalb Farmers’ Market Opening Day
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILCelebrate the start of summer at the DeKalb Farmers' Market opening day of the season! The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that […]
Sycamore Park District Summer Concert Series
Good Tymes Shelter 435 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILEnjoy free live music in the park with family, friends, and neighbors! Food, beer, and wine are available for purchase. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Every Thursday, June […]
Friday Night Racing
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILHead to Sycamore Speedway for a Friday night full of dirt track races! Details for each race can be found on their website Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) […]
Movies in the Park – Sycamore
Legacy Campus 480 S. Airport Road, Sycamore, ILMovie begins at dark - roughly 15 minutes after sunset. Bring a blanket or chairs. Presented in partnership with the Sycamore Public Library. Sponsored by Sycamore State Theatre.June 3 - […]
CASA Color Run
Sycamore Middle School 150 Maplewood Dr, Sycamore, ILCASA is hosting its inaugural 5K Color Run event on June 4, 2022! Bring your family and friends to this fun, family-friendly event. Walk, jog or sprint - anything is […]