DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILOutdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
Wednesday Night Wisdom Inflation Primer with NIU Finance Professor Lei Zhou
VirtualAs the Fed hikes interest rates to tamp down inflation, are you wondering what it all means? NIU Finance Professor, Lei Zhou can help! Join NIU students, alumni, and friends […]
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILGrab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show […]
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILThe DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music.
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 […]
Kirkland Lions Club 4th of July
Kirkland, Illinois KirklandSandwich Park District Freedom Days
Sandwich Fair Grounds 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich, ILJoin Sandwich Park District in celebrating their annual Freedom Days! The parade starts at 10:0am The annual fireworks display is located at the Sandwich Fair Grounds. Food trucks and vendors […]
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, ILJoin Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: […]
Sandwich Park District Freedom Run and Tot Trot
Knights Park, Sandwich, Illinois 1001 N Latham St, Sandwich, IL 60548, Sandwich, ILWear Your Best Patriotic Costume-Prizes Awarded! This 38th annual event will begin at James Knights Park. The 1-mile fun run/walk will step off at 8:00 am and the 5K race […]
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, ILJoin Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: […]
Independence Day 5K/10K
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILStart your holiday off on the right foot and join DeKalb Park District for our annual Independence Day 5K and our NEW! 10K! This chip-timed race starts and finishes at […]
Shabbona Lake State Park Fireworks
Shabbona Lake State Park 4100 Bluebird Lane, Shabbona, IL4th of July Fireworks over the lake! Head over to Pokanoka’s Dockside Restaurant inside the Shabbona Lake! Grab a bite to eat, dance with the DJ, rent a boat or stay […]
Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebration
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILThe City of DeKalb and DeKalb Park District is excited to host the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration! Join DeKalb Park District in Hopkins Park for this annual tradition […]
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILOutdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILThe DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music.
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 […]
Monster Truck Throwdown
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILNo car racing General Admission Prices: adults- $30, kids (ages 3-11)- $15, and kids (ages 2 and younger)-FREE General Admission Gates Open at 4:30pm Pit Party is from 5:00pm to […]
16th Annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend
Duke Ellington Ballroom 340 Carroll Ave, DeKalb, ILAn event designed for big band and social ballroom dancers held annually at Duke Ellington Ballroom, 3 dances, 3 bands, professional shoe vendor, 3 levels dance lessons, 3 package deals, […]
Movies in the Park- DeKalb Park District
Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILMovies start at sunset FREE! The movie is shown near the Hopkins Park Bandshell Come on out to Hopkins Park on the 2nd Friday of each month this summer for an […]
Sip ‘n’ Savor
Sycamore Community Park 940 E. State St, Sycamore, ILDear fellow beer, wine, whiskey, and food lover!In recent years Northern Illinois’ growing community of craft spirits, uniquefood, and artisans of all types have enhanced our neighborhoods, excitedresidents and visitors […]
Baconfest
Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, ILJoin the Warehouse on Park their second annual Baconfest! Several vendors are lined up that will be serving bacon and bacon inspired goodies all day long! 11 AM the Gates […]
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, ILJoin Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: […]
Monster Truck Throwdown
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILNo car racing General Admission Prices: adults- $30, kids (ages 3-11)- $15, and kids (ages 2 and younger)-FREE General Admission Gates Open at 4:30pm Pit Party is from 5:00pm to […]
Tour of Champions Drum Corps Show
Huskie Stadium 1245 Stadium Drive South, DeKalbDrum Corps Returns to NIU and DeKalb - July 9th DeKalb is proud to welcome the Tour of Champions Drum & Bugle Corps show. Once the home of Drum Corps […]
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, ILJoin Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: […]
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILOutdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILGrab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show […]
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILThe DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music.
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- Sandwich
Knights Park, Sandwich, Illinois 1001 N Latham St, Sandwich, IL 60548, Sandwich, ILHave fun under the stars at the Sandwich Park District's Movie in the Park! This is a community event for all ages! Bring your own lawn chairs, blanket, Frisbee, or […]
BOO’ze and Spirits Flashlight Tour
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILWhat has led to the Egyptian Theatre being known as one of the most haunted buildings in town and in the top ten haunted theatres in Illinois? Join the Theatre […]
BOO’ze & Spirits Flashlight Tour
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILWhat has led to the Egyptian Theatre being known as one of the most haunted buildings in town and in the top ten haunted theatres in Illinois? Join the Theatre […]
Shabbona Farmer & Artisan Market
Shabbona Farmers Market 212 W Comanche Ave, Shabbona, ILShabbona Farmer & Artisan Market 1st and 3rd Saturday June thru October corner of Route 30 & Nokomis Street
Throwback at the Park
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILJoin DeKalb Park District for the inaugural Craft Beer and Disc Golf Festival brought to you in collaboration by the DeKalb Park District, Byers Brewing, and the Phenix Disc Golf […]
Jellyfish Kids Craft Class
35:35 Makers 308 W State St, Sycamore, ILGive your kids the chance to get creative + crafty with our July crafts + kids class: an under-the-sea jellyfish project! Hosted by 35:35 Makers Collective and re-nest studio in […]
Latin Live Music: Bachata
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILTime to put on your dancing shoes! Join us for a short history lesson about the popular Latin dance music: Bachata! Afterwards, patrons will be able to learn how to […]
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, ILJoin Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: […]
Cocktails at the Crib
DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, ILEnjoy a spirited summer evening celebrating and supporting DeKalb County’s local history! Commemorative Cocktail Glass (limited quantities available) Specialty Cocktail by Whiskey Acres Beer, wine, soft drinks and water Musical […]
Saturday Night Racing- Owner’s Birthday Special
Sycamore Speedway 50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, ILLIMITED LATE MODELS, STREET STOCKS, PURE STOCKS, PLUS MID-AM RACING SERIES The first 500 people through the general admission gate receive a free speedway steak! Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 […]
STEAM Summer Camp- Exploring Drones
Lorado Taft Field Campus 1414 N River Rd, Oregon, ILExperiment and push the limits of your NIU-supplied drone in this week of flying fun! You’ll get to code drones and create obstacle courses for them to navigate, design drone […]
Whiskey Acres Food & Music
Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, ILJoin Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: […]
STEAM Summer Camp- Exploring Drones
Lorado Taft Field Campus 1414 N River Rd, Oregon, ILExperiment and push the limits of your NIU-supplied drone in this week of flying fun! You’ll get to code drones and create obstacle courses for them to navigate, design drone […]
STEAM Summer Camp- Exploring Drones
Lorado Taft Field Campus 1414 N River Rd, Oregon, ILExperiment and push the limits of your NIU-supplied drone in this week of flying fun! You’ll get to code drones and create obstacle courses for them to navigate, design drone […]
Kids’ Concerts in the Park
Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILJoin DeKalb Park District for our NEW! Rockin' with Ronnie: Kids' Concerts in the Park Istvan & His Imaginary Band When Istvan starts rocking kids can’t help but join in, […]
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series
Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILOutdoor concerts on Tuesdays over the summer! Concerts start at 7:30 pm at the Hopkins Park Bandshell.
STEAM Summer Camp- Exploring Drones
Lorado Taft Field Campus 1414 N River Rd, Oregon, ILExperiment and push the limits of your NIU-supplied drone in this week of flying fun! You’ll get to code drones and create obstacle courses for them to navigate, design drone […]
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILGrab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show […]
Comedy Night at Whiskey Acres
Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, ILVery exciting lineup for this show! Hosted by Patti Vasquez Featuring Janice Rodriquez Featuring Lele Mason Headlining Paul Farahvar Price of admission includes comedy show, 2 cocktails, tax and gratuity. […]
STEAM Summer Camp- Exploring Drones
Lorado Taft Field Campus 1414 N River Rd, Oregon, ILExperiment and push the limits of your NIU-supplied drone in this week of flying fun! You’ll get to code drones and create obstacle courses for them to navigate, design drone […]