Reel in some fun! Bring your tackle box, poles, and bucket for a morning of fishing- rain or shine! Awards will be given for Longest, Shortest, and Most Caught in youth and adult categories. The Fishing Derby falls on one of Illinois’ free fishing days, so fishing licenses are not required. There will be no […]
With Terry Lynch of HFK Presents Terry Lynch leads a tour of previous milestones like the 50th Jubilee, Centennial, Sesquicentennial, and Bicentennial were commemorated as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday!
Join New Hope Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12–4 p.m. at Lions Park for the 6th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration. Celebrate a day rooted in freedom, culture, unity, and community fellowship with live entertainment, vendors, community resources, family activities, and more. They look forward to welcoming the community together for another […]
DeKalb Pride Fest is back on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, to celebrate and connect the LGBTQIA+ community in DeKalb County! Celebrate love, diversity, and equality at Pride Fest 2026 on Saturday, June 20th, from 4-7PM. Join DeKalb Pride in Van Buer Plaza and on 2nd Street in downtown DeKalb for fun and festivities! Whether you […]
Continuing through 2026, the DeKalb Moose Lodge will be offering all veterans a free breakfast on the third Sunday of each month.
A day camp experience for youth ages 7 to 11. Open to any youth seeking outdoor adventure. Trailblazers Camp, June 22 to June 26, Ages 9 to 11 Cold-Blooded Critters Camp, July 6 to July 10, Ages 7 to 9 (must have completed 1st grade) Insect Investigators Camp, July 20 to July 24, Ages 7 […]
A day camp experience for youth ages 7 to 11. Open to any youth seeking outdoor adventure. Trailblazers Camp, June 22 to June 26, Ages 9 to 11 Cold-Blooded Critters Camp, July 6 to July 10, Ages 7 to 9 (must have completed 1st grade) Insect Investigators Camp, July 20 to July 24, Ages 7 […]
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, […]
A day camp experience for youth ages 7 to 11. Open to any youth seeking outdoor adventure. Trailblazers Camp, June 22 to June 26, Ages 9 to 11 Cold-Blooded Critters Camp, July 6 to July 10, Ages 7 to 9 (must have completed 1st grade) Insect Investigators Camp, July 20 to July 24, Ages 7 […]
Celebrate America 250 by stepping back into the nation’s earliest days with genealogist Laura Chaplin. This fascinating presentation explores genealogy research during the Colonial era and the New Republic (1607–1800), highlighting the lives, records, and stories that shaped early America. Learn tips and resources for tracing ancestors from the nation’s founding generations while honoring 250 […]
Dr. Bessica Raiche is recognized as the First Woman Aviator of America, having soloed the airplane she helped to design and build on September 16, 1910. She is the first woman in America to do so and attended Rockford High School as a teen. In early aviation—the obstacles were plenty-especially for women. The Aeronautical Society […]
A day camp experience for youth ages 7 to 11. Open to any youth seeking outdoor adventure. Trailblazers Camp, June 22 to June 26, Ages 9 to 11 Cold-Blooded Critters Camp, July 6 to July 10, Ages 7 to 9 (must have completed 1st grade) Insect Investigators Camp, July 20 to July 24, Ages 7 […]
