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4th of July Celebration

Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, United States

Location: Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road Enjoy a day of family fun in Hopkins Park as we celebrate our nation’s independence! Brought to you in cooperation with the City of DeKalb. Independence Day Run/Walk: 8:00 am (Learn more and register here!)Animal Show (FREE): 2:00-3:00 pmGames, Activities, & Strolling Entertainment (FREE): 2:00-6:00 pmFood Vendors: 2:00-8:00 pmFeel Good […]

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From Seed to Harvest at the DeKalb County Community Gardens

DeKalb County Community Gardens 2475 Bethany Road, Sycamore, Illinois, United States

Looking to lend a helping hand? DeKalb County Community Gardens needs your help in the garden! Exercise your green thumb by helping the community. Tour the garden, taste veggies and herbs, and volunteer in the DeKalb County Community Gardens/Northwestern Medicine Garden assisting with: Watering plants Seeding and planting veggies Harvesting for DCCG Distribution Weeding The […]

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Sandwich Freedom Days

Sandwich Fair Grounds 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich, IL

The Sandwich Park District is proud to continue its tradition of presenting one of the finest parades. Watch the Sandwich and surrounding community groups and businesses take the opportunity to celebrate. The parade will step off at 10 am. Parade Route – 10 am sharp: Lisbon St. to Ash St.; turn right… South to Center […]

Saturday Bags

Citizens Memorial Sports Complex 435 Airport Road, Sycamore, IL, United States

Ages 18+ • $5 per person each day Start your weekend off right with some friendly bags competition Saturdays in July! Your partner will be chosen randomly each week. Must be signed up by 10:45 to play that day. Cash prize for the winners, amount depends on how many people show up each week. Players […]

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Afternoon Concert with Katie Kostner

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

With a passion for music, Katie Kostner plays the guitar and ukulele, writes music, and sings with a vocal range that suits a wide variety of styles, from Broadway to current pop, rock, folk, country and beyond! Covering artists such as Adele, The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Elvis, P!NK, Dolly Parton, The Rolling Stones, Kelly Clarkson, […]

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Built By Barbed Wire: DeKalb Public Library/Haish Memorial Library

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

As the 150th anniversary of Joseph F. Glidden’s “The Winner” barbed wire patent approaches, there are opportunities to learn more about the prosperity and innovation that barbed wire brought to DeKalb, earning it the nickname “Barb City.” At 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, the Glidden Homestead and DeKalb Public Library will host a “Built by […]

Event Series DeKalb Municipal Band Concert

DeKalb Municipal Band Concert

Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, United States

Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! Join the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday, July 2, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular […]

Chris Vallillo: Forgottonia, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois

DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL, United States

Chris Vallillo performs his new one-man show, “Forgottonia, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois” featuring music he wrote over the last 35 years based on his experiences as a folklorist and songwriter in rural Illinois. Vallillo has spent the past 35 years documenting and preserving the heritage of Western Illinois: the land lovingly called Forgottonia. […]

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Event Series Music at the Mansion

Music at the Mansion

Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, United States

Free concerts at 7pm on select Wednesdays at the Ellwood House! Summer nights in DeKalb just got a whole lot better! Join DeKalb Park District for FREE music, good vibes, and great company on select Wednesday evenings this summer with Music at the Mansion. Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes – it’s going to […]

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