Summer Concert Series

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

Immerse yourself in the magic of live music surrounded by the beauty of nature for an evening of great tunes and togetherness! FREE. Bring seating or a blanket. Food from the grill including burgers, hot dogs, and brats as well as snacks, beer, and wine are available for purchase (cash or credit).

Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

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

Come out the second Friday of each month this summer for a FREE outdoor movie experience! Family-friendly movies are shown on a giant inflatable movie screen near the Hopkins Park Band Shell. The show starts when nature turns off the lights! June 14 – Encanto (PG) July 12 – Kung Fu Panda (PG) August 9 […]

Kids’ Photo Lab

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

The Ellwood House of DeKalb, Illinois will be hosting youth programs this summer every second Saturday of the month. Saturday, July 13th, they will be hosting a kids photo lab. Learn some basics of photography, and practice your skills in Ellwood Park! Check out the Ellwood House website for more information!

Free

Kayak & Canoe the Kish

David CarroLl Memorial Park Park and Madison St, Genoa, Illinois

Kayak and Canoe the Kish on Saturday, July 13th!  The voyage will start at David Carrol Memorial Park in Genoa and end at Dean Awe Memorial Park in Kingston. You can start anytime between 9:00 and 11:30 and end by 2:00 to utilize the free services we will provide. We will offer a shuttle service, […]

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 […]

$5

Sip ‘n’ Savor Taste Event

Sycamore Community Park 940 E. State St, Sycamore, IL

Taste your way through the park while enjoying live music and craft and food vendors. Proceeds support the Sycamore Parks Foundation. Presale Tasting Ticket by July 5: $25On-site Tasting Ticket: $30 Ages 21+ | Includes 10 drink samples, commemorative glass, water, and lemonade. Purchase your tickets in advance at the Sycamore Park District Community Center […]

Unplug Illinois Day

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

On Saturday, July 13, more than 60 agencies across the state will support Unplug Illinois Day by holding events encouraging people throughout Illinois to ditch their electronic devices and “unplug” to enjoy everything their local park, recreation, and conservation agencies offer. Come by to enjoy water activities, a dunk tank, and water inflatables. Meet by […]

Free

Drum Corps Returns to DeKalb in 2024

Huskie Stadium 1245 Stadium Drive South, DeKalb, United States

The sounds of Drums and Bugles will be loud and clear at Northern Illinois University After several changes, the NIU Football field will be ready to host the “Tour of Champions” on Saturday, July 13th at 7:00 PM – Seven (7) Drum & Bugle Corps will be entertaining. TICKET Information: Phantom Regiment Midwest Classic | […]

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