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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 […]

Free

Author Fair

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

Learn about the recent publications of area authors from the writers themselves. The DeKalb Public Library’s main lobby will be filled with local authors showcasing their works and answering questions throughout the day. Eight authors will provide a brief presentation in the Yusunas Meeting Room during the event. Listen to excerpts from their books, ask […]

Free
Event Series Cortland Summerfest

Cortland Summerfest

Cortland Community Park 70 S Llanos St, Cortland, IL

$5.00 Entry for Adults 21 and over20 and under Free Friday 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM with FIREWORKS AT DUSK5:15 PM National Anthem and PrayerFeaturing Ryan Craig Band and The Party Doctors Saturday Noon to 11:00 PM12:15 PM National Anthem and PrayerFeaturing Mr. Myers Band, Gretta Sweets, and Wildwood12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Family Fun […]

$5

Rock The Acres

Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, IL, United States

Join Whiskey Acres Distilling Company for Rock the ACRES for an afternoon of live music, great drinks, and incredible food on their outdoor Whiskey Garden. $10 admission is required for all guests at their Visitors Center that day and includes an optional tour at 2, 4 or 6 PM and the following musical lineup: 2-4 […]

$10

Anthem and Chris Minardi at Warehouse on Park

Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, United States

Anthem and Chris Minardi will be performing at Warehouse on Park on August 10th from 5:30pm-10:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website. 

50 Men Who Cook

BARSEMA ALUMNI AND VISITORS CENTER, NIU 231 N Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL, United States

50 Men Who Cook is CASA’s signature fundraising event; 2024 will be the 20th annual event. The event features 50+ men from the DeKalb County community who gather to serve their homemade, bite-sized samples to over 500 community members. Guests at the event can taste a variety of dishes and vote for their favorite in […]

$45

One Night Of Queen

NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, United States

Experience One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & The Works at the NIU Convocation Center on Saturday, August 10th at 8pm!

$32 – $66
Event Series Sunday at Sandwich

Sunday at Sandwich

Sandwich Fair Grounds 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich, IL

Come and join MJ&Crew to discover the many treasures and custom creations their vendors bring to you. They also have food truck vendors on-site as well as games and live music. While in town, visit all the boutique stops and antique shops that Sandwich, IL has to offer! See our dates for the upcoming 2023 […]

$5 – $10

The Cave Dwellers at Warehouse on Park

Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, United States

The Cave Dwellers will be performing at Warehouse on Park on August 11th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.

Downtown DeKalb Birthday Bash

Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, IL, United States

Downtown DeKalb Businesses Birthday Bash! Stop by from 12-4pm to enjoy live music, specials, and tasty treats! Food vendors featured: Keep it Poppin’, Main Squeeze Lemonade, Sweet Butts, Big D’s Hotdogs

Back-To-School Free Movie

Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

Join the Egyptian Theatre for a free back-to-school movie event! They’re screening Monsters University on their silver screen on Sunday, August 11th at 1 PM. No RSVP or tickets needed! See you there for a monstrous good time!

Free
Event Series Johnny K’s Cruise Nights

Johnny K’s Cruise Nights

Johnny K’s 125 Duvick Ave, Sandwich, Illinois, United States

Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!

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