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 […]
Sidewalk Sale downtown DeKalb
Join Blumen Gardens for an evening of gastronomic delights. With a rotating lineup of food trucks, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Plus, enjoy the enchanting tunes of live music while you dine al fresco.
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 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. […]
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 […]
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of Downtown DeKalb, Illinois, and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music. Enjoy and support over 25 local vendors. Cash, credit, and Link are accepted. They Link Match so Link card […]
Imaginations soar when watching an ordinary balloon transform into an extraordinary animal, shape, or figure. Just as a good book captivates the minds of its readers, Magical Balloon-dude Dale’s balloon show uses art and creativity to capture imagination. Enjoy light comedy and awe-inspiring balloon art with Magical Balloon-dude Dale as he performs the Art of […]
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).
Join the DeKalb Park District on select Fridays, 1:00-3:00 pm at Welsh Park for FREE fun in the sun at the Splash Pad!
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 […]
Introducing Familia Fest featuring the Hola Cup—a vibrant celebration of soccer, family, and community! The goal is to provide a memorable experience for players and their families on the beautiful grounds overlooking NIU’s “North 40” field. Hosted by WNIJ-FM, DeKalb Day of the Dead Celebration, and DeKalb County United. Additional support provided by America Amplified. Assemble […]
