• The History of The Beach Boys

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

    The soundtrack for an American summer wouldn’t be complete without The Beach Boys…surf, sun and California dreaming. This presentation will focus on The Beach Boys “sunniest” years from 1962-1967.  With the use of performance and interview clips, we’ll trace the arc of the Beach Boys’ early career from “Surfin’ U.S.A”., “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “California […]

    Free
  • Micheal W. Smith

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

    Artist and worship leader, Michael W. Smith, is coming to DeKalb, IL for his KINGDOM COME, Worship Nights tour on May 15, 2026. Smith is one of the biggest names in all of Christian and Worship music and is excited to bring this all new night of worship and hits as only he can. Whether […]

    $69 – $89
  • Malta Town-wide Garage Sales

    Malta Lions Park 409 N 4th Street, Malta, IL, United States

    Malta’s Garage Sale Weekend is May 16th, starting at 8 AM. Some sales open on Thursday and Friday. Also, stop by the annual plant sale at Malta Lions Park.

    Free
  • Shabbona Farmers Market 2026

    Shabbona Farmers Market 2026
    Purdy Park 205 E Navaho Ave, Shabbona, IL, United States

    Shabbona Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 2 running every other weekend through October 10, 2026! New in 2026 – Family Outing Days will be held with the Farmers Market. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, games, crafts, and a sweet treat offered sponsored by Big Time Rentals. This market features 12+ vendor and craft […]

    Free
  • NatureFest 2026

    Russell Woods Forest Preserve 11750 IL-72, Genoa, United States

    The annual NatureFest is hosted by Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the DeKalb County Health Department. It occurs at the only nature center in DeKalb County, Genoa’s Natural Resource Education Center.   This family-friendly, free event is perfect for families with elementary-aged children and up. There […]

    Free
  • Sound Healing: Rest & Renewal

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

    Noelle of Bare Soul Healing leads this free sound healing session designed to ease the nervous system and quiet the mind. Soothing vibrations from therapeutic instruments such as crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes, drums and more create a peaceful space for grounding, relaxation, and renewal. A gentle & peaceful sound bath offered in honor of […]

    Free
  • Remembering Port Chicago & Cyril O. Sheppard

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

    The explosion at Port Chicago in July 1944 killed 320 people and injured around 400 others, most of them young African American sailors who had been assigned dangerous munitions-loading work with little training. When survivors refused to return to the same unsafe conditions, 50 of them, including, Cyril O. Sheppard, were charged with mutiny in […]

    Free
  • After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress May 2026

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

    Jazz in Progress joins the DeKalb Public Library for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music in the library’s main lobby! Jazz in Progress (JIP) organized in 2012 to encourage local musicians to play jazz in support of its mission of musical, charitable, and educational purposes to […]

    Free
  • Free Legal Consultations

    Free Legal Consultations
    DeKalb Township 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, United States

    DeKalb Township will be hosting Prairie State Legal Services once a month throughout 2026 to ensure qualifying residents have access to FREE legal services. If you are a tenant with questions regarding a housing matter; If you are being forcibly discharged from a nursing home; If you were recently denied public benefits or if your […]

    Free
  • 2026 Food Truck Wednesdays

    2026 Food Truck Wednesdays
    MLK Commons DeKalb, Illinois, United States

    Come out for lunch, meet up with a friend or grab your afternoon pick-me-up from a variety of food trucks each Wednesday through the fall. Local food trucks will line the street on Normal Road in front of the MLK Commons on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CAB will provide entertainment and fun, including student performances. […]

    Free