Four-day festival, Kirkland 4th of July will host its 76th annual event at Franklin Township Park starting July 3rd. This event brings our community together every year with live music, carnival rides, vendors, games, a parade, car and tractor show, and of course fireworks! This year’s live performances will feature One Night Only, Back Country […]
The Village of Shabbona’s 4th of July parade and festival is an annual event. Start your day off with the Shabbona Fire Protection District’s pancake breakfast at the Fire Barn from 7am-11am, then mosey around Purdy Park and check out all the vendors beginning at 8am. Stick around and view the parade kicking off at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
