The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host a program on the history and operation of circular knitting machines at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, as part of its “Past Times at Glidden” series. Presenter Dona Walzer will demonstrate a working circular knitting machine while sharing the story of how this remarkable invention […]
DeKalb Township is celebrating Arbor Day week by launching our “250 Trees for Tomorrow” initiative with a community tree planting event at Elder Care Services. Volunteers are needed to plant, mulch, & water roughly a dozen trees. Volunteers are needed! Individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome. Coffee and donuts will be provided […]
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 for all ages! Help staff clean up trash and debris from one of our most beloved parks this Earth Day! Meet at the Hopkins Park Shelter at 9:00 AM sharp and staff will show you the rest! No registration is required!
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. […]
Get ready for a fun-filled evening celebrating all things local at the Local Showcase! This exciting community event brings together 80+ local businesses and organizations for a one-of-a-kind experience for all ages. Highlights include: Live demos and interactive displays Concessions available — grab a snack while you explore Giveaways, prizes, and tons of family-friendly fun […]
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Spring Book Sale! Visit the library’s lower level for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks at bargain prices. You’ll find children’s and teen books, graphic novels, fiction, history, science, art, film, cookbooks, gardening, biographies, mysteries, science fiction, and more. There’s a […]
The DeKalb County History Center is inviting individuals, families, community groups, and local organizations to participate in a Day of Service during National Volunteer Week on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will help prepare the History Center campus for the busy spring and summer season. This hands-on volunteer opportunity will focus […]
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Spring Book Sale! Visit the library’s lower level for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks at bargain prices. You’ll find children’s and teen books, graphic novels, fiction, history, science, art, film, cookbooks, gardening, biographies, mysteries, science fiction, and more. There’s a […]
🌸 Downtown DeKalb Flower Walk 🌸Saturday, April 25 | 10 AM – 3 PMJoin Willrett Flower Company for a one-of-a-kind spring experience in downtown DeKalb— part shopping stroll, part build-your-own bouquet, and all-around a fun day out 🌷Hosted by Willrett Flower Company, the Downtown DeKalb Flower Walk invites you to explore your favorite local shops […]
Back by Popular Demand! Hinckley Festival Association presents: Muuurder in Maaaybury A murder at a garden party brings together your favorite characters from Maybury in this Andy Griffith spoofed murder murder mystery. Welcome to the 1st Annual Maybury Garden Party. Aunt Dee is throwing a garden party to raise money to buy fertilizer for the […]
Please join the Sycamore Rotary Club for a fun-filled evening of trivia, Cajun-inspired bites, and a raffle, all in support of Rotary’s community service initiatives.April 25, 20267 – 10 pmSt. Mary’s PAC312 Waterman St. Sycamore, IL Guests will enjoy:• Three rounds of lively trivia• Cajun-inspired appetizers and desserts by Chef Rudy• Green Raffle with prizes […]
