The Hinckley Historical Society invites the public to its summer band concert series at the Hinckley Community Building Park. The free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. feature a variety of music in a Ravinia Style setting at 100 N Maple Street, Hinckley. Bring your lawn chair, snacks, and enjoy the small town atmosphere. On […]
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 […]
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 celebration of the grand opening of the NEW Hopkins Park Playground and racquet courts! Schedule of Activities5:00 pm Bike Parade from Hopkins Park Shelter to the Playground5:15 pm Dedication Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting5:30 – 8:00 pm Food trucks, games, pickleball/tennis competition, and more!Sunset Movie in the Park: Encanto (PG) More Dedication DetailsBike Parade: […]
The DeKalb Veterans Memorial and the DeKalb Elks Lodge 765 will be hosting a special Flag Day ceremony on Friday, June 14th, 2024. This special event will start at 6:00 PM. The evening will start with the singing of the National Anthem by noted DeKalb entertainer Christine Wild Monteiro. Musical selections by members of the DeKalb Celebration Chorale. […]
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 […]
Come out to the Shabbona Farmer’s Market to shop and enjoy locally produced foods and crafts.
Reel in some fun! Bring your tackle box, poles, and bucket for a morning of fishing, rain or shine! Awards will be given for the Longest, Shortest, and Most Caught in youth and adult categories. The Fishing Derby falls on one of Illinois’ free fishing days, so fishing licenses are not required.
On Saturday, June 15th from 9 AM to noon, DeKalb & Sycamore Townships will host a drive-thru electronic and metal recycling event in the parking lot of Sycamore High School, located at 427 Spartan Trail in Sycamore. This event is open to the General Public; all are invited to participate. Examples of acceptable items include […]
Looking to lend a helping hand? DeKalb County Community Gardens needs your help in the garden! Exercise your green thumb by helping your community.Tour the garden, taste veggies and herbs, and volunteer in the DeKalb County Community Gardens/Northwestern Medicine Garden assisting with:Watering plantsSeeding and planting veggiesHarvesting for DCCG DistributionWeedingThe garden is a 1.5-acre growing space […]
The second annual Juneteenth community celebration will be held at Hopkins Park in DeKalb on June 15 from 12-4 p.m. Join the celebration for social services information, Black vendors, food, music, basketball mini games with prizes, Black history trivia, games, and more!
