• Cinco de Mayo Celebration!

    The Dirty Bird 815 124 South Maple Street, Sycamore, IL, United States

    Nina’s Taco Shop and the Dirty Bird are teaming up to bring you an awesome Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Sycamore! This event will feature live entertainment, vendors, food, and more! Learn more at (7) Cinco de Mayo Celebration! | Facebook.

  • KSO Season Finale Concert: Vive la France!

    Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at Northern Illinois University 400 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL

    Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is set to conclude its 48th season with the much-anticipated Vive la France! concert on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 pm. The performance will take place at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in Northern Illinois University’s Music Building in DeKalb, Illinois. This concert is sponsored in part by JoAnn Smelser. […]

  • Spring Craft Mart

    Spring Craft Mart
    Midwest Sportsplex 212 W Woodlawn Street, Hinckley, IL, United States

    2-day indoor event with a variety of crafters and vendors at Midwest Sportsplex!

    Free
  • May the Fourth Be With You Party

    Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, United States

    Join Warehouse on Park for a Star Wars inspired party! They will have Star Wars themed food & drinks for this “May the Fourth Be With You” event! They will have a special guest here for photo opportunities, Darth Vader himself! Mr. Myers Duo will be performing from 1-4pm! Bar opens at NoonSpecial 16 & […]

  • Annie’s Story Time

    Annie’s Story Time
    Glidden Historical Center 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Story time will be held on the lawn of the Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway (next to Glidden Florist), and will be moved indoors if inclement weather. These programs are held monthly at 1 pm on the first Sunday of each month, starting on May 4. These interactive story times for children may feature […]

    Free
  • Cinco de Mayo: Mexican Mocktails

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

    Let’s celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Gather in the library’s main lobby to taste delicious, non-alcoholic Mexican drinks. The recipes will be available. Drop-in during the program to grab drinks and recipes and chat with fellow patrons. You can even take your mocktail to go! This program is free and open to all. No registration is […]

    Free
  • AARP Smart Driver Course – Day 1

    The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on May 6th & 7th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by […]

    $20
  • Mystery Dream Suite

    Mystery Dream Suite
    NIU Altgeld Hall 116 Altgeld Hall, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Four concurrent exhibitions: “Surrealist Classics from the Museum Collection,” “Windows to the Subconscious,” “Phantasmagraphica: The Early Psychedelic Work of British Artist Douglas Binder or Nightmares of alienation in post-industrial England,” and “A Deb Sokolow Sampler: 20 Years of Speculative Drawing.”

    Free
  • AARP Smart Driver Course – Day 2

    The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on May 6th & 7th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by […]

    $20
  • Sycamore High School FFA Plant Sale

    Sycamore High School FFA Plant Sale
    Sycamore High School 427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore, United States

    Dates:  Opening Day with Petting Zoo: Wednesday, May 7 from 3:00-5:00PM  Open Thursday & Friday, May 8-9 from 3:00-4:30 PM  Open Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM  Open Monday – Friday, May 12-16 from 3:00-4:30 PM  Open Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM A full list of plants and […]

  • ‘Flourish’ Paint and Sip!

    Prairie State Winery 222 West Main St., Genoa, IL, United States

    Bring your favorite mom to celebrate Mother’s Day a bit early by painting this sweet artwork. Includes one pre-drawn 10” wood slice, painting materials, instruction, one complementary glass of wine, and fun! The kitchen will be closed during this event but outside snacks and food are welcome! This is beginner friendly, no experience required. Starts […]

    $45