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Join Prairie State Winery in the dining room for live music! All seats are first come first served.
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Genoa’s Memorial Day Parade will be held on May 27th at 11:30am at the Genoa Vets Home, 311 S Washington St, North on Washington St, East on Rt. 72, South on Sycamore St. into the cemetery.
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Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors Hosted by State Representative Jeff Keicher and the Town of Cortland. Scam artists often take age as a vulnerability. As a result, seniors are a frequent target of a wide range of consumer fraud scams. Join the Office of the Illinois Attorney General for a presentation for seniors to […]
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This event is open to all ages, so gather your friends, family, and colleagues for a night of fun and knowledge. From 6-8pm, challenge your knowledge across a wide range of subjects while enjoying the perfect combination of learning and entertainment. Cocktails and snacks available for purchase on the evening of the event. In the […]
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Join the Ellwood House for live music, crafted cocktails and delicious appetizers in Ellcourt. Tickets available March 2nd. To register, visit ellwoodhouse.org/ellcourt. |
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Come out to the Shabbona Farmer’s Market to shop and enjoy locally produced foods and crafts.
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The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will hold its 53rd annual Northern Illinois Art Show on June 1 and June 2 on the DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn in Sycamore. The art show will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days. This year the show will be bigger and better than last year with […] |
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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. 
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening! |
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The 88th Annual Genoa Days will feature carnival rides, contests, food, and more, right in Downtown Genoa! Each night at 6 pm a different band will take the stage. |
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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).
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The Ellwood House of DeKalb, Illinois will be hosting youth programs this summer every second Saturday of the month. Saturday, May 11th, they will be hosting a history quest. Check out the Ellwood House website for more information!
Come out to the Shabbona Farmer’s Market to shop and enjoy locally produced foods and crafts.
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CASA’s Color Run is a family-friendly fun-run that raises awareness of CASA’s advocacy work in the community for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Families are encouraged to participate together in this fun event. Proceeds from the event help CASA to carry out their role as the Guardian ad Litem for children involved in […]
Free – $30
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Last Dance, a tribute to Tom Petty, will be performing at Warehouse on Park on June 8th from 7:00pm-10:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website. |
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Come and join MJ&Crew to discover the many treasures and custom creations their vendors bring to you. They also have food truck vendors on-site as well as games and live music. While in town, visit all the boutique stops and antique shops that Sandwich, IL has to offer! See our dates for the upcoming 2023 […]
$5 – $10
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Join Blumen Garden’s for a macramé plant holder workshop where you’ll learn the art of crafting stunning plant hangers! In this hands-on session, you’ll discover the technique of macramé knotting while creating your very own stylish plant holder to adorn your living space or give as a thoughtful handmade gift. No prior experience is necessary […]
$38
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Get ready for Dad’s Downtown Day! Join Downtown DeKalb on Sunday, June 9th from 12-4pm for a mini-golf extravaganza in the heart of downtown DeKalb. Each participating business will design and host a unique mini-golf hole for families to enjoy! Don’t forget to turn in your completed scorecard for a chance to win raffle prizes!
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Lola Blu will be performing at Warehouse on Park on June 9th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website. |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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).
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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: […]
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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 […] |
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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!
Come out to the Shabbona Farmer’s Market to shop and enjoy locally produced foods and crafts.
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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 […] |
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SlaveGarden will be performing at Warehouse on Park on Father’s Day, June 16th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website. 
Make your dad’s day a special one with golf and brunch! Enjoy a day of fun and bonding on the course. Pre-registration is required for brunch at dekalbparkdistrict.com. Then, book tee time through golfdekalb.com or by calling River Heights at (815) 758-1550. Brunch 10:00 am – 12:00 pmDads eat for FREE! (pre-registration required)$15 per additional brunch guest |
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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.
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
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 […] |
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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 […]
Free
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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 […]
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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).
Free
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Movie in the Park is back this summer! These events are free to attend, so be sure to mark your calendars and bring the whole family out for a fun night at Knights Park! Concessions open at 7pm. This is a community event for all ages. Movies start at dusk: June 21st – The Super […]
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Featuring the live shadow cast of “Irrational Masters”. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an outrageous assemblage of the most stereo-typed science fiction movies, Marvel comics, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings and rock ‘n’ roll of every vintage. Running through the story is the sexual confusion of two middle American Ike Age kids confronted by the […]
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Come out to the Shabbona Farmer’s Market to shop and enjoy locally produced foods and crafts.
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Traditional bluegrass at its best! The DeKalb Public Library welcomes Misspent Youth for an after-hours concert in the library’s main lobby. On guitar is Dave “DK” Kolars, a long-time DeKalb fixture in the music scene. He’s played solo and in bands since 1966, and has played all over the area. He plays guitar, dobro, lap […]
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Forever Flannel will be performing at Warehouse on Park on June 22nd from 7:00pm-10:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website. |
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From noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, the Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s Open Barn Day will give visitors a unique chance to see the inside of the historic barn where “The Winner” barbed wire was invented and initially manufactured. Admission is $5 for adults; children younger than 14 and homestead […]
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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 […] |
1 event,
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 […]
Free
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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 […]
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ICHASH, a division of the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, will assist attendees in determining whether they are entitled to collect any of the $2.5 billion in unclaimed property currently in the State’s custody. ICASH representatives will aid the public in filing a claim for any funds they are owed. Attendees are encouraged to bring their social […]
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Earlier this year, the Illinois Tollway started the process of phasing out the decades-old I-PASS transponders in favor of I-PASS sticker tags. This event will serve a transponder recycle and swap opportunity. Anyone in possession of a transponder is encouraged to return and safely recycle their lithium-containing-transponder at this event. In exchange for their transponder, […]
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The Sandwich Early Day Engine Club would like to invite all to their 53rd Annual Show. Friday, June, 28th, and Saturday, June, 29th, 2024, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful and shady Sandwich Fairgrounds. Featuring Michigan Built engines and Oddball and Garden tractors. Bring out your engines, tractors, trucks, and whatever else to […]
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The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual patriotic cantata, “Prayers for the Nations” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th, and Sunday, June 30th at 3:00 p.m. The production will be held at First United Methodist Church, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. “Prayers for the Nations” […] |
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Your Men’s, Women’s, or Mixed Doubles team has the option to serve, smash, and support in the Competitive or Recreational Double-elimination Tournament. Register by June 16 to ensure your spot and get a T-shirt! Limited T-shirt availability and sizes will be available for late registrations.
The Sandwich Early Day Engine Club would like to invite all to their 53rd Annual Show. Friday, June, 28th, and Saturday, June, 29th, 2024, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful and shady Sandwich Fairgrounds. Featuring Michigan Built engines and Oddball and Garden tractors. Bring out your engines, tractors, trucks, and whatever else to […]
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Join Blumen Gardens for their Artist + Maker Market on Sunday, July 21st from 11-2pm! Shop multiple local artists and makers set up throughout the beautiful gardens and grounds. Interested in becoming a vendor? Reach out to them at eventrentals@blumengardens.com for an application.
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The Collective will be performing at The Warehouse on Park on June 30th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.
The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual patriotic cantata, “Prayers for the Nations” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th, and Sunday, June 30th at 3:00 p.m. The production will be held at First United Methodist Church, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. “Prayers for the Nations” […] |
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Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening! |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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