2026 Mayors' Memorial Day Breakfast
2026-05-25 06:30 - 08:00 (America/Chicago) | DeKalb ELKS Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, 209 South Annie Glidden, Dekalb, IL, 60115, United States
This will be the 34th breakfast on Memorial Day and the 10th breakfast at the Elks Lodge. DeKalb County Forty et Eight Voiture 207 asks everyone to join the breakfast and then attend one or more of the Memorial Day events.

There will be a United Prayer at 7:15 a.m., a short program at 7:30 a.m. and we will be done by 8 a.m.

Memorial Day Celebration
2026-05-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Ellwood House, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The parade will be held in downtown DeKalb on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 9 a.m., with lineup beginning at 8:30 a.m. The parade will travel west down Locust Street, DeKalb’s honorary Veterans Way, and past the DeKalb Veterans Memorial Mural. It will then proceed north on Linden Place to the Ellwood House. Join this enhanced Memorial Day parade as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the nation’s founding and salute America’s greatest heroes.

Objects in the History of Illinois
2026-05-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Hinckley Community Building, 120 N Maple St.,, Hinckley, Illinois, 60520, United States
Share details of your important objects at the Objects in the History of Illinois with State Museum Curator Erika Holst in the Hinckley Community Building.

90th Annual Genoa Days
2026-05-27 00:00 - 2026-05-30 23:59 | Downtown Genoa, Genoa, IL
Check out the 90th Annual Genoa Days featuring rides, vendors, live music, food, bingo, and more in the heart of Genoa!

2026 Food Truck Wednesdays
2026-05-27 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-03 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-17 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-24 11:00 - 14:00 | MLK Commons, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
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. There will also be appearances from members of NIU Athletics.

Shabbona Farmers Market 2026
2026-05-30 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Purdy Park, 205 E Navaho Ave, Shabbona, IL, 60550, United States
Shabbona Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 2 running every other weekend through October 10, 2026! New in 2026 – Family Outing Days will be held with the Farmers Market. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, games, crafts, and a sweet treat offered sponsored by Big Time Rentals. This market features 12+ vendor and craft bar!

Family Fun Science: Making Musical Instruments
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
You can make music! In this month’s Family Fun Science, use science knowledge and basic recycled materials to make musical instruments. You’ll see that musical instruments don’t have to be fancy or expensive. All it takes is basic knowledge of what makes sound and materials to make those vibrations happen.
After a time of building, we’ll have a jam session where we can all play together.
The program is limited to the first 30 children to arrive.
For additional information, please email Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.

Music the Native Way
2026-05-30 14:00 - 15:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
In this program, Kim Sigafus McIver will present on the history of Native instruments and their use. The drum, rain stick, and flute will be introduced, and attendees will be invited to play an instrument and learn a song. Everyone will also receive a handout of music to take home. A brief Q&A will follow the presentation.
Kim Sigafus McIver is an award-winning Ojibwe author and speaker.
This event is part of the America 250 initiative, celebrating our nation throughout the year.
This program is for all ages. No registration is required. It is sponsored by the Kishwaukee-DeKalb Kiwanis Club.
For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.

The British invasion at The Warehouse on Park
2026-05-30 18:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
The British Invasion was a musical movement of the mid-1960s composed of British rock & roll groups whose popularity spread rapidly to the United States. The Beatles’ triumphant arrival in New York City on February 7, 1964, opened America’s doors to a wealth of British musical talent.

The Warehouse on Park is reliving that moment in musical history with special guests the Class of ’68! The Class of ’68 will bring the music of The Beatles and much more for this very special evening of Rock & Roll! Class of ’68 will be performing from 7-10pm.

Specialty cocktails will be available for this event!

Slow Smoke BBQ will be on hand for this event as well!

Gate & bar opens at 6:30pm$15 per person at the gateVIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

No outside food or drinks allowedNo pets allowed

CASA Color Run 2026
2026-06-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Sycamore Middle School, 150 Maplewood Dr, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
The CASA Color Run is a fun, family-friendly 5K! Walk, jog or sprint – anything is fine so long as you have fun! Stick around after the race for music, snacks and water. Registration is $30 for ages 13+, $20 for ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sycamore/CASAColorRun.

Rolling Stones Tribute band - Beggars Banquet at The Warehouse on Park
2026-06-06 18:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
America’s #1 Rolling Stones Tribute Band – Beggars Banquet performing LIVE at the The Warehouse on Park!

The Great debate! Last week was a Beatles Tribute. This week is, as the great argument goes, the greatest band of all time, Rolling Stones! Tribute band Beggars Banquet will be performing all the Stones best hits!

Slow Smoke BBQ will be here featuring their award winning BBQ

Gate & bar opens at 6:30

16 & over event

$15 per person at the gate

VIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

No outside food or drinks allowed

No pets

Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band - FREEBYRD at The Warehouse on Park
2026-06-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
The Greatest Southern Rock band of all time was Lynyrd Skynyrd! We have the next best thing, Freebyrd LIVE at The Warehouse on Park!

Welcome one the area’s best Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute bands, Freebyrd for a night of unbelievable Southern rock & cocktails!

FreeByrd will be performing from 7-10pm

As seen on Food Network: Girl’s Got Balls is a gluten-free, women-owned food truck based in the NW Chicago suburbs, serving up bold, crave-worthy nontraditional arancini. Fun, fearless food with serious flavor!

Gate & bar opens at 6:30pm

$15 per person at the gate

VIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

16 & over event

No outside food or drinks allowed

No Pets

Sunday at Sandwich Market
2026-06-14 08:00 - 15:00 | Sandwich Fair Grounds, 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich, IL
Sunday at Sandwich is a vintage, antique, and handmade goods market held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds! Visitors have a chance to shop for new or repurposed items, consumables, and vintage or handmade goods by local vendors from all over the Midwest.

Free Legal Consultations
2026-06-16 12:00 - 16:00 | DeKalb Township, 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
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 benefits were reduced; If you have an employment-related legal question; If you or someone you know has been the victim of elder abuse, please call the DeKalb Township today to schedule an appointment and determine if you are eligible to receive these FREE services.
For additional details or to check your eligibility, call the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282.

Hinckley Summer Band Concert
2026-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Hinckley Community Park, 100 N Maple Street, Hinckley, Illinois, 60520, United States
Enjoy music by the Shade Tree Music Company at the first Hinckley Summer Band Concert in the Community Park!

Fishing Derby
2026-06-20 08:30 - 11:00 | Mason Park- Larson Lake, 455 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Reel in some fun! Bring your tackle box, poles, and bucket for a morning of fishing- rain or shine! Awards will be given for 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. There will be no lifeguard on duty, and each person is allowed 1 fishing pole.

Resident: $8 | Non-resident: $10

DeKalb Pride Fest 2026
2026-06-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Van Buer Plaza, 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
DeKalb Pride Fest is back on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, to celebrate and connect the LGBTQIA+ community in DeKalb County!

Celebrate love, diversity, and equality at Pride Fest 2026 on Saturday, June 20th, from 4-7PM. Join DeKalb Pride in Van Buer Plaza and on 2nd Street in downtown DeKalb for fun and festivities! Whether you are part of the community or an ally, come share in the vibrant atmosphere and let your pride shine!

Looking to join as a vendor? Check out dekalbpride.org for the vendor application and more information.

DOORS Tribute band - An American Prayer LIVE at The Warehouse on Park
2026-06-20 18:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
The Music of the Doors was one of the most influential bands of the counterculture era and The Warehouse on Park is excited to welcome An American Prayer!

The music of the Doors featuring the Lizard King, Jim Morrison rocked the 60’s! Relive the music and welcome the areas premier Doors tribute band, An American Prayer!

An American Prayer will be performing from 7-10pm

Slow Smoke BBQ will be onhand with their famous BBQ!

Gate & bar opens at 6:30pm

$15 per person at the gate

VIP TIX $25 per person at the gate

16 & over event

No outside food or drinks allowed

No pets

Free Breakfasts for Veterans
2026-06-21 07:30 - 11:30 | DeKalb Moose Lodge, 1231 E Lincoln Hwy.,, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
Continuing through 2026, the DeKalb Moose Lodge will be offering all veterans a free breakfast on the third Sunday of each month.

Nature's Explorers Summer Camp
2026-06-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-23 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-24 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-25 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Russell Woods Forest Preserve, 11750 IL-72, Genoa, 60135, United States
A day camp experience for youth ages 7 to 11. Open to any youth seeking outdoor adventure.

Trailblazers Camp, June 22 to June 26, Ages 9 to 11
Cold-Blooded Critters Camp, July 6 to July 10, Ages 7 to 9 (must have completed 1st grade)
Insect Investigators Camp, July 20 to July 24, Ages 7 to 9 (must have completed 1st grade)

Malta Days Festival 2026
2026-06-26 00:00 - 2026-06-27 23:59 | Malta Lions Park, 409 N 4th Street, Malta, IL, 60150, United States
Enjoy a family-friendly fun time in Malta. Malta’s annual hometown festival has something for everyone. Party all day & night with local food, beer garden, kids’ activities, music soundstage and more! Featuring a firework show at 10pm on Saturday.
