Week of Events
Women’s Track and Field MAC Outdoor Championships
NIU Women’s Track and Field hosts the MAC Outdoor Championships.
Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk
Enjoy a unique walk this Mother’s Day weekend, featuring a display of decorated wooden flowers along the trail at Lions Park.
Tea Party at Ellcourt
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 tea party at Ellcourt. Check out the Ellwood House website for more information!
Sunday, May 5, 2024
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May 5, 2024 –DeKalb Hamfest
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May 5, 2024 –Celebrate Cinco
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May 5, 2024 –Joe Cantafio at Warehouse on Park
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May 5, 2024 –Cinco De Mayo Spring Carnival
DeKalb Hamfest
Calling amateur radio enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your hobby to the next level and connect with like-minded people? Then you’re in luck because the DeKalb Hamfest, brought to you by the Kishwaukee Amateur Radio Club, is coming soon, and it’s going to be a blast! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 5th, 2024, […]
Joe Cantafio at Warehouse on Park
Joe Cantafio will be performing at Warehouse on Park on May 5th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Find more information on the Warehouse on Park website.
Cinco De Mayo Spring Carnival
Don’t miss the Cinco de Mayo Spring Carnival! Rides, games, food, and fun for the whole family. May 3-5 & 10-12.
Monday, May 6, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Featured May 7, 2024 –Featured Cornhole Tuesday
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May 7, 2024 –Johnny K’s Cruise Nights
Cornhole Tuesday
Join Midwest Sportsplex for Cornhole Tuesday’s every Tuesday from 5:00pm-11:00pm.
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights
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!
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
No events on this day.
Friday, May 10, 2024
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May 10, 2024 –Cinco De Mayo Spring Carnival
Cinco De Mayo Spring Carnival
Don’t miss the Cinco de Mayo Spring Carnival! Rides, games, food, and fun for the whole family. May 3-5 & 10-12.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
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May 11, 2024 –World Migratory Bird Day: Bird Walk
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May 11, 2024 –Mother’s Day Weekend at Blumen Gardens
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Featured May 11, 2024 –Featured DeKalb Back Alley Market
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May 11, 2024 –Mother’s Day Saturday Flower Walk
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May 11, 2024 –Cinco De Mayo Spring Carnival
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May 11, 2024 –The Serotones at Prarie State Winery
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Featured May 11, 2024 –Featured Food Truck Fest
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May 11, 2024 –Billy Nation – Tribute to Billy Joel
World Migratory Bird Day: Bird Walk
Join local bird enthusiast Terese Dudek for a Bird Walk on World Migratory Bird Day!This year you can select from one of two birding times; 8:30am or 6:30pm. Please attend only one time slot. This helps ensure the best birding experience for all by keeping the group size manageable. Meet under the American Legion Shelter […]
Mother’s Day Weekend at Blumen Gardens
Treat the special women in your life (and everyone else on your list) to a day filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable experiences in our enchanting garden oasis. Food Trucks | Local Vendors | Live Music | Cocktails Admission: Free entry for all!
DeKalb Back Alley Market
Shop till you drop at the Back Alley Market! 125 Vendors featuring antiques and collectibles, artists, woodworkers, fiber artists, painters, multimedia, upcycled jewelry, woodworkers, glassblowers, apothecary, wellness, customized dog collars, hat bar, food specialties, live music, food trucks and demonstrations. Kid and Pet Friendly.
Mother’s Day Saturday Flower Walk
“Visitors often ask us to come outside and help them identify one of the many beautiful spring wildflowers in the forest preserve,” says Peggy Anesi, University of Illinois Extension Educator. “Spring is crucial for these delicate plants. Spring wildflowers grow in wooded areas and emerge early to capture sunlight and make food for themselves. If […]
Cinco De Mayo Spring Carnival
Don’t miss the Cinco de Mayo Spring Carnival! Rides, games, food, and fun for the whole family. May 3-5 & 10-12.
The Serotones at Prarie State Winery
No reservations are taken for this event. All tables are first come first served!
Food Truck Fest
Save the date! The 2nd Annual Food Truck Fest with Midwest Sportsplex is on May 11th from 5:00pm-10:00pm. There will be 6 different food trucks, live music and the Plex Lounge will be serving adult beverages. This is a family friendly event.
Billy Nation – Tribute to Billy Joel
Billy Nation – Tribute to Billy Joel comes to the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $35-$65, plus ticket fees, and may be purchased by phone at (815) 758-1225, at the Theatre Box Office or online at www.egyptiantheatre.org. The Egyptian Theatre is located at 135 North Second Street, DeKalb, Illinois […]
