Week of Events
Sunday, August 4, 2024
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August 4, 2024 –Dog Days of Summer Sunday
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August 4, 2024Jeff Allen – Are We There Yet?
Dog Days of Summer Sunday
Pet Adoption | Pet Vendors | Food Truck Join Blumen Gardens for the Dog Days of Summer! 🐾 Adopt a furry friend, explore pet services and vendors, and enjoy delicious food. From 10am-2pm, they’re making tails wag and supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on this paw-some event! Pet Friendly Event! Raffles Dog Treat […]
Jeff Allen – Are We There Yet?
Jeff Allen’s Are We There Yet Tour – the first part of the show features Jeff’s brilliant standup comedy, which has garnered hundreds of millions of fans around the globe. The second part is based on Jeff’s book, Are We There Yet? which tears down the walls and show’s Jeff’s journey from very dark times to […]
Monday, August 5, 2024
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August 5, 2024 –End of Summer Reading Mini Golf
End of Summer Reading Mini Golf
It’s been a fantastic summer at the DeKalb Public Library. For their final program weekend, they want to celebrate your child’s amazing reading achievements! After picking up any last prizes in the children’s department, take a swing at a round of mini golf, featuring this summer’s reading theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat”. No registration is required. […]
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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August 6, 2024 –Food Truck Tuesday at Blumen Gardens
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August 6, 2024 –National Night Out
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August 6, 2024 –DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
Food Truck Tuesday at Blumen Gardens
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.
National Night Out
Come by for National Night Out at Hy-Vee on August 6 from 5-8PM! National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign to promote police-community partnerships!
DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
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 […]
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 8, 2024
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August 8, 2024 –DeKalb Farmers’ Market
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
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 […]
Friday, August 9, 2024
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August 9, 2024 –Teen Dodgeball Tournament
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August 9, 2024 –Cortland Summerfest
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August 9, 2024Brian Regan Live
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August 9, 2024Plano Men Generations
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August 9, 2024 –Movie in the Park
Teen Dodgeball Tournament
Ages 15-18 | Dive, Duck, and Dominate the Court! Grab your crew and dodge your way to glory. Teams may consist of six to eight players; however, each player must register individually. Each team is guaranteed two games and will play six-on-six. All participants receive a team shirt and prizes are awarded for the winning […]
Cortland Summerfest
$5.00 Entry for Adults 21 and over20 and under Free Friday 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM with FIREWORKS AT DUSK5:15 PM National Anthem and PrayerFeaturing Ryan Craig Band and The Party Doctors Saturday Noon to 11:00 PM12:15 PM National Anthem and PrayerFeaturing Mr. Myers Band, Gretta Sweets, and Wildwood12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Family Fun […]
Brian Regan Live
Comedian Brian Regan Live at the NIU Convocation Center, Friday, August 9th at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now!
Plano Men Generations
Prepare for an electrifying musical extravaganza, “PIANO MEN: GENERATIONS.” This spectacular event celebrates the legendary Billy Joel and Elton John, embodied by the extraordinary father-son duo, Terry and Nick Davies. These virtuosos will take you on a mesmerizing journey through timeless hits adored by music enthusiasts for decades. As the lights dim and the music […]
Movie in the Park
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 […]
Saturday, August 10, 2024
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August 10, 2024 –Shabbona Farmer’s Market
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August 10, 2024 –From Seed to Harvest at the DeKalb County Community Gardens
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August 10, 2024 –Author Fair
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August 10, 2024 –Cortland Summerfest
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August 10, 2024 –Rock The Acres
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August 10, 2024 –Anthem and Chris Minardi at Warehouse on Park
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August 10, 2024One Night Of Queen
From Seed to Harvest at the DeKalb County Community Gardens
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 […]
Author Fair
Learn about the recent publications of area authors from the writers themselves. The DeKalb Public Library’s main lobby will be filled with local authors showcasing their works and answering questions throughout the day. Eight authors will provide a brief presentation in the Yusunas Meeting Room during the event. Listen to excerpts from their books, ask […]
Cortland Summerfest
$5.00 Entry for Adults 21 and over20 and under Free Friday 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM with FIREWORKS AT DUSK5:15 PM National Anthem and PrayerFeaturing Ryan Craig Band and The Party Doctors Saturday Noon to 11:00 PM12:15 PM National Anthem and PrayerFeaturing Mr. Myers Band, Gretta Sweets, and Wildwood12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Family Fun […]
Rock The Acres
Join Whiskey Acres Distilling Company for Rock the ACRES for an afternoon of live music, great drinks, and incredible food on their outdoor Whiskey Garden. $10 admission is required for all guests at their Visitors Center that day and includes an optional tour at 2, 4 or 6 PM and the following musical lineup: 2-4 […]
Anthem and Chris Minardi at Warehouse on Park
Anthem and Chris Minardi will be performing at Warehouse on Park on August 10th from 5:30pm-10:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.
One Night Of Queen
Experience One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & The Works at the NIU Convocation Center on Saturday, August 10th at 8pm!
