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June 2026

Water Mania Day | Tie-Dye Day

Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Location: Lions Park Water Mania Days! Tie-Dye Day! (Bring your own white t-shirt.)   Join us for our Water Mania Days and explore our different parks while enjoying water activities and games!
02 Jun
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Lion's Park
700 W. Taylor St. DeKalb, Illinois 60115 United States

DeKalb Farmer’s Market

Nestled in the heart of downtown DeKalb, Illinois, the DeKalb Farmers Market features a vibrant selection of over 30 local vendors. Enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, colorful flowers, baked goods, olive oil, coffee, and delicious offerings from food trucks. With live music and a variety of unique finds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Grab […]
04 Jun
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Frank Van Buer Plaza
148 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL

After-Hours Concert: Pangelic Performance

The Pangelic steelpan and harp duo will perform an eclectic program consisting of musical styles from around the world; these will include classical, calypso, choro, bossa nova, and jazz standards. The duo will be joined by 18-year-old multi-instrumentalist Jaden Teague-Nunez, who will provide rhythmic accompaniment on the cajón—a box-shaped Afro-Peruvian percussion instrument. Liam Teague is […]
05 Jun
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL

Forest Therapy Walk 2026

Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of forest therapy, the practice of immersing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This 90-minute introductory session will be held at P.A Nehring Forest Preserve at 380 Bethany Rd. in DeKalb. Certified Forest Therapy Guide Beth Hanson of Peace in Nature Forest Therapy will lead this mindful […]
06 Jun
9:00 am - 10:30 am
P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve
380 Bethany Road DeKalb, Illinois 60115 United States

Voices of 1776: The Diverse Faces Behind America’s Founding

When we think of America’s Revolution, we often picture a handful of famous Founding Fathers—but the fight for independence was far broader, richer, and more diverse. This one-hour program brings to light the stories of women, enslaved and free African Americans, Native peoples, and immigrants whose contributions shaped the Revolution and the new nation. From […]
06 Jun
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL

Chasing Mother Nature

This captivating storm chasing presentation takes audiences on an exciting adventure into the heart of severe weather! Led by a seasoned storm chaser, the presentation explores the science behind extreme weather phenomena, complemented by stunning footage and gripping personal stories of close encounters with nature’s most powerful storms. Get ready to be transported into the […]
06 Jun
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL

Pride Night Disco

​Join Honey Aura Studio and Behind the Beats Productions in downtown DeKalb at McCabe’s for a PRIDE NIGHT DISCO!!! ​🍹 FULL mocktail + cocktail bar ​🎧 DJs, keeping the vibes high ​🛍️ Market: 6 pm – 10 pm (18+) ​💃 Drag Show: 9 pm ​🪩 After Party: 10 pm – 2 am (21+) ​🪅 Dance, […]
06 - 07 Jun
6:00 pm - 2:00 am
McCabe's
323 E Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, Illinois United States
DeKalb Municipal Band

DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts

Location: Dee Palmer Band Shell | Hopkins Park Join us for the 172nd season on Tuesday nights this summer! These FREE concerts begin at 7:30 pm in the Hopkins Park Bandshell.   Themed days: June 9 – Opening Night June 23 – Salute to American Composers Saturday, July 4 – The Star Spangled Spectacular (No concert on Tuesday, […]
09 Jun
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hopkins Park Bandshell
1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL
Music at The Mansion at the DeKalb Illinois Ellwood House Museum.

Music at The Mansion

Grab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs and gather your dancing shoes for some amazing FREE music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. On select Wednesday evenings this summer, the pre-show starts at 6:30 Ppm and the headline show is from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. A select menu of beer, […]
10 Jun
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ellwood Mansion
420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, 60115

DeKalb Farmer’s Market

Nestled in the heart of downtown DeKalb, Illinois, the DeKalb Farmers Market features a vibrant selection of over 30 local vendors. Enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, colorful flowers, baked goods, olive oil, coffee, and delicious offerings from food trucks. With live music and a variety of unique finds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Grab […]
11 Jun
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Frank Van Buer Plaza
148 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL

Water Mania Day | Water Slide and Water Games

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Location: Katz Park Water Mania Days! Water slide and water games!     Join us for our Water Mania Days and explore our different parks while enjoying water activities and games!
11 Jun
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Katz Park
393 W Dresser Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Movies in The park

Movies in The Park

Come out on 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 Band Shell. The show starts when nature turns off the lights! June 12 movie: Zootopia 2 (PG)  July 10 movie: Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13)  […]
12 Jun
9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Hopkins Park
1403 Sycamore Road DeKalb, IL 60115 United States
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