Events

Water Mania Days

Join us for FREE Water Mania Days and explore our different parks while enjoying water activities and games!     Save the date for our next Water Mania Days:  Tuesday, June 17 at Lions Park: Tie-Dye Day—bring your own white t-shirt! Wednesday, June 25 at Katz Park: Water slide! Tuesday, July 15 at Katz Park: […]

15 Jul

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series

Location: Hopkins Park Bandshell, 1403 Sycamore Road Join us for the 171st season on Tuesday nights this summer! These FREE concerts begin at 7:30 pm in the Hopkins Park Bandshell.   *Please note that there is no concert on Tuesday, July 1. However, we invite you to join us in Hopkins Park on the Fourth […]

15 Jul

7:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Hopkins Park Bandshell

1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL

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Story time at Huntley Park

It’s summertime, so join John and Laura at the park for the DeKalb Public Library’s 5th summer of outdoor story times! They will be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. After the stories, go play on the playground. Bringing a blanket is encouraged to make sitting on the grass a little more comfortable. All […]

16 Jul

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Huntley Park

200 Prospect st DeKalb, IL 60115 United States

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Family Fun Fest

Community Members, come join the summertime fun at Family Fun Fest in Hopkins Park on Wednesday, July 16th! This free-to-attend event is packed with family-friendly activities, swag, and giveaways for everyone to enjoy. Meet and connect with local businesses and organizations in a fun and engaging atmosphere while making summer memories with your family!

16 Jul

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Hopkins Park

1403 Sycamore Road DeKalb, IL 60115 United States

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Music at the Mansion

Grab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don’t forget your dancing shoes for an amazing FREE music experience set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. Select Wednesday evenings this summer, the pre-show starts at 6:30 pm and the headline show is from 7:00-8:30 pm. A select menu of beer, wine, […]

16 Jul

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Ellwood Mansion

420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, 60115

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DeKalb Farmer’s Market

Celebrating 30 Years! Vendors, food trucks, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods, honey, olive oil, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Browse the booths, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented […]

17 Jul

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Frank Van Buer Plaza

148 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL

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Boo’ze and Spirits Flashlight Tour

What has led to the Egyptian Theatre being known as one of the most haunted buildings in town and in the top ten haunted theatres in Illinois? Join the Theatre staff as they share all the secrets and stories with a ‘balcony to backstage’ tour that focuses not only on the history of the building […]

18 Jul

8:00 pm - 10:35 pm

Egyptian Theatre

135 North 2nd Street DeKalb, IL 60115 United States.

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Your Everyday Craft Show

Crafters and venders will set up shop in NIU’s Anderson Hall Gymnasium for a day of shopping and fun! Many vendors selling foods to crafts to works of art will be there.

19 Jul

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Anderson Hall

520 Garden Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115

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Dekalb Community Kickback

After years of supporting events outside the area, we’re bringing the fun home to DeKalb! The Community Kickback is a celebration for families, friends, and neighbors to come together and enjoy an afternoon of music, food, entertainment, and community spirit in the beautiful Hopkins Park. 🎶 Enjoy live music with DJ Angel featuring DJ Dre, […]

19 Jul

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Hopkins Park

1403 Sycamore Road DeKalb, IL 60115 United States

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Water Mania Days

Join us for FREE Water Mania Days and explore our different parks while enjoying water activities and games!     Save the date for our next Water Mania Days:  Tuesday, June 17 at Lions Park: Tie-Dye Day—bring your own white t-shirt! Wednesday, June 25 at Katz Park: Water slide! Tuesday, July 15 at Katz Park: […]

22 Jul

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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Trivia Night at Class VI

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country with an American-themed trivia night at Class VI Wine and Charcuterie! Join regular hosts of their Monday night trivia, Rich and Steve, who will lead you in six rounds of 10 questions, and a final picture round. Menu of wines and charcuterie boards available during […]

22 Jul

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Class VI Wine and Charcuterie

214 East Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115 United States

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DeKalb Municipal Band Concert Series

Location: Hopkins Park Bandshell, 1403 Sycamore Road Join us for the 171st season on Tuesday nights this summer! These FREE concerts begin at 7:30 pm in the Hopkins Park Bandshell.   *Please note that there is no concert on Tuesday, July 1. However, we invite you to join us in Hopkins Park on the Fourth […]

22 Jul

7:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Hopkins Park Bandshell

1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL

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