Community Events Calendar
FREE Lunch & Learn: Connect, Learn & Bridge the Communication Gap
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Discover simple financial strategies to understand your numbers and grow your business with confidence! Join us in person for a casual, fast-paced, and insightful session designed for busy entrepreneurs. This isn't your average boring lecture. We are ...
VAC's Celebrating Retirement, Welcoming New Leadership Open House
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for an Open House celebrating leadership, gratitude, and new beginnings at Voluntary Action Center. Help us honor Executive Director Nate Kloster as he retires after years of dedicated service, and warmly welcome Rick Burchell as VAC's new ...
DeKalb Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate the start of summer at opening day of the DeKalb Farmers Market! Join us for a vibrant afternoon filled with local vendors and fresh finds. Browse a wide variety of vendors offering farm-fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique treats. ...
Raptors Up Close for Kids
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Meet three native Illinois animal ambassadors - an owl, a hawk, and a falcon - and learn why these birds of prey are so important! Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education staff will introduce these animal ambassadors and inform the audience about ...
Family Fun Science: Summertime Glow
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The days are bright and hot right now, so join us for some cool and dark science! We'll be studying bioluminescence with a summertime twist. How do lightning bugs glow? Can you make glow-in-the-dark art? Can we use blacklights to see how germs ...
Afternoon Concert with Katie Kostner
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
With a passion for music, Katie Kostner plays the guitar and ukulele, writes music, and sings with a vocal range that suits a wide variety of styles, from Broadway to current pop, rock, folk, country and beyond! Covering artists such as Adele, The ...
What They Carried in the American Revolutionary War
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Living history helps us appreciate how people in the past were so much like us. Angela Titus, a member of General John Stark Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will present this interactive program by bringing her ...
DeKalb Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate the start of summer at opening day of the DeKalb Farmers Market! Join us for a vibrant afternoon filled with local vendors and fresh finds. Browse a wide variety of vendors offering farm-fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique treats. ...
Stories & a Stroll: Knute Olson, Jr. Forest Preserve
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
It’s the fifth year of Stories & a Stroll with the DeKalb County Forest Preserve! Just like in years past, the DeKalb Public Library children's librarians will lead a short nature-themed story time, and then naturalists with the DeKalb County Forest ...
Annual Golf-a-Palooza Golf Outing
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy your work day out on the course! Whether you are there for team bonding, to seal the deal on your next big client, or meet leads to make your year end goal, the DeKalb Chamber Golf Outing is the place to do it! With an average of 100+ ...
Author Fair
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Learn about the recent publications of area authors from the writers themselves. The library’s main lobby will be filled with local authors showcasing their works and answering questions throughout the day. Copies of the books will be available to ...
Dennis Stroughmatt and The Honky-Tonk Circus: Western Swing and Texas Dancehall Sounds
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Prepare to take a journey from Tennessee to Texas, experiencing a mix of songs that tell the story of the history of American Country music! Distinct from the music of modern Nashville, this concert will explore old-time country music and it’s cousins ...
FREE Back to School Movie: Shrek 2
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Start the school year with a smile at the Egyptian Theatre! Join us on Sunday, August 9 for a FREE community showing of Shrek 2 at 1:00 PM. Doors open at 12:00 PM, giving families plenty of time to visit our Back-to-School Resource Fair featuring ...
Ribbon Cutting - Stage Coach Players, Inc.
5:15 PM
Come celebrate Stage Coach Players’ new marquee! We will celebrate this recent update with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, August 11th at 5:15pm at their theatre - 126 S. 5th St. DeKalb IL 60115. Keeping things local, they hired KsDisplays to add a ...
World of Tea
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Settle in with Jennifer and Joni from Thyme 'N Again Apothecary for a relaxing journey through the world of tea. Learn about tea's fascinating history, explore the different types and blends enjoyed around the globe, and discover what makes each ...
DeKalb Farmers Market Extended Hours Day
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate the start of summer at opening day of the DeKalb Farmers Market! Join us for a vibrant afternoon filled with local vendors and fresh finds. Browse a wide variety of vendors offering farm-fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique treats. ...
Profit Mastery University (PMU): Invest In Knowledge: Grow Your Business
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ready to take comprehensive control of your numbers and drive sustainable growth? Join instructor SJ Bulmer for Profit Mastery University (PMU), an intensive 4-week course starting August 13th at The Lincoln Inn at Faranda's in DeKalb, featuring 16 ...
American Artist Appreciation Month
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month by learning about American artists and using art materials to create your own art inspired by their styles! This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12. No registration is required but this program is ...
Ribbon Cutting - Burritoville 35th Anniversary
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Celebrate Burritoville’s 35th Anniversary with us! Come join us to celebrate this milestone anniversary with a ribbon cutting on Friday, August 14th at 12:15pm at their restaurant 1026 W. Hillcrest Dr. DeKalb, IL 60115.
The Unbroken Code: Native Code Talkers
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Desperate to find a solution to their compromised communication lines, military officials turned to an unlikely source, Native soldiers. In WWI, a group of Ho Chunk soldiers were tasked to communicate information from the front-line trenches to ...
**NEW DATE** Ribbon Cutting - Little Lambs Preschool 30th Anniversary
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Join the celebration of Network of Nations new office space on 6th St! We will commemorate the event with a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 17th at 12:15pm at their new location 316 N. 6th St. DeKalb, IL 60115.
Red Cross Blood Drive
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Give the Gift of Life! The American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at the DeKalb Public Library. American Red Cross blood donors are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Right now, we’re urging donors to continue to ...
Keeping Our Focus in the Digital Age
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
In this interactive workshop, certified Neuropsychotherapist Dr. Elisa “E” Curl-Woodruff or Thompson Therapeutics & will introduce foundational concepts related to attention and motivation, including their evolutionary history and how factors in the ...
ELVIS: In Person Starring Matt Stone
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
GET READY ELVIS FANS! The GREATEST ELVIS CONCERT EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA is coming to the Egyptian Theatre, ELVIS: IN PERSON STARRING MATT STONE! Internationally recognized by Graceland and the Elvis Presley Estate, the show’s star, Matt Stone, performs ...
DeKalb Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate the start of summer at opening day of the DeKalb Farmers Market! Join us for a vibrant afternoon filled with local vendors and fresh finds. Browse a wide variety of vendors offering farm-fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique treats. ...
Bohemian Queen
7:30 PM - 9:40 PM
Come Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Queen’s first tour of America with BOHEMIAN QUEEN! An epic show of “Queen Live Through the Years,” beginning with their early songs from that first tour, then moving through the decades of mega hits we all know ...
A Slice of History: Learn to Bake Traditional White Bread
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate American history and learn to make our nation’s favorite bread! Chef Cherise Slattery will explore the emergence of this baked good as an American staple and guide you through the recipe. Learn the twelve steps of yeast bread production, ...
BOO'ze & Spirits Flashlight Tour
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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 ...
Local Laws, Local Impact
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
How do new laws and proposed legislation affect life in DeKalb County? Join local attorney Bruce Winters, in collaboration with the Legal Aid Society, for an informative, nonpartisan discussion of current legal issues and legislation that impact our ...
On the Road with Bill Clevlen
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Nationally syndicated travel journalist and broadcaster Bill Clevlen will share stories and insight from his latest book: Presidential Road Trips - 100 Places To Explore and Experience The History of American Presidents. Learn about historic spots ...
Ribbon Cutting - Fargo Skateboarding 10 Year Anniversary
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Come join the celebration at Fargo Skateboarding! 10 years ago on Corn Fest Weekend Fargo Skateboarding moved to where they are now including their huge indoor skate park!
Heirlooms: Your Family History is American History
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Every family has a story, and every heirloom holds a piece of history. Explore how photographs, letters, recipes, clothing, jewelry, and everyday objects can connect personal memories to larger moments in American history. This program is run by ...
DeKalb Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate the start of summer at opening day of the DeKalb Farmers Market! Join us for a vibrant afternoon filled with local vendors and fresh finds. Browse a wide variety of vendors offering farm-fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique treats. ...
Rocky Horror Picture Show
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Featuring the live shadow cast of "Irrational Masters". The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an outrageous assemblage of the most stereo-typed science fiction movies, Marvel comics, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings and rock 'n' roll of every ...
Free Movie: The Ride Ahead
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thanks to Dekalb Mutual Aid, enjoy a free community showing of the feature length documentary THE RIDE AHEAD at the historic Egyptian Theatre! Join us on Sunday, September 13th at 2:00 PM for this documentary telling the story of Samuel as he ...
**NEW DATE** Ribbon Cutting - FunME Events 40th Anniversary
5:15 PM
Join the FUN at FunME Events’ 40th Anniversary! We will commemorate this momentous occasion with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 10th at 5:15pm at their location 650 Peace Rd., Ste. F DeKalb IL 60115.
I-PASS & ICASH Event
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Meet with representatives of the Illinois Tollway and the Illinois State Treasurer's Office. I-PASS ON-DEMAND SERVICES OFFERED: IPASS Transponder Deactivation & Recycling New IPASS Sticker Transponder Issuance Account Updates (payment methods, ...
Trades Exploration Day
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The DeKalb Chamber Foundation invites you to participate in Trades Exploration Day! This event connects our community’s future workforce with professionals in the skilled trades, manufacturing, and warehousing/logistics. This is a unique opportunity to ...