Community Events Calendar
OSHA Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate for General Industry
6:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Heavy Metal Summer Experience
12:00 AM
The DeKalb Chamber Foundation is pleased to partner with DeKalb Mechanical to offer the first Heavy Metal Summer Experience in DeKalb, IL. The program offers hands on experience to possible careers in the trades to local high school students ages 15 to 19.
Loot for Leaders
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Raffle Event Supporting DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy and its endowment for future scholarships
Stories @ Huntley Park
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
It’s summertime, so join John and Laura at the park for our 5th summer of outdoor story times! We will be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. After the stories, go play on the playground. We encourage you to bring a blanket to make sitting ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market Opening Day
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
Cody’s Adventures in Reading
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
It’s all aboard for a trip on Conductor Cody’s Reading Railroad! How does Conductor Cody know so much about trains and magic tricks? He reads at his local library! On this magical railway adventure, we’ll learn how to use your local library, ...
Ribbon Cutting - DeKalb Farmers' Market 30th Anniversary
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Join our ribbon cutting celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the DeKalb Farmers' Market! The ribbon cutting will take place at 11:15am in Van Buer Plaza (corner of 2nd and Locust Street in Downtown DeKalb). Come before or stay after to explore the ...
Bulmer Consulting LLC Business After-Hours & Open House
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join Bulmer Consulting LLC for an After-Hours and Open House in collaboration with the Sycamore Chamber and a Proud Member of the DeKalb Chamber & Gather! All businesses are welcome! Connect with local professionals and discover how Bulmer ...
Senior Summer Social
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The DeKalb County TRIAD invites seniors to its Annual Senior Summer Social, a festive evening of community, food, and fun! This event is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to socialize, enjoy entertainment, and connect with the community. ...
CASA 5K Color Run
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The CASA Color Run is a fun, family-friendly 5K! Walk, jog or sprint - anything is fine so long as you have fun! Stick around after the race for music, snacks and water. Registration is $30 for ages 13+, $20 for ages 5-12 and free for children ...
Cody’s Sensory Friendly Spectacular
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Professional magician and autistic self-advocate Cody Clark combines his lived experiences as a magician, arts patron, and autistic adult to create a half-hour especially dedicated to the special needs community. In Cody’s Sensory Friendly ...
Friends of the Library Spring Social
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library for a celebration of spring! This event is a thank you to all who support the library and its programming and a way for the community to become more familiar with the Friends and what the group does. Enjoy ...
AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 1 of 2
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on June 9th & 10th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the ...
Camp Creativity with NIU
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Parents, are you looking for fun ways to keep your kids engaged this summer? Bring them to Camp Creativity — a series of interactive activities designed for school-aged children and led by Northern Illinois University students. Fuel your child’s ...
Teen Art Club
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Draw, craft, or make-and-take and display your creativity at Teen Art Club! We’ll have new projects and art materials to try at every meeting. This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12. No registration is required but this program is first ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
Ribbon Cutting - sweetbella's
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Join the fun at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market with a ribbon cutting for one of our newest members sweetbella’s! Join the celebration at 10am** on Thursday, June 12th in Van Buer Plaza (corner of 2nd St. & Locust St. in Downtown DeKalb). She offers ...
Toybox Theatre Puppet Show
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Start the Summer with a playful puppet show! Toybox Theatre returns to DeKalb with a new, all-ages puppet play. Watch and listen, as Toybox utilizes single-wire marionettes to perform The Magic Weaver, an enchanting story based on a traditional ...
Stories & a Stroll: Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
It’s the fourth 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 ...
Virtual Tour: National Library of Costa Rica
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
You already know our library is great; now you’re invited to an exclusive virtual tour of the National Library of Costa Rica! Learn about the valuable resources and services this library provides to its community and meet their Director and staff. ...
Lincoln Inn Father's Day Specials
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Make Father's Day Special. Take Dad out for breakfast or lunch with themed drinks and Entrees! In addition to the usual breakfast and lunch served at Lincoln Inn enjoy Father's Day specials like Tender Prime Rib, Beef Medallion and Fried Shrimp ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Walk
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month & June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Abuse against older adults and persons with disabilities is a largely hidden and growing social, moral, and legal issue internationally. To bring ...
Voluntary Action Center's "March for Meals on Wheels" Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser
9:15 AM - 11:30 AM
REGISTER HERE Lace up your shoes and join us for "Walk to End the Wait," a walk-a-thon fundraiser to support Meals on Wheels in our community. Every step you take helps provide nutritious meals and friendly visits to seniors who are ...
After-hours Concert: Duo Dahlia
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Duo Dahlia combines the timeless instruments of flute and harp to bring audiences a rich aural soundscape of beautiful and unique timbres. Join us in the library’s main lobby as they perform music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th ...
Opening of The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Created by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust, the General John Stark Chapter is proud to bring The American Revolution Experience traveling exhibit to our community from June 22 – July 1, 2025. This exhibit ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
Balloon Show
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Experience the grandeur of balloon artistry with Fantastic Balloon Inventions’ 30-minute Balloon Show! This spectacle is a celebration of creativity, featuring giant balloon sculptures that tower with elegance and intricate balloon creations that ...
Ribbon Cutting - Spex Expressions
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us in celebrating Spex Expression’s new location! They have a brand new building on the corner next to Resource Bank off Bethany Rd. Come together with the DeKalb, Sycamore, and Genoa Area Chambers to celebrate their grand opening on Thursday, ...
Memorial Pillow Workshop
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
This free workshop will provide the opportunity to create a pillow from a loved-one’s button-down shirt or t-shirt. Sewers will be available to assist you, all you need to bring is the shirt you would like for your pillow. Individuals or family ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
Business Essential Skills Training - Becoming a Pro Member & Networking Workshop
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
This is our next training in our BEST Series! Step up your networking game and leverage your chamber membership to reach your goals.
AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 1 of 2
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on July 9th & 10th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 2 of 2
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on July 9th & 10th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the ...
Family Fun Fest
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Outdoor fun fair with local businesses and non-profits. This free-to-attend event is packed with family-friendly activities, swag, and giveaways for everyone to enjoy.
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
Ribbon Cutting - S.O.A.S. Apparel & Design
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Join us as we celebrate Ashley Erickson’s 1 year anniversary of taking over SOAS, a DeKalb staple for over 30 years! We will celebrate with a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 18th at 12:15pm at their location at 147 N. 2nd St. DeKalb IL 60115. Please ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
Annual Golf-a-Palooza Golf Outing
11:00 AM - 6:00 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+ ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
50 Men Who Cook
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CASA’s signature fundraising event, 50 Men Who Cook, features 50+ men from the community who bring their best dish for guests to taste and vote for their favorite in each category. Enjoy good food, a cash bar, entertainment and raffle, all for a good ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...
DeKalb Farmers' Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 ...