Community Events Calendar

Community Events Calendar

WED
Apr Jun
30 18
THU
May Jun
1 30
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.

WED
May Jun
21 8
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Raffle Event Supporting DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy and its endowment for future scholarships

WED
June
4
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 ...

THU
Jun Sep
5 18
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 ...

THU
June
5
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, ...

THU
June
5
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 ...

THU
June
5
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 ...

FRI
June
6
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. ...

SAT
June
7
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 ...

SAT
June
7
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 ...

SAT
June
7
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 ...

MON
June
9
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 ...

TUE
June
10
TUE
June
10
WED
June
11
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 ...

WED
June
11
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 ...

THU
June
12
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 ...

THU
June
12
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 ...

THU
June
12
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 ...

FRI
June
13
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 ...

FRI
June
13
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. ...

SUN
June
15
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 ...

WED
June
18
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
THU
June
19
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 ...

FRI
June
20
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 ...

SAT
June
21
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 ...

SAT
June
21
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 ...

SUN
June
22
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 ...

THU
June
26
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 ...

THU
June
26
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 ...

THU
June
26
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, ...

SAT
June
28
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 ...

THU
July
3
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 ...

TUE
July
8
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.

WED
July
9
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 ...

THU
July
10
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 ...

THU
July
10
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 ...

WED
July
16
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.

THU
July
17
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 ...

FRI
July
18
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 ...

THU
July
24
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 ...

THU
July
31
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 ...

FRI
August
1
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+ ...

THU
August
7
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 ...

SAT
August
9
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 ...

THU
August
14
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 ...

THU
August
28
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 ...

THU
September
4
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 ...

FRI
September
5
THU
September
11
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 ...

THU
September
18
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 ...

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