Community Events Calendar
Sound Healing: Rest & Renewal
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Noelle of Bare Soul Healing leads this free sound healing session designed to ease the nervous system and quiet the mind. Soothing vibrations from therapeutic instruments such as crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes, drums and more create a peaceful ...
Hidden Histories: Forgotten Stories from the Past
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
History is filled with remarkable people whose stories rarely appear in textbooks. This one-hour program explores overlooked narratives such as Robert Smalls, the enslaved man who seized a Confederate ship and sailed to freedom; Ida B. Wells, the ...
Business Essential Skills Training Series - Business Wellness Assessment Workshop
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Business Wellness Assessment Workshop is our next in our BEST Series (Business Essential Skills Training Series). This workshop guides you through a thorough evaluation of your organization’s strengths and weaknesses.
Grand Ribbon Cutting - Hampton Inn - DeKalb
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
We invite you to join the DeKalb Chamber Grand Ribbon Cutting for the newly renovated Hampton Inn – DeKalb!
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. ...
Ribbon Cutting - America 250 DeKalb Art Installation
5:15 PM - 6:15 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. Come explore the space, learn what all ...
After-hours Event: The Harmony of Korean Music
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Experience the captivating sounds and movements of Korean culture featuring traditional drumming and the enchanting melody of native flutes! This music and dance performance combines rhythm, grace, and artistry that you won’t soon forget. The Korean ...
CCT Summer Camp: Welcome to the Wild West
7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CCT Beginner's Camp Presents: Welcome to the Wild West. Join us for an adventure to the Wild West, where campers will showcase all the skills they have learned over the past two weeks. We use All-In Pricing, so the prices listed include all online per ...
Insect Investigators Camp | Ages 7-9 | Nature Explorers Camp
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Beat summer boredom by signing your kids up for a week of Nature Explorers Camp! Anyone who loves exploring the outdoors and discovering how nature works will feel right at home at this camp. Camp is limited to 20 campers, so register TODAY! This camp ...
The History of Piercings in America
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
From ancient traditions to mall kiosks and tattoo studios, piercings have long been a form of self-expression, rebellion, culture, and fashion in America. Join us for a look at the history of body piercing in the United States, exploring how styles, ...
Farm Bureau Fun: Garden in a Glove
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Plant seeds and read with the Farm Bureau! A member of the Farm Bureau will read the book Beansprout by Sarah Lynne Reul. This touching story is about Ben and his class planting seeds and learning not all seeds will sprout. After the read-aloud, ...
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
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. ...
Big Bang Bubble Show
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This show is a family-friendly, educational performance that turns ordinary bubbles into spectacular science demonstrations using fire, fog, and special bubble tricks. Absolute Science’s highly skilled ‘bubbleologist’ will dazzle you with dramatic ...
Business After Hours - Banner Up Signs
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us for Business After Hours at Banner Up Signs! Connect with fellow professionals while enjoying food, cocktails, networking opportunities, and a chance to celebrate one of our valued local businesses. Free to attend!
Ribbon Cutting - Banner Up Signs 40th Anniversary
5:00 PM
Celebrate 40 years of Banner Up Signs at their joint ribbon cutting during their business after hours on Thursday, July 23rd at 5pm**. Join the DeKalb, Sycamore, and Genoa Chambers as we celebrate their involvement and investment across our many great ...
Seed Saving Workshop for Beginners
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Discover the rewarding hobby of harvesting and saving seeds at this hands-on workshop! You’ll learn how to collect, dry, and store seeds from your garden favorites so you can replant them next year. It’s a simple way to save money, skip the shopping ...
Raptors Up Close
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet our native Illinois birds of prey and learn why they are so important! Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education will introduce you to several of their animal ambassadors, including a hawk, owls, and falcons. You’ll learn about their basic ...
Melodies of the East
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join oudist, vocalist, and composer Dr. Aboud Agha for an intimate evening of original music, and reimagined classical melodies as part of ‘Melodies of the East’. The performance unfolds through the expressive voice of the oud, intricate rhythms, and ...
CCT Summer Camp: Footloose Youth Edition
7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CCT Advanced Camp Presents: Footloose Youth Edition. Join us as campers tell the story of city teen Ren McCormack as he moves to a conservative farming town where dancing is banned. Through eye-catching choreography and chart-topping hits, Ren ...
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 ...
**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.
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...