Community Events Calendar

Community Events Calendar

6/1/2026 - 6/1/2027
SAT
June
6
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Join us downtown at McCabe’s for a PRIDE NIGHT DISCO!!! 🍹 FULL mocktail + cocktail bar 🎧 DJs, keeping the vibes high 🛍️ Market: 6 pm - 10 pm (18+) 💃 Drag Show: 9 pm 🪩 After Party: 10 pm - 2 am (21+) 🪅 Dance, Photos, & Pure energy 🌮 Food ...

MON
Mar Jun
16 10
12:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Raffle Event Supporting DeKalb Leadership Academy scholarships

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MON
June
1
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Register on the first day of Summer Reading for Read, White and Blue! Resource Bank will be in the lobby to distribute bookmarks and treats between 10:00 and 1:00 p.m. Children may then collect a clock sheet to track their reading, and they will be ...

MON
June
1
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Open call to young local artists entering grades 3-6! Showcase your talent at our 2nd Annual Children’s Art and Poetry Gala. In honor of our countries' 250th birthday, our theme for 2026 is, “What does freedom mean to you?” Children’s artwork and ...

THU
June
4
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. ...

FRI
June
5
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The Pangelic steelpan and harp duo will perform an eclectic program consisting of musical styles from around the world; these will include classical, calypso, choro, bossa nova, and jazz standards. The duo will be joined by 18-year-old ...

SAT
June
6
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SAT
June
6
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of forest therapy, the practice of immersing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This 90-minute introductory session will be held at P.A Nehring Forest Preserve at 380 Bethany Rd. in ...

SAT
June
6
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

When we think of America’s Revolution, we often picture a handful of famous Founding Fathers—but the fight for independence was far broader, richer, and more diverse. This one-hour program brings to light the stories of women, enslaved and free ...

SAT
June
6
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This captivating storm chasing presentation takes audiences on an exciting adventure into the heart of severe weather! Led by a seasoned storm chaser, the presentation explores the science behind extreme weather phenomena, complemented by stunning ...

TUE
June
9
12:15 PM

Come celebrate Angel Beauty Salon being a part of the DeKalb Chamber and our downtown business community. We will commemorate the occasion with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 9th at 12:15pm at their shop at 308 E. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb IL 60115. Plan ...

THU
June
11
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kishwaukee United Way's annual volunteer service day. Volunteers and local nonprofits work together on hands-on projects across DeKalb County. Free to participate. Register by May 29 at kishunitedway.org.

THU
June
11
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. ...

FRI
June
12
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Are you leaving money on the table? Every business has hidden "levers" that, when pulled, can instantly improve the bottom line. Whether you're looking to scale or just want a more efficient operation, finding those quick wins is the key to sustainable ...

FRI
June
12
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Come join the Grand Celebration of Aperion Care DeKalb at their DeKalb Chamber Grand Ribbon Cutting!

SAT
June
13
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The library is alive with characters from the past! These legendary Illinois personalities have emerged from different eras of history, appearing as "living exhibits" drawn together by a mysterious force. A hidden mystery threatens to erase their ...

SAT
June
13
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SUN
June
14
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Enjoy a relaxed stroll or roll around the idyllic Peck Farm (Geneva) with a slightly later start time in 2026, and indulge in tasty refreshments — including hot dogs, snacks, and snow cones in the afternoon! During your stroll or roll, keep an eye out ...

SUN
June
14
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Intertwined within the threads of red, white, and blue, lies a story of a country and its people. The American Flag not only acts as a symbol of our great nation’s freedom, but it is a representation of our country’s citizens and their history. Old ...

TUE
June
16
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Are you running your business, or is your business running you? If you feel like you’re constantly putting out fires, buried under a mountain of daily tasks, or wondering where your "free time" went, it’s time to talk operations. Overwhelming daily ...

THU
June
18
DeKalb Farmers Market
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. ...

SAT
June
20
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MON
June
22 26
8:00 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! Campers ...

WED
June
24
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Stop paying your accountant to fix your mistakes! Are you tired of messy reports and auto-categorization errors that hide your true financial story? It is time to take control of your digital books and gain true financial clarity. Don't settle for ...

WED
June
24
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Dr. Bessica Raiche is recognized as the First Woman Aviator of America, having soloed the airplane she helped to design and build on September 16, 1910. She is the first woman in America to do so and attended Rockford High School as a teen. In early ...

THU
June
25
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. ...

THU
June
25
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

This summer, Smarty Pants takes audiences back to the age of dinosaurs with the Big Balloonosaur Adventure! Called “simply amazing” by WGN-TV, this hilarious balloon stage show features magic, comedy for all ages, and Smarty’s award-winning, world’s ...

THU
June
25
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Come enjoy a night of networking and fun at Sundog! We will celebrate Cohen Barnes' 30 years of being with the company with a DeKalb Grand Ribbon Cutting at 5pm in front of their office at 230 E. Lincoln Hwy., Ste. 200 DeKalb, IL 60115. Followed by ...

THU
June
25
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Come celebrate Cohen’s 30 years at Sundog at their DeKalb Chamber Grand Ribbon Cutting!

SAT
June
27
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

All aboard! Join Conductor Cody on a magical railway adventure through America’s 250-year history. From the earliest years to the present day and the eras in between, Conductor Cody will highlight our country’s best moments and achievements. He will ...

TUE
June
30
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

In his second inaugural address in 2013, President Barack Obama said “What binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional, what makes us American, is our ...

THU
July
2
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. ...

MON
July
6 10
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 ...

THU
July
9
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. ...

FRI
July
10

We’re excited to invite you and your friends to a weekend of swing, ballroom, and latin dance; 20th Annual ‘Let’s Dance’ Big Band Weekend, July 10 – 12, 2026. NIU DEB DeKalb, IL. Host John Smith and the Shananigans are looking forward to playing ...

SUN
July
12
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
TUE
July
14
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.

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TUE
July
14
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

We invite you to join the DeKalb Chamber Grand Ribbon Cutting for the newly renovated Hampton Inn – DeKalb!

THU
July
16
DeKalb Farmers Market
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. ...

MON
July
20 24
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 ...

WED
July
22 26
12:00 AM
WED
July
22
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.

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THU
July
23
Roger Scott Memorial Golf Outing for Charity
8:15 AM - 2:30 PM
THU
July
23
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. ...

THU
July
30
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. ...

THU
August
6
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. ...

FRI
August
7
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+ ...

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SAT
August
8
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THU
August
13
DeKalb Farmers Market
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. ...

SAT
August
15
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
THU
August
20
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. ...

THU
September
3
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. ...

SAT
September
12
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
THU
September
17
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, ...

WED
October
21
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 ...

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