Dad’s Downtown Day

Downtown

Get ready for Dad’s Downtown Day! Join Downtown DeKalb on Sunday, June 9th from 12-4pm for a mini-golf extravaganza in the heart of downtown DeKalb. Each participating business will design and host a unique mini-golf hole for families to enjoy! Don’t forget to turn in your completed scorecard for a chance to win raffle prizes!

Movie in the Park: Encanto

Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb

Come out the second Friday of each month this summer for a FREE outdoor movie experience! Family-friendly movies are shown on a giant inflatable movie screen near the Hopkins Park Band Shell. The show starts when nature turns off the lights!

Free

Drum Corps Returns to DeKalb

Huskie Stadium 1245 Stadium Dr S, DeKalb, IL

The sounds of Drums and Bugles will be loud and clear at Northern Illinois University After several changes, the NIU Football field will be ready to host the “Tour of Champions” on Saturday, July 13th at 7:00 PM – Seven (7) Drum & Bugle Corps will be entertaining.

Family Fun Fest

Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb

Come join the summertime fun at Family Fun Fest in Hopkins Park on Wednesday, July 17th! This free-to-attend event is packed with family-friendly activities, swag, and giveaways for everyone to enjoy. Tamales Los Girasoles (formerly Tinez Tacos) will also be on site for a bite to eat. Meet and connect with local businesses and organizations in a fun and engaging atmosphere while making summer memories with your family!

DeKalb Municipal Band Concert with vocalist: Terri Goodman

Hopkins Park Band Shell 1403 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL

Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! Join the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer! Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday, July 2, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular on July 4 in Hopkins Park as part of the annual Fourth of July Celebration! June 11 – Opening Night! Vocalist: Gavin Wilson June 18 – Vocalist: Jill McCormick June 25 – A Trip to the Theater – Vocalist: Maureen Christine July 4 – The Star Spangled Spectacular – Vocalist: Christine Monteiro July 9 – Vocalist: Mark Robinson July 16 – Vocalist: Jordan Pedigo July 23 – Cinemagic – Vocalist: Terri Goodman July 30 – Vocalist: Bethany Brewer August 6 – A Musical Journey – Vocalist: Gregor King August 13 – Vocalist: Deanna Tausch August 20 – Closing night – Vocalist: Zachary Harris

Reptile Show: Cold-Blooded Creatures

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb

Delve into the fascinating world of exotic animals from across the globe with our reptile show put on by Cold-Blooded Parties as we aim to educate and inspire the community.   You’ll see a diverse array of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates as we bring captivating creatures to you.  From majestic snakes to formidable lizards and even an American alligator, each encounter promises an unforgettable experience. Learn about these remarkable creatures, gaining a deeper understanding of their habitats, behaviors, and importance to our ecosystem.  And as a special treat, all children will have the opportunity to touch the snake before they leave, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Join us for an adventure that promises excitement, education, and a newfound appreciation for the incredible world of cold-blooded creatures! This program is free and requires no registration.  While all ages are welcome to attend, it is recommended for children aged 5 and older. The program was funded by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. For more information, please contact Theresa at [email protected] or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.

Free

The Jersey Brothers

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb

The Jersey Brothers perform music from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and their contemporaries, with historical notes from the groups popular and on-going career. Seasoned performers, Norm and Randy Murray have appeared on the same bill as The Four Seasons, Johnny Rivers, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Diamonds, and Bill Haleys Comets. This event is free and open to all. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Samantha at [email protected] or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

Free

Uke Day DeKalb 2024

Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb

Turn up on August 18, 2024 for Uke Day! Join Illinois Ukulele Society/Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra for their second year celebrating everything ukulele! The event will be held at Hopkins Park in DeKalb, in both the community room downstairs and the Terrace room. Doors open at noon until 5 p.m., in the lower-level community room at Hopkins Park. Admission is $5, and the first 40 people get a free lei. Admission includes three uke workshops, a concert with the Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra, and a fantastic strum and sing. Maybe you need a new ukulele or want to take lessons? There will be local music shop vendors, including Ax-in Hand, Ukulele Station of America, and Aurora Music Company. Wild Carrot food truck will be at the event, and Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra is bringing back swap and sell, awesome raffle items (ukuleles!), crafts and much more. Uke Day is sponsored by the Illinois Ukulele Society and Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra. The ukulele is a popular instrument, with more than 1,700,000 ukuleles sold annually in the United States of America. Many people in our area own a ukulele, come and play, listen, learn, shop, and have a great time! The event is open to all.

$5

After-Hours Concert: The Twangtown Paramours

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb

The Twangtown Paramours are a national touring, award-winning husband and wife duo and band from Nashville. Their music is a blend of Nashville, New York, and Austin influences and has been called “Soulful Americana”. Join the DeKalb Public Library in the main lobby as they welcome this band for the first time to perform an after-hours concert! Some of the Twangtown Paramours’ tunes are poetic, but many are just a whole lot of fun. Recently, other artists have begun recording their songs. They are 3-time Kerrville New Folk finalists and winners of the Wildflower Contest in Richardson, TX. Their newest full band album, “Double Down on a Bad Thing” was #11 on the U.K Indie Blues chart last year and #18 on the U.S. RMR Contemporary Blues chart. MaryBeth sang background vocals for the late Eva Cassidy. Mike is a session musician, songwriter, and producer, and is the author of a #1 platinum selling pop ballad in Korea. He also sometimes plays upright bass for Jimmie Dale Gilmore. This concert is free and open to all. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact Samantha at [email protected] or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

Free