Upcoming Dekalb Events

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DeKalb Corn Fest - Beer Garden & Sound Stage

 Fri, 28 Aug at 05:00 pm Downtown DeKalb USD 12 to 28

Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium

 Fri, 04 Sep at 11:59 pm Huskie Stadium

DeKalb Cinco de Mayo 2026

 Sun, 03 May at 12:00 pm Downtown Dekalb

Midwest Championships

 Sat, 25 Jul at 04:00 pm Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University 1245 Stadium Drive South DeKalb, IL 60115

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Air Force Falcons

 Fri, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm Huskie Stadium

Cornfest

 Sat, 29 Aug at 04:30 pm DeKalb Corn Fest

Wagon Parade

Sun, 03 May at 12:00 pm Downtown Dekalb

Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD)

 Fri, 04 Sep at 08:30 am Huskie Stadium

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium

 Tue, 01 Sep at 11:59 pm Huskie Stadium

Michael W. Smith

 Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb

Michael W Smith at Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb

DeKalb Pride Fest 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Frank Van Buer Plaza

Illinois State Redbirds at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium

 Sat, 12 Sep at 11:59 pm Huskie Stadium

UTEP Miners at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium

 Thu, 03 Sep at 11:59 pm Huskie Stadium

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Illinois State Redbirds

 Fri, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm Huskie Stadium

Air Force Academy Falcons at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium

 Sat, 10 Oct at 11:59 pm Huskie Stadium

UTEP Miners at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD)

 Thu, 03 Sep at 08:30 am Huskie Stadium

Illinois State Redbirds at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD)

 Sat, 12 Sep at 08:30 am Huskie Stadium

DeKalb Vintage Fest

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am NIU Convocation Center

Dekalb Back Alley Market -Mother's Day Weekend edition

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am Palmer Ct, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Sell Out Class VI- Community Support Event

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm Class VI

Downtown DeKalb Flower Walk - Presented By Willrett Flower Company

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 230 East Lincoln Highway, STE 100, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Goat Yoga with Blue Sky Farm

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 pm 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Nevada Wolf Pack at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD)

 Wed, 02 Sep at 08:30 am Huskie Stadium

CACW: Spring Festival of Wheels with Unique Party Rental at Classic Auto Factory

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am The Classic Auto Factory

Sound Healing: Rest & Renewal

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

After-hours Concert: NIU Steelband

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:30 pm 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

WCFab Open House

 Sat, 03 Oct at 09:00 am 231 Harvestore Dr, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

The One in A Million R&B Night Part. 3

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 pm La Calle Bar and Music Venue USD 10 to 54

After-hours Concert: NIU Steelband

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:30 pm Dekalb Public Library Free

DeKalb Local Showcase

 Thu, 23 Apr at 03:30 pm NIU Convocation Center Free

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD)

 Tue, 01 Sep at 08:30 am Huskie Stadium

🖤💔 Your Lipstick, His Collar: An Emo Dance Party 💔🖤

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Fargo Venue

Local Showcase

 Thu, 23 Apr at 03:30 pm NIU Convocation Center

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:30 am NIU Convocation Center

A Brother's Revival

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb

KSO's Season Finale Concert: Springtime in Vienna

Sat, 02 May at 07:30 pm 550 Lucinda Avenue, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb, IL

5th Annual Lancer Links Golf Outing

 Fri, 01 May at 11:00 am River Heights Golf Course

DeKalb Donation Dash 2026

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 pm Hopkins Park

A Brothers Revival at Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb

Afternoon Concert with Katie Kostner

 Sat, 23 May at 03:00 pm 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Northern Illinois Huskies Football vs. ISU Redbirds Football

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 am Huskie Stadium

Puzzle Race

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Yaeger's Spring Vendor Day

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am 14643 IL Route 38, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Family Fun Science: Making Musical Instruments

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am DeKalb Public Library

National Library Week Tattoos @ DeKalb Tattoo Company

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Dekalb Tattoo Company

Shake Out the Wiggles

 Fri, 17 Apr at 10:00 am DeKalb Public Library

WCPW®: Battling For Belts!™

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm 1600 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115-3905, United States

2026 Witches and Wellness Expo

 Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am 116 Altgeld Hall, Dekalb, IL 60115-3080, United States

Huskie Harvest event!

Fri, 24 Apr at 05:30 pm NIU Holmes Student Center

After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress

 Sat, 16 May at 06:30 pm 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Andrew Scott Denlinger-SOLO @ Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. | DeKalb, IL

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Fri, 17 Apr 126 S 5th St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Evening at Ellcourt

 Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm 420 Linden Pl, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Whiskey With Williams-Speed Jokes Anniversary Party IV at Whiskey Acres

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. USD 71

Turn of the Century Tea Party @ Ellwood House

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm Ellwood House Museum Free

2026 Biking With Beanzie Ride

 Sun, 12 Jul at 06:15 am DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center

DeKalb High School presents the musical "Hairspray"

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm DeKalb High School USD 12 to 18

Beyblade Club

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm DeKalb Public Library

Dekalb JR Barbs FREE Football & Cheer Parent Night Out

 Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm Dekalb High School

2Bro 17: Developmentally Appropriate

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 am Praire Park DeKalb IL

Teddy Bear Clinic

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:30 am DeKalb Public Library

Yerkes Observatory Tour

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am 218 Normal Rd - Davis Hall, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 am 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

SOLD OUT Past Times at Glidden: Dutch Tulip Barn Quilt Workshop

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:00 pm 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Afternoon Concert with Katie Kostner

 Sat, 23 May at 03:00 pm Dekalb Public Library Free

Sound Healing: Rest & Renewal

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Dekalb Public Library Free

Concert May 3

 Sun, 03 May at 06:00 pm 209 Grove Street, DeKalb IL 60115

Mindful Nature Quest: A Family Scavenger Hunt

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Wildwood Country @ 43nd Annual DeKalb County First Responder Pig Roast

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:30 pm 1336 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115-3973, United States

Stars and Stripes Bikes

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am DeKalb Rotary Park

The History of The Beach Boys

 Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Sustainability Swap

 Thu, 07 May at 05:30 pm DeKalb Public Library

TRACTOR BOY | THE HŸSS | THE NERVOUS TICS: LIVE AT FARGO VENUE!

 Sat, 16 May at 06:30 pm Fargo Venue

Community Crow Nest Day 2026

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 161 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

3D Design: Jewelry

 Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm DeKalb Public Library

Meet Linda Young at Redemption Vault - Dekalb

Sun, 03 May at 12:00 pm Redemption Vault - Dekalb

Kentucky Derby Celebration

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm Dekalb Public Library Free

Dekalb Stage Left

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm Stage Left Presented by Hometown

Play Group for Children with Special Needs

 Thu, 16 Apr at 10:00 am 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

AMVETS - DeKalb, IL

 Mon, 25 May at 02:00 pm AMVETS Post 90 Dekalb IL

Family Fun Science: Keying into Electricity with Benjamin Franklin

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

LEGO Club

 Thu, 23 Apr at 04:00 pm DeKalb Public Library

Music the Native Way

 Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

4th Annual Queer Wrath Party for DeKalb LGBTQ+ Community

 Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm 420 Franklin St, DeKalb, IL 60115

Ezra Hill Jr. Memorial Foundation Rock Painting Event

Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm DeKalb, Illinois

Diamond Painting

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:30 pm 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

DeKalb A&S: Nalbinding with Jessie

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm DeKalb Public Library

Ukulele Strum & Sing

 Thu, 28 May at 06:30 pm DeKalb Public Library

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 am Dekalb Public Library Free

Bilingual Play & Learn with 4-C

 Thu, 14 May at 10:00 am 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

WNIJ Studio A Cafe concert

Tue, 02 Jun at 12:00 pm WNIJ

After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress

 Sat, 16 May at 06:30 pm Dekalb Public Library Free

Earth Day Park Clean-Up 2026

 Wed, 22 Apr at 09:00 am Hopkins Park

Open Auditions and Crew Interviews

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 pm Mr. Willy's Dark Art and Oddities

Turn of the Century Tea Party @ Ellwood House

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm Ellwood House Museum

2nd Annual Dekalb Area Alano Club Bike Night & Poker Run

 Sat, 27 Jun at 09:00 am De Kalb Area Alano Club

DNKRPT FEST

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Fargo Skateboarding

The Suits @ The Dekalb Moose

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm 1231 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115-3947, United States

Tabletop Paint and Play

 Mon, 20 Apr at 02:00 pm 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
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