# Events & Things To Do In Dekalb on 16th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Dekalb on 16th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Dekalb on 16th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Dekalb

- **Event Name**: DeKalb High School presents the musical "Hairspray"
  - **Description**: The DeKalb High School Theater Department welcomes you to the 60’s!  We will be presenting ‘Hairspray’ for our Spring Musical April 16-18.About this EventThe DeKalb High School Theater Department welcomes you to the 60’s!
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/dekalb-high-school-presents-the-musical-hairspray/100001984582057357
  - **Venue**: DeKalb High School
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  - **Price**: USD 12 to 18
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Bookworm Barbs: Juana y Lucas
  - **Description**: Juana loves her life in Colombia: fútbol, her friends, her Mami, and especially her perro, Lucas. But why does she have to learn the English?!? Can her family convince her that it is worth it?  

Juana y Lucas is our Bookworm Barbs book for April. Bookwor
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 04:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/bookworm-barbs-juana-y-lucas/200029724942251
  - **Venue**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
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  - **Categories**: parties, sports, entertainment, football
- **Event Name**: DeKalb A&S: Fiber and Fabric (including garb assistance)
  - **Description**: All things fiber and fabric, including assistance with your garb projects! Bring your materials and join us for some social sewing.

New to sewing? We can get you started.

We will be meeting in the Story and Activity Room.

“This program is neither spons
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/dekalb-aands-fiber-and-fabric-including-garb-assistance/200029918497710
  - **Venue**: DeKalb Public Library
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  - **Categories**: Meetups
- **Event Name**: The Battles of World War II
  - **Description**: The overall conflict of World War II lasted from September 1, 1939 to September 2, 1945, with the United States becoming involved on December 8, 1941, after Japan planned a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor the previous day, leading to President Franklin De
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/the-battles-of-world-war-ii/200029724941850
  - **Venue**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wNzQ1MGYyOTNhZGFmNjI5YTQwZWIyMjU3YTRkZmUwZjg4ZTE1ZTEwZDg2YzczZGY5ZDZlNzAyYzI1MDA1ZWRiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q0ZDhkNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk1MjYxMA.avif
- **Event Name**: 3D Printing: Name Keychain
  - **Description**: Design a 3D printed, flexible keychain using the web-based browser program, Tinkercad! Practice your skills in this workshop and come away with a new name keychain.

This event is first come, first served and space is limited.  It is intended for teens an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 03:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/3d-printing-name-keychain/200029802765200
  - **Venue**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83MjdhOWQ4ODEyNTlkOGJiMGY1NjVkY2YzYmZlZmRmMWZjNjU1NzY3ODUzMTNmODcwZjhkMDRiOTQyMjdlODEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ0N2ZiYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTkyODYyNA.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops

## Trending Events in Dekalb

- **Event Name**: DeKalb Corn Fest - Beer Garden & Sound Stage
  - **Description**: Headlining Saturday night is the POP 2000 Tour with O-Town, LFO, Chris Kirkpatrick from *NSYNC, Ryan Cabrera and more.  Get Tickets Now!About this EventCorn Fest will be celebrating its 50th year in Downtown DeKalb, IL ac
  - **Venue**: Downtown DeKalb
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b8fc060d62b1c18ddc0139c51e6d4e66d43704dc830d7ca23f3027fcbd90b6a2-rimg-w1080-h540-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1772410024
- **Event Name**: Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Huskie Stadium in the heart of
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/905f1b40-e68b-11f0-a49b-adc4455cf035-rimg-w1200-h514-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1767214754
- **Event Name**: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Huskie Stadium in dynamic Dekalb, IL, this event w
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0953bbd0-3495-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1200-h514-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1775795013
- **Event Name**: Midwest Championships
  - **Description**: https://www.dci.org/events/2026-midwest-classic/
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University 1245 Stadium Drive South DeKalb, IL 60115
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0b7c1eadc6e55b86778271fb25b6f02c4f913084edb267ee000d4ec735781aa2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc192d2a-gmir?v=1775405456
- **Event Name**: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Air Force Falcons
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Air Force Falcons, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Huskie Stadium in dynamic Dekalb, IL, this event will be
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/081bff20-3495-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1200-h514-dc474449-gmir.jpg?v=1775795011
- **Event Name**: DeKalb Cinco de Mayo 2026
  - **Description**: We are celebrating our Third annual DeKalb Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽 

Our event will kick off with a parade featuring decorated wagons from local businesses in DeKalb. There will be live performances varying from traditional dancing to mariachi to grupo! Enjoy a
  - **Venue**: Downtown Dekalb
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- **Event Name**: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Huskie Stadium nestled in bustling
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6e64b510-e530-11f0-a983-4dfa8e48b99b-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc1c8c7c-gmir.jpg?v=1767065662
- **Event Name**: Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Huskie Stadium
🏠 Address: 1245 Stadium Drive S., Dekalb, IL 60115
🌆 City: Dekalb
📍 Location: 41.9338, -88.7778🌟 Journey into wonder at Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD), where extraordinary experie
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Michael W. Smith
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Michael W. Smith, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb in the heart of Dekalb, IL for an event that defies expectati
  - **Venue**: Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** DeKalb High School presents the musical "Hairspray" (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at DeKalb High School), Bookworm Barbs: Juana y Lucas (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 04:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), DeKalb A&S: Fiber and Fabric (including garb assistance) (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at DeKalb Public Library), The Battles of World War II (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), 3D Printing: Name Keychain (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Dekalb in April 2026?
  - **A:** DeKalb High School presents the musical "Hairspray" (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at DeKalb High School), Bookworm Barbs: Juana y Lucas (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 04:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), DeKalb A&S: Fiber and Fabric (including garb assistance) (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at DeKalb Public Library), The Battles of World War II (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), 3D Printing: Name Keychain (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Dekalb on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Dekalb include DeKalb High School, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115, DeKalb Public Library.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Dekalb range from USD 12 to USD 18. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Dekalb include DeKalb High School Performing Arts, DeKalb Public Library, The Barony of Carraig Ban.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Dekalb.

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