

# Free-events Events | List Of All Upcoming Free-events Events In Dekalb

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming free-events events in Dekalb, find information & tickets for upcoming free-events events happening in Dekalb.
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Explore all upcoming free-events events in Dekalb, find information & tickets for upcoming free-events events happening in Dekalb.

## Events in Dekalb

- **Event Name**: After-hours Concert: NIU Steelband
  - **Description**: Join us in the library’s main lobby for an after-hours concert performed by the Northern Illinois University’s renowned Steelband.About this EventThis event does not require registration.
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/after-hours-concert-niu-steelband/100001984571359359
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zZDY0OTE3NjFmNDUxMmI1OTY1NGJjYzkwZTdiMmRhZmVhNTg4N2I3OTliZjBhZjVmNzM1Yjk3YThhZjU2NDVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2MxYWI4ZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzI4NzI0MTk.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, Art, Festivals, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: DeKalb Local Showcase
  - **Description**: Get ready for a fun-filled evening celebrating all things local at the Local Showcase! This event hosts 100+  booths for all ages to enjoy.About this EventDeKalb Local ShowcaseCome check out the
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 03:30 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/dekalb-local-showcase/100001986035111481
  - **Venue**: NIU Convocation Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iYzhmYWE4ZGEzZGRkYjQ4MmM3ODNiYjY3YWYyZDBiM2RiYjAyMjA4YzM0ZjQxMjllNWU4MTUyNGMxYWFhOWEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q2ZWNmNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ2MzI3NTQ.avif
  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: DeKalb County Volunteer Fair-Empowering Community Connections
  - **Description**: Volunteer Opportunity: A simple way to make a difference in your communityAbout this EventWe're gathering the best local nonprofits under one roof, so individuals looking for ways to support their community can find the c
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/dekalb-county-volunteer-fair-empowering-community-connections/100001982975962484
  - **Venue**: Egyptian Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81ODAzNmM5MTg1MjFlNjQzZDE4NDE1MTQ3MTRlMzE0OGMyMDk0OTBmNjI5MDZjOTRjNTgyNmMxYTQ0NDE0NjdlLXJpbWctdzY3NS1oNjA3LWRjYjRkNzQ5LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MDkzODE2Nw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: HABLA Bilingual Story Time
  - **Description**: Plant seeds with the Hispanic Association of Bilingual Language Acquisition (HABLA) during a lively bilingual story time!About this EventThis event does not require registration.
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 07 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue Apr 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/habla-bilingual-story-time/100001984569097594
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hNzFmOTkxZTc1YjVkNGZjNmE2ZDdjOGQxOWZkODViODRmZmRiNTQ0YTNmY2NhNGIzNTMzYmFkZjk0NTJkMTM5LXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjZjBlZmYyLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Mjg1MjgxMQ.avif
  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
  - **Description**: The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Spring Book Sale!About this EventThis event does not require registration.The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/friends-of-the-library-spring-book-sale/100001984641485107
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iNzZjYTU2NmQ1NTNlOWMxMGNlMDc5NDlkMTIwMTQyMDJiZmU3MDUwOGUwODFiNDVhZTZjMzkwNTEwN2Y3YmVjLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjZjFkYjM0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Mjg3MjQxNw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Save the Bees!
  - **Description**: Join us to learn why these tiny pollinators are vital to our ecosystem and how you can help protect them right in your own backyard.About this EventThis event does not require registration.
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Apr 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/save-the-bees/100001984575068453
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lYzQxZDBhZmI4M2QwMDhmZDZlMjQ1MTEyMzA3OWIwMDg5OGJjNTFhMmM3ZjQ5MWIzMzRlZTY5MzM5NmM4ODliLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjNDc0YTQ5LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Mjg3NjA2Ng.avif
  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Bats: Importance and Conservation
  - **Description**: For Bat Appreciation Day, discover the fascinating world of bats with special guest Dr. Joy O'Keefe during this virtual presentation.About this EventThis event does not require registration.
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/bats-importance-and-conservation/100001984575301149
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81YjI1YTUyOGMxNTM5YTJmMmEzMTNhMGE2ODA3OTMzMDZiNmU4Y2Y4NjA3YjBkZjEzZDg0YjI0OWNhZmQ2M2FkLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjMTkyZjA0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Mjg1MzA1MA.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: meetups
- **Event Name**: Natural Healing and Traditional Medicine
  - **Description**: Daerielle Balika, owner and operator of Balika Balanced Acupuncture, will explain the history and techniques of traditional medicine.About this EventThis event does not require registration.
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 08 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed Apr 08 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/natural-healing-and-traditional-medicine/100001984570889955
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82NzM4MGI1MDU4ZjcxYTYxOGNlMmRmZTBmMzc0MWZiMDA2NjVkZjUxYTBjMDhiMWU1ZmQwYzM5ODdlMDdlM2E1LXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjNWY1YzYwLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Mjg1Mjk0Ng.avif
  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days
  - **Description**: During this presentation, you’ll meet Nellie Bly in the US Embassy in Paris in February of 1919.About this EventThis event does not require registration.Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/nellie-bly-around-the-world-in-72-days/100001984575383395
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zMWQ1ZDAxZWRhZjJlYTNmNjA3Nzg1Y2FjZTAwYmZjOGE0YTBmMmNhMTVmMWYzMGM3MjI0ZDZhM2Q5ZWIzZThjLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjYzE4ZTYwLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Mjg1MTU3Mg.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Dessert and Dialogue: Hearing YOUR Perspective
  - **Description**: “Dessert and Dialogue” will be an evening of community-building, storytelling, and racial healing.About this Event“Dessert and Dialogue” will be an evening of community-building, storytelling, and racial healing. A contin
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Sep 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/dessert-and-dialogue-hearing-your-perspective/100001592038783859
  - **Venue**: Ellwood House Museum
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82NDJhZThkOWM4MTlmOGNlODc0MjNkNTMxNGYwNGYxMjQ0YmI0ZGY5YTU1M2ZhYTUzMzJlMWQ1YjBiNGUyZjQzLXJpbWctdzI2NS1oMjY0LWRjZmVmZWZmLWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc1NzI3NDIwNg.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience
  - **Description**: Improv didn’t just change comedy—it reflected how Americans learn to collaborate, adapt, and create.About this EventThis event does not require registration.Improv didn’t just chan
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/yes-andthe-history-of-improv-in-the-american-experience/100001984569919051
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hZWQzMTk4MjU1ZGRmMDFiMTI2YjMzOTI4MGMzZTI4NjM2YWZiZmQ2NTQ3N2VjMGFhYTE0YTFhYzI4NTgwMTgyLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjMDUwMzAzLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Mjg1Mjc0Nw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, comedy, Entertainment, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of Walt Whitman
  - **Description**: Experience a session of restorative Sound Healing interspersed with the transformative words of Walt Whitman.About this EventThis event does not require registration.Experience a s
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/a-sound-healing-experience-with-the-poetry-of-walt-whitman/100001984569576025
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81YzA3YzAwNzI1OWJkMDA1YjUzMTEwZTRkYTc1ODliMGQxY2M3YWFmYjVjNzRmNjg0OGU4NjJhMjc5MjkxZTFlLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjZjJmMWVlLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Mjg1Mjk2OA.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art

## 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**: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Huskie Stadium in dynamic Dekalb,
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4c496b00-2992-11f1-beac-1f11897d5484-rimg-w1200-h514-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1774584374
- **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
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- **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. Air Force Falcons
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Air Force Falcons, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Huskie Stadium in the heart of Dekalb, IL for an
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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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**: 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**: 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ac99ad90-e9f4-11f0-8044-391d3a4d551d-rimg-w1200-h514-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1767589752
- **Event Name**: Michael W. Smith
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Michael W. Smith, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb nestled in bustling Dekalb, IL, this event p
  - **Venue**: Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e08d7610-296c-11f1-8836-0b7a2a33d517-rimg-w900-h994-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774568302

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** After-hours Concert: NIU Steelband (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at Dekalb Public Library), DeKalb Local Showcase (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 03:30 pm at NIU Convocation Center), DeKalb County Volunteer Fair-Empowering Community Connections (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 05:00 pm at Egyptian Theatre), HABLA Bilingual Story Time (Tue Apr 07 2026 at 05:00 pm at Dekalb Public Library), Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Dekalb Public Library).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** After-hours Concert: NIU Steelband (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at Dekalb Public Library), DeKalb Local Showcase (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 03:30 pm at NIU Convocation Center), DeKalb County Volunteer Fair-Empowering Community Connections (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 05:00 pm at Egyptian Theatre), HABLA Bilingual Story Time (Tue Apr 07 2026 at 05:00 pm at Dekalb Public Library), Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Dekalb Public Library).
- **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 Public Library, NIU Convocation Center, Egyptian Theatre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Dekalb include DeKalb Public Library, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, Networking for Families.
- **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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