Free events in DeKalb, IL

Little ones can burn off energy in a lively music and movement session with Miss Stormy, featuring songs, rhythm, and dance to shake the wiggles away. This free, drop-in program is designed for pre-K children with no registration needed. For details, contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or 815-756-9568 ext. 3350.

This cruise brings automotive enthusiasts together around faith in Jesus Christ, offering a chance to learn more about Him while enjoying a relaxed showcase of vehicles. Spectators are welcome to attend just to see the cars. Everyone is invited, and all vehicle types are accepted, including motorcycles. For safety and courtesy, avoid burnouts and excessive revving, and help keep the area clean. Admission is free for all. Doughnuts, juice, and water will be available. Sponsored by Just the Details and The Obsessed Hobbyist.

Free Open Mat welcomes all ages and experience levels to a wrestling gym that views wrestling as both a sport and a path to fitness. This open session allows anyone to come in for a few hours to practice technique, work with weights, or spar with a friend. A coach is always on site to help and give direction.

Meet local writers and explore their newest publications in the main lobby of the library. Authors will showcase their work, answer questions, and chat with readers, and books will be available for purchase. Admission is free and everyone is welcome, and visitors can stop in at any point to talk with the authors. Featured participants include Bree M. Lewandowski, Terry Soltow, Photine Liakos, Pat Camalliere, Victoria J. Hyla, Pascuala Herrera, Dale Cozort, Cat Stark, E.L. Rae, and Courtney Skelton, with Booth 11 hosting Demetrius Page and Candace Green and Booth 12 featuring Knenosha Fields-Page and Tamina Kazi. For more information, contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

Hosted by the Ezra Hill Jr. Memorial Foundation, this sixth annual Project Rock Renewal rock painting gathering also serves as the first Back-to-School Bash. It honors the life of 10-year-old Ezra, lovingly nicknamed Ej, who was taken by gun violence. This community event welcomes the public to participate in rock painting, raffles, and sunny outdoor activities. Wearing orange to show support is encouraged. Free food and drinks will be provided, along with music and other activities.

Part of a free, outdoor kids concert series at the Hopkins Park Bandshell presented on select Tuesdays in summer, this performance features Miss Jamie guiding a playful, interactive musical adventure about life on the farm with her animal puppet pals. Expect singing, dancing, and lots of laughter as children imagine pitching in with barn chores, planting and harvesting, and even acting like pollinators. Designed with ages 3 to 7 in mind, and still engaging for younger or older children as well as adults.