DeKalb Park District

06/18/2026

It's almost time! ⛳😆

Our 20th Annual Golf Fore the Kids is almost here! Join us TOMORROW, June 19, and play for a great cause at beautiful River Heights Golf Course! Check-in begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. All proceeds benefit our Financial Assistance Program!

Your foursome ticket includes:
- 18 holes of golf with a cart
- Lunch and drink tickets
- A delicious buffet dinner from El Jimador Mexican Grill
- A swag bag and hat for the first 100 golfers
- Exciting Raffles!
- Golden ticket blind bogey winners and an awards ceremony!

Save and register today! Foursomes are $360, but day-of registration is $400!
Not a golfer and want to support a great cause? Join us for dinner and raffles at 5:30 pm for $30!

🏌 Tee off for a great cause and register today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/golf-fore-the-kids--2026

06/17/2026

Music at the Mansion scheduled for tonight, June 17, has been postponed due to the weather. 🌧

We are currently working on a rescheduled date. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

06/16/2026

Spend Father's Day weekend out on the lake! 🐠🎣

Join us for our 2026 Fishing Derby at Mason Park/Larson Lake (455 S. Annie Glidden Rd.) on Saturday, June 20, starting at 8:30 - 11:00 am!

🏆 Awards will be given for Longest, Shortest, and Most Caught in both youth and adult categories.

The Fishing Derby falls on one of Illinois' free fishing days, so fishing licenses are not required. 🐠

(Please note that there will be no lifeguard on duty, and each person is allowed 1 fishing pole.)

Register Today!
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/dekalbparkdistrict/activity/search/detail/4047?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

06/13/2026

Thank you to all who came out and enjoyed your evening with us! 🎬 We hope to see everyone on July 10, for the showing of Captain America: The First Avenger! 🇺🇸🦸‍♂️

The first Movie in The Park of the Summer!
If you missed this one, the next one is 7/10/2026

06/12/2026

Grab your popcorn and get ready for a show under the stars! Our first Movie in the Park starts TONIGHT! 🍿🎥🌙

Tonight features Zootopia 2 (PG). 🐰🦊

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and find your spot in front of the inflatable movie screen by the Band Shell in Hopkins Park. The show starts when nature turns off the lights!

This is a free event. No pre-registration is required.

06/11/2026

Get ready to dance, DeKalb! 💃

Discover the joy of movement with the DeKalb Park District’s dance programs! Designed for ages 3-8, our classes inspire creativity, build confidence, and develop skills in a fun and welcoming environment—perfect for dancers of all levels.

Our next session begins on June 15! We offer a variety of classes, including Combo, Tap, Jazz/Lyrical, and Ballet!

📲 Learn more and register below:
https://dekalbparkdistrict.com/dance-programs?tab=panel-tab-178

06/11/2026

⛈ INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE: JUNE 11, 2026 ⛈

Unfortunately, due to the forecasted storms this afternoon and evening, Water Mania Day at Katz Park from 3:30 - 5:30 pm has been canceled.

We hope that you can join us at our next scheduled Water Mania Day on June 26 at Lions Park for fun water games and FREE ice cream! 🍦

06/09/2026

🔴 EDIT: Tonight's Music at the Mansion has been postponed to July 29, 2026, due to the inclement weather.

Get ready to party with the first band in our Music at the Mansion Summer Concert Series - Feel Good Party Band! 🎶

Grab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and gather your dancing shoes for some amazing FREE music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion.

Kick off the evening with our opener, Katie Kostner, at 6:30 PM, and then get ready for some fun with Feel Good Party Band, who will be playing all of your favorite party jams from the ’60s to today, covering a wide range of genres and eras. 🎉

📲 To learn more, visit our website at https://dekalbparkdistrict.com/music-at-the-mansion

06/08/2026

Get ready for a rockin' summer! 🎶☀

Join us TOMORROW, June 9th, at the Hopkins Park Band Shell from 10:30 - 11:15 am for our first Kids Concert of the summer with Mary Macaroni!

Free event! No pre-registration is required!

06/07/2026

Meet us at the Hopkins Park Shelter for Water Safety Day from noon - 3:00 PM. 🛟 Learn about lifeguarding, swim lessons, and how to stay safe at home pools and in rivers and lakes! ⛵️🚤 Join us for water games, coloring, and chalk drawing! Free for all ages!