Register children age 8 months through 8 years to attend the Aug. 4 Socks and Blocks BLOCK Fest – a hands-on play experience hosted by NIU’s Center for P-20 Engagement at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb.

Aug. 4

Socks and Blocks

10 a.m.

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb

Free

Register children age 8 months through 8 years to attend BLOCK Fest – a hands-on play experience hosted by NIU’s Center for P-20 Engagement. BLOCK Fest is an interactive family event with five block play stations introducing young children and their parents to the educational value of blocks. Parents discover how they can help their children learn early math and science concepts while they play with blocks through guided play and conversation during this research-based program. It is requested that socks be worn—no shoes are allowed on the block pads. For more information and to register, email theresaw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568, Ext. 3350.

Aug. 6

Ellwood Explorers

1-2:30 p.m.

Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St., DeKalb

Free

During this year’s ice cream social, children are invited to make their own ice cream sundae just like the Ellwoods, one of DeKalb’s early wealthy and prominent families, and their staff did 100 years ago. Ellwood Explorers is a series of youth educational programs.

Aug. 7

Homeschool Happenings

10 a.m.

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore

Free

Connected with other homeschoolers or find out what it takes to home school children. This program, held the first Friday of each month, is provided by the DeKalb County Home Educators.

Sycamore Library Adult Game Group

5:30 p.m.

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore

Free

Adults are welcome to play a variety of family friendly board games. Attendees may choose from the board games provided or bring their own. This club is geared towards adults but families are welcomed. No registration required.

Aug. 8

Preschool Picasso

11 a.m.

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore

Free

Hands-on arts and crafts are offered for children, ages 3-6. Children will learn vocabulary, develop fine motor skills and learn to play with others. Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Signup required. Call (815) 895-2500.

Advance TinkerCad: Design a Fidget Spinner

3:30-4:45 p.m.

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb

Free

Want to be part of the latest craze sweeping the nation? Make your own Fidget Spinner. Expanding on the skills learned in the Introduction to TinkerCad class, participants will insert correctly sized holes for the bearings, convert 2D text to 3D, and customize a spinner. Attendees must take Introduction to TinkerCad before taking this class. Seating is limited. Enrollment begins15 minutes before the event starts. Intended for ages 8 and up.

Pokémon League

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb

6-7:30 p.m.

Free

Children ages 6-12 are invited to attend this program where you can learn how to play Pokémon, and then participate in the game. Just grab your Pokémon cards and visit the library. No registration is required.

Harmonessence Acapella Chorus Rehearsal

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Community of Christ Church, 1200 S. Malta Road, DeKalb

Free

Harmonessence is a women’s four-part a cappella harmony chorus. New members are invited to sing with the group. For more information, email HarmonessenceChorus@gmail.com.

DeKalb Municipal Band Concert

8 p.m.

Dee Palmer Band Shell at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb

Free

The DeKalb Municipal Band will perform its weekly Tuesday summer concert. Bench seating is available; concert-goers may bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Aug. 9

Family Game Night

6:30-10 p.m.

The Gaming Goat, 229 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb

Free

Moms, dads, children, singles and couples are invited to a casual, family friendly game night. This a way for families and gamers in the community to get to know each other. For more information, call (815) 793-7183.

–DeKalb County Calendar of Events–