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DeKalb Kite Fest

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM

The Dekalb Park District is excited to host the 20th annual DeKalb Kite Fest! This event is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and see amazing kites fly in the air. Watch as our pilots bring you dazzling displays of kite flying. Demonstrate your flying abilities and bring your own kite or purchase one on-site (while supplies last).  

Featured Flyers:

  • Al Sparling
  • Darryl Waters
  • Jim & Sarah Gates
  • Anthony Catalano
  • Team Sky Fx
  • Team Chicago Kite

Activities:

  • Kid Zone: Featuring a bounce house, inflatable basketball games, and face painters
  • Music by DJ Behind the Beats
  • Food Vendors including Big D’s Hot Dogs, Tako Sushi, The Cream King, Lovely Lemon, and Kona Ice
  • Craft Zone featuring Kite-themed crafts
  • Community Partners including NIU Physics, NIU STEAM, NIU Autism Caregiver Group, Harrelson’s Bikes for a Cause, & Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
  • Vendors, including Kite sales and t-shirt sales

The event is proudly sponsored by Hampton/eo5 Hotels.