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SUMMARY:Fall Shred & Recycle Event
DESCRIPTION:DeKalb & Sycamore Township residents can fight identity theft and needless clutter by bringing their personal documents and other recyclable items to a convenient drive-thru shred and recycle event co-hosted by the DeKalb and Sycamore Townships. The event will take place on Saturday\, October 4th\, 2025\, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Kishwaukee Family YMCA\, located at 2500 Bethany Road\, Sycamore. Volunteers will unload items from residents’ vehicles. \nParticipants will be limited to 2 bankers-sized-boxes or paper bags of documents and/or CD-Rs. Staples do not need to be removed from paper materials. Additional items to be collected at this event include new or used tennis shoes\, eyeglasses\, hearing aids\, keys/key fobs\, ink jet cartridges\, tabs from aluminum cans\, cellphones and chargers\, tablets/iPads and chargers\, prepaid calling cards (domestic and international). Items collected at this event will be donated to The Lions of Illinois Foundation and Cell Phones for Soldiers. Shoe Sensation of DeKalb will be on-site site to help with the collection of used shoes. \n*This event is for DeKalb and Sycamore Township residents. Participants should bring a valid ID to show proof of residency. Please call Kimberly at DeKalb Township (815-758-8282) if you have any questions.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/fall-shred-recycle-event/
LOCATION:Kishwaukee Family YMCA\, 2500 Bethany Rd\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:Brunch with Mission & Victor E.
DESCRIPTION:The Fifth Annual Brunch with Mission and Victor E.\, hosted by the NIU Alumni Association and NIU Foundation\, will take place from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday. Oct. 4 in NIU’s historic and picturesque Altgeld Auditorium. \n\n\n\nThere will be plenty of opportunities to take pictures with our favorite mascots\, Mission III and Victor E. Huskie\, so wear your Huskie gear! \n\n\n\nEach registration includes a full buffet of scrambled eggs\, hash browns\, bacon\, sausage\, fresh fruit\, biscuits and gravy\, assorted pastries\, coffee and juice. Guests who are over 21 years old will receive one ticket for a Dawgma beer from Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling or a Bloody Mary. Additional tickets for Dawgma and Bloody Marys will be available to purchase for $7.50. \n\n\n\nParking is available in the lot on the north side of the lagoon\, as well as in the art building parking lot\, which are both located off of College Ave. \n\n\n\nFollowing the brunch\, keep the festivities going and head over to Mission’s Grove before the Huskie football team takes on Miami (OH). Kickoff is at 2:30pm. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the alumni events team at alumnievents@niu.edu or 815-753-3528. \n\n\n\nAll sales are final. No refunds will be given. RSVP Today.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/brunch-with-mission-victor-e/
LOCATION:Altgeld Hall\, 116 Altgeld Hall\, Dekalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Mutt Strut 5K (Dog Friendly Walk/Run)
DESCRIPTION:Join Tails Humane Society for the 2025 Mutt Strut\, where every step you take makes a difference for homeless pets in need! Whether you run or walk the 5k route\, you’re supporting Tails’ mission to care for and find loving homes for animals. There is also a 1 mile walk option available. \nBring your furry friends along – dogs are more than welcome to join in the fun! \nMutt Strut benefits Tails Humane Society and the 2\,350 homeless pets that they care for each year. The proceeds from this event go directly to caring for their animals. It helps with their day-to-day care from food and litter to medicine and surgical procedures! \n1 Mile Walk & 5K Walk/Run \nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025 \n9:00 AM Start \nHopkins Park \n1403 Sycamore Road \nDeKalb\, IL
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/mutt-strut-5k-dog-friendly-walk-run/
LOCATION:Hopkins Park\, 1403 Sycamore Road\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Physical Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tails Humane Society":MAILTO:info@tailshumanesociety.org
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SUMMARY:2025 Genoa Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:The City of Genoa’s 5th Annual Harvest Festival is taking place on October 4th in Downtown Genoa! \n\n\n\nCome enjoy rides\, kids’ crafts and activities\, community organization booths\, and OpenDoor’s Fall Makers’ Market!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2025-genoa-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Genoa\, Genoa\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Fall Vintage Shop Hop
DESCRIPTION:Explore DeKalb County’s vintage and antique shops during this fall edition of the Vintage Shop Hop! Each shop offers specials and fun inside their store–you’ll find plenty of activities in each shop you visit during the event. Participating locations include: \n\n\n\nThis & That Collectibles (520 E Lincoln Highway\, DeKalb\, IL 60115) \n\n\n\n35:35 Makers Collective & Vuur Lont Candle Co. (265 W Peace Rd.\, Sycamore\, IL 60178) \n\n\n\nBlumen Gardens (403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL 60178) \n\n\n\nMade Just for You Gifts (338 W State St\, Sycamore\, IL 60178) \n\n\n\nPainted Lady Collection (303 W State Street\, Sycamore\, IL 60178) \n\n\n\nSandwich Antique Mart (2300 US-34\, Sandwich\, IL 60548) \n\n\n\nTOFT vintage home (113 S Main Street\, Sandwich\, IL 60548)
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/fall-vintage-shop-hop/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:DeKalb County\, illinois
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:Halloween in The Crib
DESCRIPTION:Check out vintage goods\, art\, and Halloween items in The Crib in Sycamore\, IL!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/halloween-in-the-crib/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:The Crib\, Studio of Valerie Weberpal\, 16521 Swanson Road\, Sycamore\, Illinois\, 60178\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mission's Grove
DESCRIPTION:Wear your red and black\, get ready to cheer for the Huskies\, and join us before the football game at Mission’s Grove.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/missions-grove/
LOCATION:Oderkirk Field\, 213 N Annie Glidden Rd.\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:NIU Homecoming Football Game vs Miami (Ohio)
DESCRIPTION:Pack Huskie Stadium for our 118th Homecoming when the Huskies will be taking on the Miami RedHawks!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/niu-homecoming-football-game-vs-miami-ohio/
LOCATION:Huskie Stadium\, 1245 Stadium Drive South\, DeKalb\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:You Raise Me Up: Songs that Inspire Us with Maureen Christine
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning vocalist Maureen Christine brings her crystal-clear voice to deliver an uplifting after-hours concert in the library’s main lobby! This event features Maureen’s heartfelt renditions of inspiring songs including Wind Beneath My Wings\, You Raise Me Up\, Because You Loved Me\, and You Light Up My Life. She will also sing classic gems such as Over The Rainbow\, What A Wonderful World\, Morning Has Broken\, and You’ll Never Walk Alone. You’ll also hear some lighter songs including L-O-V-E\, Sunny Side of the Street\, Love Will Keep Us Together\, and more. \nMaureen Christine is a celebrated Broadway-style entertainer. She delights audiences throughout the country with her “natural melodious\, expressive voice” (AllMusic Guide) and is heralded as a “singer worth crowing about” by the Chicago Tribune for her thoughtful interpretations of great American standards\, romantic ballads\, and original compositions. \nMaureen will be joined by Michael Bazan\, a highly regarded woodwind player. As a professional musician\, Michael has played saxophone\, flute\, and clarinet\, with several musical legends\, including Billy Eckstine\, Cab Calloway\, Bob Hope\, Jerry Lewis\, Frankie Valli\, and more. Michael has also performed in various symphony orchestras\, including the Rockford Symphony Orchestra and the Galesburg Symphony. An active musician\, he continues to learn and perform in the Chicago area and throughout the Midwest. \nDoors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required. \nFor additional information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/you-raise-me-up-songs-that-inspire-us-with-maureen-christine/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:Chonda Pierce Live
DESCRIPTION:It’s Chonda Pierce Live! Grab your girlfriends and get ready for an evening of guilt-free laughter\, real talk\, and stories you swear she pulled straight from your group text. With her signature Southern charm and wit\, Chonda brings the kind of humor that leaves your cheeks hurting and your soul feeling a little lighter. You might know her hit specials “Laughing in the Dark” and “Enough” — Chonda takes life’s hardest moments to its most ridiculous\, and knows how to turn it all into something worth laughing about. Don’t miss this show!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/chonda-pierce-live/
LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Haunt - Jonamac's Haunted Corn Maze
DESCRIPTION:Get Lost In Terror \n\n\n\nWhen the sun sets on the farm\, an eerie shadow is cast upon the maze inviting guests to explore the 10-acre labyrinth in our corn field. \n\n\n\nPathways twist and turn through miles of rustling leaves where terrifying creatures and spooky surprises are lurking behind the stalks. \n\n\n\nEnter if you dare… but BEWARE!Strongly recommended to purchase tickets beforehand!What You Need To Know \n\n\n\nAll children under the age of 16 need to be with an adult chaperone. Children are not permitted to enter the maze alone or without adult supervision. \n\n\n\nThe time on your ticket is your ENTRY TIME. For example\, if you select 6:30-7:30PM\, you need to redeem your tickets by 7:30PM or the tickets will no longer be valid. Last group in at 10:30PM\, then the entrance is closed. \n\n\n\nNo Halloween Masks or costumes are permitted in the maze\, sorry! \n\n\n\nGuests are ideally broken up into groups of 4-5 (or fewer) people and metered into the maze by our staff to keep groups separated. Large groups do not get as great of an experience! \n\n\n\nIt takes about 30-45 minutes to get through the maze\, and we have staff to help you if you get lost. \n\n\n\nNo Alcohol is permitted in the maze. \n\n\n\nFlashlights will not be allowed in the Haunted Maze\, only glowsticks or pen lights. \n\n\n\nOur Scare Actors are not permitted to touch guests\, and guests are not permitted to touch or hit Scare Actors\, or they will be asked to leave the maze. \n\n\n\nPlease be advised\, the haunted maze does contain strobe lights\, flashing lights\, loud noises\, and dirt pathways. \n\n\n\nUnlike other years\, this year the entire maze is Haunted. We will not have 1/2 un-haunted and 1/2 haunted.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/the-haunt-jonamacs-haunted-corn-maze/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Jonamac Orchard\, 19412 Shabbona Rd\, Malta\, IL\, 60150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,LGBTQ Friendly,Physical Activities
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