Biergarten Craft Beer and Wine Festival

Carroll Memorial Park Park Ave & Madison St, Genoa, Illinois, United States

Explore the best local festival of the fall season. Craft beer brewers and wineries from within 60 miles of Genoa will be showcasing their best offerings under the Country Financial Big Top! From 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. your $35 general admission ticket will get you samples from 20+ craft beer and wine vendors.  VIP tickets […]

$30 – $55

Renter’s Right & Responsibilities

DeKalb Township Board Room 2323 S 4th Street, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Learn about tenants’ rights and their obligations. Consumer Credit Counseling Services will present valuable content which will be followed by a brief discussion with Bob Redel of DeKalb’s Crime Free Bureau. This event is offered in-person and via Zoom.

NIU Art Museum: Portrait Exhibition Suite Opening Reception

NIU Art Museum 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

Join NIU Art Museum for their opening reception of three fall exhibitions: “Seeing Each Other: Portraits in Time and Place,” “Hold Still: Portraits from the Permanent Collection” and “Homage to Humanity: Portrait Prints by Sidney Chafetz” in the Art Museum Galleries. Refreshments provided. Talk with photographer Sandro Miller from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Altgeld […]

Free

NIU Art Museum: “Face and Persona” Drawing Workshop

Observational and conceptual approaches to drawing a representative and an expressive self-portrait led by NIU foundations/drawing instructor Cynthia Hellyer-Heinz. $10 covers materials. For ages 17 and above. Open to all skill levels. Limited to 12 participants. Preregistration deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 10. Call the museum at 815-753-1936 to register and pay $10 materials fee. Location: Jack Arends […]

$10

Forest Therapy Walk

P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve 380 Bethany Road, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of forest therapy, the practice of immersing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This 90-minute introductory session will be held at P.A Nehring Forest Preserve at 380 Bethany Rd. in DeKalb. Certified Forest Therapy Guide Beth Hanson of Adventure Works will lead this mindful walk and help […]

Free
Event Series Forest Therapy Walk

Forest Therapy Walk

P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve 380 Bethany Road, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of forest therapy, the practice of immersing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This 90-minute introductory session will be held at P.A Nehring Forest Preserve at 380 Bethany Rd. in DeKalb. Certified Forest Therapy Guide Beth Hanson of Adventure Works will lead this mindful walk and help […]

Free

NIU Art Museum: Curator’s Talk with Peter B. Olson

NIU Art Museum 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

NIU Art Museum curator and collections manager Peter B. Olson shares his insights on the portrait works in our collection. Location: NIU Art Museum Galleries

Free

NIU Art Museum: Poetry and Prose Homage Night

NIU Art Museum 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

Participatory reading of writings by the literary figures represented in one of NIU Art Museum’s current exhibitions, “Homage to Humanity: Portrait Prints by Sidney Chafetz.” Readers may choose to read from one or multiple of the following: Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Sholem Aleichem, James Baldwin, Samuel Beckett, Robert Frost, Allen Ginsburg, Amy Lowell, Vladimir Mayakovsky, George Oppen, […]

Free

Horror Film Series at the Egyptian Theatre

Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

Step into the chilling world of cinematic terror with the Horror Film Series at the historic Egyptian Theatre this fall. From the heart-pounders to the bone-chilling, this series offers something for every horror lover! Join us for all the thrills and chills on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County! Film Schedule:October 1 – They Live […]

$8 – $10

Fairways of Flavor: A Wine Pairing Experience

Sycamore Golf Club 940 E. State St, Sycamore

Join local chef Rudy Galindo to indulge in an exquisite evening of culinary delights and impeccable wine pairings overlooking the beautiful Sycamore Golf Club. Register at the Community Center or by calling the Service Desk at 815-895-3365. Friday, October 4 • 6:30-8:30 Featuring Valley of the Moon Winery $80 per ticket Includes appetizers, soup/salad, entrée, […]

$80

Creepy Campfire @ Syc. Park District

Good Tymes Shelter 435 Airport Rd, Sycamore, IL

Get ready for Sycamore Public Library’s 4th Annual Creepy Campfire event featuring a night of ghost stories, songs, and s’mores! Adults can join library staff at Sycamore Park District’s Good Tymes Shelter off Airport Road from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring your own camping chairs, blankets, and mug/thermos!

Free
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