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Sycamore • DeKalb • Genoa • Kingston Friday, November 28th to Monday, December 1st Get ready for a shopping adventure like no other. The Shop Small Crawl is your chance to explore the hidden gems that make our towns special while supporting the incredible local businesses that keep our community thriving. Every stop gives you […] 
Join Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch Nov 28–30 from 11-3 PM for holiday fun — u-cut & pre-cut trees, wreaths, photos with Santa (11–2), visits with reindeer friends, and shopping from local small businesses! *Please note this is the only weekend the farm is open to the public due their packed event schedule! 
SHOWING ON 35MM! Released in 1946, the film stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched […]
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Grab your friends and shop for handcrafted treasures at the 51st Annual Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk Dec. 4 – Dec. 6, 2025! Visit each home, business, and organization on the map to discover one-of-a-kind holiday décor, gifts, and tasty treats. This is a shopping experience like no other! Over 100 local crafters, artisans, and bakers […] 
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Join the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for Lights on Lincoln & Santa Comes to Town – an enchanting night to welcome the holiday spirit! Stroll through Downtown DeKalb as sparkling lights line the streets, and wave to Santa himself as he travels through Downtown DeKalb. Welcome Santa as he stops in front of the Egyptian […]
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Hometown traditions are back – join the Genoa Area Chamber for Celebrate the Season on Friday, December 5th! They will be hosting the 24th Annual Jingle Bell Walking Parade, which brings Santa’s Arrival! After the parade they celebrate with a Tree Lighting Ceremony. The fun continues with wagon rides, a petting zoo, free pictures with Santa, […]
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At 4pm the Sycamore Theater will be featuring a special Holiday movie before Santa’s arrival! At 6pm the Sycamore Fire Department will escort Santa and Ms. Claus to the Sycamore Theater. We will then parade Santa and Mrs. Claus through downtown Sycamore to the courthouse lawn where with your help, Santa will light the holiday trees. […]
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Santa is coming to town! Come see the big guy in person, participate in a craft, listen to holiday stories, and enjoy a light buffet breakfast. Space is limited. Sign up early! Registration is required and must be paid in advance. Day-of registration is not accepted. Registration is required for each individual 3 years of […]
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Santa takes time off from his workshop to vacation in Sycamore during the holiday season. His “vacation home” is located on the courthouse lawn and is open for visitors starting December 6! Santa House Hours:Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Santa’s House has a personal mailbox! Be sure that Santa receives your wish list […]
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Bring your Christmas spirit to life with a visit to Santa in his cozy house! Share your holiday wishes, snap a festive photo, and drop off your Christmas list straight into Santa’s hands. Don’t forget to take home a sweet candy cane as a special treat! Santa’s house is free to attend.
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Capture the magic of the season at Blumen Gardens with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Bring the whole family to snap a memorable holiday photo surrounded by the cozy charm of the gardens.
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Santa takes time off from his workshop to vacation in Sycamore during the holiday season. His “vacation home” is located on the courthouse lawn and is open for visitors starting December 6! Santa House Hours:Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Santa’s House has a personal mailbox! Be sure that Santa receives your wish list […]
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The historic J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host its “Holiday at the Homestead” open house on Sunday, December 7, from 12-4 p.m. at the museum, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Holiday at the Homestead will be held on the second floor of the home, only accessible by a flight of stairs. Please contact […] |
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For Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas is all ‘Bah and Humbug.’ But on this Christmas Eve, three spirits haunt his dreams. They show him what he once was as a boy, joyful and happy; the miserly man he is now; and what his future fate could be. After his experience with the spirits, “it was always said […] |
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A beloved annual tradition! Ring in the holiday season with traditional favorites. Local music ensembles will be featured in the lobby before the concerts, during intermission, and following the concerts. This concert is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
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Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas celebrates the gift of family, the gift of friends, the gift of peace, and the gift of love, wrapped up in sweet sounds of the season only he and his piano can provide. Join Jim Brickman and friends this Christmas season for an unforgettable concert experience filled with music, laughter […]
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For Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas is all ‘Bah and Humbug.’ But on this Christmas Eve, three spirits haunt his dreams. They show him what he once was as a boy, joyful and happy; the miserly man he is now; and what his future fate could be. After his experience with the spirits, “it was always said […] |
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Join Tails on Saturday, December 13th for Pet Pictures with Santa at Brothers Country Supply in DeKalb! From 9 AM – 3 PM, bring your furry friends for a heartwarming holiday photo with the big guy himself! Every photo helps a pet in need- all proceeds benefit the animals at Tails Humane Society! Celebrate […]
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Visit Santa for free at the corner of Route 72 and Monroe Street in downtown Genoa! Furry friends are welcome.
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Santa takes time off from his workshop to vacation in Sycamore during the holiday season. His “vacation home” is located on the courthouse lawn and is open for visitors starting December 6! Santa House Hours:Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Santa’s House has a personal mailbox! Be sure that Santa receives your wish list […]
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A beloved annual tradition! Ring in the holiday season with traditional favorites. Local music ensembles will be featured in the lobby before the concerts, during intermission, and following the concerts. This concert is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
$8 – $20
Santa takes time off from his workshop to vacation in Sycamore during the holiday season. His “vacation home” is located on the courthouse lawn and is open for visitors starting December 6! Santa House Hours:Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Santa’s House has a personal mailbox! Be sure that Santa receives your wish list […]
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For Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas is all ‘Bah and Humbug.’ But on this Christmas Eve, three spirits haunt his dreams. They show him what he once was as a boy, joyful and happy; the miserly man he is now; and what his future fate could be. After his experience with the spirits, “it was always said […] |
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Do you hear sleighbells? A jolly fellow from the North Pole will visit the library three times this December! Bring your holiday cheer and meet Santa before the holidays! While children chat with Santa, parents may snap a photo on their phone or let library staff capture the moment for you—perfect if your battery’s low […]
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Do you hear sleighbells? A jolly fellow from the North Pole will visit the library three times this December! Bring your holiday cheer and meet Santa before the holidays! While children chat with Santa, parents may snap a photo on their phone or let library staff capture the moment for you—perfect if your battery’s low […]
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Get some time away after the first few weeks of school, relax before the pumpkin and Halloween activities in October, or finish some last-minute Holiday cooking or shopping needs in December. Whatever it is, let the Sycamore Park District keep your kids engaged with themed crafts, active gym games, free play, and a cozy movie […] |
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It’s the holiday season and a perfect time to build a gingerbread house with the family! Join DeKalb Public Library for the seventh annual STEM Gingerbread House Family Fun Science. They’ll have the supplies to build—graham crackers, frosting, and candy. Bring your creative ideas! At the end, they’ll have a friendly competition for Best House […]
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Do you hear sleighbells? A jolly fellow from the North Pole will visit the library three times this December! Bring your holiday cheer and meet Santa before the holidays! While children chat with Santa, parents may snap a photo on their phone or let library staff capture the moment for you—perfect if your battery’s low […]
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Visit Santa for free at the corner of Route 72 and Monroe Street in downtown Genoa! Furry friends are welcome.
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2 events,Visit Santa for free at the corner of Route 72 and Monroe Street in downtown Genoa! Furry friends are welcome.
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Santa takes time off from his workshop to vacation in Sycamore during the holiday season. His “vacation home” is located on the courthouse lawn and is open for visitors starting December 6! Santa House Hours:Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Santa’s House has a personal mailbox! Be sure that Santa receives your wish list […]
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Kashmir is the definitive Led Zeppelin tribute of the Midwest, and they are performing live in Sandwich, IL at the historic Sandwich Opera House on Saturday December 27, 2025. Get your tickets today to catch the band authentically recreate the look and sound of Zeppelin, while performing all their most loved songs like Rock & […]
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The DeKalb Public Library is waddling into the New Year in style with a penguin-themed Noon Year’s bash! As the clock approaches 12:00, they’ll celebrate its advent with a countdown and confetti toss. Listen to a short story, have some festive fun as they make penguin hats and confetti poppers, then grab noisemakers and parade […]
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