Steam Show & Threshing Bee
Taylor Marshall Farm 27707 Lukens Rd, Sycamore, ILHead to the Taylor Marshall Farm for the 2021 Sycamore Steam Show! Watch the Aultman Taylor Sawmill, the Flour Mill, the Flink Fan, and old-fashioned Threshing being demonstrated each day at the show! Be sure to check out the Flea Market to find some treasures, and the kids are sure to enjoy the small scale […]
Saturday Volksmarch 6K/10K Fun and Fitness Walk
Carroll Memorial ParkWhen: Saturday, September 11 Start between 8:00 - 11:00 a.m Finish by 2:00 p.m. Where: Carroll Memorial Park, Genoa, IL Cost: Free event Volksmarch means "people's march" in German. It is a non-competitive fitness walk of either 6k or 10K. The path winds along the beautiful Kishwaukee River and through Genoa. You are […]
Great Genoa Duck Race
Carroll Memorial ParkWhen: Sunday, September 12 - 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Where: Carroll Memorial Park, Genoa, IL The event is bigger and better than ever this year, and will include music from the G-K Marching Band and local D.J. legend Jake Wesner. Also featured will be jump houses, face painting, a hula-hoop contest and even […]
Kite Fest
DeKalb Kiwanas Park South 4th Street & Fairview, DeKalb, ILTime: 11:00 AM Location: DeKalb Kiwanis Park, South 4th Street & Fairview The DeKalb Park District is excited to once again host the annual Kite Fest! This is a FREE event. Kite Fest is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and see amazing kites! Demonstrate your own flying abilities and watch as our pilots […]
Back Alley Market
Palmer Ct. DeKalb, ILOver 60 vendors! Vintage, Retro, handcrafted candles, oils, lotions, jewelry, repurposed upcycled, live music, drinks, food, and so much more! Visit downtown DeKalb for a fun funky Market. This is a boho, relaxed, and fun event with a variety of different vendors and wares. From artists to natural health and everything in between. Enjoy some […]
Superhero Challenge
Sycamore Park District 480 S. Airport Road, Sycamore, ILKids love to run, play, and pretend to be superheroes. Give them the chance to do all three and plant the seeds for a lifetime of healthy habits and character! Preschoolers - 5th Grade Resident $12/Nonresident $15 Additional Sibling: Resident $9/Nonresident $12 Registration Deadline: September 12 Participants who register in advance are guaranteed a T-shirt […]
History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects Exhibit Opening
DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, ILThe DeKalb County History Center is excited to announce the Grand Opening of the long-anticipated exhibit "The History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects." The opening is scheduled for Saturday, October 2 from 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. With over 4,500 objects (not including photos, books, or archival materials) in the History Center’s collection, selecting 100 […]
Kishwaukee College Cider Donut Run
Kishwaukee College 21193 Malta Rd, Malta, ILHelp the Kishwaukee College cross country team raise money! Race entry includes an apple cider donut from Malta's own Jonomac Orchard, a custom race t-shirt, and entry into the 5K race. Proceeds will help cover the team's travel cost and fund team scholarships. Earn your breakfast by running with the Kishwaukee cross country team. This […]
Pumpkinfest Parade
Downtown Sycamore Sycamore, IlllinoisPumpkin Festival Parade - Sponsored by Ideal Industries, Somonauk - Elm - California - State & Main Streets. Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Click Here for Parade Page with Map
STEMFest 2021
NIU Holmes Student Center 340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb, ILJoin us for free family fun celebrating science, technology, engineering and math. Science demo shows, hands-on activities and expert speakers help you learn about everything from weather to chemistry, electricity to biology. Explore robots, witness a live weather balloon launch, try out VR technology and more! This year, we’re in person in the heart of […]
Pumpkin Rol’Down
Sycamore Park District 480 S. Airport Road, Sycamore, IL3 Time Slots Available: 2-3pm | 3-4pm | 4-5pm Roll a pumpkin down the sled hill to the prize grid below – all it takes is a little bit of luck and a lot of fun! Celebrate the season with other festive activities in the gym and a water balloon launch from the top of […]
Annual Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Sycamore Sycamore, IlllinoisThe historic Sycamore Pumpkin Festival takes place on October 27-31. Thousands of pumpkins, all painted or carved for judging, decorate the courthouse lawn, and food vendors dish up pumpkin pie, caramel apples and other fall favorites. Also in this pumpkin patch: two arts-and-crafts shows, carnival rides, a historic house walk, 10K Pumpkin Run road race […]
Champions of Magic
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILBreak away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic – an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. Described by the press as ‘The Avengers of magic’ catch the only team of magicians in the world as they present their original, phenomenal ensemble illusions. They’ve sold out shows […]
Dancing Downtown for DeKalb’s Second Fridays
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, ILOn Friday, November 12th, Dimensions Youth Ballet (an extension of Dimensions Dance Academy) will be “Dancing Downtown” in the windows of merchants and restaurants in DeKalb for downtown Dekalb's Second Fridays event. Grab a bite to eat, stroll downtown to peek at the dancers in the windows, start your holiday shopping as the stores will […]
Hands-On History featuring “Painting Possibilities”
DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, ILThe DeKalb County History Center is inviting families to discover fun stories connected to local artist Cora Miner. One of her pieces was showcased during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933 and is featured in the History Center’s exhibit “History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects.” Miner also shared her artistic talents by giving people […]
Holiday Traditions at the Ellwood House Museum
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILKick off your holiday season with a tour of the elegantly decorated Ellwood House in DeKalb. View the historic home of barbed wire baron Isaac Ellwood in a new light, and enjoy festive decorations on two levels of the 1879 mansion. Visitors must purchase tickets in advance, and are required to wear masks and practice […]
NIU STEM Café: Artistic Process and Scientific Principles: Art as a Process of Investigation
VirtualWe often think of art and science as very different processes. But for Kelly Gross and Jolien Genus, art and science share the same processes of investigation, research and relationship building. At the next STEM Café, hear from these two artists and educators about how they engage in hypothesizing, documentation and interpreting scientific principles in […]
Moonlight Magic
The downtown Sycamore shops are once again gearing up for this year’s shopping marathon, Moonlight Magic. Stores will be open late for Moonlight Sales and Holiday Magic on Friday, November 19 from 6pm – 8pm. The sales will display the best deals of the season! Stroll and shop in our historic downtown for a one […]
IHSA 2021 FOOTBALL STATE FINALS
Huskie Stadium 1245 Stadium Drive South, DeKalbWe welcome all teams, administration, parents, and fans back to Huskie Stadium for our 5th year hosting the IHSA Football State Finals! View our website, ihsadestinationdekalb.com for more general information, hotel information, and know-before-you-go details! Our wonderful volunteers play a big role in the success of the IHSA State Football Championship in DeKalb County. […]
Shop Small Crawl
Good things come to those who shop local!! What is it?: A fun, community wide event encouraging shoppers to shop small and maybe find a new favorite local restaurant or shopping place. When: November 26th, 27th, and 28th Where: All of Sycamore, Dekalb, Genoa, and surrounding areas What do I need to do?: The event […]
Lights on Lincoln
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, ILCelebrate the start of the holiday season in Downtown DeKalb with Lights on Lincoln! Enjoy looking at holiday lights, listen to carolers, drink hot chocolate, and wave to Santa as he rides into town! Santa's House will be open for visits after the Christmas tree lighting in Van Buer Plaza. Visit dekalb.org for more information.
Sycamore Walk with Santa
Downtown Sycamore Sycamore, IlllinoisBundle up and bring the entire family downtown Sycamore on Friday, December 3!! Join us as we welcome Santa to Sycamore. The Sycamore Fire Department will escort Santa and Ms. Claus to the Sycamore Theater at 6pm. And at 6:10 p.m. we will parade Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elf through downtown Sycamore to the […]
Celebrate the Season
Downtown Genoa Genoa, ILAnnual Downtown Genoa Celebrate the Season will be held December 3rd from 6pm-8pm. It will include Santa’s Arrival, tree lighting ceremony, wagon rides, Petting Zoo, free pictures with Santa, candy canes and a coloring contest!
Merry Little Sandwich Christmas
Veteran's Park Gazebo 143 E. Railroad Street, SandwichTRee lighting ceremony at this community's favorite holiday event! Visit downtown businesses for family friendly activities!
Visit with Santa
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILSee Santa live! Visit with Santa inside his house to share your Christmas wishes! Take a picture with Santa, drop off your Christmas list, and take home a candy cane! For the safety of Santa, he will be sitting behind a glass wall. Santa will still be able to interact with families. Please wear a […]
Visit with Santa
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILSee Santa live! Visit with Santa inside his house to share your Christmas wishes! Take a picture with Santa, drop off your Christmas list, and take home a candy cane! For the safety of Santa, he will be sitting behind a glass wall. Santa will still be able to interact with families. Please wear a […]
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