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3rd Annual Shop Small Crawl
Get ready for a shopping adventure like no other! Head out for the Shop Small Crawl and discover the hidden gems of our community! Lace up your shopping shoes and explore a world of local treasures as you hop from one unique business to another! Bring your friends, family, and holiday spirit, and let’s make […]
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dr. powell returns to present “Belonging: A Call to Building a Healthy Community”
dr. powell returns to present “Belonging: A Call to Building a Healthy Community”
dr. john powell is returning to DeKalb for “Belonging: A Call to Building a Healthy Community,” an in-person conversation with the community on Monday, November 27, at the DeKalb High School auditorium. A community meal will be offered at 5:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria with the presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m. The family […]
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Christmas Craft Walk
Shop for handcrafted treasures at the 49th annual Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk on Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2023! Visit each home, business, and organization on the map to discover one-of-a-kind holiday décor, gifts, and tasty treats. Over 100 local crafters, artisans, and bakers will be at 17 locations throughout Genoa and Kingston. Visit at […]
Lights on Lincoln
Lights on Lincoln
Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Downtown DeKalb with Lights on Lincoln and Santa Comes to Town! Enjoy holiday lights that line the streets and wave to Santa as he rides through Downtown DeKalb. Santa’s route will start at 6PM. Enjoy a Christmas tree lighting with hot chocolate in Van Buer Plaza once […]
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Tinsel N’ Tutu’s
Tinsel N’ Tutu’s
Join Dimensions Dance Academy for a magical night as Downtown DeKalb is transformed into a Wonderful Holiday Scene. . Dancers will be dancing live in the windows of 15 merchants. Several stores and restaurants/bars will be contributing to the fun by hosting such things as Santa, pictures with the Sugar Plum Fairy, henna, refreshments, live […]
Celebrate the Season in Genoa
Celebrate the Season in Genoa
Hometown traditions are back - Celebrate the Season on Friday, December 1st! We will be hosting the 22nd Annual Jingle Bell Walking Parade, Santa's Arrival, tree lighting ceremony, wagon rides, Petting Zoo, free pictures with Santa, candy canes and a coloring contest!
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Merry Little Sandwich Christmas
Merry Little Sandwich Christmas
You don't want to miss this FREE annual Christmas event. You can expect Santa, Tree Lighting, Cookie Decorating, and MUCH MORE this year.
Village of Shabbona Winter Holiday Festival
Village of Shabbona Winter Holiday Festival
Join the Village of Shabbona in the annual Winter Holiday Festival - Craft Fair, Food, Hot Cocoa, Visit Santa, Tree Lighting, Belgian Horse Wagon rides, Games and Activities for all ages, and so much more!
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Holiday at the Homestead
Holiday at the Homestead
The historic J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host its “Holiday at the Homestead” open house on Sunday, December 3, from 12-4 p.m. at the museum, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Events include a children’s story time and live music in the decorated historic home. “Annie’s Story Time,” in partnership with DeKalb Public Library, […]
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UU Farmers’ Market with Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods, Lunch Soup, Used Book Sale, and Live Music
UU Farmers’ Market with Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods, Lunch Soup, Used Book Sale, and Live Music
UUCD (formerly called UUFD) Winter Farmers' markets feature organic, non-GMO, natural food products by local farmers as well as a large variety of artisan crafts by local vendors, all in a festive and fun atmosphere. They also include: *Baked goods, beverages, and a hearty soup and bread lunch available in the commons area *The always-popular […]
Creative Gaming: 1,000 Blank White Cards
Creative Gaming: 1,000 Blank White Cards
What kind of game is 1000 Blank White Cards? Any game you want it to be! Instead of starting with premade cards and rules, 1000 Blank White Cards starts off with just that. It is up to the players to undergo a cycle of card-making and playtesting to create and refine a card game that […]
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Family Fun Science: STEM Gingerbread Houses
Family Fun Science: STEM Gingerbread Houses
It’s the holiday season and a perfect time to build a gingerbread house with the family! Join us for our fifth annual STEM Gingerbread House Family Fun Science. We’ll have the supplies to build—graham crackers, frosting, and candy. Bring your creative ideas! At the end, we’ll have a friendly competition for Best House and the […]
Snow Glow Family Dance Party
Snow Glow Family Dance Party
This is the most fun you'll have with your family this holiday season! Dimensions Ballroom will transform into a blacklit winter wonderland on Saturday, December 16th from 7:00-8:30pm. Bring the whole family for a glow-in-the-dark dance party! Cost is $30/family *Participants need to be able to climb a full flight of stairs to Dimensions Ballroom
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The Oak Ridge Boys: Down Home Christmas
The Oak Ridge Boys: Down Home Christmas
102.3 The Coyote is proud to welcome the group with one of the most distinctive and timeless sounds in the country music industry, The Oak Ridge Boys, who are bringing their Down Home Christmas Tour to the Egyptian Theatre for an unforgettable night of holiday entertainment for the entire family. The show will feature both traditional and […]
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Elsa and Olaf Story Time
Elsa and Olaf Story Time
Elsa and Olaf are coming to the library! We’ll have wintry crafts and hot chocolate after story time with Elsa. Parents are welcome to take photos during this event, funded by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. This program is free and open to all. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact […]
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3rd Annual Shop Small Crawl
