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SUMMARY:2025 Taste of DeKalb
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Taste of DeKalb is a food and entertainment event hosted by the Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Club in conjunction with the Corn Classic 10K race held on September 28\, 2025. The event will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Frank Van Buer Plaza in downtown DeKalb. The event is open and free to the public. This year they are also welcoming back InFunktious as the 9:00am band and The PriSSillas to the Taste of DeKalb!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2025-taste-of-dekalb/
LOCATION:Van Buer Plaza\, 148-198 N 2nd St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Club":MAILTO:kishwaukeesunriserotary@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb
DESCRIPTION:NIU students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni and the community are invited to join the Huskies for a free down home celebration in Downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Highway (between 1st and 4th Streets) on Thurs.\, Oct. 2 from 5-8 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone—kidzone\, classic car show\, March of the Huskies\, pep rally\, food trucks\, live music\, discounts at local businesses and much more! \n\n\n\nCelebrate NIU Homecoming not only during the Block Party\, but all week! Visit niu.edu/homecoming for a full calendar of NIU Homecoming activities. 
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/niu-homecoming-block-party-down-home-in-downtown-dekalb/
LOCATION:Downtown DeKalb\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Live Music
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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/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:DeKalb County\, illinois
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:Food Truck Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this family-friendly event with bar service available! 7 different food trucks and live music will take over the Midwest Sportsplex parking lot on Friday\, October 3 from 5-10PM.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/food-truck-fest-2025/
LOCATION:Midwest Sportsplex\, 212 W Woodlawn Street\, Hinckley\, IL\, 60520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Pizza\, Paint and Sip
DESCRIPTION:Chelsea McGhee Studios is coming to NIU’s Holmes Student Center for a Pizza\, Paint and Sip! All ages are welcome to come paint your choice of canvas and wood sign options at this family friendly event.  \n\n\n\nCost includes all paint & supplies\, pizza and sodas! Alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase. Free parking will be available for this event at the Holmes Student Center Lot. \n\n\n\nDue to custom cut stencils and pre-sketched canvases please note\, prepaid reservations are required and non-refundable but are transferrable. Purchase your ticket for this limited seating event by Oct. 1!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/pizza-paint-and-sip/
LOCATION:NIU Holmes Student Center\, 340 Carroll Avenue\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chelsea McGhee":MAILTO:chelsea@chelseamcghee.com
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="NIU Alumni Association":MAILTO:dking1@niu.edu
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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: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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