The Taste of DeKalb is a fundraising event hosted by the Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary and includes a variety of food truck options, family friendly activities and live entertainment. Proceeds raised through sponsorships go towards an annual Community Grant for Children, Youth and Families of DeKalb County. There is no admission fee to attend the event […]
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!
Inspired by the Chinese Double Ninth Festival, also known as the Senior Citizen’s Festival, the DeKalb Public Library will celebrate the bonds that unite us across generations. Drop in any time between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. to drink chrysanthemum tea and make a kite and grandparents day card with Linda Ma, during this special program […]
Experience the beauty of art amongst the wonder of nature! View and purchase art, enjoy food trucks, activities, and more!
Portrait lighting and communication workshop with studio, environmental, gallery and hands-on components led by NIU Photography Manager Wade Duerkes. For ages 17 and above. Open to all levels: SLR to cell phone. Limited to 16 participants. Preregistration deadline: Thursday, Oct. 3. Call the museum at 815-753-1936 to register. Location: Altgeld Hall, room 125.
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
Don’t miss these STEM Cafés this fall! Sept. 11, 2024 – Critical Minerals: The Hidden Materials Required for Green Energy Many of the technologies we need for green energy – such as advanced batteries and solar panels – are made from materials that exist in incredibly small proportions within the Earth. These critical metals and […]
Adults are invited to drop-in throughout the day to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Help Adult Services create decor for Sycamore Public Library’s Day of the Dead ofrenda. Head to the second floor to create traditional Papel Picado banners and tissue paper marigolds-to add to our community ofrenda! On display from Oct 15th-Nov 2nd. Be sure […]
NIU Percussion Ensemble is excited to present “Huskie Sound Garden” – a sound bath installment piece in the style of Brian Eno – as part of NIU’s Homecoming Festivities on October 15th at 4:00 p.m. in Martin Luther King Commons, between Founders Library and Holmes Student Center. Instruments performed will include gongs, windchimes, rain sticks, […]
Local fans, students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join the Huskies for a down home celebration in downtown DeKalb. The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone—kidzone, classic car show, March of the Huskies, pep rally, food trucks, discounts at local businesses and much more!
Held on the third Thursday of each month, Memory Cafés provide a safe place for those experiencing memory loss and their care partners to socialize and have fun with others in similar situations. During these informal gatherings the DeKalb Public Library will start with a familiar song and a “get to know you” question. Followed […]
Visiting painter/collagist Ann Toebbe shares detailed aspects of her unusual and complex portraiture work. She will then lead a hands-on workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. in which participants inventory a personal interior in a more free-form way. Lecture open to all (6 to 7 p.m.). Workshop limited to 16 participants. Preregistration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 15. Call the museum at 815-753-1936 to […]
“One of the most instantly recognizable voices in current music.” —Trust The Doc Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual […]
Free outdoor concert sponsored by The Brown Pub. Fundraiser for the Hinckley Festival Association supporting the Hinckley Fireworks/Good Time for All Festival. Enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon sipping a relaxing drink while listing to great tunes and support a great cause! Outdoor concert from Beauty & The Beats, magician for additional entertainment, and outdoor fun. […]
Bring the family to Trunk or Treat at Northern Illinois Dance Center, 2180 Oakland Drive, Sycamore, IL, on October 20th from 1-3 PM. Get some candy and see some great local businesses and vendors.
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival takes place in downtown Sycamore, Illinois, near the corners of Main & State Street, with many of the festivities happening on the courthouse lawn and surrounding town square. It is a community celebration, showcasing Sycamore not-for-profit organizations and providing a weekend of Halloween fun for all! The festival has over 1000 entries […]
In 2021, Bill & Jaci Kousoulas embarked on a research journey to investigate the 1967 Silver Bridge Disaster. This catastrophic event was preceded by a thirteen-month paranormal onslaught featuring UFOs, Men in Black, Cattle Mutilations, and Poltergeist activity. Notably, over 100 reports described a black, winged being known as Mothman. The culmination of their eighteen-month […]
Get your Spooky on! Enter the costume contest for Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume, or Most Original Costume at Hidden Treasures & More. Win prizes donated by local businesses and enjoy specially created drinks to-go by our local restaurants & bars while perusing the spooky offerings in Downtown shops!
Trick-or-Treat your way around the world! Sweet tooths of all ages are invited to go on an international candy quest at the DeKalb Public Library, gathering and sampling different confections at each library desk. Stop by the Circulation Desk, the Adult Reference Desk, the Tech Desk, and the Youth Reference Desk to find each candy. […]
The Magic of the Spellbinder excites and captivates audiences across the country. Walter King, Jr. incorporates theater, dance, music, and comedy with illusions like transforming a woman into a live leopard or levitating a lady in mid-air! His performance never fails to leave audiences spellbound, making every event unforgettable and fun. Walter is a master […]
Harvest Moon Hayrides – 6:00-8:00pmEnjoy a family night of fall fun! Free hayrides, popcorn, hot chocolate, and a campfire. Kids Pumpkin Contest:For kids ages 16 & under. Submit a decorated pumpkin before 6:30pm, the public will vote from 7-8. Prizes will be awarded for best overall, scariest, and silliest pumpkin. Winners announced following the egg […]
Wrap up the festive weekend with one of Illinois’ biggest parades lasting 90 minutes! The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Parade showcases local not-for-profit organizations, businesses, marching bands, dancers, other talent, and more throughout Sycamore! The parade will start at the corner of Somonauk Street and Borden Avenue.
Do you want to know what it takes to become an artist and author? Meet Lisa Naffziger, the author of the graphic novel Deja Ross Speaks to Freaks, in a program that includes a presentation and a hands-on drawing demonstration. This program is intended for tweens and teens. No registration is required. For additional information, […]
Celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating in Downtown DeKalb for the 27th Annual Spooktacular! Invite your friends and family to put on their costumes and trick-or-treat at over 20 Downtown DeKalb businesses from 4-6PM on Tuesday, October 29th. After trick-or-treating, the Egyptian Theatre will be offering a FREE movie showing of ‘Scooby-Doo: The Movie’ (2002) at 6PM […]
Check out the Makers and Bakers Holiday Market, a one-of-a-kind holiday market celebrating the talents of local artists, crafters, bakers, and artisans. This festive event offers more than just shopping—it’s a vibrant community gathering with live music, delicious food trucks, and the chance to win big in a 50/50 raffle. Whether you’re searching for unique […]
