Hinckley’s Barbed Wire Story

Hinckley Community Building 100 N. Maple Street, Hinckley,, Illinois

The Hinckley Historical Society is hosting “Hinckley’s Barbed Wire Story” on September 17 to share information about the barbed wire invention, the impact it had on settling the west, and […]

Free
Event Series Forest Therapy Walk

Forest Therapy Walk

P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve 380 Bethany Road, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of forest therapy, the practice of immersing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This 90-minute introductory session will be held at P.A […]

Free

NIU Art Museum: Curator’s Talk with Peter B. Olson

NIU Art Museum 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

NIU Art Museum curator and collections manager Peter B. Olson shares his insights on the portrait works in our collection. Location: NIU Art Museum Galleries

Free

NIU Art Museum: Poetry and Prose Homage Night

NIU Art Museum 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

Participatory reading of writings by the literary figures represented in one of NIU Art Museum’s current exhibitions, “Homage to Humanity: Portrait Prints by Sidney Chafetz.” Readers may choose to read […]

Free

DeKalb Back Alley Market

Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, IL, United States

Check out Downtown DeKalb’s vintage, retro, hand-crafted, repurposed artisan market on Saturday, September 28th from 9am-3pm! It features various vendors, live music, and food trucks.

Free

Taste of DeKalb

Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, United States

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 […]

Free

Creepy Campfire @ Syc. Park District

Good Tymes Shelter 435 Airport Rd, Sycamore, IL

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 […]

Free

Art in the Park

Citizens Memorial Sports Complex 435 Airport Road, Sycamore, IL, United States

Experience the beauty of art amongst the wonder of nature! View and purchase art, enjoy food trucks, activities, and more!

Free

NIU Art Museum: “Finding Your Portrait Style” Photographic Workshop

Altgeld Hall 116 Altgeld Hall, Dekalb, IL, United States

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 […]

Free
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