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2024 Fall Shred Event for DeKalb & Sycamore Township Residents
Kishwaukee Family YMCA 2500 Bethany Rd, Sycamore, IL, United StatesFight identity theft and needless clutter at home by bringing your personal documents and to a safe and convenient drive-thru shred event co-hosted by the DeKalb and Sycamore Townships. The event will take place on Saturday, September 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, located at […]
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DeKalb Back Alley Market
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, IL, United StatesCheck 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.
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NIU STEM FEst
NIU Campus 600 Lucinda Ave, DeKalbSTEM Fest is a celebration of all things science, technology, engineering and math. This free event is held each year in the fall on the campus of Northern Illinois University and features more than 100 exhibits, speakers, and demonstrations designed to inspire and engage guests of all ages with opportunities for STEM learning. It is one of […]
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Taste of DeKalb
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Creepy Campfire @ Syc. Park District
Good Tymes Shelter 435 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILGet 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!
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Celebrate Grandparents
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United StatesInspired 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 […]
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Art in the Park
Citizens Memorial Sports Complex 435 Airport Road, Sycamore, IL, United StatesExperience the beauty of art amongst the wonder of nature! View and purchase art, enjoy food trucks, activities, and more!
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NIU Art Museum: “Finding Your Portrait Style” Photographic Workshop
Altgeld Hall 116 Altgeld Hall, Dekalb, IL, United StatesPortrait 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.
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Johnny K’s Cruise Nights
Johnny K’s 125 Duvick Ave, Sandwich, Illinois, United StatesJohnny 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!
NIU STEAM STEM Café
Fatty’s Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILDon’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 […]
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Community Ofrenda: Papel Picado & Marigold Creations
Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, IllinoisAdults 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 […]
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