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 […]
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!
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!
Presented in partnership with the DeKalb County History Center Once a month, a knowledgeable speaker will present an hour-long program about history relevant to DeKalb County. All programs are free of charge and open to the public. Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore is sponsored by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund.
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 […]
Come on out for an evening of acoustic music by singer-songwriter duo Jen and Keith Miller of Jen Miller Music Collective. Enjoy a taste of their soon-to-be new Album Past Watchful Dragons, as well as favorites from their previous albums. This all ages, FREE concert will take place at OpenDoor Coffee in Genoa where a […]
Tour Blumen Gardens Wedding Venue Celebrate love in bloom! The Wedding Open House at Blumen Gardens takes place on January 13th from 11am-2pm. Tour an enchanting venue, see a Garden Room set up for a reception and discover how they can make your dream wedding a reality. Event Coordinators will also be available to answer […]
Quantum computing has experienced tremendous growth in the last ten years. But will it be the next big thing – or the next big flop? Join us to learn the basics of quantum computing, find out where the field stands today and learn what else needs to happen before quantum computing can live up to […]
The annual WinterFest is held the third Saturday of January in Russell Woods Forest Preserve located 1 mile west of Genoa on state route 72. Activities are offered from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 pm. WinterFest Schedule It is a celebration of winter and encourages families to get out together and enjoy a day of fun educational […]
8th annual Polarpalooza Winter Festival! This FREE outdoor festival features: *Some activities are weather-dependent! A limited ice skate supply will be available for rent on-site for free.
What does sustainability look like in your home, community and the wider world? Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint through growing and preserving your own food and find out about the innovative work being done to develop sustainable food systems in our community. You’ll walk away with some practical ideas to grow and preserve […]
