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SUMMARY:PolarPaLooza Winter Festival
DESCRIPTION:8th annual Polarpalooza Winter Festival! This FREE outdoor festival features: \n\n\n\n\nHot Chocolate & S’mores Roasting\n\n\n\nSled Dog Demonstrations\n\n\n\nWinter Hayrides\n\n\n\nIce Skating*\n\n\n\nSports Demonstrations\n\n\n\nSledding*\n\n\n\nAnd More!\n\n\n\n\n*Some activities are weather-dependent! A limited ice skate supply will be available for rent on-site for free.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/polarpalooza-winter-festival/
LOCATION:Hopkins Park\, 1403 Sycamore Road\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Physical Activities
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SUMMARY:Soup-er Sundays at Glidden Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Soup-er Sunday programs support the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center in DeKalb\, a not-for-profit organization working to preserve the home and barn\, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These programs will be held at 12 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of January\, February and March. Visit GliddenHomestead.org for the full list. For more information\, call 815-756-7904\, visit www.gliddenhomestead.org or visit J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center on Facebook \n\n\n\nThis year marks the 150th anniversary of Glidden’s “The Winner” patent\, the most widely-used barbed wire in the world\, which also earned Glidden the title “The Father of Barbed Wire.” In September 2024 the Homestead will celebrate by hosting a barbed wire exposition show in coordination with the Antique Barbed Wire Society\, and other community-wide events.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/soup-er-sundays-at-glidden-homestead/2024-02-04/
LOCATION:Glidden Historical Center\, 921 W Lincoln Hwy\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glidden Historical Center":MAILTO:jessi@gliddenhomestead.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T210000
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SUMMARY:Winter Star Party at the Park District with FVAS
DESCRIPTION:Join Mark Wagner and the rest of FVAS to learn about astronomy. Hosted at the Sycamore Park District Community Center at 480 S. Airport Rd.\, this family-friendly event begins with an indoor lecture on the winter sky and the upcoming total solar eclipse in April. At 8pm\, hot cocoa will be served to keep you warm as you step outside to look through multiple unique styles of telescopes at the stars and planets. Feel free to bring your own red-light flashlight\, binoculars and/or telescope. Dress for the weather outdoors.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/winter-star-party-at-the-park-district-with-fvas/
LOCATION:Sycamore Park District Community Center\, 480 Airport Rd\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192615
CREATED:20240306T212418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T213200Z
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Sweet Stroll in Downtown DeKalb
DESCRIPTION:Downtown DeKalb’s second annual ‘Sweet Stroll’ will be held on Saturday\, February 10th from 12:00-5:00pm! It’s the perfect opportunity to grab lunch\, sip\, shop\, and enjoy sweet treats along Lincoln Highway! \n\n\n\nSeveral downtown shops will host a variety of specialty sweets vendors in their stores. You’ll be able to find everything from Hot Cocoa Bombs to Cotton Candy! \n\n\n\nThis event is a fun way to spend time with your Valentine\, Galentines or the whole family! There is no ticket to purchase and this event is free and open to the public. Sweet treats will be available for purchase at participating businesses. The kiddos will be entertained as well when you stop by Amy’s Schoolhouse at 122 N. 1st Street! \n\n\n\nPick up a Sweet Stroll Passport at participating businesses. Have your passport stamped as you stroll down Lincoln Highway\, stopping into marked stores and restaurants. Turn in your passport at your last stop and you will be entered to win one of several Valentine’s Day prizes!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/second-annual-sweet-stroll-in-downtown-dekalb/
LOCATION:Downtown DeKalb\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T163000
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SUMMARY:Love Letters with Deane Myers and Layni Katz
DESCRIPTION:Romance is at the heart of the American Popular Song! Join vocalist Layni Katz and pianist Deane Myers as they perform your favorite love songs. Styles may change\, but love is always in fashion. \n\n\n\nDeane and Layni are both graduates of DePaul University and have performed in the Chicago area for over 30 years. \n\n\n\nThis performance is free and open to all. It will be held in the main lobby near the fireplace to provide a romantic ambience in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. No registration is required. \n\n\n\nFor additional information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/love-letters-with-deane-myers-and-layni-katz/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T180000
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SUMMARY:Flashback Friday Films: Back to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Adults are welcome to attend the Sycamore public library’s new theme of monthly after-hours movie nights: Flashback Fridays! \n\n\n\nDesigned for adults to relive watching their favorite 80’s and 90’s childhood movies with friends\, library staff will provide soda\, popcorn\, and sentimentality. \n\n\n\nMovies will be screened in the stacks on the second floor. Register for a reminder and to see the list of upcoming screenings.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/flashback-friday-films-back-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Sycamore Public Library\, 103 E State St\, Sycamore\, Illinois\, 60178
CATEGORIES:Adult,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T130000
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SUMMARY:Special Olympics Polar Plunge
DESCRIPTION:Be Cool. Take the Plunge to Support life-changing programming for athletes across the state. \n\n\n\nInaugural Huskie Stadium Plunge @ NIU on 2/17/24 \n\n\n\nRegistration begins at 10am and plunge at noon \n\n\n\nCome plunge in a water tank on Huskie Stadium!  Plunge will take place on the west side of the field.   Questions? \n\n\n\nContact Katie Risley  krisley@soill.org  309-533-3725
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/special-olympics-polar-plunge/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192615
CREATED:20240306T193534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T202517Z
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SUMMARY:Soup-er Sundays at Glidden Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Soup-er Sunday programs support the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center in DeKalb\, a not-for-profit organization working to preserve the home and barn\, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These programs will be held at 12 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of January\, February and March. Visit GliddenHomestead.org for the full list. For more information\, call 815-756-7904\, visit www.gliddenhomestead.org or visit J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center on Facebook \n\n\n\nThis year marks the 150th anniversary of Glidden’s “The Winner” patent\, the most widely-used barbed wire in the world\, which also earned Glidden the title “The Father of Barbed Wire.” In September 2024 the Homestead will celebrate by hosting a barbed wire exposition show in coordination with the Antique Barbed Wire Society\, and other community-wide events.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/soup-er-sundays-at-glidden-homestead/2024-02-18/
LOCATION:Glidden Historical Center\, 921 W Lincoln Hwy\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glidden Historical Center":MAILTO:jessi@gliddenhomestead.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192615
CREATED:20240306T215324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T215326Z
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SUMMARY:Back Country Roads Acoustic Concert
DESCRIPTION:Back Country Roads goes back to their roots with a 3-piece acoustic concert at the library. Join us after-hours for this special concert filled with acoustic renditions of their hit song list. \n\n\n\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED \n\n\n\nSeating is limited\, please arrive early to guarantee a seat. Additional parking can be found in the many nearby city lots for free.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/back-country-roads-acoustic-concert/
LOCATION:Sycamore Public Library\, 103 E State St\, Sycamore\, Illinois\, 60178
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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