• Let the Ghoul Times Stroll

    Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, IL, United States

    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!

  • Ghosts of Edgar Allen Poe – by Brian “Fox” Ellis

    Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL

    Spend a spine-tingling evening in the parlor of Edgar Allen Poe as he recounts the tormented true tales of his life and how they led to his classic tales of terror. Do not look away as the father of the modern horror story reveals the darkness that lurks in us all, taking us on a […]

    $10
  • Giant Pumpkin Trophy Presentation

    DeKalb County Courthouse 133 W State St, Sycamore, IL, United States

    See all the creatively decorated pumpkins featured at the Sycamore Lions Club Pumpkin Display and cheer on the giant pumpkin contest winners! This year’s theme is “Pumpkins Around the World”.

  • Pumpkin Fest Historic Homes Tour

    DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL, United States

    Tour historic homes all across Sycamore during this year’s Pumpkin Fest Historic Homes Tour. This year, the homes you’ll visit were all selected around the theme “On the Move”. For $20, you can purchase a ticket to tour all of the houses. This year’s houses are 708 Somonauk Street, 432 Somonauk Street, 343 Grant Street, […]

    $20
  • International Trick-or-Treat

    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    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. […]

    Free
  • The Magic of the Spellbinder

    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Harvest Moon

    Knights Park, Sandwich, Illinois 1001 N Latham St, Sandwich, IL 60548, Sandwich, IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • After-hours Concert: Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra

    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Get spooky with the Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra! Boogey to an after-hours Halloween concert that will delight all ages. Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra performs orchestrated arrangements on a full range of ukuleles, from the soprano to the UBass. Don’t miss this hauntingly fun evening of music. No registration is required. This concert is free and […]

    Free
  • Halloween Party with Riplock

    Olde Tyme Inn 109 S Main St., Sandwich, Illinois, United States

    Come celebrate Halloween at Olde Tyme Inn with Riplock! Don’t forget to wear your BEST Halloween costume! RIPLOCK, consisting of Matthew Ripsch and Eli Somlock, will be at Olde Tyme Inn in Sandwich playing the BEST of Country and Classic Rock Hits with additional surprises in the mix! 

  • Halloween Party with Rockin Mockstar Karaoke

    PJ’s Courthouse Tavern 202 West State Street, Sycamore, IL, United States

    Rockin Mockstar Karaoke LIVE Pumpkinfest Saturday 10/26 from 9pm-Midnight. Prizes for best Halloween costumes!

  • Pumpkin Festival Parade

    Sycamore, IL Sycamore, IL, United States

    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.

  • Author Visit: Lisa Naffziger

    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    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, […]

    Free