The Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series is presented by the Ellwood House Museum and DeKalb County History Center in partnership with DeKalb area historic sites. 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 guests are invited to bring their […]
It’s important to be responsible consumers and consider sustainability when we need new things. This Sustainability Swap, monthly on the first Thursdays, allows you to trade in your lightly used clothing for someone else’s, as well as swap houseplants you might not want to care for. The houseplant portion of the swap is sponsored by […]
Join DJ Dave at Denim and Dimonds for Line Dancing and Couples Dancing beginning at 7pmEvery Friday unless noted on their calendar.
The Kishwaukee Valley Wanderers Presents Guerrero’s Internationals DeLucha Libre!Get your tickets for an action-packed night of wrestling!The gate is run by the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce and will open at 6pm. The show starts at 7pm! This special performance features Lucha Libre stars of Mexico with five high-flying, hard-hitting matches and over twenty wrestlers! Mexico’s version of professional wrestling […]
Sean Gaskell brings music of West Africa to the library in an after-hours concert that features the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp! Sean studied under the extensive instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia, and both Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal. The kora is traditionally played by oral […]
Join the 11th annual Saturday Craft Beer and Wine Tasting! Come on out for one of the best local festivals of the fall season. Craft beer brewers and wineries from within 60 miles of Genoa will be showcasing their best offerings for you to enjoy! From 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. your $35 ($40 if bought at the door) […]
Check out The Crafty Farmers Open Air Market! The 2025 season starts Sunday, May 4th and occurs every other Sunday until October 5th.
Have you heard the news? The Great Genoa Duck Race will feature many more attractions this year at WADDLE ON THE RIVERBANK! Waddle on the Riverbank will include a new Waddle This Way Market with local artisan crafters, Cogsworth’s Connections, Cogsworth’s Play Place, a FREE area for younger friends to get their energy out. Children […]
The DeKalb Park District is excited to host the 20th annual DeKalb Kite Fest! This event is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and see amazing kites fly in the air. Watch as pilots bring you dazzling displays of kite flying. Demonstrate your flying abilities and bring your own kite or purchase one on-site […]
Have you been wanting to meet new people? Drop by the Sycamore Public Library on the first Sunday of the month for free coffee, games, and conversation.
“In Denmark, winters are especially long, yet Danish people are considered some of the happiest in the world. They embrace the dark winter months with the joyful practice of Hygge (pronounced ‘HOO-gah’) meaning coziness, candlelight, nature, and meeting with friends.” – Emma Mitchell from Making Winter: a Hygge-inspired Guide to Surviving the Winter Months. Enjoy […]
Prepare for swoon-worthy reads and lively conversations with fellow romance lovers! We meet each month to discuss our latest romantic read– sharing thoughts, feelings, and favorite moments along the way. From steamy westerns and eerie sci-fi love stories to sweeping historical romances, our carefully chosen selections span the full spectrum of the genre. Whether you’re […]
