Destination Shabbona Farmer and Artisan Market
Shabbona Farmers Market 212 W Comanche Ave, Shabbona, ILLocally produced vegetables, baked goods, honey, salsa, hand crafted items and more. Saturdays, 8am - 1pm. Downtown Shabbona. Rt. 30 & Nokomis St. - Downtown Shabbona
Sal Valentinetti
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILSal “The Voice” Valentinetti won over the heart of Heidi Klum, and the rest of America followed suit. Since his epic run on the nation’s top-rated reality show, America’s Got Talent, Sal has been selling out venues all over the country. With his own magical touch to the songs of the Rat Pack era, Sal’s […]
Destination Shabbona Farmer and Artisan Market
Shabbona Farmers Market 212 W Comanche Ave, Shabbona, ILLocally produced vegetables, baked goods, honey, salsa, hand crafted items and more. Saturdays, 8am - 1pm. Downtown Shabbona. Rt. 30 & Nokomis St. - Downtown Shabbona
Destination Shabbona Farmer and Artisan Market
Shabbona Farmers Market 212 W Comanche Ave, Shabbona, ILLocally produced vegetables, baked goods, honey, salsa, hand crafted items and more. Saturdays, 8am - 1pm. Downtown Shabbona. Rt. 30 & Nokomis St. - Downtown Shabbona
Kishwaukee College Cider Donut Run
Kishwaukee College 21193 Malta Rd, Malta, ILHelp the Kishwaukee College cross country team raise money! Race entry includes an apple cider donut from Malta's own Jonomac Orchard, a custom race t-shirt, and entry into the 5K race. Proceeds will help cover the team's travel cost and fund team scholarships. Earn your breakfast by running with the Kishwaukee cross country team. This […]
Pumpkinfest Parade
Downtown Sycamore Sycamore, IlllinoisPumpkin Festival Parade - Sponsored by Ideal Industries, Somonauk - Elm - California - State & Main Streets. Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Click Here for Parade Page with Map
Witches Night Out
Downtown Sycamore Sycamore, IlllinoisJoin Sycamore Shops for Witches Night Out. Hop from shop to shop for Sales, Deals and Drinks! Lizzy's Pink Boutique Coroco Coffee Rustic Roots Sycamore Chrystal Clinic Made Just For You MVP Sports Bar Sycamore Moose MC Beauty Gallery On State KVAL Forge of Sycamore Sycamore Antiques Luxe Salon
STEMFest 2021
NIU Holmes Student Center 340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb, ILJoin us for free family fun celebrating science, technology, engineering and math. Science demo shows, hands-on activities and expert speakers help you learn about everything from weather to chemistry, electricity to biology. Explore robots, witness a live weather balloon launch, try out VR technology and more! This year, we’re in person in the heart of […]
Pumpkin Rol’Down
Sycamore Park District 480 S. Airport Road, Sycamore, IL3 Time Slots Available: 2-3pm | 3-4pm | 4-5pm Roll a pumpkin down the sled hill to the prize grid below – all it takes is a little bit of luck and a lot of fun! Celebrate the season with other festive activities in the gym and a water balloon launch from the top of […]
Annual Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Sycamore Sycamore, IlllinoisThe historic Sycamore Pumpkin Festival takes place on October 27-31. Thousands of pumpkins, all painted or carved for judging, decorate the courthouse lawn, and food vendors dish up pumpkin pie, caramel apples and other fall favorites. Also in this pumpkin patch: two arts-and-crafts shows, carnival rides, a historic house walk, 10K Pumpkin Run road race […]
Day of the Dead Dinner at Whiskey Acres By Chef Rudy
Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, ILCelebrate Dia de los Muertos with a dinner and cocktail pairing. Dinner by Chef Rudy Galindo, Featuring Chef Christy Sharp & Brooke Hiland 1st Course Shrimp & Orange Salad on Corn Cake with Padilla Sauce Waking the Dead-Whiskey Acres Jalapeno infused Vodka, pineapple juice, Squirt, lime garnish 2nd Course Poblano Pozole rest 3rd Course Pulled […]
Champions of Magic
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILBreak away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic – an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. Described by the press as ‘The Avengers of magic’ catch the only team of magicians in the world as they present their original, phenomenal ensemble illusions. They’ve sold out shows […]
Rock Horror Picture Show
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILFeaturing the live shadow cast of "Irrational Masters". The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an outrageous assemblage of the most stereo-typed science fiction movies, Marvel comics, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings and rock 'n' roll of every vintage. Running through the story is the sexual confusion of two middle American Ike Age kids confronted by the […]
Autumn Craft & Treasure Market (ACTM)
Sycamore High School 427 Spartan Trail, SycamoreEvolving over nearly a half century, the Autumn Craft & Treasure Market, hosted by the Sycamore Music Boosters, has become one of the best craft fairs in the Midwest. Situated during lovely Illinois autumn, just before the holidays and synchronous with the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival (one of the largest festivals in the Midwest), the Market […]
Oak Ridge Boys
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThe Oak Ridge Boys are one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and […]
Salute to Veterans
DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, ILIn honor of Veteran’s Day, the DeKalb County History Center will be sharing a wide variety of stories from veterans. Men and women who served our country - ranging from the Civil War to current veterans – will be discussed in the program “Salute to Veterans” as part of the History Center’s and Ellwood House […]
Think Floyd USA
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThink Floyd USA celebrates the music of Pink Floyd with a full-production tribute performance that showcases an energetic and phenomenally gifted cast alongside mesmerizing lights and video. Featuring nine passionate musicians and vocalists, Think Floyd USA includes several dedicated founding members who began the journey together in 2004. Deemed “absolutely amazing…the best Pink Floyd tribute […]
Fatty’s Annual Fall Craft Beer Expo & Tasting 2021
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILFatty's Annual Fall Craft Beer Expo & Tasting 2021 Try Some Amazing Beer, Food and Whiskey! 1pm-4pm in Fatty's Novak Room! Over 40 Different Beers to Choose from. Brewery Reps will be on Hand plus a small Whiskey Sampling featuring Single Barrel and special Cask Whiskeys to Sample! Tickets are on Sale Now, the earlier […]
Edgebrook Golf Club Wine Tasting
Edgebrook Golf Club 2100 Suydam Rd, SandwichWine Tasting at Edgebrook on Saturday, November 6th from 4-7pm. Their wine distributor is offering the taste of several choice wines to sample. Some are available for purchase, if you choose. Sample the charcuterie sipping from the vine. Everyone is welcome so bring your friends.
Jesse McCartney
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL94.9 WDKB welcomes JESSE MCCARTNEY! Since the start of his career, New York-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, artist, and actor Jesse McCartney has built a catalog of instantly recognizable anthems and captivated audiences on the road and on-screen. His first three albums—the Platinum Beautiful Soul, Right Where You Want Me, and Departure —consecutively bowed […]
Dancing Downtown for DeKalb’s Second Fridays
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, ILOn Friday, November 12th, Dimensions Youth Ballet (an extension of Dimensions Dance Academy) will be “Dancing Downtown” in the windows of merchants and restaurants in DeKalb for downtown Dekalb's Second Fridays event. Grab a bite to eat, stroll downtown to peek at the dancers in the windows, start your holiday shopping as the stores will […]
Hands-On History featuring “Painting Possibilities”
DeKalb County History Center 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, ILThe DeKalb County History Center is inviting families to discover fun stories connected to local artist Cora Miner. One of her pieces was showcased during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933 and is featured in the History Center’s exhibit “History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects.” Miner also shared her artistic talents by giving people […]
Holiday Traditions at the Ellwood House Museum
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILKick off your holiday season with a tour of the elegantly decorated Ellwood House in DeKalb. View the historic home of barbed wire baron Isaac Ellwood in a new light, and enjoy festive decorations on two levels of the 1879 mansion. Visitors must purchase tickets in advance, and are required to wear masks and practice […]
NIU STEM Café: Artistic Process and Scientific Principles: Art as a Process of Investigation
VirtualWe often think of art and science as very different processes. But for Kelly Gross and Jolien Genus, art and science share the same processes of investigation, research and relationship building. At the next STEM Café, hear from these two artists and educators about how they engage in hypothesizing, documentation and interpreting scientific principles in […]
NIU Huskie Alumni & Fan Watch Party at Fatty’s
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILDeKalb County NIU Alumni and Fans are invited to come together to cheer on the Huskies while they are on the road at THE BEST NIU watch party. We are competing against watch party's around the state and country...so join us in making ours THE BEST! Even if you don't love football, you won't want […]
Moonlight Magic
The downtown Sycamore shops are once again gearing up for this year’s shopping marathon, Moonlight Magic. Stores will be open late for Moonlight Sales and Holiday Magic on Friday, November 19 from 6pm – 8pm. The sales will display the best deals of the season! Stroll and shop in our historic downtown for a one […]
Chris Young & Famous Friends Tour
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, ILTHIS EVENT HAVE BEEN POSTPONED Outback Concerts and Pepper Entertainment present Chris Young and the Famous Friends Tour . Coming to the NIU Convocation Center on Saturday, November 20, 2021 with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Callista Clark. Tickets will be available at ticketmaster.com, by phone, or at the NIU Convocation Center box office. […]
Hometown Bar & Grill Presents: Barb City Babes!
Hometown Bar & Gill 241 E Lincoln Hwy, DEKAlb, ILHometown Bar and Grill is presenting an incredible drag show! It's never a dull night with Moana! So come on out and have your senses assaulted! You'll leave dazed and confused but oddly satisfied! VIP admission at 8pm for presale tickets. Food service is available until 9pm.
IHSA 2021 FOOTBALL STATE FINALS
Huskie Stadium 1245 Stadium Drive South, DeKalbWe welcome all teams, administration, parents, and fans back to Huskie Stadium for our 5th year hosting the IHSA Football State Finals! View our website, ihsadestinationdekalb.com for more general information, hotel information, and know-before-you-go details! Our wonderful volunteers play a big role in the success of the IHSA State Football Championship in DeKalb County. […]
Shop Small Crawl
Good things come to those who shop local!! What is it?: A fun, community wide event encouraging shoppers to shop small and maybe find a new favorite local restaurant or shopping place. When: November 26th, 27th, and 28th Where: All of Sycamore, Dekalb, Genoa, and surrounding areas What do I need to do?: The event […]
Winter Chocolate Walk
Sycamore, IL Sycamore, ILBring your sweet heart or just your sweet tooth to Sycamore’s Winter Chocolate Walk on Thursday, December 2 from 3-8pm. Enjoy 16 decadent chocolate shopping stops and a chance to win our chocolate gift basket filled with chocolate samplings and an array of gift certificates from our participating businesses valued at $500. Enjoy shopping and […]
Lights on Lincoln
Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, ILCelebrate the start of the holiday season in Downtown DeKalb with Lights on Lincoln! Enjoy looking at holiday lights, listen to carolers, drink hot chocolate, and wave to Santa as he rides into town! Santa's House will be open for visits after the Christmas tree lighting in Van Buer Plaza. Visit dekalb.org for more information.
CASA’s Whiskey, Wine & Cheese 2021
348 Merry Oaks Dr. 348 Merry Oaks Dr., Sycamore, ILCASA DeKalb County, Inc. is a non-profit organization that advocates for and serves as the voice for children in DeKalb County who have experienced abuse or neglect. Please join us for our 7th Annual Whiskey, Wine & Cheese event on Friday, December 3rd to make a difference in the life of a child and to […]
Sycamore Walk with Santa
Downtown Sycamore Sycamore, IlllinoisBundle up and bring the entire family downtown Sycamore on Friday, December 3!! Join us as we welcome Santa to Sycamore. The Sycamore Fire Department will escort Santa and Ms. Claus to the Sycamore Theater at 6pm. And at 6:10 p.m. we will parade Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elf through downtown Sycamore to the […]
Celebrate the Season
Downtown Genoa Genoa, ILAnnual Downtown Genoa Celebrate the Season will be held December 3rd from 6pm-8pm. It will include Santa’s Arrival, tree lighting ceremony, wagon rides, Petting Zoo, free pictures with Santa, candy canes and a coloring contest!
Merry Little Sandwich Christmas
Veteran's Park Gazebo 143 E. Railroad Street, SandwichTRee lighting ceremony at this community's favorite holiday event! Visit downtown businesses for family friendly activities!
Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILSince bursting to national acclaim after appearing as semi-finalists on ‘America’s Got Talent’ and winning the top honors on TRU TV’s ‘Fake Off’, Lightwire Theater has gone on to enthrall audiences worldwide with their unique combination of skill and grace as told through the technological innovations of moving light characters. Follow the story of a […]
Visit with Santa
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILSee Santa live! Visit with Santa inside his house to share your Christmas wishes! Take a picture with Santa, drop off your Christmas list, and take home a candy cane! For the safety of Santa, he will be sitting behind a glass wall. Santa will still be able to interact with families. Please wear a […]
Elf: The Musical
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILStage Coach Players presents "Elf The Musical". This is a must-see holiday musical perfect for the entire family. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin […]
Elf: The Musical
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILStage Coach Players presents "Elf The Musical". This is a must-see holiday musical perfect for the entire family. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin […]
Fatty’s Holiday Office Party
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILBe at Fatty's for the 15th Annual DeKalb County's Largest Holiday Office Party! Sponsored by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, WDKB 94.9fm and The Daily Chronicle. The event starts at 5pm with a Free Appetizer Buffet from 5pm-6pm! "Office Party" Santa will be here at 6pm passing out wrapped gifts for Adults (T-Shirts, Gift Cards […]
Visit with Santa
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILSee Santa live! Visit with Santa inside his house to share your Christmas wishes! Take a picture with Santa, drop off your Christmas list, and take home a candy cane! For the safety of Santa, he will be sitting behind a glass wall. Santa will still be able to interact with families. Please wear a […]
Chili Cook-off
Sycamore Golf Club 940 E. State St, SycamoreWho makes the best chili in Sycamore? If cooking chili is your thing, put on your apron and enter our Chili Cook-Off. Or if you are more of a taster, bring your taste buds ready to sample chili and cool it off with local brews. Cooks will showcase their talent by cooking from scratch early […]
Felix and Finger Dueling Pianos
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILJoin Blumen Gardens for Felix and Finger Dueling Pianos. Event food and drinks available for purchase from: Asher Events Serving Beer, Wine and Refreshments. Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high energy, all request sing along show. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you’ll be laughing about for weeks! […]
Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL“Satisfaction/The International Rolling Stones Show" is the international touring tribute show to the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band. This Billboard highly rated show is entering their 20th year in production with over 4000 performances listed to their credit. Performing up to 150 shows a year, this highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast […]
NIU STEM Café: The Art and Science of Candy Making
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILLearn about the past, present and future of the Chicago candy industry and the art and science of candy making in this lively panel discussion.Award-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Lahey will show clips and discuss the making of his documentary Shelf Life: The Story of Lanzi Candy, which recently aired on WTTW, Ch. 11. The film […]
Fourth Annual Vintage & Maker Market
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILBlumen Gardens will host their Fourth Annual Vintage & Maker Market dates! Join us for our Vintage & Maker Market Friday, January 28th, 2022 + Saturday, January 29th, 2022! Friday, January 28th from 2 pm to 6 pm Saturday, January 29th from 9 am to 4 pm Shop from multiple local vendors! The entry fee […]
Tusk
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILTusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. Tusk covers all the […]
Fourth Annual Vintage & Maker Market
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILBlumen Gardens will host their Fourth Annual Vintage & Maker Market dates! Join us for our Vintage & Maker Market Friday, January 28th, 2022 + Saturday, January 29th, 2022! Friday, January 28th from 2 pm to 6 pm Saturday, January 29th from 9 am to 4 pm Shop from multiple local vendors! The entry fee […]
Community School Open House – Preschool through 8th Grade
St. Mary Catholic School 222 Waterman St, Sycamore, ILStart your planning for the 2022-2023 school year and find out more about what St. Mary Catholic School in Sycamore has to offer! All are welcome to attend our Community School Open House to learn more about our curriculum and programs for Preschool through 8th Grade. Meet our teachers, discover more about our school family, […]
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