UU Farmers’ Market with Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods, Lunch Soup, Used Book Sale, and Live Music

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb 158 North Fourth St, DeKalb, IL

UUCD (formerly called UUFD) Winter Farmers’ markets feature organic, non-GMO, natural food products by local farmers as well as a large variety of artisan crafts by local vendors, all in a festive and fun atmosphere. They also include: *Baked goods, beverages, and a hearty soup and bread lunch available in the commons area *The always-popular […]

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Visit with Santa’s Helper Elf 2023

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

Meet Santa’s Helper Elf! Enjoy caroling and an interactive story with one of Santa’s elves. Then make holiday crafts, write and mail a letter to Santa, eat a candy cane, and more, while you wait your turn for a one-on-one visit with the Elf, and get a free Autographed Keepsake Photo of your little ones […]

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Creative Gaming: 1,000 Blank White Cards

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

What kind of game is 1000 Blank White Cards? Any game you want it to be! Instead of starting with premade cards and rules, 1000 Blank White Cards starts off with just that. It is up to the players to undergo a cycle of card-making and playtesting to create and refine a card game that […]

Holiday Mommy and Me Fashion Show

evsie 2451 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, United States

Head to Evsie and join them as they show off the newest holiday trends for both Maurices and Evsie. Come into pick out an outfit then model that outfit in a fashion show. Treats afterward and some shopping with a 15% off storewide discount.

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Event Series NIU Stem Cafe

NIU STEM Café: Holiday Foods for Health and Pleasure

Novak Room at Fatty’s 1312 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL

Many holiday traditions revolve around food. Our favorite seasonal foods can bring us together and be the highlight of family celebrations. But for many people, holiday eating can also cause stress and anxiety. How can you enjoy holiday celebrations and eat the foods you love, while avoiding the negative feelings that often result from overeating? […]

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Hooks & Books Crochet Circle

Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, Illinois

In this new monthly club, participants of all skill levels are welcome to share their love of fiber crafts! Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, our crochet circle will have you relaxing and learning! Bring your yarn and hooks. Light snacks provided.

Family Fun Science: STEM Gingerbread Houses 2023

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

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 […]

The Magic of a Christmas Carol

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

During the holiday season, one can make the choice to either embrace the holiday spirit of kindness or to say “bah humbug” and be what others call, “a Scrooge.” The greedy Ebenezer Scrooge and the kindhearted Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim offer life lessons during the holiday season! These lessons, originated in the novella, “A […]

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