Name: WinterFest 2026
Start: 2026-01-17T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-17T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Russell Woods Forest Preserve

January 2026
Fiber Arts Club

January 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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

Welcome back to the Fiber Arts Club! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of America, local fabric shop owner Rachael of MAD Fabric + Studio will present on the history of […]

Free
Countdown to the Oscars Film Series

January 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Countdown to the Oscars Film Series

Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

Join the Egyptian Theatre’s countdown to the Oscars with this film series celebrating Academy Award nominees and winners through the decades. Shown on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County, […]

$13 – $15
American-made Board Game Party

January 9 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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

Did you know that most of the board games you love were created in the United States? Kick off a year-long celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary with games including Monopoly, […]

Free
Are You Ready for It? A Taylor Experience

Featured January 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL

Join Traci and her band as they recreate the Eras Tour – featuring all 11 eras and all the costume changes. Guaranteed to be a night of fun! More info […]

$49 – $59
2026 Soup-er Sundays

January 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 2026 Soup-er Sundays

Glidden Historical Center 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

The highly anticipated Soup-er Sundays lecture series returns for its fourth year in 2026. You won’t want to miss these!

$5
Be a Part of History: Become a Citizen Archivist

January 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Interested in the JFK assassination records? What about federal records about UFOs? The National Archives needs help transcribing original documents to make them easier for the public to access. Learn […]

Free
Countdown to the Oscars Film Series

January 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Countdown to the Oscars Film Series

Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

Join the Egyptian Theatre’s countdown to the Oscars with this film series celebrating Academy Award nominees and winners through the decades. Shown on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County, […]

$13 – $15
NIU STEM Café: Robotics

January 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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

In partnership with NIU STEAM, monthly Teen & Family STEM Cafés are back in the new year! This session will feature a presentation by the NIU Robotics club followed by […]

Free
Advance Directive Workshops

January 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

DeKalb Township 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, United States

DeKalb Township is making it easy to start the new year off on the right foot! They are hosting Advance Directive Workshops every Monday & Friday in January featuring […]

Free
Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition Show

January 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition Show

Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL

Imagine meeting dinosaurs up-close and personal? Well, wait no more! Dinosaur Dimensions’ Expedition Show is coming to the Sandwich Opera House! Family Packages available – SandwichOperaHouse.org Step into a vibrant jungle […]
Clash of the Tribute Bands – Journey vs. Foreigner

January 16 @ 7:30 pm

Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

Band to Band combat! The suspense of the competition will keep fans on the edge of their seats and wanting more! These two legendary bands will engage in a musical […]

$40.50 – $61.50
WinterFest 2026

Featured January 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Russell Woods Forest Preserve 11750 IL-72, Genoa, United States

Join staff and volunteers of the Natural Resource Education Center in Genoa for a full day of winter fun in the woods! Learn birding tips and tricks, explore the preserve […]

Free

January 2026