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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35mm It’s a Wonderful Life

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

SHOWING ON 35MM!!!  Released in 1946, the film stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched […]

Snow Glow Family Dance Party

Dimensions Dance Academy 134 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

This is the most fun you’ll have with your family this holiday season! Dimensions Ballroom will transform into a blacklit winter wonderland on Saturday, December 16th from 7:00-8:30pm. Bring the whole family for a glow-in-the-dark dance party! Cost is $30/family *Participants need to be able to climb a full flight of stairs to Dimensions Ballroom

$30

Friday Night Fright: Anna and the Apocalypse

Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, Illinois

Adults 18+ can join library staff after hours for a free screening of Anna and the Apocalypse (2017). In this musical horror/comedy movie, a zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven at Christmas. Anna and her friends fight, slash and sing their way to survival. They soon discover that no one is safe […]

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Elsa and Olaf Story Time

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

Elsa and Olaf are coming to the library! We’ll have wintry crafts and hot chocolate after story time with Elsa. Parents are welcome to take photos during this event, funded by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. This program is free and open to all. No registration is required. For additional information, please contact […]

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NOON Years Eve Party

Midwest Sportsplex 212 W Woodlawn Street, Hinckley, IL, United States

Bring the kids to the Plex for a family-friendly Noon Years Eve Party 12/31 10 AM-1 PM Registration and payment is required by 12/18- use the link below https://square.link/u/5HYo8SbR Games, crafts, snacks, drinks, bounce house, and balloon drop

$25

NYE at Fatty’s

Fatty’s Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, IL

Ring in the New Year at Fatty’s Twice! Sunday, December 31st 7pm- Back Country Roads is here for a special 4 person band set, the band will countdown with an early Champagne Toast at 10pm for those wanting an early NYE night. 10pm- DJ Ray takes over and is here to play the best beats […]

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