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  • Winter Chocolate Walk 2025

    Featured
    Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, IL, United States

    Indulge your sweet tooth at Sycamore’s most decadent night of the year! Stroll through the charming downtown and enjoy over 20 chocolate-inspired stops featuring everything from chocolate martinis and gourmet donuts to chocolate-dipped mini cones, marshmallows, and more. Whether you’re bringing your sweetheart or just your love for chocolate, this festive evening promises plenty of indulgence […]

  • A Christmas Carol flyer

    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol
    Stage Coach Players 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, IL, United States

    For Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas is all ‘Bah and Humbug.’ But on this Christmas Eve, three spirits haunt his dreams. They show him what he once was as a boy, joyful and happy; the miserly man he is now; and what his future fate could be. After his experience with the spirits, “it was always said […]

  • Grain and Gather at Whiskey Acres

    Grain & Gather Indoor Winter Artisan Market

    Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Kick off your weekend in the warmest way—surrounded by holiday cheer, handcrafted drinks, handmade/sourced goods, and great company at Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.! The estate distillery’s visitor center transforms into a holiday haven for 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 & 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕— warm lighting, cozy seating by the glowing fireplace, rustic wood accents, and a full bar […]

  • Carol of the (Berim) Baus with Arcomusical

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

    Arcomusical is thrilled to return to the library for another year to present their ever-growing collection of holiday arrangements for berimbau chamber ensemble! Arcomusical’s music is fresh, playful, rhythmic, colorful, and soulful. The ensemble’s level of concentration, communication, and joy of chamber music performance is palpable. Playing exclusively on the Afro-Brazilian instrument called the berimbau, […]

    Free
  • Holiday Pops Concert flyer

    Holiday Pops Concert: Winter Wonderland

    Featured Holiday Pops Concert: Winter Wonderland
    Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at Northern Illinois University 400 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL

    A beloved annual tradition! Ring in the holiday season with traditional favorites. Local music ensembles will be featured in the lobby before the concerts, during intermission, and following the concerts. This concert is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

    $8 – $20
  • A Christmas Carol flyer

    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol
    Stage Coach Players 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, IL, United States

    For Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas is all ‘Bah and Humbug.’ But on this Christmas Eve, three spirits haunt his dreams. They show him what he once was as a boy, joyful and happy; the miserly man he is now; and what his future fate could be. After his experience with the spirits, “it was always said […]

  • Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas

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

    Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas celebrates the gift of family, the gift of friends, the gift of peace, and the gift of love, wrapped up in sweet sounds of the season only he and his piano can provide.  Join Jim Brickman and friends this Christmas season for an unforgettable concert experience filled with music, laughter […]

    $55 – $98

  • Pet Photos with Santa

    Brothers Country Supply 1702 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

    Join Tails on Saturday, December 13th for Pet Pictures with Santa at Brothers Country Supply in DeKalb! From 9 AM – 3 PM, bring your furry friends for a heartwarming holiday photo with the big guy himself! Every photo helps a pet in need- all proceeds benefit the animals at Tails Humane Society!   Celebrate […]

    $20

  • Present Wrapping Party

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

    Do you struggle to find time and space to wrap holiday presents at home? Trying to keep the magic alive for the youngsters in your life, but their curiosity makes it tricky to keep surprises secret? Join a child-free gift-wrapping space! Enjoy a hot chocolate bar and music while you prepare gifts for those you […]

    Free
  • View details for Visits with Santa

    Visits with Santa

    Visits with Santa
    Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, IL, United States

    Bring your Christmas spirit to life with a visit to Santa in his cozy house! Share your holiday wishes, snap a festive photo, and drop off your Christmas list straight into Santa’s hands. Don’t forget to take home a sweet candy cane as a special treat! Santa’s house is free to attend.

    Free
  • View details for Santa Visits at DeKalb County Courthouse

    Santa Visits at DeKalb County Courthouse

    Santa Visits at DeKalb County Courthouse
    DeKalb County Courthouse 133 W State St, Sycamore, IL, United States

    Santa takes time off from his workshop to vacation in Sycamore during the holiday season. His “vacation home” is located on the courthouse lawn and is open for visitors starting December 6! Santa House Hours:Saturdays and Sundays  11 a.m. -2 p.m. Santa’s House has a personal mailbox! Be sure that Santa receives your wish list […]

    Free