• Holiday Photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus

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

    Capture the magic of the season at Blumen Gardens with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Bring the whole family to snap a memorable holiday photo surrounded by the cozy charm of the gardens.

    Free
  • 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
  • Holiday at the Homestead Open House 2025

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

    The historic J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host its “Holiday at the Homestead” open house on Sunday, December 7, from 12-4 p.m. at the museum, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Holiday at the Homestead will be held on the second floor of the home, only accessible by a flight of stairs. Please contact […]

  • Holiday Traditions Weekend

    Holiday Traditions Weekend
    Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, United States

    This Holiday Traditions Weekend gives guests the chance to participate in self-guided tours around the Ellwood mansion and Ellcourt, a unique opportunity for visitors to take their time to appreciate the beautiful decorations in both homes. This two-day event will run on Saturday, December 6, from 4-7 PM, and Sunday, December 7, from 1-4PM, and […]

    $15
  • Senior Coffee Hour

    Senior Coffee Hour
    Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, Illinois

    Have you been wanting to meet new people? Drop by the Sycamore Public Library on the first Sunday of the month for free coffee, games, and conversation.

    Free
  • Celebration Chorale Christmas Cantata

    Celebration Chorale Christmas Cantata
    First United Methodist Church of DeKalb 317 N 4th Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

    The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual Christmas cantata, “Sing We All Noel” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. The production will be held at First United Methodist Church, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. “Sing We All Noel” is a dynamic collection […]

    Free
  • Wrap and Sip

    Prairie State Winery 222 West Main St., Genoa, IL, United States

    Do you have limited time away from your kids? Are you hiding in your bedroom trying to wrap presents on your bed? Are you staying up late to wrap presents and hoping your kids don’t wake up? If so, this it the event for you! Reserve a table at the winery for gift wrapping, snacking, […]

  • Understanding Financial Statements: A Quick Guide Workshop

    Demystify your financial statements! This session provides a straightforward look at how to read and interpret your Income Statement and Balance Sheet to gain crucial insights into your business’s performance. You will learn the basic components of an Income Statement and Balance Sheet, what key figures represent, and how to spot initial trends in your […]

    Free
  • 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 & 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