The Glidden Homestead is excited to host a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Glidden’s “The Winner” patent! A two-day, public barbed wire expo to be held at the historic Altgeld Hall “castle” on the campus of Northern Illinois University (Joseph Glidden’s land donation for a college) and near the site of Henry Rose’s original […]
Join the best race in Northern Illinois! Beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb, the route will take runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, through NIU’s campus and Huskie Stadium and ending in Van Buer Plaza with a Post Race Celebration!
The Taste of DeKalb is a fundraising event hosted by the Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary and includes a variety of food truck options, family friendly activities and live entertainment. Proceeds raised through sponsorships go towards an annual Community Grant for Children, Youth and Families of DeKalb County. There is no admission fee to attend the event […]
Step into the chilling world of cinematic terror with the Horror Film Series at the historic Egyptian Theatre this fall. From the heart-pounders to the bone-chilling, this series offers something for every horror lover! Join us for all the thrills and chills on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County! Film Schedule:October 1 – They Live […]
From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are kicking off their Fall Tour on October 4th in DeKalb, Illinois, with a brand new show: LADIES NIGHT! Guaranteed to make you laugh, and maybe pee your pants, these two dive-in to all things womanhood, motherhood and friendship. There are new things to talk about and […]
Join local chef Rudy Galindo to indulge in an exquisite evening of culinary delights and impeccable wine pairings overlooking the beautiful Sycamore Golf Club. Register at the Community Center or by calling the Service Desk at 815-895-3365. Friday, October 4 • 6:30-8:30 Featuring Valley of the Moon Winery $80 per ticket Includes appetizers, soup/salad, entrée, […]
Get ready for Sycamore Public Library’s 4th Annual Creepy Campfire event featuring a night of ghost stories, songs, and s’mores! Adults can join library staff at Sycamore Park District’s Good Tymes Shelter off Airport Road from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring your own camping chairs, blankets, and mug/thermos!
Come support the NIU Huskies facing off against the University of Massachusetts at the Huskie Stadium on Saturday, October 5th (time TBA). Find tickets at Football Tickets – NIU Athletics (niuhuskies.com).
The City of Genoa’s annual Harvest Festival is taking place on October 5th in Downtown Genoa! Come enjoy rides, kids crafts and activities, community organization booths, and the Fall Makers’ Market! New this year is a pie eating contest!
Inspired by the Chinese Double Ninth Festival, also known as the Senior Citizen’s Festival, the DeKalb Public Library will celebrate the bonds that unite us across generations. Drop in any time between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. to drink chrysanthemum tea and make a kite and grandparents day card with Linda Ma, during this special program […]
A night of acapella at Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. You’ll be blown away by incredible vocal harmonies performed by the combined talents of Indiana Univeristy’s Another Round men’s group and Ladies First women’s group. Nearly 24 vocalists will be performing your favorite songs from the Pitch Perfect trilogy as well as songs from various pop […]
Experience the beauty of art amongst the wonder of nature! View and purchase art, enjoy food trucks, activities, and more!
Portrait lighting and communication workshop with studio, environmental, gallery and hands-on components led by NIU Photography Manager Wade Duerkes. For ages 17 and above. Open to all levels: SLR to cell phone. Limited to 16 participants. Preregistration deadline: Thursday, Oct. 3. Call the museum at 815-753-1936 to register. Location: Altgeld Hall, room 125.
Treat your family to an evening of mind-blowing magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act. You’ll be stunned and amazed as master illusionist David Caserta has people levitating, disappearing, and reappearing right before your eyes. You will witness never before seen illusions that have been created just for this show. Watch the unbelievable happen! […]
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
Step into the chilling world of cinematic terror with the Horror Film Series at the historic Egyptian Theatre this fall. From the heart-pounders to the bone-chilling, this series offers something for every horror lover! Join us for all the thrills and chills on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County! Film Schedule:October 1 – They Live […]
Don’t miss NIU Wind Ensemble’s exciting program, that includes one of the classics of the band world, the Second Suite in F by Holst, paired with music from 5 contemporary black composers. They are also performing the monumental “Concerto for Trombone” by David Maslanka, featuring our department chair, Andrew Glendening, on trombone. Tickets are available at […]
Don’t miss these STEM Cafés this fall! Sept. 11, 2024 – Critical Minerals: The Hidden Materials Required for Green Energy Many of the technologies we need for green energy – such as advanced batteries and solar panels – are made from materials that exist in incredibly small proportions within the Earth. These critical metals and […]
Relive all the Bee Gees greatest hits….”Staying Alive”, “Night Fever”, “How Deep is Your Love”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “To Love Somebody”, “Jive Talking”, and so many more…for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Are you Ready for It? 102.3 The Coyote welcomes Burning Red: A Tribute To Taylor Swift – the Ultimate Live Band Taylor Sing-Along Party! A show BY Swifties and FOR Swifties, Burning Red plays the hits and fan favorites from every single Taylor era so you can Shake it Off to the songs you know All Too […]
Come and join MJ&Crew to discover the many treasures and custom creations their vendors bring to you. They also have food truck vendors on-site as well as games and live music. While in town, visit all the boutique stops and antique shops that Sandwich, IL has to offer! See our dates for the upcoming 2023 […]
Adults are invited to drop-in throughout the day to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Help Adult Services create decor for Sycamore Public Library’s Day of the Dead ofrenda. Head to the second floor to create traditional Papel Picado banners and tissue paper marigolds-to add to our community ofrenda! On display from Oct 15th-Nov 2nd. Be sure […]
NIU Percussion Ensemble is excited to present “Huskie Sound Garden” – a sound bath installment piece in the style of Brian Eno – as part of NIU’s Homecoming Festivities on October 15th at 4:00 p.m. in Martin Luther King Commons, between Founders Library and Holmes Student Center. Instruments performed will include gongs, windchimes, rain sticks, […]
Step into the chilling world of cinematic terror with the Horror Film Series at the historic Egyptian Theatre this fall. From the heart-pounders to the bone-chilling, this series offers something for every horror lover! Join us for all the thrills and chills on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County! Film Schedule:October 1 – They Live […]
Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year […]
Local fans, students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join the Huskies for a down home celebration in downtown DeKalb. The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone—kidzone, classic car show, March of the Huskies, pep rally, food trucks, discounts at local businesses and much more!
Yoga classes at Midwest Sportsplex every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. Childcare is available for $3/child.
Held on the third Thursday of each month, Memory Cafés provide a safe place for those experiencing memory loss and their care partners to socialize and have fun with others in similar situations. During these informal gatherings the DeKalb Public Library will start with a familiar song and a “get to know you” question. Followed […]
Join Huskies for a tasting event at Jonamac Orchard featuring live music. Free Shuttle Bus Available. Huskie Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits at Jonamac Orchard will include products from Jonamac’s Cider House and Whiskey Acres, both of whom are Bold Spirits partners and Illinois Made award winners. You’re sure to find a drink to […]
“One of the most instantly recognizable voices in current music.” —Trust The Doc Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual […]
Support the NIU Huskies at the 117th NIU Homecoming football game against the University of Toledo on Saturday, October 19th at 2:30PM! Find tickets at Football Tickets – NIU Athletics (niuhuskies.com).
Back by popular demand! Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. […]
Free outdoor concert sponsored by The Brown Pub. Fundraiser for the Hinckley Festival Association supporting the Hinckley Fireworks/Good Time for All Festival. Enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon sipping a relaxing drink while listing to great tunes and support a great cause! Outdoor concert from Beauty & The Beats, magician for additional entertainment, and outdoor fun. […]
Bring the family to Trunk or Treat at Northern Illinois Dance Center, 2180 Oakland Drive, Sycamore, IL, on October 20th from 1-3 PM. Get some candy and see some great local businesses and vendors.
Yoga classes at Midwest Sportsplex every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. Childcare is available for $3/child.
Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
Step into the chilling world of cinematic terror with the Horror Film Series at the historic Egyptian Theatre this fall. From the heart-pounders to the bone-chilling, this series offers something for every horror lover! Join us for all the thrills and chills on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County! Film Schedule:October 1 – They Live […]
The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival takes place in downtown Sycamore, Illinois, near the corners of Main & State Street, with many of the festivities happening on the courthouse lawn and surrounding town square. It is a community celebration, showcasing Sycamore not-for-profit organizations and providing a weekend of Halloween fun for all! The festival has over 1000 entries […]
Join the opening ceremony and giant cake cutting kicking off the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival! North Maple Street adjacent to the Courthouse. Cake compliments of HyVee.
Yoga classes at Midwest Sportsplex every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. Childcare is available for $3/child.
In 2021, Bill & Jaci Kousoulas embarked on a research journey to investigate the 1967 Silver Bridge Disaster. This catastrophic event was preceded by a thirteen-month paranormal onslaught featuring UFOs, Men in Black, Cattle Mutilations, and Poltergeist activity. Notably, over 100 reports described a black, winged being known as Mothman. The culmination of their eighteen-month […]
With a decades-spanning career and a vastly impressive catalog blending different styles, genres, and even band members at times, Newsboys is a name within the Christian music space that can’t be ignored. Since the beginning of their careers, Newsboys have propelled countless hits up the charts, explored the universe of books and film, and traveled millions of […]
Shop unique items from DeKalb County craft vendors and meet the nonprofit organizations that support our community! There will be 3 shows, ACS – Cornerstone Craft Show, Autumn Craft/Treasures Market, and the United Methodist Church Craft Show! Locations and times are listed below. ACS – Cornerstone Craft Show355 N. Cross St.Saturday – 9 am to […]
Get your Spooky on! Enter the costume contest for Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume, or Most Original Costume at Hidden Treasures & More. Win prizes donated by local businesses and enjoy specially created drinks to-go by our local restaurants & bars while perusing the spooky offerings in Downtown shops!
Spend a spine-tingling evening in the parlor of Edgar Allen Poe as he recounts the tormented true tales of his life and how they led to his classic tales of terror. Do not look away as the father of the modern horror story reveals the darkness that lurks in us all, taking us on a […]
Rockin Mockstar Karaoke LIVE Pumpkinfest Saturday 10/26 from 9pm-Midnight. Prizes for best Halloween costumes!
Tour historic homes all across Sycamore during this year’s Pumpkin Fest Historic Homes Tour. This year, the homes you’ll visit were all selected around the theme “On the Move”. For $20, you can purchase a ticket to tour all of the houses. This year’s houses are 708 Somonauk Street, 432 Somonauk Street, 343 Grant Street, […]
See all the creatively decorated pumpkins featured at the Sycamore Lions Club Pumpkin Display and cheer on the giant pumpkin contest winners! This year’s theme is “Pumpkins Around the World”.
Trick-or-Treat your way around the world! Sweet tooths of all ages are invited to go on an international candy quest at the DeKalb Public Library, gathering and sampling different confections at each library desk. Stop by the Circulation Desk, the Adult Reference Desk, the Tech Desk, and the Youth Reference Desk to find each candy. […]
Join the 46th Annual Sycamore Pumpkin 10K Road Race and the One Mile Family Fun Run on Sunday, October 27, 2024! The Pumpkin Run has been named a Best of Chicagoland Race by Chicago Area Runners Association, bringing in nearly 1,500 runners from all over Northern Illinois and beyond. The race is also sanctioned by USA […]
Wrap up the festive weekend with one of Illinois’ biggest parades lasting 90 minutes! The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Parade showcases local not-for-profit organizations, businesses, marching bands, dancers, other talent, and more throughout Sycamore! The parade will start at the corner of Somonauk Street and Borden Avenue.
Do you want to know what it takes to become an artist and author? Meet Lisa Naffziger, the author of the graphic novel Deja Ross Speaks to Freaks, in a program that includes a presentation and a hands-on drawing demonstration. This program is intended for tweens and teens. No registration is required. For additional information, […]
Celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating in Downtown DeKalb for the 27th Annual Spooktacular! Invite your friends and family to put on their costumes and trick-or-treat at over 20 Downtown DeKalb businesses from 4-6PM on Tuesday, October 29th. After trick-or-treating, the Egyptian Theatre will be offering a FREE movie showing of ‘Scooby-Doo: The Movie’ (2002) at 6PM […]
Yoga classes at Midwest Sportsplex every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. Childcare is available for $3/child.
Young children are invited to join our Halloween Parade through the Children’s Department, with a few stops at various points to “trick-or-treat.” Come in costume and join the parade! No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Young children are invited to join our Halloween Parade through the Children’s Department, with a few stops at various points to “trick-or-treat.” Come in costume and join the parade! No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
After DeKalb Public Library’s pre-school Halloween parade in the Youth Department, CREEP on down to the lower level for more SPOOKY fun! Get your GLOW-on and play Black Light Mini-Golf! Supplies for this program were, in part, supplied by Delano’s Home Decorating in DeKalb. This program is intended for children and families. All minors must […]
After DeKalb Public Library’s pre-school Halloween parade in the Youth Department, CREEP on down to the lower level for more SPOOKY fun! Get your GLOW-on and play Black Light Mini-Golf! Supplies for this program were, in part, supplied by Delano’s Home Decorating in DeKalb. This program is intended for children and families. All minors must […]
Yoga classes at Midwest Sportsplex every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. Childcare is available for $3/child.
After DeKalb Public Library’s pre-school Halloween parade in the Youth Department, CREEP on down to the lower level for more SPOOKY fun! Get your GLOW-on and play Black Light Mini-Golf! Supplies for this program were, in part, supplied by Delano’s Home Decorating in DeKalb. This program is intended for children and families. All minors must […]
After DeKalb Public Library’s pre-school Halloween parade in the Youth Department, CREEP on down to the lower level for more SPOOKY fun! Get your GLOW-on and play Black Light Mini-Golf! Supplies for this program were, in part, supplied by Delano’s Home Decorating in DeKalb. This program is intended for children and families. All minors must […]
Think Floyd USA celebrates the music of Pink Floyd with a full-production tribute performance that showcases an energetic and phenomenally gifted cast alongside mesmerizing lights and video. Featuring nine passionate musicians and vocalists, Think Floyd USA includes several dedicated founding members who began the journey together in 2004. Deemed “absolutely amazing…the best Pink Floyd tribute […]
RIPLOCK, consisting of Matthew Ripsch and Eli Somlock, will be live at Pub West in Waterman playing the BEST of Country and Classic Rock Hits with additional surprises in the mix!
Fill the streets of beautiful Downtown DeKalb, as they celebrate the second annual DeKalb Day of the Dead “Celebration of Life”! This festival is organized by Downtown merchants, small businesses from DeKalb County, NIU, and amazing community members. Learn more about this vibrant holiday with an educational celebration for the whole family to enjoy. Celebrate […]
Check out the Makers and Bakers Holiday Market, a one-of-a-kind holiday market celebrating the talents of local artists, crafters, bakers, and artisans. This festive event offers more than just shopping—it’s a vibrant community gathering with live music, delicious food trucks, and the chance to win big in a 50/50 raffle. Whether you’re searching for unique […]
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Sycamore Public Library! Adults are welcome to drop in any time between 10-11:30am to watch Coco and celebrate Day of the Dead by decorating real sugar skulls with royal icing. Kids and Teens are invited to drop-in to the youth department to make a tiny Ofrenda to take home from […]
