DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Slow Flow Yoga
2024-11-05 09:00, 2024-10-31 09:00, 2024-10-29 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Midwest Sportsplex, 212 W Woodlawn Street, Hinckley, IL, 60520, United States
Yoga classes at Midwest Sportsplex every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. Childcare is available for $3/child.

An Evening with Lee Asher
2024-11-03 17:00 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House, delivers a powerful and inspiring talk about his journey to saving animals, INSPIRING PEOPLE, and finding his true purpose in life. A prominent figure in the animal rescue community — with a massive social media following of more than 12 million people across platforms — he has used his influence to raise awareness about animal welfare and inspire countless individuals to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. His tireless dedication to rescuing dogs, cats, horses, and other animals has earned him a reputation as a true champion for the voiceless.

With his infectious energy, humor, and powerful storytelling, Asher continues to touch hearts and change lives, both human and animal alike. During his live show, he takes his audiences on a rollercoaster of emotions as he recounts his struggles, failures, and ultimate triumphs in building one of the largest animal sanctuaries in the United States. Asher’s talk is a testament to the transformative power of pain and the importance of turning resentment into gratitude. He encourages the audience to embrace their own struggles and use them as a catalyst for positive change, reminding them that they have the power to be the savior they seek in their own lives, and never give up on their dreams, no matter how challenging the journey may be.

$2 from every ticket will be donated to Oaken Acres Wildlife Center in rural DeKalb County that is celebrating their 40th anniversary. Their mission as a nonprofit organization is to provide care for injured and orphaned wild animals with a focus on releasing them into their native habitat. To date, they have taken in almost 30,000 wild animals since opening in 1984. Their slogan tells their story — Every Life Matters!

Old School Pizza Costume Party
2024-11-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Old School Pizza, 507 N 3rd Street Unit 2, Malta, Illinois, 60150, United States
Get your costumes ready for a night to remember at Old School Pizza in Malta!

$20 per person includes pizza and non-alcoholic beverages.

Best Costume Contest Winners receive Old School Pizza gift card!

DeKalb Day of the Dead
2024-11-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown DeKalb, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
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 your ancestors with music, folkloric dances, food, stories, and art!

Makers & Bakers Holiday Market
2024-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N 1st St., DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
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 holiday gifts or simply want to enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone!

Best of all, every purchase and donation directly benefits Family Service Agency’s Senior Services, also known as Club 55. Through your support, they are able to provide critical recreational and wellness programs that promote independence and dignity for over 1,000 seniors in DeKalb County each year. FSA operates four Club 55 locations, offering seniors a place to connect, engage, and thrive.

With free entrance and a warm holiday spirit, Makers and Bakers is the perfect way to kick off the season. Your contributions help ensure seniors continue to enjoy enriching programs and stay connected to their community.

Sugar Skull Creations & 'Coco' Screening
2024-11-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Sycamore Public Library, 103 E State St, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178
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 10-4.

Think Floyd USA
2024-11-01 20:00 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
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 anywhere” by Full Throttle Magazine and Best Tribute Band by Chicago’s Metromix fans, Think Floyd USA has been featured in Singers & Musicians Magazine, which said, “You don’t have to close your eyes to believe TFUSA is the real thing!” All Ages Show.

Riplock at Pub West
2024-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Pub West, 100 E Adams St., Waterman, Illinois, 60556, United States
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!

Halloween Black Light Mini Golf
2024-10-31 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-30 11:30 - 13:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
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 be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.
For additional information, please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.

Horror Film Series at the Egyptian Theatre
2024-10-30 19:00 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
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 (1988)October 8 – Fright Night (1985)October 15 – Black Christmas (1974)October 22 – Suspiria (1977)October 30 – The Shining (1980)

Toddler Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade
2024-10-30 10:30 - 10:45, 2024-10-29 09:45 - 10:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
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.

Author Visit: Lisa Naffziger
2024-10-28 15:30 - 16:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
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, please contact Steven at stevenm@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.

Pumpkin Festival Parade
2024-10-27 13:00 | Sycamore, IL, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
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.

Halloween Party with Rockin Mockstar Karaoke
2024-10-26 20:30 - 2024-10-27 00:00 | PJ’s Courthouse Tavern, 202 West State Street, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Rockin Mockstar Karaoke LIVE Pumpkinfest Saturday 10/26 from 9pm-Midnight. Prizes for best Halloween costumes!

Halloween Party with Riplock
2024-10-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Olde Tyme Inn, 109 S Main St., Sandwich, Illinois, 60548, United States
Come celebrate Halloween at Olde Tyme Inn with Riplock! Don’t forget to wear your BEST Halloween costume!

RIPLOCK, consisting of Matthew Ripsch and Eli Somlock, will be at Olde Tyme Inn in Sandwich playing the BEST of Country and Classic Rock Hits with additional surprises in the mix!

After-hours Concert: Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra
2024-10-26 18:30 - 19:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Get spooky with the Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra! Boogey to an after-hours Halloween concert that will delight all ages. Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra performs orchestrated arrangements on a full range of ukuleles, from the soprano to the UBass. Don’t miss this hauntingly fun evening of music.
No registration is required. This concert is free and open to all. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served!
For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

Harvest Moon
2024-10-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Knights Park, Sandwich, Illinois, 1001 N Latham St, Sandwich, IL 60548, Sandwich, IL, 60548, United States
Harvest Moon Hayrides – 6:00-8:00pmEnjoy a family night of fall fun! Free hayrides, popcorn, hot chocolate, and a campfire.

Kids Pumpkin Contest:For kids ages 16 & under. Submit a decorated pumpkin before 6:30pm, the public will vote from 7-8. Prizes will be awarded for best overall, scariest, and silliest pumpkin. Winners announced following the egg hunt.

Halloween Egg Hunt – 8:00-8:30pmWear your costume, bring a flashlight and a bag for eggs. You will find sweet prizes at the park, in the DARK! Please stay behind the ropes and the flags until the hunt starts. Toddlers will go first and every few minutes the next age group, ending with the oldest children. Limit 8 eggs per child please.

The Magic of the Spellbinder
2024-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The Magic of the Spellbinder excites and captivates audiences across the country. Walter King, Jr. incorporates theater, dance, music, and comedy with illusions like transforming a woman into a live leopard or levitating a lady in mid-air! His performance never fails to leave audiences spellbound, making every event unforgettable and fun.
Walter is a master of magic and illusion. He is an award-winning magician who has entertained stars like Jennifer Hudson, Gladys Knight, and Chance the Rapper. The Spellbinder is a Chicago Legend of magic who has performed in every kind of event from corporate trade shows and colleges to the grand stages of the “Mirage” and the “Stratosphere” in Las Vegas.
Born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, Walter is a self-taught illusionist/magician and is the first to combine multi-disciplines of Hip-Hop dance, music, and theater with the visual art of illusion and magic.
This event is tailored to a mature audience, including teens and adults. Younger children may attend with a parent or guardian. No registration is required.
For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

International Trick-or-Treat
2024-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
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.
Ingredients for each item will be posted; please be aware of any allergies. Some candies may pose choking hazards to small children; parental supervision is required. One of each item per person, please.
This free program is open to all ages. Candy samples will be available while supplies last.
This program is sponsored by the Rick Johns Memorial Fund.
For more information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.

Pumpkin Fest Historic Homes Tour
2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | DeKalb County History Center, 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
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, 123 Center Cross Street, 589 West State Street, and 1730 Main Street.

Giant Pumpkin Trophy Presentation
2024-10-26 10:00 | DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
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”.

Ghosts of Edgar Allen Poe - by Brian "Fox" Ellis
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL, 60548
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 journey into the catacombs of our deepest fears. Hear him recite “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart” as well as some of the lesser known work, work that has inspired generations of writers, writerswho’ve seared to follow in his daunting footsteps.
Brian “Ellis” Fox has been a storyteller and author for more than 30 years. A fan of Poe from the get go, one of the first stories he learned while still in school was “The Tell-Tale Heart”.

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Let the Ghoul Times Stroll
2024-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown DeKalb, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
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!

Pumpkin Fest Craft & Vendor Shows
2024-10-25 11:00 - 2024-10-27 14:00 | Sycamore, IL, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
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 5 pm

Autumn Craft / Treasures Market Hosted by the Sycamore Music BoostersSycamore High School • Spartan TrailSaturday – 9 am to 5 pmSunday – 9 am to 2 pm

United Methodist Church Craft Show Food and Free Parking Available160 Johnson Ave.Friday – 11 am to 5:30 pm Saturday – 9 am to 4 pm
