DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Faranda's Fish Fry and Community Fundraiser
2026-02-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-13 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Faranda’s Banquet Center, 302 Grove Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Serving up great fish for a great cause, year after year. Faranda’s will host its annual Fish Fry Series starting Friday February 6th.
Join on Friday nights 4pm to 8pm until Easter for a night out while you support local nonprofits. Pick from ten entrees with five side choices. All entrees enjoy unlimited access to the soup, salad, and desert stations. Full-service bar, non-alcoholic beverages, and kids menu available.
Want to try something more unique, check weekly for specials starting February 13th. Specials will include Fried Haddock, Catfish, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and more.
10% of all sales will be donated back to local nonprofits.
In 2025 Faranda’s Fish Fry Raised over $4,500 for local nonprofits including Safe Passage, Tails, Elder Care Services, and more. Join in 2026 to make this year’s event even more impactful.

Galentine's Day Cookie Decorating Party
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Canvas Hair Studio, 212 North 4th Street, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
Join Canvas Hair Studio for a fun Galentine’s evening on Friday, February 6th for cookie decorating with Ken’s Kakes. Space is limited – get your tickets today!+come early and add on curls for just $10 morehttps://www.vagaro.com/canvashs/classes

Celebrating with our Galentines
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Rivers’ Mexican Cantina & Grill, 407 Sycamore Rd, Genoa, IL, United States
Celebrate with your Galentines!

Join Rivers’ Mexican Cantina & Grill for an evening with cocktails, local vendors, and a celebration designed for mingling, sipping, and celebrating Galentines!

Rocky Horror Picture Show
2026-02-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Featuring the live shadow cast of “Irrational Masters”. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an outrageous assemblage of the most stereo-typed science fiction movies, Marvel comics, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings and rock ‘n’ roll of every vintage. Running through the story is the sexual confusion of two middle American Ike Age kids confronted by the complications of the decadent morality of the 70’s, represented in the person of the mad ‘doctor’ Frank N Furter, a transvestite from the planet Transexual in the galaxy of Transylvania. Rated R – FOR MATURE AUDIENCES.

Ticket pricing will reflect base ticket price plus online fees.ALL TICKETS GENERAL ADMISSIONProps that are NOT allowed are: lighters, candles or flames of any kind, large water guns, toast, hot dogs, prunes, glitter or confetti.Prop kits will be available for purchase in the lobby before the show. Prop kits are $7 and include everything allowed. Cash, card, and contactless pay accepted.

Sycamore Winter Farmers Market
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Flowers by Emelia and Prairie Wildflowers, 1126 E. State St, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, United States
Shop honey, wool, bread, crafts, teas, and more at the Sycamore Winter Farmers Market every 1st and 3rd Saturday November-March from 10am-1pm in their greenhouse!

Valentine’s Day Market on February 14th.

Galentine's Party at Painted Lady Collection
2026-02-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Painted Lady Collection, 303 W State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, United States
Join Painted Lady Collection on Saturday February 7th from 10am-5pm to celebrate friendship and love! Featuring new clothing, decor, and accessories.

Grab your besties and get ready to have some fun shopping while sipping on a “Pink” Drink and capture the moment in fun Photo Op Area.

10th Annual Polar Palooza
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Join the DeKalb Park District on Saturday, February 7th, at Hopkins Park, from noon to 3:00 pm for the 10th Annual Polar Palooza Winter Festival!

Meet by the Hopkins Park Shelter for all the festivities. This is a FREE, snow or shine event that features:

Hot ChocolateS’mores Roasting*Sled Dog DemonstrationsWinter HayridesWinter Craft Activities*Sledding

*Some activities are weather-dependent

Burl Ives, Midwestern Minstrel
2026-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Burl Ives was and is an iconic figure in the annals of American Folk Music and he got his start in the little Illinois town of Newton.
Ives went on to become one of the world’s most well-known folk singers and actors, but never lost his hometown ‘folksie’ touch. He recorded more than 100 albums in his career and was called America’s Great Ballad Singer by none other than Carl Sandburg. In the 1930’s he was an “official hobo”, traveling the country in boxcars, but went on to become an internationally recognized star. A fixture of the nascent “folk scene” of the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s in New York City, Ives became an Oscar winning actor in 1958’s Big Country and many other films.
Award-Winning singer/songwriter Barry Cloyd portrays a friend of Ives, Gypsy Davey, who was a hobo and guitar-toting minstrel. Hear ‘Gypsy’ perform many of Burl Ives’ most well-known folk songs.
This event is free and open to all. No registration is required. It is sponsored by Gretchen Moore in memory of Charles Moore.
This event is part of the America 250 initiative; celebrating our nation throughout the year.
For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

Cupid & Cuties Market
2026-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 | The Greenhouse, 265 W Peace Rd., Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, United States
A Valentine’s event for the besties and sweethearts on Saturday, February 7th from 6-9pm. Featuring a curated group of vendors bringing you food, drinks, photos, flowers, custom skincare and more!

Tickets are required and can be purchased online up until the event but grab your tickets by 2/1 in order to guarantee a plant in your goodie bag!

9th Annual Jazz at the Egyptian
2026-02-07 19:00 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The Egyptian Theatre is proud to present the 9th annual “Jazz at the Egyptian” featuring performances by Jazz in Progress, the DeKalb High School Jazz Ensemble, the Sycamore High School Jazz Ensemble, and the NIU Jazz Orchestra. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind concert featuring performances by the area Jazz ensembles. Proceeds from the event will support local music programs at DeKalb & Sycamore high schools and NIU.

Sweet Escape
2026-02-08 09:00 - 15:00 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Back Alley Market presents Sweet Escape indoor makers market with over 150 vendors on Sunday, February 8th from 9am-3pm at the NIU Convocation Center!

Featuring amazing vintage vendors, makers & bakers:

Vintage

Artists

Apothecary

Jewelry

Fiber & Wood Art

Boho

Creative Gifts

Gourmet Foods

Sweet Treats

Music

2026 Soup-er Sundays
2026-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Glidden Historical Center, 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The highly anticipated Soup-er Sundays lecture series returns for its fourth year in 2026. You won’t want to miss these!

Super Bowl Watch Party
2026-02-08 17:30 | DeKalb American Legion Post 66, 1204 S Fourth St, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
Enjoy a hot potato bar while watching the Super Bowl at the DeKalb American Legion!

DeCarbon Dialogues: Real Talk, Real Neighbors, Real Change
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Good news: compost is back!
After a winter hiccup, the DeKalb Public Library is thrilled to bring back one of our most-requested conversations – Composting as Collective Climate Action.
Join DeCarbon DeKalb for an energizing, neighbor-led evening all about how composting cuts methane, stores carbon, improves soil health, and builds real community resilience. We’ll dig into why composting is one of the most accessible, low-tech climate solutions available – and how individual scraps add up to collective impact.
Whether you’re compost-curious, already composting at home, or wondering what community-scale composting could look like in DeKalb County, this Dialogue is for you.
Expect real talk, practical takeaways, and plenty of “oh, that makes sense” moments. Snacks included, because climate action is better with carbs.
This program is intended for adults. It does not require registration.
For more information, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.

Countdown to the Oscars Film Series
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Join the Egyptian Theatre’s countdown to the Oscars with this film series celebrating Academy Award nominees and winners through the decades. Shown on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County, you don’t want to miss this exciting lineup.

Tuesdays at 7:00 PMJanuary 6 – Les Misérables (1935)January 13 – Spellbound (1945)January 20 – Mister Roberts (1955)January 27 – Thunderball (1965)February 3 – The Man Who Would Be King (1975)February 10 – Witness (1985)February 17 – Apollo 13 (1995)February 24 – Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)March 3 – Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)March 10 – Anora **2025 Best Picture Winner**

Sun and Moon Paint and Sip
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Prairie State Winery, 222 West Main St., Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
This upcoming event on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, features local artist Catherine Urban hosting a creative evening at Prairie State Winery in Genoa.

Event Details

Time: 6:00 PM(last call for drinks is 7:30)

Location: Prairie State Winery, Genoa, IL.

Activity: Create a sun and moon painting on a 12×16” pre-drawn canvas.

Cost: $44 per person.

What’s Included

One pre-drawn canvas.

One complimentary beverage of your choice.

Registration

Tickets: Admission must be purchased in advance for each participant. Use the official ticket link to reserve your seats.

Food: Guests are encouraged to bring their own snacks to enjoy while painting as our kitchen will be closed.

Arrival: It is recommended to arrive early to sample wines and get settled before the 6:00 PM start time

Galentine's Day Store Party
2026-02-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Maurices, 2451 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
Join Maurices Galentine’s Day Store Party featuring expert styling, latest arrivals, and exclusive gifts!

Valentine's Etch and Sip
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Roberts Family Farms, 905 S. County Line Road, Sandwich, Illinois, 60548, United States
Sip and Etch is back!

Join Roberts Family Farms for a fun, hands-on glass etching experience where creativity meets craftsmanship! In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to personalize your own glass item using safe and easy etching techniques. Whether you’d like to create a one-of-a-kind gift, add a custom touch to your home décor, or simply try something new, this event is perfect for artists of all skill levels—no experience necessary!

All materials will be provided, including glassware, stencils, and etching supplies. Just bring your imagination and get ready to create something beautifully unique.

Registration can be completed throughhttps://square.link/u/weDG48zq

Dog Man: The Musical
2026-02-12 18:30 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, the national tour of Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Featuring an exciting book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila, music by Brad Alexander, and original direction and choreography by Jen Wineman.Recommended for ages 6+

Run time: 92 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission)

Adapted from the DOG MAN series of books by Dav PilkeyBook and Lyrics by Kevin Del AguilaMusic by Brad AlexanderOriginal Direction & Choreography by Jen Wineman

Stage Coach Players Presents Gypsy
2026-02-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Stage Coach Players, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Gypsy is considered by many to be one of Broadway’s all-time triumphs. It tells the story of ambitious showbiz mother Rose, who treks across the country with her daughters Baby June and Louise in search of success with their homespun vaudeville act. As times change, Rose is forced to accept the demise of vaudeville and the rise of burlesque, as well as her daughters’ quest for autonomy.

With many classic songs like “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, “You Gotta Get a Gimmick”, and “Let Me Entertain You”, Gypsy is one you won’t want to miss!

Show dates for Gypsy are as follows:

Thursday, February 12, 2026 • 7:30 PM

Friday, February 13, 2026 • 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 14, 2026 • 7:30 PM

Sunday, February 15, 2026 • 2:00 PM

Thursday, February 19, 2026 • 7:30 PM

Friday, February 20, 2026 • 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 21, 2026 • 7:30 PM

Sunday, February 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM

Tickets can be purchased here or by calling our box office at 815-758-1940.

Galentine's Day Event
2026-02-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Illinois
Join all of the Studio 25 girls and Flawless Touch for a fun filled evening featuring a complimentary hot cocoa bar, snacks, select services, hair tinsel, and giveaways!

Participating salons:Flawless TouchKatrina’s Hair LoveShear RoseStyles by ShannonPure Beauty by SkyeHair by TamraWimberly Hair StudioGrunge Hair StudioJules Wild Roots

Valentine's Yin & Yang Partner Yoga
2026-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Life Care Wellness, 1205 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, United States
Bring a date or a friend! And a mat and blanket so you can laugh and bend.Dinner dates are nice but it’s easy to be physically present in conversation & mentally distracted.You don’t need to identify as a “yogi” to attend or get something from this class.

Galentine’s Party
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Celebrate your friendships with a fun and festive night at Blumen Gardens. Your evening begins with charcuterie and a seasonal cocktail. You will learn how to make the cocktail step by step and take home a cocktail card so you can recreate it anytime. One cocktail is included.

After sipping and snacking, you will create a fresh floral arrangement in a glass vase with guidance from the Blumen Gardens design team. All materials are provided. It is the perfect girl’s night out in Sycamore.

Charcuterie, Cocktail Instruction, Floral Arrangement Workshop, and All Materials Included

Glidden's 1873 Date Night
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Glidden Historical Center, 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Couples are invited to step back in time for an unforgettable evening of history, romance, and charm at the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. “Glidden’s 1873 Date Night” will take place Friday, February 13, from 7–9 p.m. at the historic Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway.

This intimate, limited-ticket experience immerses guests in 19th-century courting traditions, complete with period parlor games, music, tea, and desserts. Guests will also hear the captivating real-life love story of Joseph and Lucinda Glidden, offering a heartfelt glimpse into life and romance in the 1870s.

As the evening draws to a close, couples will write love notes to one another and symbolically seal them with a wax barbed-wire seal, a nod to Glidden’s legendary invention. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Period dress is not required.

Tickets are $80 per couple, with proceeds supporting the preservation and operation of the Glidden Homestead, including the historic home and barn, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tickets are available at GliddenHomestead.org.

Please note: the event will be held on the second floor of the historic Homestead, accessible only by a flight of stairs.

EagleMania - The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band
2026-02-13 19:30 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Welcomed by 102.3 The Coyote! EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as select Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh solo efforts. If you like The Eagles you simply must experience the world’s greatest Eagles Tribute, EagleMania!

Stupid Cupid
2026-02-13 21:00 | El Jimador Mexican Grill, 260 E Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
Get ready to ignite the night! Leave Cupid at the door and join the Stupid Cupid Party at Jimador’s Upstairs Dance Floor on Feb 13, where DJ NRG will be mixing live with drinks flowing and music blasting. Doors open at 9:00pm.

Anti Valentine's Day Fundraiser
2026-02-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Green Rd., DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
Got an ex? A ghoster? A bad boss? That one person who definitely knew what they were doing?

For just a $10 donation, Tails Humane Society will put their name exactly where it belongs:

– Written on a paper and placed into one of their finest litter boxes.– AND written on a doggy poop bag that will be proudly put to use at the shelter!

Feline residents will take care of the karma, and pups will also contribute. You’ll get the sweet satisfaction of petty justice and the warm glow of helping homeless pets this Valentine’s Day. Everyone wins. (Except your enemy.)

Your revenge is just $10 away! Buy yours now!https://tailshumanesociety.app.neoncrm.com/…/events…

Please note: This fundraiser is just for fun; there’s no physical prize. The real reward is knowing your donation helps shelter pets AND that your nemesis’ name is living their best (worst) life in a litter box and a doggy poop bag.

Toddler Dayglow Dance Party
2026-02-14 10:00 - 11:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Get ready to wiggle and glow at our ultimate Valentine’s “Day-time” dance party! DJ Joe Majesty will be dropping the beats (and the volume!) mixed with techno remixes of your little one’s favorite tunes, like Wheels on the Bus and Ol’ Macdonald.
This colorful dayglow party is designed for parents and children to dance and explore rhythm together in a safe, kid-friendly environment. We’ll supply glow sticks, bubble machines, non-strobe-effect lights, and age-appropriate music. You bring the tiny dancers and energy! Need a break from the music and lights? You’ll find a space across the hall in our Zimmerman Meeting Room to sit and “chill”, color a picture, and reenergize to keep dancing.
This event is intended for families with children ages 6 and under. Older siblings will be allowed with parent supervision.
Please note that although music will be played at a lower volume, this still may be too loud for those with sensitivities. It is recommended that you bring any protective or noise reduction headphones your child may require.
Also note that although no strobe lights will be used at this event, we will have black lights to create a glow effect, color swirling lights, and laser dot light show.
For additional information please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.
