DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Lyyra-Women's Vocal Ensemble
2025-10-23 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, 550 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL, 60115
“Lyyra is redefining the role of upper-voice ensembles in the choral landscape, highlighting the astonishing capabilities of women’s vocal artistry.”

NIU School of Music is thrilled to welcome Lyyra — the all-women vocal ensemble from the VOCES8 Foundation — to campus on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall!

After-Hours: Samhein, the Celtic Roots of Halloween
2025-10-24 18:30 - 19:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Samhein (pronounced Sow-wehn) is the ancient Gaelic name for a time between times, a time at the end of Harvest when the veil between the world of men and the other-world of spirits becomes thin and those sprits walk the earth. From ancient times until today, we have celebrated this mysterious and beautiful time of year. We call it Halloween or All Hallows Eve.
Join Award-Winning singer/songwriter Barry Cloyd for an after-hours performance as we step back into ancient Celtic times to revisit and bring to life the tales and songs of this haunting October celebration. It’s a Spooky good time.
This event is free and open to all. No registration is required.
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the performance will begin at 6:30 p.m.
For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

The Haunt - Jonamac's Haunted Corn Maze
2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Rd, Malta, IL, 60150, United States
Get Lost In Terror

When the sun sets on the farm, an eerie shadow is cast upon the maze inviting guests to explore the 10-acre labyrinth in our corn field.

Pathways twist and turn through miles of rustling leaves where terrifying creatures and spooky surprises are lurking behind the stalks.

Enter if you dare… but BEWARE!Strongly recommended to purchase tickets beforehand!What You Need To Know

All children under the age of 16 need to be with an adult chaperone. Children are not permitted to enter the maze alone or without adult supervision.

The time on your ticket is your ENTRY TIME. For example, if you select 6:30-7:30PM, you need to redeem your tickets by 7:30PM or the tickets will no longer be valid. Last group in at 10:30PM, then the entrance is closed.

No Halloween Masks or costumes are permitted in the maze, sorry!

Guests are ideally broken up into groups of 4-5 (or fewer) people and metered into the maze by our staff to keep groups separated. Large groups do not get as great of an experience!

It takes about 30-45 minutes to get through the maze, and we have staff to help you if you get lost.

No Alcohol is permitted in the maze.

Flashlights will not be allowed in the Haunted Maze, only glowsticks or pen lights.

Our Scare Actors are not permitted to touch guests, and guests are not permitted to touch or hit Scare Actors, or they will be asked to leave the maze.

Please be advised, the haunted maze does contain strobe lights, flashing lights, loud noises, and dirt pathways.

Unlike other years, this year the entire maze is Haunted. We will not have 1/2 un-haunted and 1/2 haunted.

Evil Intentions Haunted House
2025-10-24 19:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-25 19:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-31 19:00 - 23:59 | Evil Intentions Haunted House, 45W050 Beith Rd, Maple Park, Illinois, 60151, United States
Evil Intentions Haunted House has relocated to Forsaken Hollow! In this new, larger, and more terrifying home, Evil has taken on a new life. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience filled with unexpected scares and surprises. Come see what awaits and discover why all roads end here!

Attractions include:

Corn Trail – A cornfield packed with scares, screams, and evil lurking in the dark.

20,000 Sq. Ft. of Evil! – A massive, nonstop nightmare, 20,000 square feet indoor haunted house with terror around every corner.

Midway – More than just a haunted house. Food, games, and freakish fun to keep the horror going all night.

Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown
2025-10-24 19:30 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The two greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time face off as Yoshis hosts Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown. Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the country’s top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles’ career. They engage in a musical “showdown” of the hits against premier Stones tribute band Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show, who offer a faithful rendition of the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion.

2025 Historic Homes Tour
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Sycamore, IL, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Tour historic homes all across Sycamore during this year’s Pumpkin Fest Historic Homes Tour! This year’s theme is “Whimsical Homes,” and will showcase a wide variety of homes all with intriguing stories.

For $25, you can purchase a ticket to tour all of the houses. Tickets will go on sale Oct. 15th and must be picked up at the DeKalb County History Center on the day of the walk.

Spooky Sandwitch Trick or Treat Tour
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Sandwich
Bring the family to Downtown Sandwich for trick-or-treating, fun photo ops, and a spooky good time! This event is free to the public.

2025 International Trick-or-Treat
2025-10-25 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 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.

Trunk or Treat at DeKalb Sycamore Chevrolet GMC
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | DeKalb Sycamore Chevrolet GMC, 1925 Mercantile Dr., Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, United States
Get your costumes ready and your candy buckets empty, because DeKalb Sycamore Chevrolet GMC’s Trunk or Treat is bringing the sugar rush! This event features, trick-or-treating from trunks and a costume contest.

Annual Harvest Moon
2025-10-25 18:00 | Knights Park, Sandwich, Illinois, 1001 N Latham St, Sandwich, IL 60548, Sandwich, IL, 60548, United States
Harvest Moon is around the corner! Come out to Knights Park in Sandwich, IL on Saturday, October 25 for loads of fun fall activities. No registration required!

Here’s what’s planned:– Hayrides (6-8pm)– Kids’ Pumpkin Carving Contest (6-8pm)– Obstacle Course (6-8pm)– Halloween Egg Hunt (8-8:30pm)

Heartache Tonight - A Tribute To The Eagles
2025-10-25 20:00 | Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL, 60548
Chicagoland’s premier tribute to The Eagles, Heartache Tonight, is coming to The Sandwich Opera House in Sandwich, IL on Saturday October 25, 2025, for an evening of the Eagles hits you know and love.

Doors Open at 7pm – Show Starts at 8pm – This is an All-Ages Event

Pumpkin Run 2025
2025-10-26 08:30 | Sycamore, IL, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Join the 47th Annual Sycamore Pumpkin 10K Road Race and the One Mile Family Fun Run on Sunday, October 26, 2025! 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 Track and Field and the course is USATF certified.

The Texas Tenors
2025-10-26 17:00 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have released 5 studio albums, 3 PBS Specials, 5 DVDs, multiple singles and 2 children’s books that have earned them impressive recognition including 3 Emmy Awards, The Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature and the distinction of being Billboard Magazine’s #10 Classical Artist in the World.

The tenors’ most recent albums “Outside the Lines”, “Rise” and “A Collection of Broadway and American Classics” all debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts. These classically trained, versatile tenors have performed more than 2500 concerts around the world including headline shows in Las Vegas, China and a 24-city tour of the United Kingdom. Recently they were honored to be included among the top 50 acts in the world and the only vocal group from the United States invited to appear on NBC’s America’s Got Talent: The Champions, All-stars edition.

Tarot Basics with Annie Hex
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Are you curious about the ancient art of tarot but don’t know where to start? Join an enlightening and beginner-friendly presentation designed to demystify the cards and unlock your inner wisdom.
Local tarot reader and poet, Annie Hex, will guide you through the fundamentals of tarot in a welcoming and supportive environment. This program is for anyone who wants to learn more about the deck’s structure, the meaning behind the cards, and how to use them as a tool for self-discovery and personal reflection.
Registration is not required. This program is intended for adults.
For additional information, please contact Amy at amyf@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.

Toddler Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade
2025-10-28 09:45 - 10:00, 2025-10-29 10:30 - 11:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Young children are invited to join a 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.

28th Annual Spooktacular
2025-10-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown DeKalb, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating in Downtown DeKalb for the 28th Annual Spooktacular! Invite your friends and family to put on their costumes and trick-or-treat at over 30 Downtown DeKalb businesses on Tuesday, October 28th, from 4-6pm.

After trick-or-treating, the Egyptian Theatre will be offering a FREE showing of the movie “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” at 6pm with doors opening at 5:30pm. No ticket or RSVP required.

Leave the Leaves!
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Learn why letting leaves stay in your yard this fall is good for your garden, local wildlife, and the planet! Discover how fallen leaves enrich soil, provide habitats, and reduce waste, all while saving you time and effort.
Registration is not required. This program is intended for adults, but all are welcome.
For additional information, please contact Amy at amyf@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.

Free Movie: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
No tickets or reservations required. Free and open to the public.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a delightful adventure. Daffy, cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his faithful dog Gromit become heroes in stopping a crime spree. They learn that a giant, fuzzy creature is stealing the town’s produce and the not-completely-dynamic duo set out to capture the beast and save the day.

Rated G

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce downtown DeKalb annual trick-or-treat event, “Spooktacular” will take place from 4:00-6:00 PM before the movie.

Egyptian Theatre Horror Film Series
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | 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 of the thrills and chills on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County!

Film Schedule:September 30 – Night of the Living Dead (1968)October 7 – The Monster Squad (1987)October 14 – The Lost Boys (1987)October 21 – Shaun of the Dead (2004)October 29 – Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

KSO Free Halloween Concert
2025-10-30 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-30 19:30 - 20:30 | Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, 550 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL, 60115
Join the KSO and guest conductor Kirk Lundbeck in Boo-tell Hall for a performance of Halloween favorites and enjoy seeing your favorite orchestra musicians in costume. No tickets are required for these free, family-friendly concerts. This concert is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

The Haunting of Hill House
2025-10-30 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-31 19:30 - 20:30 | Stage Coach Players, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Directed by Maria L. P. Boynton

Assistant Directed by Mandy Wescott

Join a chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of psychically receptive people are brought together in Hill House, a brooding, Victorian mansion known as a place of evil and ill will. Led by Dr Montague, who is conducting research into supernatural phenomena, the visitors have come to probe the secrets of the old house and draw forth the mysterious powers which it is alleged to possess – powers which have brought madness and death to those who have lived there in the past.

Show dates for The Haunting of Hill House are as follows:

Thursday, October 30, 2025 • 7:30 PM

Friday, October 31, 2025 • 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 1, 2025 • 7:30 PM

Sunday, November 2, 2025 • 2:00 PM

Friday, November 7, 2025 • 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 8, 2025 • 7:30 PM

Sunday, November 9, 2025 • 2:00 PM

Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 815-758-1940.

Denim and Diamonds Halloween Costume Party
2025-10-31 19:00 - 2025-11-01 01:00 | Denim & Diamonds Saloon, 425 W State St., Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Join Denim & Diamonds on Halloween for a boooo-t-scootin’ good time!They’ll be partying the night away from 7pm-1am with DJ Dave, drink specials, and a prize going out for best costume!
