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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House Evening Soirée at Blumen Gardens
DESCRIPTION:📅 Thursday\, November 6\, 2025🕓 4 – 8 PM✨ Join Blumen Gardens for a magical evening as they kick off the holiday season in true Blumen style!Enjoy a night of:🎶 Live music🍸 Signature holiday cocktails🍽 Delicious hors d’oeuvres & desserts🛍 Exclusive holiday discounts in-store \nYour ticket includes a welcome drink\, food\, dessert\, live music\, and exclusive promotions throughout the evening.A portion of proceeds from this event will benefit local charities. \n🚫 Tickets are non-refundable✅ Limited availability—reserve early! \n🎫 Purchase tickets:In-store\, by phone at (815) 895-3737\, or online \n💌 For more info\, contact us at eventrentals@blumengardens.com or (815) 895-3737
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/holiday-open-house-evening-soiree-at-blumen-gardens/
LOCATION:Blumen Gardens\, 403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Reindeer Visit at Blumen Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join Blumen Gardens on Saturday\, November 8\, from 11am-2pm for a magical Reindeer Visit from Whispering Acres Reindeer Farm\, part of an enchanting Holiday Open House weekend at Blumen Gardens! \n\n\n\nNo ticket required.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/reindeer-visit-at-blumen-gardens/
LOCATION:Blumen Gardens\, 403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Magic
DESCRIPTION:Join this Holiday Kickoff in Downtown Sycamore! \n\n\n\nWatch downtown storefronts “come alive” as local arts\, theater\, and dance groups perform from 6–8 PM. Talented artisans\, musicians\, and performers from across the county will create holiday magic throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nShops will stay open late for Moonlight Sales & Holiday Magic on Friday\, November 21\, from 6–8 PM. Enjoy exclusive sales\, the best deals of the season\, and a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in historic downtown Sycamore. \n\n\n\nThis cherished tradition marks the official kickoff to the holiday season in Sycamore. Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting the local businesses that make our community thrive. \n\n\n\nDon’t forget to dine\, shop\, and enjoy local this holiday season!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/moonlight-magic-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Sycamore\, Sycamore\, Illlinois\, 60178
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sycamore Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:Office@sycamorechamber.com
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SUMMARY:Community Thanksgiving Dinner 2025
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the 5th Annual G-K Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 am to 1 pm on Thanksgiving day\, Thursday November 27\, at the Genoa Veterans Home. Featuring a feast including turkey\, with all of the fixings\, sides\, and desserts. Come alone\, bring some friends\, or bring the whole family! All are welcome. \n\n\n\nThis is FREE of charge and you won’t have to wash any dishes!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/community-thanksgiving-dinner-2025/
LOCATION:Genoa Veterans Home\, 311 S. Washington St.\, Genoa\, Illinois\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Genoa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@genoaareachamber.com ;
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SUMMARY:Shop Small Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore • DeKalb • Genoa • Kingston \n\n\n\nFriday\, November 28th to Monday\, December 1st \n\n\n\nGet ready for a shopping adventure like no other. \n\n\n\nThe Shop Small Crawl is your chance to explore the hidden gems that make our towns special while supporting the incredible local businesses that keep our community thriving. Every stop gives you an opportunity to discover something new\, shop unique finds\, and even win prizes along the way. \n\n\n\nHow it works \n\n\n\nEvery participating business will have Shop Small Crawl punch cards printed with the full list of shops involved this year. \n\n\n\nHere is what to do: \n\n\n\n• Start at any participating business and pick up your punch card (see list: https://blumengardens.com/…/5th-annual-shop-small…/ ) \n\n\n\n• Visit shops in Sycamore\, DeKalb\, Genoa\, and Kingston \n\n\n\n• Each business you visit will “punch” your card \n\n\n\n• Every five punches earns you one raffle entry for a $25 gift card to one of the participating businesses \n\n\n\n• When you are finished shopping\, simply leave your completed card at any participating shop \n\n\n\nThe more you visit\, the more chances you have to win. \n\n\n\nWhy join the crawl \n\n\n\nThis event is built around community spirit and supporting the makers\, shop owners\, and independent businesses that keep our towns vibrant. It is also one of the best ways to explore the local area\, find unique gifts\, and make a true impact during the holiday season. \n\n\n\nWhen to crawl \n\n\n\nVisit participating shops Friday November 28th through Monday December 1st. \n\n\n\nYou can view the current participation list here → \n\n\n\nhttps://blumengardens.com/…/5th-annual-shop-small…/
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/shop-small-crawl-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Free Movie: Polar Express
DESCRIPTION:All aboard! Celebrate the season with a free community showing of the beloved holiday classic The Polar Express at the Egyptian Theatre on Friday\, November 28th at 11:00 AM. Thanks to the generous support of Thrivent\, admission is completely free—no ticket or RSVP needed. \n\n\n\nBring the whole family\, wear your coziest PJs if you’d like\, and relive the magic\, music\, and wonder on the big screen! Doors open at 10:30 AM. 
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/free-movie-polar-express/
LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Christmas on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch Nov 28–30 from 11-3 PM for holiday fun — u-cut & pre-cut trees\, wreaths\, photos with Santa (11–2)\, visits with reindeer friends\, and shopping from local small businesses! \n\n\n\n*Please note this is the only weekend the farm is open to the public due their packed event schedule!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/christmas-on-the-farm-2/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch\, 2792 Shabbona Grove Rd.\, Shabbona\, Illinois\, 60550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Christmas on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch Nov 28–30 from 11-3 PM for holiday fun — u-cut & pre-cut trees\, wreaths\, photos with Santa (11–2)\, visits with reindeer friends\, and shopping from local small businesses! \n\n\n\n*Please note this is the only weekend the farm is open to the public due their packed event schedule!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/christmas-on-the-farm-2/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch\, 2792 Shabbona Grove Rd.\, Shabbona\, Illinois\, 60550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Christmas on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch Nov 28–30 from 11-3 PM for holiday fun — u-cut & pre-cut trees\, wreaths\, photos with Santa (11–2)\, visits with reindeer friends\, and shopping from local small businesses! \n\n\n\n*Please note this is the only weekend the farm is open to the public due their packed event schedule!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/christmas-on-the-farm-2/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch\, 2792 Shabbona Grove Rd.\, Shabbona\, Illinois\, 60550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:35MM Film: It's A Wonderful Life
DESCRIPTION:SHOWING ON 35MM! Released in 1946\, the film stars James Stewart as George Bailey\, a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others\, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel\, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and how different life in his community would be had he never been born.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/35mm-film-its-a-wonderful-life/
LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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