From New York to Beijing to Bratislava to Mexico City, the illustrated children's book has become a vibrant global enterprise. In this illustrated talk, Leonard S. Marcus leads a wide-ranging pictorial tour of the landmark books for young people that have defined the children's picture book for over two centuries and of the cultural trends […]

Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm

Join the Egyptian Theater for the 2nd annual "The Big Sing" community choral concert featuring 5 choirs: Cor Cantiamo, Northern Illinois University Concert Choir, DeKalb High School Concert Choir, Kaneland High School Concert Choir, and Sycamore High School Concert Choir. General Admission Tickets $12 - Adult $10 - Student/Senior 65+ $5 - 12 & under

We’re living in times of environmental and social unrest. Climate change affects everything from crop production to extreme weather events, food prices, jobs and real estate. Join NIU experts in climate change and sustainability to learn how climate change will affect DeKalb and surrounding communities – and how we can draw on our history of […]

Test your PS4 skills against your peers in this exciting gaming tournament!PS4 games played during tournaments include: Madden 22, NBA2022, and MLB The Show: 2022. The winner will receive a candy prize. All players can enjoy pizza from Vinny’s.Sign-up in the Teen Room to be included in the tournament, as only 16 spots are available. […]

Directed By Brad Shortridge For more information on tickets and showtimes contact the box office at stagecoachplayers.com/ or call 815-758-1940

The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own piñata! Listen to a brief presentation on the history of piñatas and the process before making your very own. This is a two-day workshop and patrons must attend both sessions Tuesday, September 20th and Thursday, September 22nd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.This program is first come, […]

Directed By Brad Shortridge For more information on tickets and showtimes contact the box office at stagecoachplayers.com/ or call 815-758-1940

Adult Camp Night returns with even more ghost stories, s'mores, and fun!Reminisce about the nostalgia of camp days by participating in games, making crafts, learning about nocturnal ecology, bushcraft survival skills, and listening to musical entertainment! Register on Eventbrite or call x 410.Held at Sycamore Park District’s GoodTymes shelter off Airport Road.

Directed By Brad Shortridge For more information on tickets and showtimes contact the box office at stagecoachplayers.com/ or call 815-758-1940

Shabbona Farmer & Artisan Market 1st and 3rd Saturday June thru October corner of Route 30 & Nokomis Street

Join us at Jonamac Orchard every weekend for food truck starting at 11am, and live music from 1-4pm in our Band Shell

Explore the fundamentals of structural engineering with the Society of Women Engineers by creating structures using spaghetti noodles and other challenging building supplies! Build a bridge! Or a tower! Will your structure stand? Or collapse?This event, intended for students in grades 2-5, is led by volunteers from the Society of Women Engineers. To register please […]

Malta's Fall Garland Festival is a small-town, one-day street festival full of Autumn cheer. Join our community at this seasonal event that is fun for all ages!

Join Whiskey Acres every Friday – Sunday for live music and food trucks! View artists and food trucks by clicking here Typical schedule as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00pm Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm

The Ellwood House terraces and gardens offer a picturesque setting for an evening of fine wine, craft beer, unique appetizers, desserts, and live music. The wines and craft beer will be selected by Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits, with Hy-Vee Catering providing tasty appetizers and desserts. This major fundraiser has become an eagerly anticipated community event. […]

Join us for an Anime Film Festival sponsored by the NIU Division of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the NIU Asian American Resource Center. This event is free and open to the public. 6:00 PM: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 7:40 PM: Break 8:00 PM: Akira

It’s almost time for our annual Corn Crawl event! Our friends from The Forge Brew House & Byers Brewing Company will be hiding out in our maze along with our Cider House staff to supply you with delicious brews as you explore the maze. We will also have Side Peace playing music on the band stage […]

Head to Sycamore Speedway for a Saturday night full of dirt track races! Details for each race can be found on the website Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) and Fast Passes: $15 (ages 5 and older) General Admissions Ticket Prices: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE

The third concert in the Hinckley series will be the Shade Tree Music Company featuring pop, country and classical rock Sept 24 Community Building Lawn at 6:30 p.m.

Steve Brogan is a career "Comic Ventriloquist". He has turned his childhood hobby into a successful occupation. "What job could be better", quips Steve, "I get paid to watch people laugh and have a great time". Steve Brogan can help make your next event "Over the top!". Steve Brogan is a major success in his […]