Head to Downtown DeKalb for the 3rd annual Merry Market. Shop locally for different Christmas trinkets! Downtown is already looking like Christmas! Get the perfect gift and be part of a great community event. Visit over 30 interesting and unique dealers in our walkable downtown. Wrap up your holiday shopping with unique gifts at this […]

The historic J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host its “Holiday at the Homestead” open house on Sunday, December 3, from 12-4 p.m. at the museum, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Events include a children’s story time and live music in the decorated historic home. “Annie’s Story Time,” in partnership with DeKalb Public Library, […]

The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual Christmas cantata, “Christmas Dreams,” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, December 1st and 2nd, and Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. The production will be held in the new sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church, located at 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in […]

Explore podcasting, music creation, video production, and more! After a brief training, attendees will be able to begin hands-on experience with multimedia programs. Once training is complete you will be authorized to book the Sound Studio for private or 1-on-1 sessions at your convenience. This introductory training class is open to ages 12 and up. […]

Additional shows Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th at 2:00pm   Beth Bradley’s church’s Christmas pageant is predictable every year — the angel choir sings off key, the shepherds are all in their father’s bathrobes, the minister’s son is permanently cast in the role of Joseph. It is hardly “four-star entertainment.” But when seasoned and authoritative […]

Presented in partnership with the DeKalb County History Center Once a month, a knowledgeable speaker will present an hour-long program about history relevant to DeKalb County. All programs are free of charge and open to the public. Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore is sponsored by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund.

Enjoy decadent chocolate shopping stops and a chance to win one of our chocolate gift baskets filled with chocolate samplings and an array of gift certificates from our participating businesses and other fabulous prizes! Shopping and Chocolate…. what more do you need?!?! As you shop great deals for your Holiday gift buying, you will indulge […]

Prepare to embark on a journey that will ignite your imagination and illuminate your creativity! Welcome to the “Illuminate Your Creativity: Candle Making 101,” where you’ll discover the mesmerizing art of crafting your very own candles. You will have the chance to decorate the holder your candle will be poured in. Those interested in the […]

UUCD (formerly called UUFD) Winter Farmers’ markets feature organic, non-GMO, natural food products by local farmers as well as a large variety of artisan crafts by local vendors, all in a festive and fun atmosphere. They also include: *Baked goods, beverages, and a hearty soup and bread lunch available in the commons area *The always-popular […]

Meet Santa’s Helper Elf! Enjoy caroling and an interactive story with one of Santa’s elves. Then make holiday crafts, write and mail a letter to Santa, eat a candy cane, and more, while you wait your turn for a one-on-one visit with the Elf, and get a free Autographed Keepsake Photo of your little ones […]

What kind of game is 1000 Blank White Cards? Any game you want it to be! Instead of starting with premade cards and rules, 1000 Blank White Cards starts off with just that. It is up to the players to undergo a cycle of card-making and playtesting to create and refine a card game that […]

Additional shows Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th at 2:00pm   Beth Bradley’s church’s Christmas pageant is predictable every year — the angel choir sings off key, the shepherds are all in their father’s bathrobes, the minister’s son is permanently cast in the role of Joseph. It is hardly “four-star entertainment.” But when seasoned and authoritative […]