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Sunday at Sandwich
Come and join MJ&Crew to discover the many treasures and custom creations their vendors bring to you. They also have food truck vendors on-site as well as games and live music. While in town, visit all the boutique stops and antique shops that Sandwich, IL has to offer! See our dates for the upcoming 2023 […]
$5 – $10
Community Ofrenda: Papel Picado & Marigold Creations
Adults are invited to drop-in throughout the day to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Help Adult Services create decor for Sycamore Public Library’s Day of the Dead ofrenda. Head to the second floor to create traditional Papel Picado banners and tissue paper marigolds-to add to our community ofrenda! On display from Oct 15th-Nov 2nd. Be sure […]
Free
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Huskie Sound Garden
Huskie Sound Garden
NIU Percussion Ensemble is excited to present “Huskie Sound Garden” – a sound bath installment piece in the style of Brian Eno – as part of NIU’s Homecoming Festivities on October 15th at 4:00 p.m. in Martin Luther King Commons, between Founders Library and Holmes Student Center. Instruments performed will include gongs, windchimes, rain sticks, […]
Free
Horror Film Series at the Egyptian Theatre
Horror Film Series at the Egyptian Theatre
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 the thrills and chills on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County! Film Schedule:October 1 – They Live […]
$8 – $10
Amy Grant at the Egyptian Theatre
Amy Grant at the Egyptian Theatre
Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year […]
$56 – $72
Slow Flow Yoga
Slow Flow Yoga
Yoga classes at Midwest Sportsplex every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. Childcare is available for $3/child.
$15
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Memory Café
Memory Café
Held on the third Thursday of each month, Memory Cafés provide a safe place for those experiencing memory loss and their care partners to socialize and have fun with others in similar situations. During these informal gatherings the DeKalb Public Library will start with a familiar song and a “get to know you” question. Followed […]
Free
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Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown
Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown
Local fans, students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join the Huskies for a down home celebration in downtown DeKalb. The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone—kidzone, classic car show, March of the Huskies, pep rally, food trucks, discounts at local businesses and much more!
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NIU Art Museum: “Intimate Interiors” Artist Talk and Workshop
NIU Art Museum: “Intimate Interiors” Artist Talk and Workshop
Visiting painter/collagist Ann Toebbe shares detailed aspects of her unusual and complex portraiture work. She will then lead a hands-on workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. in which participants inventory a personal interior in a more free-form way. Lecture open to all (6 to 7 p.m.). Workshop limited to 16 participants. Preregistration deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 15. Call the museum at 815-753-1936 to […]
Free
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Huskie Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits
Huskie Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits
Join Huskies for a tasting event at Jonamac Orchard featuring live music. Free Shuttle Bus Available. Huskie Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits at Jonamac Orchard will include products from Jonamac’s Cider House and Whiskey Acres, both of whom are Bold Spirits partners and Illinois Made award winners. You’re sure to find a drink to […]
$35 – $40
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After-hours: Sarah McQuaid in Concert
After-hours: Sarah McQuaid in Concert
“One of the most instantly recognizable voices in current music.” —Trust The Doc Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual […]
Free
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Hinckley Fall Fest
Hinckley Fall Fest
Free outdoor concert sponsored by The Brown Pub. Fundraiser for the Hinckley Festival Association supporting the Hinckley Fireworks/Good Time for All Festival. Enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon sipping a relaxing drink while listing to great tunes and support a great cause! Outdoor concert from Beauty & The Beats, magician for additional entertainment, and outdoor fun. […]
Free
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Self-Defense Empowerment
Self-Defense Empowerment
Come join Sycamore Park District’s beginner friendly 2-hour self-defense training seminar where NO Martial Arts experience is required. Self-defense training not only helps you protect yourself, but others too. Plus, training helps you become physically and emotionally fit. Having the ability to defend yourself increases your self-esteem and boosts your confidence. In this 2-hour course, […]
$20 – $30
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Cortland Trunk or Treat
Cortland Trunk or Treat
Join Cortland for an afternoon of Trunk or Treating, crafts, games, and more!
NIU vs Toledo
NIU vs Toledo
Support the NIU Huskies at the 117th NIU Homecoming football game against the University of Toledo on Saturday, October 19th at 2:30PM! Find tickets at Football Tickets – NIU Athletics (niuhuskies.com).
Tusk at the Egyptian Theatre
Tusk at the Egyptian Theatre
Back by popular demand! Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. […]
$35 – $55
