7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, October 5, 2025
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October 5, 2025 –The Crafty Farmer’s Open Air Market
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October 5, 2025 –Senior Coffee Hour
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October 5, 2025 –“Etched in Stone,” Ellwood Cemetery Walk
The Crafty Farmer’s Open Air Market
Check out The Crafty Farmers Open Air Market! The 2025 season starts Sunday, May 4th and occurs every other Sunday until October 5th.
Free
Senior Coffee Hour
Have you been wanting to meet new people? Drop by the Sycamore Public Library on the first Sunday of the month for free coffee, games, and conversation.
Free
“Etched in Stone,” Ellwood Cemetery Walk
Ellwood Cemetery, meet at the mourning house $5 per person (cash at the event) DeKalb County is home to a wide variety of interesting local history stories. One great way to discover some of these unique stories is by visiting area cemeteries. The DeKalb County History Center is hosting their annual Cemetery Walk, “Etched in […]
$5
Monday, October 6, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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October 7, 2025 –Egyptian Theatre Horror Film Series
Egyptian Theatre Horror Film Series
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 […]
$12 – $14.5
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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October 8, 2025 –ICASH Unclaimed Property & CUB Utility Bill Analysis Event
ICASH Unclaimed Property & CUB Utility Bill Analysis Event
Representatives from ICASH—a division of the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office—and staff from the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will be at DeKalb Township, located at 2323 S. 4th St. in DeKalb, to assist local residents in person. ICASH representatives will help attendees identify whether they are entitled to any part of the $2 billion in unclaimed […]
Free
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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October 9, 2025 –Sycamore Witches Night Out
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October 9, 2025Dessert & Dialogue
Sycamore Witches Night Out
Join this WICKED event! Grab a few of your favorite witches for a fun shopping event in Downtown Sycamore on October 9 from 4 to 8pm. Your ticket will include a spell card (list of businesses), a wine goblet and a bewitching evening! Visit all participating businesses, leave your spell card at your final stop […]
$11.49
Dessert & Dialogue
Understanding shared history starts with open conversation, and sometimes, a little dessert! On Thursday, October 9 at 6:30pm, join the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum for “Dessert and Dialogue.” “Dessert and Dialogue” is an evening of community-building, storytelling, and racial healing. This month’s discussion, with the theme “Building Bridges,” will give DeKalb County residents […]
Free
Friday, October 10, 2025
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October 10, 2025 –Open Studio
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October 10, 2025 –Creepy Campfire at Sycamore Park District
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October 10, 2025 –The Haunt – Jonamac’s Haunted Corn Maze
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October 10, 2025 –Evil Intentions Haunted House
Open Studio
Visit the gallery and studio of fine artist Elisa R. Boughner at Artifex Studio in downtown DeKalb to experience her latest work. Enjoy an evening filled with color, creativity, and conversation!
Free
Creepy Campfire at Sycamore Park District
Get ready for Sycamore Library’s 5th Annual Creepy Campfire event featuring a night of ghost stories, songs, and s’mores! Adults and accompanied teens can join Library staff at Sycamore Park District’s Good Tymes Shelter off Airport Road from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring your camping chairs, blankets, and your spookiest stories! Registration optional. Hot chocolate, apple cider, and […]
Free
The Haunt – Jonamac’s Haunted Corn Maze
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 […]
Evil Intentions Haunted House
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 […]
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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October 11, 2025 –Hygge ‘HOO-gah’ Happiness
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October 11, 2025 –Gambling: The Dazzling Art of the Con
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October 11, 2025H.O.O.F.
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October 11, 2025 –A Performance of Music from the Middle East
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October 11, 2025 –The Haunt – Jonamac’s Haunted Corn Maze
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October 11, 2025 –Evil Intentions Haunted House
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October 11, 2025KSO Opening Fall Concert: Petrushka and “Moor”
Hygge ‘HOO-gah’ Happiness
“In Denmark, winters are especially long, yet Danish people are considered some of the happiest in the world. They embrace the dark winter months with the joyful practice of Hygge (pronounced ‘HOO-gah’) meaning coziness, candlelight, nature, and meeting with friends.” – Emma Mitchell from Making Winter: a Hygge-inspired Guide to Surviving the Winter Months. Enjoy […]
Free
Gambling: The Dazzling Art of the Con
Gambling generates more revenue than spectator sports, theme parks, cruise ships and recorded music combined. Las Vegas casinos bring in an average of 5 billion dollars of revenue in a year. With all that money flying around it might occur to someone to cheat. It has, they do, and John P. Hopkins will show you […]
Free
H.O.O.F.
Hands Off Our Fest (H.O.O.F.) is a music festival celebrating the women, femmes, and thems of the Chicagoland punk scene, featuring the finest drag queens, kings, and things. It’s a mix of live music, stand-up comedy, drag performances, queer expression and joy, and feminine rage, all washed down with plenty of beer. On a mission […]
$25
A Performance of Music from the Middle East
The DeKalb Public Library is delighted to host an evening of cultural songs, both traditional and new compositions, after-hours in the library’s main lobby! Aboud Agha was born in Syria and immigrated to Boston Mass at the age of twelve. He is an accomplished performer and composer of Arabic and Middle Eastern music. Aboud is […]
Free
The Haunt – Jonamac’s Haunted Corn Maze
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 […]
Evil Intentions Haunted House
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 […]
KSO Opening Fall Concert: Petrushka and “Moor”
The season opens with the Fall Concert: Petrushka and “Moor” on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:30 pm. A pre-concert talk with Linc Smelser, KSO music director, begins at 6:30 pm. This concert is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council and is sponsored in part by Ann and James Tucker. The concert features: […]
$8 – $20
