Week of Events
Sycamore Pumpkin Fest 2025
The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival takes place in downtown Sycamore, Illinois, near the corners of Main & State Street, with many of the festivities happening on the courthouse lawn and surrounding town square. Voted among Chicago & Illinois’ Best Festivals and Fairs by Travel Mag., it is a community celebration, showcasing Sycamore not-for-profit organizations and providing a […]
Denim and Diamonds Halloween Costume Party
Join Denim & Diamonds on Halloween for a boooo-t-scootin’ good time!They’ll be partying the night away from 7pm-1am with DJ Dave, drink specials, and a prize going out for best costume!
Sunday, October 26, 2025
-
October 26, 2025Pumpkin Run 2025
-
October 26, 2025The Texas Tenors
-
October 26, 2025 –Evil Intentions Haunted House
Pumpkin Run 2025
Join the 47th Annual Sycamore Pumpkin 10K Road Race and the One Mile Family Fun Run on Sunday, October 26, 2025! The Pumpkin Run has been named a Best of Chicagoland Race by Chicago Area Runners Association, bringing in nearly 1,500 runners from all over Northern Illinois and beyond. The race is also sanctioned by USA […]
The Texas Tenors
The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have released 5 studio albums, 3 PBS Specials, 5 DVDs, multiple singles and 2 children’s books that have earned them impressive recognition including 3 Emmy […]
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 […]
Monday, October 27, 2025
-
October 27, 2025 –Tarot Basics with Annie Hex
Tarot Basics with Annie Hex
Are you curious about the ancient art of tarot but don’t know where to start? Join an enlightening and beginner-friendly presentation designed to demystify the cards and unlock your inner wisdom. Local tarot reader and poet, Annie Hex, will guide you through the fundamentals of tarot in a welcoming and supportive environment. This program is […]
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
-
October 28, 2025 –Toddler Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade
-
Featured October 28, 2025 –Featured 28th Annual Spooktacular
-
October 28, 2025 –Leave the Leaves!
-
October 28, 2025 –Free Movie: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Toddler Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade
Young children are invited to join a Halloween Parade through the Children’s Department, with a few stops at various points to “trick-or-treat.” Come in costume and join the parade! No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
28th Annual Spooktacular
Celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating in Downtown DeKalb for the 28th Annual Spooktacular! Invite your friends and family to put on their costumes and trick-or-treat at over 30 Downtown DeKalb businesses on Tuesday, October 28th, from 4-6pm. After trick-or-treating, the Egyptian Theatre will be offering a FREE showing of the movie “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the […]
Leave the Leaves!
Learn why letting leaves stay in your yard this fall is good for your garden, local wildlife, and the planet! Discover how fallen leaves enrich soil, provide habitats, and reduce waste, all while saving you time and effort. Registration is not required. This program is intended for adults, but all are welcome. For additional information, […]
Free Movie: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
No tickets or reservations required. Free and open to the public. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a delightful adventure. Daffy, cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his faithful dog Gromit become heroes in stopping a crime spree. They learn that a giant, fuzzy creature is stealing the town’s produce and the not-completely-dynamic duo set […]
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
-
October 29, 2025 –Toddler Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade
-
October 29, 2025 –Egyptian Theatre Horror Film Series
Toddler Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade
Young children are invited to join a Halloween Parade through the Children’s Department, with a few stops at various points to “trick-or-treat.” Come in costume and join the parade! No registration is required. For additional information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
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 […]
Thursday, October 30, 2025
-
October 30, 2025 –KSO Free Halloween Concert
-
October 30, 2025 –Evil Intentions Haunted House
-
October 30, 2025 –The Haunting of Hill House
-
October 30, 2025 –KSO Free Halloween Concert
KSO Free Halloween Concert
Join the KSO and guest conductor Kirk Lundbeck in Boo-tell Hall for a performance of Halloween favorites and enjoy seeing your favorite orchestra musicians in costume. No tickets are required for these free, family-friendly concerts. This concert is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
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 […]
The Haunting of Hill House
Directed by Maria L. P. Boynton Assistant Directed by Mandy Wescott Join a chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of psychically receptive people are brought together in Hill House, a brooding, Victorian mansion known as a place of evil and ill will. Led by Dr Montague, who is conducting […]
KSO Free Halloween Concert
Join the KSO and guest conductor Kirk Lundbeck in Boo-tell Hall for a performance of Halloween favorites and enjoy seeing your favorite orchestra musicians in costume. No tickets are required for these free, family-friendly concerts. This concert is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
Friday, October 31, 2025
-
October 31, 2025 –Evil Intentions Haunted House
-
October 31, 2025 –The Haunting of Hill House
-
Featured October 31, 2025Featured The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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 […]
The Haunting of Hill House
Directed by Maria L. P. Boynton Assistant Directed by Mandy Wescott Join a chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of psychically receptive people are brought together in Hill House, a brooding, Victorian mansion known as a place of evil and ill will. Led by Dr Montague, who is conducting […]
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Featuring the live shadow cast of “Irrational Masters”. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an outrageous assemblage of the most stereo-typed science fiction movies, Marvel comics, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings and rock ‘n’ roll of every vintage. Running through the story is the sexual confusion of two middle American Ike Age kids confronted by the […]
Saturday, November 1, 2025
-
Featured November 1, 2025 –Featured DeKalb Day of the Dead
-
November 1, 2025 –After-hours Concert: Mariachi Ensemble
-
November 1, 2025 –Barbed Wire Roller Derby – Ghouls vs Toys Mixer
-
November 1, 2025 –Evil Intentions Haunted House
-
November 1, 2025Think Floyd USA
-
November 1, 2025 –The Haunting of Hill House
DeKalb Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos Festival – Celebrate Life & Honor Tradition! Join a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) – a cherished tradition that honors the lives of our ancestors and brings our community together in remembrance, culture, and joy. What to Expect: Beautifully decorated ofrendas (altars) honoring […]
After-hours Concert: Mariachi Ensemble
NIU Mariachi performs an after-hours concert to conclude the Day of the Dead Celebration! NIU Mariachi is part of the World Music Ensembles at the NIU School of Music. The ensemble was founded during the1970’s with its first official concert in 1975 with Dr. Kuo-Huang Han as the first director of the program and Dr. […]
Barbed Wire Roller Derby – Ghouls vs Toys Mixer
Come watch some roller derby! Saturday 11/1 at Kishwaukee Family YMCA, Sycamore IL. Doors open 5:30pm, first whistle 6:00pm. Tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door.Save $2.00 at the door if you bring a new toy for our Xmas toy drive.Kids 8 and under FREE *Parking and entrance at the back of the […]
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 […]
Think Floyd USA
Three full albums | One show! Think Floyd USA celebrates the music of Pink Floyd with a full-production tribute performance that showcases an energetic and phenomenally gifted cast alongside mesmerizing lights and video. Featuring nine passionate musicians and vocalists, Think Floyd USA includes several dedicated founding members who began the journey together in 2004. Deemed “absolutely […]
The Haunting of Hill House
Directed by Maria L. P. Boynton Assistant Directed by Mandy Wescott Join a chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of psychically receptive people are brought together in Hill House, a brooding, Victorian mansion known as a place of evil and ill will. Led by Dr Montague, who is conducting […]
