Week of Events
Sunday, January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026 –2026 Soup-er Sundays
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January 11, 2026 –Be a Part of History: Become a Citizen Archivist
2026 Soup-er Sundays
The highly anticipated Soup-er Sundays lecture series returns for its fourth year in 2026. You won’t want to miss these!
Be a Part of History: Become a Citizen Archivist
Interested in the JFK assassination records? What about federal records about UFOs? The National Archives needs help transcribing original documents to make them easier for the public to access. Learn how to decipher cursive and create keyword tags in a short presentation before getting hands-on experience in contributing to the transcription process. Creating a login […]
Monday, January 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026 –Countdown to the Oscars Film Series
Countdown to the Oscars Film Series
Join the Egyptian Theatre’s countdown to the Oscars with this film series celebrating Academy Award nominees and winners through the decades. Shown on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County, you don’t want to miss this exciting lineup. Tuesdays at 7:00 PMJanuary 6 – Les Misérables (1935)January 13 – Spellbound (1945)January 20 – Mister Roberts […]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 –NIU STEM Café: Robotics
NIU STEM Café: Robotics
In partnership with NIU STEAM, monthly Teen & Family STEM Cafés are back in the new year! This session will feature a presentation by the NIU Robotics club followed by hands-on activities related to robotics. This free presentation is for teens, but open to all ages. Free pizza is available to those who attend. No […]
Friday, January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 –Advance Directive Workshops
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January 16, 2026 –Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition Show
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January 16, 2026Clash of the Tribute Bands – Journey vs. Foreigner
Advance Directive Workshops
DeKalb Township is making it easy to start the new year off on the right foot! Â They are hosting Advance Directive Workshops every Monday & Friday in January featuring Northwestern Medicine’s Doctor of Nursing, Annette Meares. Come learn about Living Wills, Powers of Attorney for Healthcare, & POLST Forms. Complete your forms and walk […]
Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition Show
Imagine meeting dinosaurs up-close and personal? Well, wait no more! Dinosaur Dimensions’ Expedition Show is coming to the Sandwich Opera House! Family Packages available – SandwichOperaHouse.org Step into a vibrant jungle laboratory with Professor Curt Courteous and his research team as they transport dinosaurs from the past right onto the stage in an imaginative experience like […]
Clash of the Tribute Bands – Journey vs. Foreigner
Band to Band combat! The suspense of the competition will keep fans on the edge of their seats and wanting more! These two legendary bands will engage in a musical “shoot out of the hits” featuring nationally recognized tribute bands, LP Vinyl’s Escape – Ultimate Journey Show, and Feels Like The First Time – America’s […]
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Featured January 17, 2026 –Featured WinterFest 2026
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January 17, 2026 –Sycamore Winter Farmers Market
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January 17, 2026 –Dolly Parton Imagination Library Birthday Celebration
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January 17, 2026 –Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition Show
WinterFest 2026
Join staff and volunteers of the Natural Resource Education Center in Genoa for a full day of winter fun in the woods! Learn birding tips and tricks, explore the preserve with a guided forest hike, discover nature topics, test your knowledge during the nature trivia game, and enjoy crafts and facepainting. Also, can you complete […]
Sycamore Winter Farmers Market
Shop honey, wool, bread, crafts, teas, and more at the Sycamore Winter Farmers Market every 1st and 3rd Saturday November-March from 10am-1pm in their greenhouse! Valentine’s Day Market on February 14th.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Birthday Celebration
Dolly Parton will be 80 years old this month, and the library is celebrating in style! Bring your little ones for a fun-filled event featuring cookies, crafts, dancing, and storytelling. You can also take your picture with a Dolly Parton life-sized cardboard cutout! Parents can register their children (ages 0-4) to receive free books every […]
Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition Show
Imagine meeting dinosaurs up-close and personal? Well, wait no more! Dinosaur Dimensions’ Expedition Show is coming to the Sandwich Opera House! Family Packages available – SandwichOperaHouse.org Step into a vibrant jungle laboratory with Professor Curt Courteous and his research team as they transport dinosaurs from the past right onto the stage in an imaginative experience like […]
