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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
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Not-So-Spooky Thrills Around DeKalb County
If you’re looking for not-so-spooky thrills this October, DeKalb County has you covered! From the highly anticipated Pumpkin Fest to downtown trick-or-treating events and free PG movies, here’s your guide
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Virtual Reality and Haunted Labs at STEM Fest
Where can you explore careers through virtual reality simulations and walk through a haunted science lab? STEM Fest at Northern Illinois University! Held annually in the heart of NIU, STEM
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Hinckley Fall Festival and Cruise Night
Come join The Hinckley Fall Fest at The Brown Pub and The Hinckley Coffee House! There’s something for everyone, from vendors, a car show, kid’s games, Oktoberfest beer tasting, live
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Food Truck Fest 2025
Enjoy this family-friendly event with bar service available! 7 different food trucks and live music will take over the Midwest Sportsplex parking lot on Friday, October 3 from 5-10PM.
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DeKalb County Transitions from Summer to Fall Festivities
We’re wrapping up an eventful summer in DeKalb County and heading into the fall season with even more to experience! In early July, two DeKalb County Convention and Visitor Bureau
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STEM Fest 2025
Come to NIU’s central campus for tons of STEM Fest activities! There will be over 100 exhibits, demonstrations, and speakers to discover at the Holmes Student Center, MLK Commons, Anderson
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NatureFest 2026
The annual NatureFest is hosted by Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the DeKalb County Health Department. It occurs at the only
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90th Annual Genoa Days
Check out the 90th Annual Genoa Days featuring rides, vendors, live music, food, bingo, and more in the heart of Genoa!
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2025 Genoa Harvest Festival
The City of Genoa’s 5th Annual Harvest Festival is taking place on October 4th in Downtown Genoa! Come enjoy rides, kids’ crafts and activities, community organization booths, and OpenDoor’s Fall
