Adventure Book Club | NIU College of Education
D428 elementary school students are invited to join the NIU College of Education's Adventure Book Club to recieve a free book each month during the school year. Each book can open the door to new worlds, build cuirosity, and inspire imagination while nurturing a love of reading. Sign up today and let the adventure begin.
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Forest Quest | University of Illinois Extension
Russell Woods Forest Preserve
November 23 - November 24
6 PM - 8 PM
11750 IL Route 72
A forest day camp on off-school days with fun nature lessons and activities.
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Family Fun Run | Safe Passage
Lions Park
October 17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for the free Waterman Family Fun Run on October 17 from 10 AM–12 PM at Lions Community Park! Enjoy a fun day with free crafts, snacks, yard games, and face painting while showing your support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Prom Rewind 4-A Costume Ball! | Barb Food Mart
Egyptian Theatre
October 17
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Prom Rewind is back, and we've traded our disco balls for disguises! Join us for a great night out with the Prom Rewind atmosphere you loved, this time in whatever costume makes you feel like dancing. As always, all proceeds benefit Barb Food Mart, so this is your chance to have a spooktacular night out while combating food insecurity and supporting our community.
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Community Health Needs Survey | NorthWestern Medicine
Have to complete survey by October 23
Those over the age of 18 can complete a survey on what health issues matter most in their community
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Construction Training Program | Mortensen
DeKalb Data Center
December 1 - December 2
January 5 - January 6
April 6 - April 7
Mortensen is helping to build the infrastructure that connects billions of people around the world. We've teamed up with our construction partners to develop a program that includes hands-on training aimed at developing the skills and workplace knowledge needed in the construction industry.
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United We Stay Warm Coat Drive | Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists offices
October 1 - October 16
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Northern Rehab is hosting their annual United We Stay Warm Coat Drive, a community drive collecting coats and winter accessories to support the Sycamore United Methodist Church Coat Ministry.
From October 1 to 16, community members are invited to donate new and gently used coats, boots, mittens, scarves, and other winter accessories.
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Day of the Dead Traditions | DeKalb Public Library
DeKalb Public Library
October 10 - October 10
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn about the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos and discover the meaning behind ofrendas (altars), sugar skulls, papel picado, and marigold-inspired tissue flowers.
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Dungeons & Dragons for Kids: The Adventure of a Lifetime | DeKalb Public Library
DeKalb Public Library
October 4 - October 4
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a fantasy role-playing game where imagination is key. If you want to slay a dragon, be a wizard, or explore a magical world, come check out D&D!
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FIFA World Cup Sticker Trading | DeKalb Public Library
DeKalb Public Library
October 31 - October 31
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Do you like collecting FIFA World Cup stickers? Do you have extra stickers, or do you need more? Let’s trade stickers to complete our albums!
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Trick-Or-Treating | Heritage Woods of DeKalb
Heritage Woods of DeKalb
October 30
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Indoor Trick Or Treating, refreshments, craft, mini games
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Trunk or Treat | New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
October 18 - October 18
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Trunk or Treat is an alternative to trick-or-treating in which New Hope safely dispersed through car trunks. We ask that all decorations must remain “kid-friendly”.
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