October 2010 >

Sycamore's Farmers Market

October 3: Buy fresh, buy local at Sycamore's Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh, locally produced fare such as produce, baked goods, cheese, wine, and more! The Farmers Market is located downtown Sycamore from 10am-2pm. For more information please visit www.discoversycamore.com.

The 3/50 Project

October 7: The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 3/50 Project- Building Businesses From the Ground Up. Consultant, Keynote Speaker Cinda Baxter, Founder of the 3/50 Project, RetailSpeaks, and contributing editor of Gifts&Dec will be giving the presentation. Presentation begins at 7pm, doors open at 6:30. Tickets go on sale September 1st for $15. For more information please visit www.sycamorechamber.com.

Pumpkin Train & Haunted House

October 8-31: This event is one for the kids! Bring them to Waterman to enjoy the fall festivities and traditional Halloween themes that are created specially for kids to enjoy. For more details please visit www.petestrain.com

Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None'

October 7-9 & 14-17: This classic Agatha Christie mystery is one you won't soon forget! Come partake in solving the mystery of 10 guests who have been tricked into arriving at an island where each of them have been accused of murder. A nursery rhyme is their only clue to what is to come, as each death that occurs among the guests parallels with the rhyme. Come find out who is behind the murders at Stagecoach Players Theatre! For more details please visit www.stagecoachers.com.

Sycamore's Farmers Market

October 10: Buy fresh, buy local at Sycamore's Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh, locally produced fare such as produce, baked goods, cheese, wine, and more! The Farmers Market is located downtown Sycamore from 10am-2pm. For more information please visit www.discoversycamore.com.

Glidden Homestead Tour

October 10: The Glidden Homestead is open for tours! From Noon-4PM, you can get a tour of the historic DeKalb landmark. For more information please visit www.gliddenhomestead.org.

NIU Huskie Football

October 9: The NIU Huskies are set to play Temple at home. For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

NIU Huskies Volleyball

October 15: Come support the NIU Huskies as they play Akron! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

NIU Huskies Volleyball

October 16: Come support the NIU Huskies as they play Buffalo!For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

Cortland Fall Fest & Annual Parade

October 16-17: Join us in Cortland for our annual Fall Fest. We have live music, a beer garden, rides for the kids and more. There's something for everyone! The parade is on Saturday the 17th and starts at 1:00pm. For more details visit: www.cortland.il.org

NIU Homecoming

October 16: The NIU football team is playing Buffalo at home. For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

"Twelfth Night"

October 21: NIU's school of Theatre and Dance act out Shakespeare's most popular and beloved comedy "Twelfth Night". For ticket information call: 815-753-1335 or visit:www.niu.edu/theatre

NIU Huskie Football

October 23: The Huskies are facing off against Central Michigan at home. For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

Open Air Market

October 23: This Genoa Flea Market offers flowers, fresh produce, antiques, crafts, and great flea market finds. Stick around and bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy a free outdoor movie, where free popcorn and refreshments are available. The events take place on the corners of Main and Genoa Streets. Visit www.genoamainstreet.com for more info.

Halloween Fest

October 23: Start Halloween off by joining us at Plowman's Park in Big Rock for this FREE family event! Activities include: haunted houses, hay rides, games, crafts, prizes, entertainment, costume parade, pumpkin carving contest, bounce house and more! From 5:00 pm- 9:30 pm. Visit www.halloween-fest.com for more info.

Glidden Homestead Tour

October 24: The Glidden Homestead is open for tours! From Noon-4PM, you can get a tour of the historic DeKalb landmark. For more information please visit www.gliddenhomestead.org.

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

October 27-31: For nearly 50 years, the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival has provided fun for the whole family. The Courthouse lawn is the center of activities, including thousands of decorated pumpkins on display, there are also art and craft shows, a house walk, a pie eating contest, a carnival, a fun fair, a race and other events. The festival is concluded by a giant parade on Sunday afternoon. Throughout the festival, good autumn food, snacks and souvenirs are available at stands operated by various not-for-profit DeKalb County organizations. More information to come.

Downtown DeKalb Spooktacular

October 30: It's time to Trick or Treat with the merchants in downtown DeKalb. Candy and activities are provided for this annual event. For more information please visit: www.renewdekalb.com for times and more details.