Community Events Calendar
Getting Started on Profit: 4-Week Financial Workshop
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feeling overwhelmed by your business finances or unsure where to begin for a profit boost? This 4-week workshop series is your essential first step on the path to financial mastery. Join certified Profit Mastery Facilitator Sj Bulmer for a ...
Trades Exploration Day
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The DeKalb Chamber Foundation invites you to participate in Trades Exploration Day! This event connects our community’s future workforce with professionals in the skilled trades, manufacturing, and warehousing/logistics. This is a unique opportunity to ...
Official Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Apparel Booth
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get your OFFICIAL Pumpkin Fest Merch HERE! Find us on in the heart of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival - corner of N. Maple St. & W. State St..
Official Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Apparel Booth
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get your OFFICIAL Pumpkin Fest Merch HERE! Find us on in the heart of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival - corner of N. Maple St. & W. State St..
Official Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Apparel Booth
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get your OFFICIAL Pumpkin Fest Merch HERE! Find us on in the heart of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival - corner of N. Maple St. & W. State St..
After-Hours: Samhein, the Celtic Roots of Halloween
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Samhein (pronounced Sow-wehn) is the ancient Gaelic name for a time between times, a time at the end of Harvest when the veil between the world of men and the other-world of spirits becomes thin and those sprits walk the earth. From ancient ...
Official Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Apparel Booth
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Get your OFFICIAL Pumpkin Fest Merch HERE! Find us on in the heart of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival - corner of N. Maple St. & W. State St..
International Trick-or-Treat
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Trick-or-Treat your way around the world! Sweet tooths of all ages are invited to go on an international candy quest at the library, gathering and sampling different confections at each library desk. Stop by the Circulation Desk, the Adult ...
Official Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Apparel Booth
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Get your OFFICIAL Pumpkin Fest Merch HERE! Find us on in the heart of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival - corner of N. Maple St. & W. State St..
Tarot Basics with Annie Hex
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Are you curious about the ancient art of tarot but don't know where to start? Join us for an enlightening and beginner-friendly presentation designed to demystify the cards and unlock your inner wisdom. Local tarot reader and poet, Annie Hex, will ...
Spooktacular
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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.
Leave the Leaves!
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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 ...
RAMP Changing Attitudes Breaking Barriers Luncheon
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Join RAMP on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 11:45 am-1:30 pm for the 34th Annual Changing Attitudes Breaking Barriers Luncheon at Embassy Suites, 416 S Main Street in downtown Rockford, IL, for unforgettable afternoon of inspiration and community ...
DeKalb Day of the Dead Celebration
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for the third annual DeKalb Day of the Dead Celebration! Walk with us in our Welcoming Procession as we honor those who have passed. We will meet at El Jimador to begin the procession at 2:00 p.m., and will then walk to the library, where ...
After-hours Concert: Mariachi Ensemble
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
NIU Mariachi performs an after-hours concert to conclude our 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 ...
Whiskey 101 with Whiskey Acres
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a spirited evening featuring DeKalb's own Whiskey Acres Distilling Company! Explore the rich history and art of crafting whiskey, from grain to glass. The experts from Whiskey Acres will take you on a journey through their process, from the ...
Do Good for RAMP with Chipotle
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
25% of proceeds go to RAMP Disability Resources & Services
Hiring Smart: Finding the Right Fit for Your Business Workshop
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hiring is one of the most significant investments a small business makes. Learn fundamental tips to attract, interview, and select the best talent to strengthen your team. This workshop is hosted by Kishwaukee College and taught by Sj Bulmer of Bulmer ...
Getting Started with Six Sigma: Improve Your Processes Workshop
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Are you curious about Six Sigma? This introductory session provides a high-level overview of how Six Sigma principles can help you identify and eliminate inefficiencies, leading to better quality and cost savings. Kishwaukee College hosts this ...
Cash Flow Hacks for Small Businesses Workshop
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A quick-start session designed to provide actionable tips you can implement today to better understand and improve your business's cash flow. This workshop is hosted by Kishwaukee College and taught by Sj Bulmer of Bulmer Consulting LLC. For more ...
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Fall Book Sale! Visit the library’s lower level November 7-9 for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen’s books, fiction, history, science, ...
How to Train Your Dragon Event
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Is your dragon unruly? Has it “accidently” burned down the out-house one too many times? Or maybe it “snacks” on the family livestock between meals? Well then, this program is for you! Visit the Youth Services department at 1:00 p.m. for Jr. Viking ...
Turkey Bowling Fundraiser for Tails Humane Society
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
More information to come- including prize announcments! Grab your friends and get ready to roll… frozen turkeys! Join us for this one-of-a-kind fundraiser where you’ll bowl with turkeys instead of balls- all to help homeless pets in need. Fatty's Pub ...
Profit Mastery University (PMU) - The Essential Financial Course for Business Success
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This workshop provides an engaging, application-driven experience, combining insightful content with real-world examples to empower you to understand your numbers, make smarter decisions, and strategically position your business for success. You will ...
An Evening of Encores with Kara Eubanks
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
As a classical performer, Kara has performed solo and chamber music across North America and Europe. Her orchestral career includes membership in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Paris’s Fontainebleau Chamber Orchestra, and NYC’s DiCapo Opera. She is a ...
Paint a Paw: Fall - Fundraiser for Tails Humane Society
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a paw-sitively delightful afternoon of creativity at our Fall themed "Paint a Paw" event! This fun-filled class is perfect for artists of all ages, so grab your kids and get ready to create a unique masterpiece featuring your beloved furry ...
A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of Walt Whitman
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Experience a session of restorative Sound Healing interspersed with the transformative words of Walt Whitman. You will experience many tones and frequencies that pull us to a peaceful place within. The poetry inspires and deepens the experience. ...
After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Jazz in Progress joins us for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music in the library’s main lobby! Jazz in Progress (JIP) organized in 2012 to encourage local musicians to play jazz in support of ...
Business Essential Skills Training Series - Recent HR Changes and How it Affects Your Business
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us at our next BEST training session to assess your HR risk going into 2026.
The Underground Railroad in the Midwest
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Underground Railroad has a rich history in Illinois, and in the Midwest in general. Join students from Northern Illinois University as they discuss their research about the regional aspects of the Underground Railroad. This program is free and ...
Ribbon Cutting - DeKalb Township's 175th Anniversary
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Join the celebration of the DeKalb Township’s 175th Anniversary! We will commemorate this momentous milestone with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 20th at 5:15pm at their office at 2323 S. 4th St. DeKalb IL 60115. They welcome you to stay for a ...
Student Art Show - Canvas of Courage
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
***Date/Time TBD. Check back for more details!*** This art show is meant to open up a conversation about suicide prevention among students and youth individuals. YOU Matter and we want to encourage a safe and judgement-free space for ...
Let’s Be Vikings!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Party like a Viking at the library’s Norse winter festival! Listen to an epic story about Vikings, create your own Viking gear, and compete in games of skill and daring. Then, stomp and roar with our Viking clan as we raid the library for treasure. ...
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Award-winning singer/songwriter Barry Cloyd portrays Joseph Henry Monroe, one of the only drummer boys who actually survived the Civil War. Monroe was the first one to enlist in the war from his small town in Iowa (he was 12 years old) and went on to ...
The Art of Tattoos
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Ready to dive into the world of body art? Join us for a special program with Jamie from DeKalb Tattoo Company! Jamie will guide you through the rich history and cultural significance of tattoos, exploring different styles and the artistic process ...
DeKalb Chamber Gift Guide
This holiday season, we’re thrilled to bring some extra magic to the community with our DeKalb Chamber Gift Guide , a digital campaign running from December 1-24 on dekalb.org and our social media. We’re shining a spotlight on our ...
Streamlining Your Small Business Operations Workshop
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks? This workshop introduces simple strategies to organize your business processes, improve efficiency, and free up valuable time. This is a virtual training series with a Google Meet link provided. For more ...
DeKalb Chamber Hollydays feat. Santa & Elfie!
Hollydays are all of the DeKalb Chamber events and campaigns that feature Santa and his helper, Elfie. From Lights on Lincoln to Elfie's Great Adventure join the fun!
Understanding Financial Statements: A Quick Guide Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Financial Statements Simplified. Learn to read your Income Statement and Balance Sheet to gain insights into your business's performance. This is a virtual training series with a Google Meet link provided. For more Information: ...
Profit Mastery University (PMU) - The Essential Financial Course for Business Success Workshop
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Ready to take comprehensive control of your business's financial future? This flagship program for business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs provides practical financial insights and strategies to drive sustainable growth and build lasting wealth. ...