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5 things to do in DeKalb County: Walk with Santa in Sycamore, Celebrate the Season in Genoa

Mrs. Claus stops for a hug as she and Santa make their way to his house at the corner of West State and North Maple Streets Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce’s Walk With Santa in downtown Sycamore.

Mrs. Claus stops for a hug as she and Santa make their way to his house at the corner of West State and North Maple Streets Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce’s Walk With Santa in downtown Sycamore. (Mark Busch)

By 5 Things to Do in DeKalb County
  1. Walk with Santa (Sycamore): Sycamore will officially welcome the holiday season with the annual Walk with Santa event from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in the city’s downtown. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the Sycamore Theatre at 6 p.m. before walking to the Courthouse lawn for the tree lighting. Click here for more information.
  2. Celebrate the Season (Genoa): This family-friendly event is 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in downtown Genoa, featuring the 24th Annual Jingle Bell Walking Parade, followed by Santa’s arrival. After the parade, celebrate with a Tree Lighting Ceremony and more activities. Click here for more information.
  3. 27th Annual Holiday Choral Concert (DeKalb): Several choirs from NIU and the DeKalb community will perform at this concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at NIU’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults; non-NIU students, staff and seniors are $10. Click here for more information.
  4. Jazz in Progress Christmas Concert (Sycamore): This free concert begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. The band will perform Christmas songs in a big band and modern jazz-style music format. Visit the Facebook page for more information.
  5. Winter Holiday Festival (Shabbona): The 4th annual holiday celebration is from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The event features a tree lighting ceremony in Joe Perkins Memorial Park, vendor/craft fair at Shabbona Community Church, Belgian horse drawn wagon rides at the corner of North Illini and Navaho and activities for all ages. Click here for more information.
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