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SUMMARY:The 25th Annual Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 26\, 2026 \nThe Fizz Ehrler Memorial Car Show comes to Downtown Sycamore once again this summer!!!\nJoin us! Nearly 1000 cars from drag racing to street performance including Street Rods\, Street Machines\, Rat Rods\, Custom Trucks\, Race Cars\, Antiques\, Classics and more.\nThe Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show is a family-friendly event filled with excitement and entertainment for both visitors and exhibitors. Enjoy a day packed with raffles\, delicious food\, and impressive car exhibitions. With activities for all ages\, it’s the perfect outing for car enthusiasts and families alike. Come join us in downtown Sycamore for a fun-filled experience that showcases stunning vehicles and offers a great time for everyone! \nEven if you are too young to remember the 1950’s\, we encourage you to experience the nostalgic era associated with Turning Back Time Weekend\, a summer event that comes around just once a year. \nVisit TURNINGBACKTIMECARSHOW.org for more information
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/turning-back-time-car-show/
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SUMMARY:SYCAMORE STEAM SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Show Attractions\n\n\n\n\nThe Sycamore Steam Show has so many amazing attractions that you really have to just come see it for yourself! Below we’ve featured a few of the attractions that you’ll see when you visit the Sycamore Steam Show! Click each box to find out more! August 6 through August 9\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaily ActivitiesShow Opens- 7:00 am each day.Buildings Open- 8:30 am.Parade – 1:30 pm DailyNoon Whistle- 12:00 pm DailyShow Closes- 5:00 pm
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/sycamore-steam-show-2/
LOCATION:27707 Lukens R in Sycamore Illnois\, 27707 Lukens Road\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ribs\, Rhythm & Brews Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 22\, 2026!\n\n\n\nBigger and better than ever! More ribs\, beer and music! The Fest will be held August 22 from 4 pm to 10 pm downtown Sycamore on the corner of Somonauk and Elm Streets. There will be award-winning rib vendors from across the region\, craft beer\, and crowd-pleasing musical entertainment! \n\n\n\nGuests can raise their glasses and sip craft beer! Please stay tuned as we announce this years craft beer line-up. Delicious ribs and side dishes will be served up by multiple vendors and compete for the title of RR&B Fest Champion. \n\n\n\nThe River Ratz Band will be back and headlining this year! With InFunktious and of course DJ Kris from Behind the Beats as our openers!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRibs\, Rhythm & Brews Fest is presented in part by :
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/ribs-rhythm-brews-fest/
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SUMMARY:Downtown Sycamore Chalk Walk
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Sycamore Chalk Walk\nDate: September 12Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMArtist’s registration opens in July!\nJoin us for our annual Downtown Sycamore Chalk Walk\, a vibrant celebration of creativity and community! Artists ages 12 and up are invited to register for $25 through Eventbrite\, securing their spot with a sidewalk square surrounding the DeKalb County Courthouse and chalk to create their masterpieces. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nArt Competition: Artists check in at 9 a.m. and begin to transform the sidewalk into colorful canvases. Winners will be announced at 4 PM\, with top creators (voted by attendees) winning cash from over our $1\,000 cash prize pool.\nViewer Participation: Stroll through the artwork and vote for your favorite artist using colorful tokens.\nChildren’s section: Children 11 and under are able to participate for free in the KIDS ZONE! We will also be offering FREE FacePaint for all! \n\nBring your family and friends for a day filled with artistic expression\, delicious treats\, and community fun. Don’t miss this exciting new tradition in downtown Sycamore! \n\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT GUIDELINES & RULES!\n\n\nBut day of artist registration will be available at the Discover Sycamore Tent on the Courthouse Lawn from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. for $40\n\nPresented in part by
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/downtown-sycamore-chalk-walk/
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SUMMARY:Fall Vintage Shop Hop
DESCRIPTION:Hop around Sycamore this Fall enjoying the Vintage Shop Hop!
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/fall-vintage-shop-hop-3/
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SUMMARY:Witches Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us my pretties for a WICKED event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrab a few of your favorite witches for a fun shopping event in Sycamore.   \n\n\n\nYour ticket will include a  souvenir goblet\, spell card (list of businesses)\, a chance to win one of several raffle baskets\, and other fabulously wicked prizes (valued at over $600)\, and of course a bewitching evening! Visit our participating businesses\, leave your spell card at your last stop of the evening to be entered to win one of several raffle baskets\,  or two complimentary tickets to our 2026 Winter Chocolate Walk event in December\, or two complimentary tickets to our 2027 Taste of Spring event in April\, or two tickets to next year’s Witches Night Out! \n\n\n\nRegistration is from 4pm to 7 pm at Blumen Gardens (403 Edward Street\, Sycamore). There you will pick up your souvenir goblet\, spell card\, and lanyard. Stop at every location for a surprise sale\, giveaways\, raffles\, tasty treats and more! \n\n\n\nTraveling by broom is optional. \n\n\n\nTickets go on sale August 2026!\n\n\n\nDay of tickets will be available at Blumen Gardens for $20 (Witches Night out glass not guaranteed) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors!!
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/witches-night-out/
LOCATION:Sycamore\, Illinois
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Pumpkin Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival takes place in downtown Sycamore\, Illinois\, with hundreds of Pumpkins on the Historic DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn\, Fall Food Vendors\, Carnivals\, Craft Shows\, and\nFREE FAMILY FUN ENTERTAINMENT!\n2025 Activities\nWednesday – October 23rd\n\nPumpkin Check-in – 12 noon to 9 pm Courthouse Lawn. Hosted by the Sycamore Lions. Online Entry Form – https://form.jotform.com/212408041839049Paper forms will be available during check in.\nOpening / Giant Cake Cutting Ceremony – 5 pm North Maple Street adjacent to the Courthouse. Presented by Hy Vee.\n\nThursday – October 24th\n\nKiwanis Prayer Breakfast – 7 to 9 am United Methodist Church\, 160 Johnson Avenue\nDowntown Trick or Treat Event 4:30 to 6:30 pm Along State St.\nPumpkin Celebrations – 4 to 7 pm All things PUMPKIN! Crafts\, games\, treats and other fun. Sycamore Public Library\, 103 E. State St.\n\nFriday – October 25th\n\nTeen Carnival (Sacramento & State) & Kiddie Carnival (Somonauk & Elm) – 3 pm to 10 pm   ($35 unlimited ride special from 4-8 pm)\nCraft Show at United Methodist Church\, Friday – 11 am to 5:30 pm\n\nSaturday – October 26th\n\nSycamore Rotary Pancake Breakfast – 7 -11 am St. Mary’s Parish Activity Center\, 312 Waterman St.\nGiant Pumpkin Trophy Presentation – Sycamore Lions’ Club\, Courthouse Lawn. 10 am\nNorth Grove One Room School House (26745 Brickville Road) –  “See It The Way It Was” Open House 10am to 2pm visit northgroveschool.org\nDog Treats\, Costumes\, T-Shirts – Tails Humane Society\, in front of Taxco. 9 am to 4 pm\nHistoric Homes Tour – 10 am to 4 pm Hosted by DeKalb County History Center Tickets: $20/person.  Visit  https://dekalbcountyhistory.org/ for more information.\nPumpkin 4-Person Golf Scramble – 11 am Sycamore Golf Course\, 940 E. State Street – Registration information – (815) 895-3884\nPumpkin Festival Marquee Entertainment North Food CourtMiss Jamie’s Farm Music Show North Food Court\, 11 amWendy & DBNorth Food Court\, 1 pmPerforming Arts Academy North Food Court\, 2:30 pm\nAutumn Craft / Treasures Market\, at the Sycamore High School Field House –  9 am –5 pm\nCraft Show – United Methodist Church – 9 am to 4 pm\nACS – Cornerstone Craft Show\, 9 am to 5 pm\nTeen Carnival (Sacramento & State) & Kiddie Carnival (Somonauk & Elm) – 12 noon to 10 pm ($30 unlimited ride special 12 noon – 4 pm and $35 unlimited ride special 5-9 pm)\nSycamore Kiwanis Pie Eating Contest – 4 pm Courthouse Lawn\n\nSunday – October 27th\n\n\nSycamore Chamber 10K Pumpkin Run – Race Starts at 8:30 am at the Sycamore Armory  Sycamore Pumpkin Run\n\n\nSycamore Pumpkin One Mile Family Fun Run – 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. in the Sycamore Park near the west entrance. For details visit  Sycamore Pumpkin Run\n\nTeen Carnival (Sacramento & State) & Kiddie Carnival (Somonauk & Elm) – 12 noon to 5 pm ($30 unlimited ride special from 12 noon to 4 pm)\nAutumn Craft / Treasures Market\, at the Sycamore High School Field House – 9 am to 2 pm\nPumpkin Festival Parade – 1 pm at Somonauk\, Elm\, California\, State & Main Streets.   Parade Map\n\nFor more info visit https://www.sycamorepumpkinfestival.com/
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/sycamore-pumpkin-fest/
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Pumpkin 10K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:The 48th Annual Sycamore Pumpkin 10K Road Race will be held on Sunday\, October 25\, 2026! \nJOIN US THIS YEAR FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL SYCAMORE PUMPKIN 1 MILE FUN RUN! All ages welcome and registered runners/walkers will receive an exclusive Fun Run shirt and bib. This Fun Run will start on Route 64 near the Armory and head East to the Sycamore Park entrance. It will meander through the park and end at the same finish line as the Sycamore Pumpkin Run 10K Run! \nStarting gun goes off at 8:30 a.m. sharp!!! \nThese runs are held during Sycamore Illinois’ famous Pumpkin Festival and has become a staple in the Northern Illinois race circuit. The 10k  Pumpkin Run was named a Best of Chicagoland Race by Chicago Area Runners Association. The race is also sanctioned by USA Track and Field and the course is USATF certified. Proceeds from the Sycamore Pumpkin Run help maintain our historic downtown\, create opportunities to help small businesses succeed and develop area tourism through community events. Please visit our website for complete details and information. www.pumpkinrunsycamore.com \n REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1  FOR THE 2026 SYCAMORE PUMPKIN 10K RUN \nAND  1 MILE FAMILY FUN RUN!\n10K Race Includes: \n\nLong-sleeve dri-release race shirt\n    USATF sanctioned & certified\n    ChronoTrack Timing with Bib tags\n    Refreshments after race including\n    Ice cold beer for 21 & over\n    Course Marshals and Accurate Route Markings\n    Water stations\n    Official race results immediately\n    Traffic control\n    Medical team on hand\n\nFinish line staffed & supervised by experienced race crew \nGet Social with our Race Crew \nWebsite: https://pumpkinrunsycamore.com \nFacebook: Like us at Sycamore Pumpkin Run \nTwitter: @sycpumpkinrun \nInstagram: sycamorepumpkinrun \n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR 2025 RACE SPONSORS: \nNorthwestern Medicine\, Heartland Bank and Trust Company\, Hometown Realty\,  Xcel Orthopedic\,  Waste Management\, FNBO\, Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb\, Credit Union 1\, Old National Bank\, Syco Escape Rooms\, The Suter Company\, Inc.\, Ideal Industries\,   Sycamore Integrated Health\, Opportunity House Inc.\, Cub & Spanks\, Swedberg Electric Inc.\, Banner Up Signs\, OLT Marketing\, KEEEP Rentals\, American Realty\, Shaw Media   Edward Jones Timothy E Beasley\, CES\, PCC\, Vulcan Materials\, Pointer Plumbing & Sewer\, Urban Air St. Charles\,  Instashred\, Cub & Spanks\,  HyVee Sycamore\,  Swedberg Electric\, InkFli Printing\,  Rise Fitness\, Behind the Beats\,  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS \nIllinois National Guard\, Sycamore Park District\, City of Sycamore\, Sycamore Police Department\, Sycamore Fire Department \n\n\n\n\n \nRegistration fees
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/sycamore-pumpkin-10k-run/
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Magic
DESCRIPTION:Moonlight Magic – Holiday Kickoff in Downtown Sycamore\n Watch downtown storefronts “come alive” as local arts\, theater\, and dance groups perform from 6–8 PM. Talented artisans\, musicians\, and performers from across the county will create holiday magic throughout the evening. \n Shops will stay open late for Moonlight Sales & Holiday Magic on Friday\, November 20\, from 6–8 PM. Enjoy exclusive sales\, the best deals of the season\, and a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in our historic downtown. \nThis cherished tradition marks the official kickoff to the holiday season in Sycamore. Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting the local businesses that make our community thrive. \nDon’t forget to dine\, shop\, and enjoy local this holiday season—because when you support Sycamore businesses\, you’re investing in the place where you live\, work\, and play. \nSponsored in 2025 by:
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/moonlight-magic/
LOCATION:Downtown Sycamore
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SUMMARY:Walk With Santa
DESCRIPTION:Bundle up and bring the entire family downtown Sycamore on Friday\, December 4\, 2026! Join us as we welcome Santa to Sycamore.\n\n\n\nAt 4pm the Sycamore Theater will be The Grinch. Admission is FREE. \n\n\n\nAt 6pm the Sycamore Fire Department will escort Santa and Ms. Claus to the Sycamore Theater. \n\n\n\nWe will then parade Santa and Mrs. Claus through downtown Sycamore to the courthouse lawn where with your help\, Santa will light the holiday trees. \n\n\n\nSanta will be anxious to make his way to his Santa House where children can present him with their wish list. \n\n\n\n   2025 Sponsored in part by
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/walk-with-santa/
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SUMMARY:Santa House
DESCRIPTION:Santa takes time off from his workshop to vacation in Sycamore during the holiday season. His “vacation home” is located on the courthouse lawn and is open for visitors starting December 5! \nSanta House Hours:Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nSanta’s House has a personal mailbox! Be sure that Santa receives your wish list this year by delivering it yourself.
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/santa-house-10/
LOCATION:DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn\, 133 W State Street\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Winter Chocolate Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bring your sweetheart or just your sweet tooth to Sycamore’s Winter Chocolate Walk on Thursday\, December 10\, from 4-8pm.  \nEnjoy decadent chocolate shopping stops and a chance to win one of our chocolate gift baskets filled with chocolate samplings and an array of gift certificates from our participating businesses and other fabulous prizes! \nShopping and chocolate …. what more do we need?! \nTickets coming soon!\nAs you shop great deals for your Holiday gift buying\, you will indulge in a vast array of fine chocolate desserts. Be sure to make as many stops as possible! \nShopping doesn’t get much sweeter than this!  \nThe 2025 Chocolate Walk Sponsors: \n     \n \nDay of Tickets will be available starting at 4pm!
URL:https://discoversycamore.com/events/winter-chocolate-walk/
LOCATION:Sycamore\, Illinois
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