Steven Bigolin will lead a guided walking tour highlighting the architecture and local history connected to the homes along Main Street Aug. 20. Tour starts at 1 p.m. at the Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore.

Aug. 19

Book Recycling and Donation Drop-off

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore

Free

The Sycamore Library will accept large donations of new and used books and other materials at the Circulation Desk. Also, books in need of recycling may be dropped off. Items donated may be added to the library’s annual book sale, which supports youth and teen programming at the library. To make a donation at a different time, call (815) 895-2500.

Sandwich Farmers’ Market

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Knights Park, Arnold and Latham streets, Sandwich

Free

Gardeners, farmers, crafters and honey makers will be among the vendors selling their goods.

Football Family Fun Day

3:30-6 p.m.

Northern Illinois University, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb

Free

After watching the Huskies practice, fans are invited onto the field to meet the team, get autographs and mingle with the coaches, staff and players in the north end zone. The NIU Bounce House and inflatable games will be set up in the end zone. Purchase concession items, pick up 2017 posters and see the Jacoby Trophy, recognizing NIU as the top women’s athletics program in the Mid-American Conference.

Cruise Night

4-8 p.m.

Culver’s, 1200 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore

Free

Cruizin Wheels Car Club holds Cruise Nights for car enthusiasts. Bring your own classic car or come to admire others.

DHS Class of 1992’s 25th Class reunion

7 p.m.

Fatty’s Pub and Grill, 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb

$10 per person at the door

All classmates from DeKalb High School’s class of 1992 are invited. The ticket includes appetizers and cash bar. A silent auction will feature a painting by classmate Rudy Galindo. The proceeds will be donated to charity. RSVP at dekalbhsclassof92.myevent.com.

Aug. 20

Sunday Artist Market

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore

Free

Local artists will display and sell their artwork in the Blumen gardens. Featured artists will include Peg Boehm, cards and prints from original watercolor artwork; Jaimie Hill, pottery and ceramics; Christine Hoy-Miguel, handsewn items, drawings and watercolors; Dianne Macmillan, abstract animal portraits in acrylics; and Kelley Klaman-Ritsche, keychains, window chimes and jewelry.

Guided Walking Tour

1 p.m. Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore

$5

Steven Bigolin will lead a guided walking tour highlighting the architecture and local history connected to the homes along Main Street. Stops on the walk will include the Townsend House (currently the Paper Doll House) and carriage house (Willow’s Hometown Cafe), the Boyton House and other sites.

Aug. 21

NIU Community School of the Arts Music Lesson Registration Deadline

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

132 Music Building, DeKalb

Free

The NIU Community School of the Arts offers traditional private music lessons on nearly all instruments for children and adults. Music lessons using the Suzuki approach (combining private and group lessons) for young children are taught on violin, cello, piano and guitar. For more information or for an application, visit csa.niu.edu or call (815) 753-1450. Registration deadline is Aug. 21.

Monday Movie

1 p.m.

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore

Free

“Going in Style” will be this month’s Monday Movie about three lifelong pals, desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, who risk it all in a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

Aug. 22

Pokémon Players

5 p.m.

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore

Free

Do you love Pokémon? Bring your cards to play and talk about all things Pokémon with others and the experts from The Gaming Goat in DeKalb. No sign-up is required.

–DeKalb County Calendar of Events–