Come to see giant inflatable kites, dancing kites and fighting kites high up in the sky at DeKalb Kite Fest Sept 11, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at NIU North 40, Lucinda Avenue and Kiswaukee Drive, DeKalb.

Sept. 8 

DeKalb Farmers Market 

10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Van Buer Plaza, north Second and Locust streets, DeKalb 

Free 

The DeKalb Farmers Market features locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers and artisan crafts on Thursdays through Sept. 29. For more information, call (815) 756-6306 or visit http://www.dekalb.org/chamber/farmers’_market.aspx.

Sept. 10 

Author Visit 

11 a.m. 

Sycamore Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore 

Free 

Dan Klefstad hosts Morning Edition on NPR station WNIJ, and interviews regional authors for the station’s Read with Me book series. This year he released his first novel, “Shepherd & the Professor.” It’s the fictional memoir of Susan Shepherd — Gulf War vet, cop and single mom — and her efforts to find a publisher for her life story before she dies of cancer. Klefstad will talk about his book and how his author interviews influenced his own writing. For more information, call (815) 895-2500.

Sept. 10 

“Pokemon – The First Movie” 

2 p.m. 

Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb 

Free 

When a group of scientists are offered funding into genetic research if they agree to try to clone the greatest ever Pokemon, Mew, the end result is success and Mewtwo is born. However, Mewtwo is bitter about his purpose in life and kills his masters. In order to become the greatest, he throws open a challenge to the world to battle him and his Pokemon. Ash and his friends pass the first test and prepare for battle. However, they learn what is really planned.

Sept. 10

Good Tymes Revival

6:30-10 p.m.

Sycamore Park District Maintenance Building, 435 Airport Road, Sycamore

$50

For adults 21 and older. Each ticket includes one complimentary drink, heavy snacks and all activities. Cash bar. Featuring Howl at the Moon’s traveling all-request dueling piano show. All proceeds support Leaf a Legacy. Tickets may be purchased online at scyamoreparkdistrict.com or at the Sycamore Park District Administration Office, Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, Kar-Fre Flowers and Sycamore Antiques.

Sept. 11 

DeKalb Kite Fest 

11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

NIU North 40, Lucinda Avenue and Kiswaukee Drive, DeKalb 

Free; $3 cash parking 

Come to see giant inflatable kites, dancing kites and fighting kites high up in the sky. New this year is Team Sky-FX, a quad kite flying team that amazes audiences with intricate stunts.

Sept. 11 

The World Apostolate of Fatima’s Tour for Peace 

6 p.m. 

St. Mary Catholic Church, 329 Pine St., DeKalb 

Free 

All are welcome to greet the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima in procession when the statue arrives, then stay to pray the rosary, hear a talk by her custodian and attend a prayer service. Overnight adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and veneration of the statue will occur. The public may view the statue again in the church at 3 p.m. Sept. 12 before it leaves for its next location.

Sept. 12 

Veterans Mobile Medical Unit 

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

MLK Commons, 600 Lucinda Ave. (Normal Road), DeKalb 

Free 

The Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital Veterans Mobile Medical Unit will host a healthcare clinic for student veterans and veterans of the community. No registration is necessary. Questions? Contact Eric Armstrong at earmstrong1@niu.edu or (815) 753-0691.

Sept. 13 

Sycamore Farmers Market 

3-7 p.m. 

Free 

The Sycamore Farmer’s Market, promotes local, sustainable farmers, producers, artisans and chefs by connecting them to the public through educational programming and special events.

Sept. 13 

Tuesdays on the Town Family Ag Night 

5:30-7:30 PM 

Downtown Sycamore 

Free 

Tuesdays on the Town will host Family Agriculture Night presented by KishHealth System, part of Northwestern Medicine. The public is invited to enjoy an exhibit of farm tractors, a petting zoo and family interactive games. Downtown businesses will stay open late featuring special offers.