Daily Chronicle staff report

It's been a festive-filled December across DeKalb County as communities gathered in downtown squares, outside local businesses and welcomed Santa Claus for the Christmas season.

Looking for something to do this weekend in DeKalb County? Check some seasonal fall local shopping events in downtown DeKalb or Blumen Gardens in Sycamore, DeKalb County Toy Run or Lehan's Daisy Dash 5K Sunday.

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? Check out the 9th annual Genoa Volks Fest Friday through Sunday, NIU Huskie football home opener Saturday, 18th annual DeKalb Kite Fest Sunday, a Tails Puppy Party Saturday in DeKalb and more.

Looking for something to do with the family? Check out the 135th annual Sandwich Fair starting Sept. 6, First Friday Hikes around DeKalb County and more.

It's a packed weekend in DeKalb County. See Barbs vs. Spartan football at Friday's First National Challenge, visit DeKalb Corn Fest Friday through Sunday, or Sycamore's Ribs, Rhythm and Brews Saturday and more.

Bacon, bands and beer infused with bacon are on tap this Saturday for the 2023 Baconfest in Genoa, hosted at the Warehouse on Park.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out performances of "Bright Star" by Stage Coach Players, a dance -filled weekend in DeKalb, summer concerts in Sycamore and more.

Looking for something to do this weekend or upcoming week? Check out the Story Walk opening Wednesday, the start of the DeKalb Farmers Market next Thursday and more.

Looking for something to do in DeKalb County this weekend? Check out Back Alley Market in downtown DeKalb, make a fresh flower bouquet for mom in Genoa, take in a Good Clean Fun concert in Sandwich, and more.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the return of First Fridays in DeKalb with a Cinco de Mayo celebration, the season finale concert of the Kishwaukee Concert Band and more.

Looking for something to do? Check out Thursday's Local Showcase & Job Fair in DeKalb, a dueling pianos show in Sandwich Friday, downtown DeKalb's Spring Shindig shopping event Saturday and more.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the 50th anniversary concert for NIU's Steelband in DeKalb, a Kids Craft Night in Maple Park, Safe Passage's annual Take Back the Night vigil Monday and more.

Looking for something to do this Easter weekend? Check out this Easter-themed 5 Things to Do in DeKalb County roundup:

Looking for something to do this weekend in DeKalb County? Check out the Liverpool Legends at the Egyptian Theatre, take in the world's largest paper snowflake, enjoy a performance of "All Shook Up" and more.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a number of St. Patrick's Day events throughout DeKalb County, a ballet performance in DeKalb, and more.