What is there to do in Sycamore? Plenty! Would you like to experience downtown Sycamore online?
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Several Local Organizations Provide The City With A Variety Of Events!
- TURNING BACK TIME CAR SHOW
- DISCOVER SYCAMORE's BLOCK PARTY
- STEAM POWER SHOW
- PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Sycamore has gained widespread fame for its unique Pumpkin Festival, conducted the last full weekend in October.
The annual event began in 1956 when local resident Wally Thurow displayed a few decorated pumpkins on his front lawn.
The Pumpkin Festival features a pancake breakfast, carnival, food booths run by local-not-for-profit organizations and a huge Pumpkin Parade that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to our community.
In every respect, Sycamore offers all around family fun.
Experience the Sycamore Museums!
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The Sycamore Historical Society and Museum offers residents and visitors the opportunity to learn about and experience Sycamore's history. The Historical Society is located at 308 West State Street in the lower level. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ildekalb/SycHistSoc.htm
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The Midwest Museum of Natural History encourages an appreciation of the world's diverse natural environment and human culture through exhibits and interactive learning experiences for children and adults. Experiences will guide visitors in understanding the importance of preservation as it relates to the natural world. The museum is located at 425 W. State Street. http://www.mmnh.org/index.html
We have parks, bike paths and forest preserves!
- The Park District provides activities all year round. Click here for more information on the Park District.
- For cycling enthusiasts, there's the Great Western Nature Trail. It begins just east of Sycamore and ends in St. Charles, 18 miles to the east.
- Nearby Russell Woods Forest Preserve offers picnic sites and hiking trails. Its day camp program for youngsters runs from mid-June through early August and features a variety of nature studies.
- Sycamore is a short driving distance from Shabbona Lake State Park, located in DeKalb County near the town of Shabbona. The 1,546-acre state park offers fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, picnicking, and camping and is handicapped accessible for most activities.
- 99 Acres and two Centuries of Character. It is a concentration of Victorian homes and historic buildings. For more visitor information call 1-888-828-4FUN or 1-815-895-3456
- The Kishwaukee Family YMCA, located where Sycamore meets DeKalb, provides a full roster of sports and recreation for its family members.
- The Y building contains a gymnasium, free weight room, tennis and racquetball courts, a cardiovascular room, and locker facilities.
- The YMCA features an 8-lane, 25 yard, indoor competitive swimming pool.
