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5 things to do in DeKalb County: First Day Hike, Taylor Swift tribute concert

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  1. Take a First Day Hike: Visit one of the area’s state parks for a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day. Shabbona State Park in southern DeKalb County has just over 8 miles of scenic hiking and cross-country skiing trails that weave through the wooded areas of the park. Click here for more information.
  2. A Taylor Swift Experience (Sandwich): Are You Ready For It: A Taylor Swift Experience will headline the Sandwich Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. Enjoy the pop star’s biggest hits in this energetic live performance. Tickets start at $49. Click here for more information.
  3. Soup-Er Sundays (DeKalb): The Glidden Homestead’s Soup-Er Sundays series for 2026 begins Jan. 11 with “Restoring Heritage: The Glidden Barn Revival.” Th programs begin at noon and include soup and homestead tours with $5 admission. Click here for more information.
  4. Dinosaur Dimension Expedition Show (Sandwich): The Sandwich Opera House will host this family-friendly show that brings audiences up close to dinosaurs at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Click here for more information.
  5. Clash of the Tribute Bands – Journey vs. Foreigner (DeKalb): Journey and Foreigner tribute bands will rock the stage of the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb Friday, Jan. 16. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
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