Sycamore’s annual Pumpkin Festival starts today with downtown trick-or-treating.

The first event of the festival is a downtown trick-or-treating event 4:30 to 6 p.m. today. Businesses will hand out treats and participants are encouraged to end at the courthouse lawn. There will be a giant cake cutting to finish the evening.

The festival spans from today until Sunday afternoon.

Here are some of the upcoming activities:

Wednesday

• Opening/Giant Cake Cutting Ceremony – 5 p.m. North Maple St., Sycamore

Thursday

• Free pumpkin craft – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Midwest Museum of Natural History

Friday

• United Methodist Church Craft Show – 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore
• CRU of NIU – long sleeve Pumpkin Festival shirts 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in front of Stomp Shoe Store

Saturday

• Lions Club Giant Pumpkin Weigh-in – 10 a.m. courthouse lawn
• Friends of Jams – African baskets 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Pumpkin Smash – $5 per person 2 p.m. Midwest Museum of Natural History

Sunday

• Autumn Craft & Treasures Market – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sycamore High School
• Pumpkin Festival Parade – Starts at 1 p.m. 

Find the full schedule of events here.