By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
| September 9, 2024
DeKALB — Kite Fest returned to DeKalb Kiwanis Park for its 19th annual community gathering. Both novice and professional kite flyers had open space to let their kites soar.
Operating from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Kite Fest entertained crowds...
DeKALB – Everyone thinks you need a strong wind for kites to fly, but that didn’t stop anyone at the DeKalb Kite Fest this Sunday.
The 18th annual DeKalb Kite Fest took off at 11 a.m. Sunday, filling Kiwanis Park and the sky with multicolored kites...
Fewer kite enthusiasts than normal sloshed across the field on a rainy Sunday to celebrate the DeKalb Kite Fest.Sunday marked the 14th annual DeKalb Kite Fest. The event took place 11 to 4 p.m. at North 40, the field across from Barsema Hall.Those who...
If you’re staying in DeKalb over the weekend, make it fun by keeping busy with friends.
Go to the apple orchard
Jonamac Apple Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Rd. in Malta, is opening this weekend. Grab some friends and head to the corn maze Saturday. This orchard is known for having an oversized chair that makes for a special photo opportunity to look back on. They also have the best apple cider donuts that you might want to try this weekend.
Catch a movie
There are new releases that have hit the theatres — pick one. If friends are around and stuck on what to do, pitch the idea of catching a flick. "The Light Between Oceans" looks like a riviting drama to see, out Sept. 2 at Carmike Theatre, 2160 Sycamore Rd. There are also movies like "Sausage Party" and "Suicide Squad" that have been in theatres for a few weeks, but are worth seeing before they leave.
Have a barbecue
If friends are still here for Labor Day, cook some food together. A lot of the best memories can come from gathering money, going to the store and making a fun Labor Day meal with college friends. On the menu for this Monday could be burgers, chips and a variety of summer fruit — might want to get in the seasonal fruit while it is still here.
