NIU students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community are invited to join the Huskies for a free down home celebration in Downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Highway (between 1st and 4th Streets) on Thurs., Oct. 2 from 5-8 p.m. The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone—kidzone, classic car show, March of the Huskies, pep […]
It’s important to be responsible consumers and consider sustainability when we need new things. This Sustainability Swap, monthly on the first Thursdays, allows you to trade in your lightly used clothing for someone else’s, as well as swap houseplants you might not want to care for. The houseplant portion of the swap is sponsored by […]
Explore DeKalb County’s vintage and antique shops during this fall edition of the Vintage Shop Hop! Each shop offers specials and fun inside their store–you’ll find plenty of activities in each shop you visit during the event. Participating locations include: This & That Collectibles (520 E Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115) 35:35 Makers Collective & […]
Check out vintage goods, art, and Halloween items in The Crib in Sycamore, IL!
“Beaumont’s Dave Oliphant is known as one of Texas’s foremost poets, whose writings tell the story of Texas towns and especially Texas jazz – a music genre Oliphant fell in love with at an early age.” – Beaumont Enterprise, May 2024 Dave visits the library to read excerpts of his poetry, and play recordings of musical […]
Join Huskies for a tasting event at Jonamac Orchard featuring live music. Check back soon to purchase your tickets to this event. While this event is for Huskies who are 21 and over, Jonamac Orchard also provides fun activities for people of all ages, including apple picking and a corn maze. Visit Jonamac Orchard’s website to learn […]
Enjoy this family-friendly event with bar service available! 7 different food trucks and live music will take over the Midwest Sportsplex parking lot on Friday, October 3 from 5-10PM.
Chelsea McGhee Studios is coming to NIU’s Holmes Student Center for a Pizza, Paint and Sip! All ages are welcome to come paint your choice of canvas and wood sign options at this family friendly event. Cost includes all paint & supplies, pizza and sodas! Alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase. Free parking will be available […]
All Huskies fans are welcome to join an evening of sweet treats, hot drinks, fun festivities and #HuskiePride at the MLK Commons, between the Holmes Student Center and Founders Memorial Library. There will be music, yard games, glow-in-the-dark activities, fire pits and more. There’s no better way to get fired up for Saturday’s Homecoming football game!
Get Lost In Terror When the sun sets on the farm, an eerie shadow is cast upon the maze inviting guests to explore the 10-acre labyrinth in our corn field. Pathways twist and turn through miles of rustling leaves where terrifying creatures and spooky surprises are lurking behind the stalks. Enter if you dare… but […]
DeKalb’s beloved drag show, Miss Fits, is making its triumphant return to Fargo Skate Park for a Halloween Drag Show of legendary proportions! Join the Haus of Vicious, Amethyst Vicious, and Sindy Vicious, for a night of all things spooky, kooky, and glamorous! The hosts are bringing you a one-of-a-kind drag show experience featuring the […]
DeKalb & Sycamore Township residents can fight identity theft and needless clutter by bringing their personal documents and other recyclable items to a convenient drive-thru shred and recycle event co-hosted by the DeKalb and Sycamore Townships. The event will take place on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking […]
