• Rock Party featuring Rick Lindy

    Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, United States

    The Warehouse on Park is more than excited to welcome one of the best Rockers around, Rick Lindy to one of the best music venues around! Stop on down and enjoy one an amazing bloody Mary or craft beer, kick back and enjoy some great rock with the Rick Lindy duo. They will be performing […]

    Free
  • 160 Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanic

    Kirkland Historical Society 309 S. 5th St., Kirkland, Illinois, United States

    William Hazelgrove returns to present his program, 160 Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanic on Sunday, April 13 at 2pm. This presentation will include refreshments afterwards.

    Free
  • Hygge (HOO-gah) Happiness

    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Hygge (pronounced ‘HOO-gah’) means coziness, candlelight, nature, and meeting with friends. DeKalb Public Library’s Hygge gatherings focus on intentional happiness and community through arts and crafts, coloring, trivia, peaceful music, and hot cocoa and tea (bring your favorite mug, if desired.) For April, they’ll start seeds, decorate eggs, and make windchimes. This program is intended […]

    Free
  • Reality Bytes 2025

    Reality Bytes 2025
    Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Reality Bytes is NIU’s International Short Film Festival! It will take place April 15 and 16, during this time, various short films from students around the world will be showcased. The first night will take place at Cole Hall on Campus from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The second night will be held at Egyptian Theatre […]

    Free
  • Mystery Dream Suite

    Mystery Dream Suite
    NIU Altgeld Hall 116 Altgeld Hall, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Four concurrent exhibitions: “Surrealist Classics from the Museum Collection,” “Windows to the Subconscious,” “Phantasmagraphica: The Early Psychedelic Work of British Artist Douglas Binder or Nightmares of alienation in post-industrial England,” and “A Deb Sokolow Sampler: 20 Years of Speculative Drawing.”

    Free
  • NIU Wellness Fair

    NIU Holmes Student Center 340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Save the Date – Counseling and Consultation Services and Employee Well-being proudly presents NIU’s annual Wellness Fair hosted on Wednesday, April 16th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom.  All are invited to attend and engage in the variety of free opportunities offered at the fair. Campus and […]

    Free
  • Reality Bytes 2025

    Reality Bytes 2025
    Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Reality Bytes is NIU’s International Short Film Festival! It will take place April 15 and 16, during this time, various short films from students around the world will be showcased. The first night will take place at Cole Hall on Campus from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The second night will be held at Egyptian Theatre […]

    Free
  • Play Group for Children with Special Needs

    Play Group for Children with Special Needs
    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Experience the freedom of a relaxed atmosphere, where there’s no need to stifle excitement or confine movement during this less structured play group. Tailored for children with special needs aged 0-5 years, this program is designed for families to engage with and meet other families without the pressure of keeping children quiet or in one […]

    Free
  • Mystery Dream Suite

    Mystery Dream Suite
    NIU Altgeld Hall 116 Altgeld Hall, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Four concurrent exhibitions: “Surrealist Classics from the Museum Collection,” “Windows to the Subconscious,” “Phantasmagraphica: The Early Psychedelic Work of British Artist Douglas Binder or Nightmares of alienation in post-industrial England,” and “A Deb Sokolow Sampler: 20 Years of Speculative Drawing.”

    Free
  • NIU STEM Café: Kaboom!

    NIU Faraday Hall 200 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

    In partnership with NIU STEAM, monthly STEM Cafés are back! Kaboom! Is an exciting Pokémon-themed Chemistry Demo Night, hosted by the NIU Chemistry Club! This interactive experience is a sneak peek into their annual chemistry showcase—featuring more hands-on activities and thrilling experiments inspired by the Pokémon universe. This free presentation is for teens, but open […]

    Free
  • Tween Flashlight Egg Hunt

    Chamberlain Park 400 East 2nd Street, Genoa, IL, United States

    The great hunt is on! Get your friends and join the quest for hundreds of eggs filled with candy and prizes. Pre-registration is required. Chamberlain Park Shelter #1, next to sand volleyball court. Hunt begins at 8:00 pm SHARP! Please bring a flashlight with you. Ages 10-15

    $5 – $6