7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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Featured September 28, 2025Featured DeKalb Corn Classic 2025
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September 28, 2025 –2025 Taste of DeKalb
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DeKalb Corn Classic 2025
Join one of Northern Illinois’ best races! Beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb, the route will take runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, through NIU’s campus and Huskie Stadium and end in Van Buer Plaza with a Post Race Celebration!
$35 – $50
2025 Taste of DeKalb
The 2025 Taste of DeKalb is a food and entertainment event hosted by the Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Club in conjunction with the Corn Classic 10K race held on September 28, 2025. The event will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Frank Van Buer Plaza in downtown DeKalb. The event is open and free to […]
Free
Monday, September 29, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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September 30, 2025 –Egyptian Theatre Horror Film Series
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September 30, 2025 –NIU Wind Ensemble Concert
Egyptian Theatre Horror Film Series
Step into the chilling world of cinematic terror with the Horror Film Series at the historic Egyptian Theatre this fall. From the heart-pounders to the bone-chilling, this series offers something for every horror lover! Join us for all of the thrills and chills on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County! Film Schedule:September 30 – Night […]
$12 – $14.5
NIU Wind Ensemble Concert
The NIU Wind Ensemble will present the collegiate world premiere of a piece commissioned by the US Marine Band to commemorate a significant anniversary. Join this special performance by the NIU Wind Ensemble featuring the collegiate premiere of Symphony No. 2, “The Sacred Cloth”, a piece written by Dr. Onsby Rose.
$7
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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October 1, 2025 –Coffee With A Cop
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October 1, 2025 –Hiring Smart: Finding the Right Fit for Your Business Workshop
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October 1, 2025 –Getting Started with Six Sigma: Improve Your Processes Workshop
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October 1, 2025 –Cash Flow Hacks for Small Businesses Workshop
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October 1, 2025 –Classic Universal Monsters
Coffee With A Cop
It’s back for a second year — the ultimate small-town meet-and-greet with our very own local law enforcement. Ever wondered who writes tickets in the best penmanship? Or who’s secretly the best donut critic in town? This is your chance to ask the big questions, shake some hands, and maybe even snag a selfie […]
Free
Hiring Smart: Finding the Right Fit for Your Business Workshop
Hiring is one of the most significant investments a small business makes. Learn fundamental tips to attract, interview, and select the best talent to strengthen your team. You’ll learn key steps in the hiring process, what to look for beyond skills, and strategies to make a positive impression on potential hires.
Free
Getting Started with Six Sigma: Improve Your Processes Workshop
Are you curious about Six Sigma? This introductory session provides a high-level overview of how Six Sigma principles can help you identify and eliminate inefficiencies, leading to better quality and cost savings. You will learn what Six Sigma is all about, the benefits of process improvement, and basic concepts like variation and defect reduction.
Free
Cash Flow Hacks for Small Businesses Workshop
A quick-start session designed to provide actionable tips you can implement today to better understand and improve your business’s cash flow. Ideal for small business owners looking for immediate financial clarity. You will learn practical strategies to identify cash flow challenges, quick tips for cash management, and why cash flow is king for sustainable growth.
Free
Classic Universal Monsters
In the early 1900s, the small studio, Universal Pictures, discovered that audiences were interested in thrilling adventures. They released a series of classic horror films between 1913 and 1956. It was these films that boosted Universal into the major film studio that it is today. William Pack tells us about the earliest monster movies, from […]
Free
Thursday, October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025 –Fair Housing for All
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October 2, 2025 –Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
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Featured October 2, 2025 –Featured NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb
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October 2, 2025 –Sustainability Swap
Fair Housing for All
On Thursday, October 2, DeKalb Township, in partnership with Housing Action Illinois, Hope Fair Housing Center, and Prairie State Legal Services, will host a free informational session focused on Illinois House Bill 2775. Signed into law in 2023, this important legislation makes source of income a protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act, effectively […]
Free
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
The Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series is presented by the Ellwood House Museum and DeKalb County History Center in partnership with DeKalb area historic sites. Once a month, a knowledgeable speaker will present an hour-long program about history relevant to DeKalb County. All programs are free of charge, and guests are invited to bring their […]
Free
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NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb
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 […]
Free
Sustainability Swap
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 […]
Free
Friday, October 3, 2025
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October 3, 2025 –Fall Vintage Shop Hop
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October 3, 2025 –Halloween in The Crib
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October 3, 2025 –Poems Based on Music: Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Hymn
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Featured October 3, 2025 –Featured Huskie Hour at Jonamac Orchard
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October 3, 2025 –Food Truck Fest 2025
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October 3, 2025 –Pizza, Paint and Sip
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October 3, 2025 –Huskies S’mores N’more
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October 3, 2025 –The Haunt – Jonamac’s Haunted Corn Maze
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October 3, 2025 –Miss Fits Drag Show
Fall Vintage Shop Hop
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 & […]
Halloween in The Crib
Check out vintage goods, art, and Halloween items in The Crib in Sycamore, IL!
Poems Based on Music: Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Hymn
“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 […]
Free
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Huskie Hour at Jonamac Orchard
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 […]
Food Truck Fest 2025
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.
Free
Pizza, Paint and Sip
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 […]
$30
Huskies S’mores N’more
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!
The Haunt – Jonamac’s Haunted Corn Maze
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 […]
Miss Fits Drag Show
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 […]
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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October 4, 2025 –2025 Genoa Harvest Festival
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October 4, 2025 –Mutt Strut 5K (Dog Friendly Walk/Run)
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October 4, 2025 –Fall Vintage Shop Hop
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October 4, 2025 –Fall Shred & Recycle Event
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October 4, 2025 –Brunch with Mission & Victor E.
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October 4, 2025 –Halloween in The Crib
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October 4, 2025 –Mission’s Grove
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Featured October 4, 2025Featured NIU Homecoming Football Game vs Miami (Ohio)
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October 4, 2025 –You Raise Me Up: Songs that Inspire Us with Maureen Christine
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October 4, 2025Chonda Pierce Live
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October 4, 2025 –The Haunt – Jonamac’s Haunted Corn Maze
2025 Genoa Harvest Festival
The City of Genoa’s 5th Annual Harvest Festival is taking place on October 4th in Downtown Genoa! Come enjoy rides, kids’ crafts and activities, community organization booths, and OpenDoor’s Fall Makers’ Market!
Mutt Strut 5K (Dog Friendly Walk/Run)
Join Tails Humane Society for the 2025 Mutt Strut, where every step you take makes a difference for homeless pets in need! Whether you run or walk the 5k route, you’re supporting Tails’ mission to care for and find loving homes for animals. There is also a 1 mile walk option available. Bring your furry […]
$35
Fall Vintage Shop Hop
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 & […]
Fall Shred & Recycle Event
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 […]
Free
Brunch with Mission & Victor E.
The Fifth Annual Brunch with Mission and Victor E., hosted by the NIU Alumni Association and NIU Foundation, will take place from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday. Oct. 4 in NIU’s historic and picturesque Altgeld Auditorium. There will be plenty of opportunities to take pictures with our favorite mascots, Mission III and Victor E. Huskie, so wear your Huskie gear! […]
$20 – $30
Halloween in The Crib
Check out vintage goods, art, and Halloween items in The Crib in Sycamore, IL!
Mission’s Grove
Wear your red and black, get ready to cheer for the Huskies, and join us before the football game at Mission’s Grove.
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NIU Homecoming Football Game vs Miami (Ohio)
Pack Huskie Stadium for our 118th Homecoming when the Huskies will be taking on the Miami RedHawks!
You Raise Me Up: Songs that Inspire Us with Maureen Christine
Award-winning vocalist Maureen Christine brings her crystal-clear voice to deliver an uplifting after-hours concert in the library’s main lobby! This event features Maureen’s heartfelt renditions of inspiring songs including Wind Beneath My Wings, You Raise Me Up, Because You Loved Me, and You Light Up My Life. She will also sing classic gems such as Over […]
Free
Chonda Pierce Live
It’s Chonda Pierce Live! Grab your girlfriends and get ready for an evening of guilt-free laughter, real talk, and stories you swear she pulled straight from your group text. With her signature Southern charm and wit, Chonda brings the kind of humor that leaves your cheeks hurting and your soul feeling a little lighter. You […]
$29.80 – $71.60
The Haunt – Jonamac’s Haunted Corn Maze
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 […]
