Experience DeKalb County Blog

  • Treat your Valentine to a Show at the Egyptian

    Treat your Valentine to a Show at the Egyptian

    Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day plan? Families will fall in love with Dog Man, classic rock fans will feel the spark with EagleMania, and couples will enjoy So Good!

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  • Valentine’s Day Celebrations

    Valentine’s Day Celebrations

    Fall in Love with February in DeKalb County ❤️ Love is in the air—and all around DeKalb County! February is packed with festive, feel-good Valentine’s Day events celebrating all kinds of

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  • Recap of IHSA Championships Hosted at NIU

    Recap of IHSA Championships Hosted at NIU

    When Thanksgiving Weekend’s winter storm forced postponement of the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) 5A-8A Football State Championship games at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium in Normal, NIU Athletics administrators

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  • Not-So-Spooky Thrills Around DeKalb County

    Not-So-Spooky Thrills Around DeKalb County

    If you’re looking for not-so-spooky thrills this October, DeKalb County has you covered! From the highly anticipated Pumpkin Fest to downtown trick-or-treating events and free PG movies, here’s your guide

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  • Halloween Thrills around the county

    Halloween Thrills around the county

    If you’re looking for haunting fun this October, DeKalb County has no shortage of chill-inducing events. From ghost stories by the fire to haunted corn mazes and terror at an

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  • Virtual Reality and Haunted Labs at STEM Fest

    Virtual Reality and Haunted Labs at STEM Fest

    Where can you explore careers through virtual reality simulations and walk through a haunted science lab? STEM Fest at Northern Illinois University! Held annually in the heart of NIU, STEM

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  • The DeKalb Farmers Market’s 30th Season

    The DeKalb Farmers Market’s 30th Season

    The DeKalb Farmers Market has had a successful 30th season so far, but there’s still more to shop and enjoy with the start of the fall. Seeing the offerings change

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  • DeKalb County Transitions from Summer to Fall Festivities

    DeKalb County Transitions from Summer to Fall Festivities

    We’re wrapping up an eventful summer in DeKalb County and heading into the fall season with even more to experience! In early July, two DeKalb County Convention and Visitor Bureau

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  • International travel writers visit DeKalb County with FAM tours

    International travel writers visit DeKalb County with FAM tours

    The DeKalb County CVB hosted 55 international travel writers, bloggers, tour leaders and influencers from 16 different countries including, Panama, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica, China, Netherlands, Romania, Poland, UK, Germany,

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  • Soak up Summer in DeKalb County

    Soak up Summer in DeKalb County

    As summer rolls on, DeKalb County’s calendar of events is packed full of something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for live music, family fun, classic cars, or a step back

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