NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb
Thu, Oct 02 , 2025 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
100 Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, DeKalb, IL 60115
NIU is excited for its 118th homecoming celebration featuring a block party with a parade, car show, food trucks, kid zone, and more!
On October 2nd, join the Huskies for a down-home celebration in downtown DeKalb. The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone—kid zone, classic car show, March of the Huskies, pep rally, food trucks, discounts at local businesses, and much more!
Places to stay nearby...
Hotel at Holmes
DeKalb
Located in the center of campus, the Hotel at Holmes offers the convenience of meeting spaces, restaurants, recreation, and more—all under one roof. We are also…
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Hampton Inn & Suites - DeKalb
DeKalb
Located just moments from Northern Illinois University, with easy access to I-88 and the Historic Lincoln Highway (Route 38), the Hampton Inn hotel in DeKalb, IL,…
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Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb
DeKalb
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb offers free WiFi, flat screen TVs, iron & ironing boards, hairdryers, and coffee in all rooms. The inn also features…
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