Events

Sunday, September 12

10% off at Byers Brewing Company in DeKalb

Wear your Huskie Gear for 10% off at Byers Brewing Company in DeKalb during Family Weekend, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 10 to 12.

10% off at The Forge in Sycamore

Wear your Huskie Gear for 10% off at The Forge in Sycamore during Family Weekend, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 10 to 12.

2021 Flournory Engagement Award Nomination

Do you know a faculty, staff, student, alumni or community member who strives to make NIU an inclusive place for all? Nominate them for the engagement award...

Virtual Event
9/11 Commemorative Flag installation

Approximately 3,000 American flags will be placed in the MLK Commons grass area representing those who lost their lives on 9/11, including flags from each...

Family Weekend

Families are a part of our Huskie pack, too! We are so excited to welcome our Huskie Families back to campus September 10-12 for Family Weekend. See all...

Poster exhibition: September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World

This educational exhibition recounts the events of September 11, 2001, through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Told...

Jonamac Orchard Hours During Family Weekend

Everyone's favorite local apple orchard will be open every day during NIU's Family Weekend. Take the family for a visit on the farm to enjoy live music and...

Pancake Breakfast with SGA at Family Weekend

Before you hit the road and say goodbye, enjoy a free pancake breakfast with your Huskie!

Huskie Family Portraits

What better way to wrap up a great NIU Family Weekend than with a free family portrait? 📸 Our NIU staff photographers will be in the MLK Commons taking...

Autism Caregiver Group Booth at Kite Fest

The Autism Caregiver Group is hosting a booth at this year’s Kite Fest in DeKalb. Please visit us to learn more about our group, about autism, and about our...

DeKalb Kite Fest During Family Weekend

A long-running tradition held the second Sunday of September, Kite Fest will be taking place in DeKalb during NIU's Family Weekend! Come to DeKalb Kiwanis...

Family Weekend with Campus Dining

Campus Dining Services is thrilled to welcome you and your Huskie(s) to Family Weekend. As a welcome gift, we’d like to invite you to eat at Neptune Dining...

Students on campus

As part of Family Weekend, enjoy a scavenger hunt starting at Grant Towers North lobby.

Victor E. Huskie

During Family Weekends, Huskies' family members can access NIU's Student Recreation Center facilities for free with their student, or at a discount if they...

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The Used Gear Sale, hosted by NIU’s Outdoor Adventure program, allows students and community members to buy used outdoor gear. The sale will be Sunday, Sept....

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Come play Bingo in Neptune Hall as part of Family Weekend.

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Come play NIU Trivia in Gilbert Hall as part of Family Weekend.

Northern Illinois University Women's Soccer vs Illinois State

Northern Illinois University Women's Soccer vs Illinois State Streaming Video. niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?id=15311

Gaming for All Inaugural Meeting

Come join the brand new subgroup of the NIU Esports Club for a night of casual and inclusive gaming. When: 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12 Where: NIU Esports...

Whiskey Acres events during Family Weekend

Enjoy a different food truck and muscial performance each night throughout Family Weekend at Whiskey Acres in DeKalb.

Sunday, September 12