# History events in Dekalb, Today and Upcoming History events in Dekalb

- **Subtitle**: All History events in Dekalb, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Dekalb like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All History events in Dekalb, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Dekalb like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Dekalb

- **Event Name**: Yerkes Observatory Tour
  - **Description**: The NIU Observatory is planning a tour to visit the Yerkes Observatory in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, on April 25th, 2026.  Yerkes is a wonderfully historic building, and is home to the worlds largest refracting telescope.  Participants will enjoy a 90 minute
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/yerkes-observatory-tour/200029642935739
  - **Venue**: 218 Normal Rd - Davis Hall, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
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- **Event Name**: Music the Native Way
  - **Description**: In this program, Kim Sigafus McIver will present on the history of Native instruments and their use. The drum, rain stick, and flute will be introduced, and attendees will be invited to play an instrument and learn a song. Everyone will also receive a han
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/music-the-native-way/200029887699602
  - **Venue**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Midday Movie Classics: Apollo 13 (PG)
  - **Description**: Do you love talking about movies? Are you a fan of movies from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s? This is where you belong. Movie trivia, lemonade, coffee and popcorn served.

This Hollywood drama is based on the events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission, astron
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/midday-movie-classics-apollo-13-pg/200029724942351
  - **Venue**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: The Battles of World War II
  - **Description**: The overall conflict of World War II lasted from September 1, 1939 to September 2, 1945, with the United States becoming involved on December 8, 1941, after Japan planned a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor the previous day, leading to President Franklin De
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/the-battles-of-world-war-ii/200029724941850
  - **Venue**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
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- **Event Name**: Past Times at Glidden: Knitting the Nation, Circular Knitting Machines
  - **Description**: The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host a program on the history and operation of circular knitting machines at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, as part of its “Past Times at Glidden” series.

Presenter Dona Walzer will demonstrate a worki
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/past-times-at-glidden-knitting-the-nation-circular-knitting-machines/200029839630735
  - **Venue**: 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
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- **Event Name**: Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days
  - **Description**: During this presentation, you’ll meet Nellie Bly in the US Embassy in Paris in February of 1919.About this EventThis event does not require registration.Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/nellie-bly-around-the-world-in-72-days/100001984575383395
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Pop- up: American Tales, Legendary Heroes and Heroines
  - **Description**: Enjoy a night of listening to tales from America’s past heroes and heroines! Hear historical tales about such iconic figures as Davy Crockett, Annie Oakley, Belle Starr, Johnny Appleseed, Wild Bill Hickock, and more. 

Tales will be told by adult services
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/pop-up-american-tales-legendary-heroes-and-heroines/200029862597425
  - **Venue**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
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  - **Categories**: pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Nellie Bly for the DeKalb Public Library
  - **Description**: This event is free & open to the public.  For registration information, go to: https://dkpl.org/events/#/events/
Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran (1864-1922), this pioneer of investigative journalism is better known by her nom de plume,"Nellie Bly". She be
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/nellie-bly-for-the-dekalb-public-library/200029713386350
  - **Venue**: DeKalb Public Library
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience
  - **Description**: Improv didn’t just change comedy—it reflected how Americans learn to collaborate, adapt, and create.About this EventThis event does not require registration.Improv didn’t just chan
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/yes-andthe-history-of-improv-in-the-american-experience/100001984569919051
  - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, comedy, Entertainment, fine-arts

## Trending Events in Dekalb

- **Event Name**: DeKalb Corn Fest - Beer Garden & Sound Stage
  - **Description**: Headlining Saturday night is the POP 2000 Tour with O-Town, LFO, Chris Kirkpatrick from *NSYNC, Ryan Cabrera and more.  Get Tickets Now!About this EventCorn Fest will be celebrating its 50th year in Downtown DeKalb, IL ac
  - **Venue**: Downtown DeKalb
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- **Event Name**: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Huskie Stadium in the heart of Dekalb, IL for an e
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Midwest Championships
  - **Description**: https://www.dci.org/events/2026-midwest-classic/
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University 1245 Stadium Drive South DeKalb, IL 60115
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- **Event Name**: Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Huskie Stadium in the heart of
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Air Force Falcons
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Air Force Falcons, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Huskie Stadium in the heart of Dekalb,
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Huskie Stadium nestled in bustling
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: DeKalb Cinco de Mayo 2026
  - **Description**: We are celebrating our Third annual DeKalb Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽 

Our event will kick off with a parade featuring decorated wagons from local businesses in DeKalb. There will be live performances varying from traditional dancing to mariachi to grupo! Enjoy a
  - **Venue**: Downtown Dekalb
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- **Event Name**: Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Huskie Stadium
🏠 Address: 1245 Stadium Drive S., Dekalb, IL 60115
🌆 City: Dekalb
📍 Location: 41.9338, -88.7778🌟 Journey into wonder at Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD), where extraordinary experie
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Michael W. Smith
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Michael W. Smith, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb in the heart of Dekalb, IL i
  - **Venue**: Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Yerkes Observatory Tour (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am at 218 Normal Rd - Davis Hall, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), Music the Native Way (Sat May 30 2026 at 02:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), Midday Movie Classics: Apollo 13 (PG) (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 10:00 am at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), The Battles of World War II (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), Past Times at Glidden: Knitting the Nation, Circular Knitting Machines (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:00 pm at 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at Dekalb Public Library), Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 01:00 pm at Dekalb Public Library).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Dekalb in April 2026?
  - **A:** Yerkes Observatory Tour (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am at 218 Normal Rd - Davis Hall, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), Midday Movie Classics: Apollo 13 (PG) (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 10:00 am at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), The Battles of World War II (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), Past Times at Glidden: Knitting the Nation, Circular Knitting Machines (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:00 pm at 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115), Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at Dekalb Public Library).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Dekalb on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Dekalb include 218 Normal Rd - Davis Hall, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115, 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Dekalb include NIU Observatory, DeKalb Public Library, J.F. Glidden Homestead.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Dekalb.

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