Welcome to the DeKalb Area, Huskies!
2025 Homecoming Hosts Welcome Huskies
The local business community is excited to welcome Huskies home! Below is a list of “Homecoming Hosts” who are offering discounts to Huskies who visit their retail and dining establishments throughout Homecoming week.
Downtown DeKalb Businesses
| Business Name | Address | Deals/discounts |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Music Company | 137 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | Current students and alumni will receive a 10% discount on select items during the homecoming block party. |
| Balloon Bar, The | 145 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | NIU Backdrop for pictures. Come in your NIU gear and get a free photo printed in our photobooth. |
| Barb City Bagels | 118 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | All customers with NIU clothing and/or a One Card will receive 15% discount on their order. |
| Cracker Jax | 118 N. 3rd St., DeKalb | 20% off everything! Wear your red and black! |
| Cynthia’s Wedding & Event Decor | 392 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | Join us as we honor the legacy, tradition, and spirit of Northern Illinois University during our most exciting time of the year — Homecoming Celebration! With any purchase you will get 10% off from entire purchase and enter a chance to win a NIU gear basket will be provided by Cynthias Wedding & Event decor. |
| El Jimador | 260 E. Lincoln Hwy | Come in your NIU gear and receive 20% off your meal! |
| Excelleaf | 305 E. Locust St. | Excelleaf is offering penny samples to anyone that comes to the store with NIU gear with a 50.00 purchase. |
| Fargo Skateboarding | 641 E. Lincoln Hwy DeKalb | All current NIU students can get free entry into our indoor skatepark for homecoming week and can get 15% off anything in-store! |
| Grove Tavern, The | 204 N. 4th St | All fans who wear Red & Black and all current student and alumni that have a student ID will receive 10% off your bill! |
| Hometown Sports Bar & Grill | 241 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | Buy any Burger get a second “All-American Burger” for $1.18 *some restrictions applied. |
| Jubilee Artisans | 128 E. Lincoln Hwy | Show us your Huskie Pride and receive a 15% discount on your purchase! |
| Lincoln Inn, The | 302 Grove St, DeKalb | 10% off your meal for all NIU Students and alumni with valid phone number and promo code "Homecoming" |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 203 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | Enjoy these specials: $7.99 Small 1-Topping Pizza (Promo code 799ILSD), $8.99 Medium 1-Topping Pizza (Promo code 899ILSD), $9.99 Large 1-Topping Pizza (Promo code 899ILSD), |
| Robin's Nest Bookshoppe | 218 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | Tell us your favorite spot to get away to read on NIU's campus & get 15% your purchase! |
| Séance at Tiffanys | 150 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | All fans who wear NIU clothing into our business will receive 15% off anything in the store including readings! |
| Seattle Sutton's HEALTHY Eating | 136 S. 2nd St, DeKalb | Stop in to the office or call us at 312-999-7743 to receive $20 off your first order! We proudly support the 118th NIU Homecoming! |
| Shell | 175 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | Show your Huskie pride by wearing your NIU gear into our store and enjoy a free drink and one hot dog on the house! |
| Tapa La Luna | 226 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | All parties that are wearing their NIU a complimentary bruschetta with other food purchase. |
| This & That Collectibles | 520 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | All current students & faculty that show ID and are wearing red & black will receive a 15% discount (some exclusions apply) |
| Vinny's Pizza | 221 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | Hurricane homecoming extravaganza. 24 inch hurricane pizza one topping $25.99 |
| Willrett Flower Company | 230 E Lincoln HWY, Ste. 100 | Paws-itively Perfect Perks for Huskies at Willrett Flower Company. Show off your Huskie pride and score a treat at Willrett Flower Company during Homecoming Week. Wear NIU gear into the shop and receive 10% off flowers and gifts. Flash your NIU student or staff ID for a chance to win a free bouquet! |
Other Local Businesses
| Business Name | Address | Deals/discounts |
|---|---|---|
| Big O's Barbecue | 930 Pappas Dr. Suite B., DeKalb | All Fans who wear NIU Clothing into our business and tell us what year you graduated NIU and you will Receive $1 off every meal deal and $2 off every BBQ Entree Meal, Ribs, Chicken Or Links. |
| Clean USA Water Mold & Fire | 1630 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore | Tackle water damage like a Huskie! Show us your Huskie gear and get $100 off any water damage service plus a FREE mold inspection. Because no fan should have to worry about leaks, floods, or funky smells during football season. Let’s keep your home game strong. Go Huskies! |
| DeKalb Tattoo Company | 817 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb | Buy one get one piercing services! Bring a friend to split the costs, or get two for yourself. Mention this advertisement to get the discount. Jewelry is an additional cost, and we will have select discounted options for jewelry too. Walk-ins are always welcome! |
| Egg Haven Pancakes & Cafe | 2562 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb | Celebrate NIU's 118th homecoming by wearing your NIU spirit wear to egg haven pancakes & cafe and receive a 10% a discount on your NIU french toast breakfast combo. |
| Ellwood House Museum | 420 Linden Pl, DeKalb | From September 28th-October 4th, if you mention your affiliation with NIU (students, alumni, faculty, and staff), you'll get 50% off of your tour at the Ellwood House Museum! Tours of the Ellwood mansion are held Wed.-Sun., at 1 PM and 3 PM. Tours of Ellcourt are held Wed.-Sun., at 2 PM. The Visitor Center is free to everyone, and is open Tues.-Sun., 12:30-4:30 PM. |
| Evolve Fitness |
1690 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb |
Everyone wearing NIU gear receives $2.00 all smoothies and with student ID discounted memberships |
| Empower Wellness | 352 W State St., Sycamore | All fans who wear NIU clothing into our business will receive 5% discount off services. |
| Family Wellness and Rehab |
806 DeKalb Ave, Suite 2, Sycamore |
Celebrate NIU Spirit Week with Us! Mention NIU Homecoming and receive a complimentary demo of Pro Motion MMT. Pro Motion Mechanical Motion Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that uses advanced technology to improve mobility and relieve pain - helping your body move and heal more efficiently. Come experience how it can boost recovery, reduce discomfort, and get you back to doing what you love - pain free! |
| FunME Events | 650 Peace Road, Suite F | Special pricing on our international tours for NIU Alumni, Staff and Fans |
| Kisher Capital, LLC | 1028 Misty Landing Ct., Malta | Schedule a free discovery meeting with Eric Schlosser at a local coffee shop during the week of NIU's homecoming - wear your favorite NIU clothing or accessories and we'll cover the coffee! |
| Nami |
913 S. Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb |
Students: Show your student ID to enjoy 10% off. Faculty & Staff: Show your NIU ID to enjoy 15% off or buy one, get a free drink. |
| nuEra DeKalb |
818 W Lincoln Hwy Space #7, DeKalb |
Wear gear and get penny sample with $55 purchase (pre-tax post discount). |
| Pizza Villa |
824 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb |
Wear NIU gear and dine in Monday-Friday to get 15% off. |
| Raih Vent Cleaning |
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Hey Huskies! It's time for tailgates, touchdowns, & tidy air vents! NIU alumni-your pride starts at home with cleaner air. Celebrate Homecoming with 15% OFF air duct cleaning from Raih Vent Cleaning! Call to book and mention you're an NIU alum--just provide your graduation year to receive the discount. Not valid with other specials or promotions. |
| Rock Valley Credit Union |
2676 DeKalb Avenue Sycamore |
$100 new checking account bonus. Auto loan rates as low as 3.99% APR with no payments for 3 months. |
| Shoe Sensation |
2516 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb |
20% off entire purchase for anyone with a NIU Student or Staff ID. |
| Sweetbellas |
DeKalb |
During homecoming week get 10% off from lunches, dinners and catering. Show an NIU ID or let us know what year you graduated from NIU. Also get a free milkshake or smoothie when you purchase a meal for lunch or dinner during homecoming week. |