Mardi Gras Lanes
Mardi Gras Lanes offers fun-filled activities for the whole family to have a great time. The MGL bowling center features 32 conditioned lanes for both league and open bowl. Relax at “The French Quarter Lounge.” Try your luck on our five fun-filled poker machines.
Location: 1730 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL
Phone: (815) 756-9411
Website: mardigrasbowl.com
Huskie Den
Open to students, staff, faculty and the general public, the Huskie Den offers bowling, pool, arcade games, and a stage. With plenty of seating for everyone, our perfectly stress-free environment is a go-to destination for anyone spending time at NIU. Stop by and have some fun!
Location: 600 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL
(inside the Holmes Student Center)
Phone: (815) 753-1419
Website: niu.edu/hsc/huskie-den/
Star Worlds Arcade
Star Worlds Arcade offers many classic arcade games from the 1980’s as well as newer video games including DDR, Pop’n Music, Mario Karts, and pinball tables. Over 40 games to choose from and titles are frequently rotated.
Location: 1234 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL
Phone: 815-787-4599
Website: starworldsarcade.com/
Egyptian Theatre
The Egyptian Theatre is an Egyptian Revival theatre that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is a popular venue for performances throughout the year.
Location: 135 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL
Phone: (815) 758-1215
Website: egyptiantheatre.org/
Stage Coach Players
Stage Coach Players began in DeKalb County in the summer of 1947, shortly after World War II had ended. Stage Coach Players is a popular theatre in DeKalb.
Location: 126 S 5th St, DeKalb, IL
Phone: (815) 758-1940
Website: https://stagecoachplayers.com
Stage Left
Stage Left is a venue for many performances located in downtown DeKalb at Hometown Sports Bar.
Location: 241 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL
Phone: (815) 217-3324
Website: http://hometownsportsbar.com/
Ellwood House Museum
Built in 1879, this Victorian-style home on a 10-acre estate offers a visitor center & guided tours.
Location: 420 Linden Pl, DeKalb, IL
Phone: (815) 756-4609
Website: http://ellwoodhouse.org/
Fargo Skateboarding
Fargo Skateboarding is everything skateboarding: a skate shop run by skateboard enthusiasts, and a nearly 10,000 square ft. heated indoor skatepark.
Location: 641 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL
Phone: (815) 756-5555
Website: fargoskateboarding.com
Hopkins Park Aquatic Center
Hopkins Pool is a family-friendly aquatics facility that features two water slides, a kiddie pool, diving well, and concession stand area.
Note: Only open May 28-August 14.
Location: 1403 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL
Phone: (815) 758-8853
Website: dekalbparkdistrict.com
AMC Market Square 10
Experience the difference of AMC amenities. From spacious rocking seats to luxury recliners, innovative menus and premium offerings like IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and Prime at AMC.
Location: 2160 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL
Phone: (815) 748-7887
Website: www.amctheatres.com