Huskies Night Out: Under the Stars - SOLD OUT

Graphic promoting the NIU Alumni Association’s Huskies Night Out: Under the Stars event on Friday, March 27. The image features a night sky with stars and an observatory tower.

Friday, March 27

Experience a magical evening under the stars!

Join your fellow Huskies for a night of great food, fascinating science and celestial wonder at Huskie Night Out: Under the Stars! Whether you come with a date, a friend or solo, this special evening is the perfect chance to connect, dine and discover.

The night begins at Ellington’s Restaurant in the Holmes Student Center on Friday, March 27, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., where guests will enjoy a delicious plated dinner and a complimentary glass of wine or beer.

Following dinner, Jeremy Benson, ’14, laboratory manager of the Davis Hall Observatory, will guide an engaging presentation about the wonders of the night sky. Then, stroll over and make your way up the stairs of the Davis Hall Observatory for an exclusive viewing experience under the stars. Please note that there are four flights of stairs to ascend to the top of the observatory.

Individual tickets are $30 per person, but a special rate of $55 is set for Double Huskies (alumni couples).

Don’t miss this memorable evening of connection and cosmic discovery—secure your spot today!

Questions? Please contact the events team at alumnievents@niu.edu or 815-753-3528.

All sales are final. There are no refunds.

Event Information

Cost:
$30 for each attendee ($40 at the door)
$55 for Double Huskies (alumni couples) ($65 at the door)


Walk-in cost (after March 20)
$40 for each attendee
$65 for Double Huskies (Huskie alumni couples)


Dinner location:

When:

5:30PM - 8:30PM Fri 27 Mar 2026 Central timezone

Where:

Holmes Student Center
600 Lucinda Ave Ellington’s Restaurant
DeKalb, Illinois 60115

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Stargazing location:
Davis Hall - Room 703
Normal and Locust
DeKalb, IL 60115 

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