With summer winding down, there’s still fun to be had for families in the Elgin area.
From vibrant community celebrations like Elgin’s End of Summer Bash and various National Night Out events to creative outlets at free family craft days and the festive “Love on the Lawn,” there’s a treasure trove of free activities waiting to make these final weeks of summer truly unforgettable.
☀️ Elgin
- This annual event is dedicated to family, music, and community love with performances from Grammy Award-winning DJs, food, local vendors, a kid’s corner.
- 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Festival Park
- Get ready for a day full of music, food, culture, and community pride. The festivities kick off Saturday morning with a lively morning parade, followed by a Mercado on Riverside Dr. featuring local vendors, delicious eats, and live entertainment. The excitement continues with an evening celebration you will not want to miss.
- 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, downtown Elgin
☀️ Bartlett
Free Family Fishing Event at Beaver Pond
- The Bartlett Nature Center will provide the rods, reels, bait and IDNR fishing instructors and “Fish n’ Kids How-To-Fish” instruction booklets.
- 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13
☀️ South Elgin
Rotary Club of Elgin Presents Summer’s Last Hurrah
- Join for a fantastic day of games, laughter and unforgettable family moments.
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at Panton Mill Park, South Elgin
Past events:
Family Camping Festival with the Dundee Township Park District
- Make the most of summer with a fun campout for all ages.
- 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29 to 10 a.m. Aug. 30
Pack the Park at Rita K. Fletcher Park
- Bartlett Park District invites the community to a free evening of family fun featuring giant outdoor yard games, activities, giveaways and mouthwatering popsicles.
- 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21
First Saturday Free Family Craft at the Bartlett Depot Museum
- Bring the kiddos for the First Saturday Free Family Craft at the Depot Museum.
- Drop in between 9 a.m. and noon. Saturday, Aug. 2
Chip, Putt & Drive Family Golf National Night Out Event
- An hour of friendly competition, fresh air, and unforgettable family fun.
- 1 p.m. Sunday, August 3, Bartlett Hills Golf Club
Elgin’s 2025 National Night Out
- National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
- 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5
- Say goodbye to summer with one dino-mite party featuring food and drinks, music, photo opportunities and fun for the whole family.
- 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Festival Park
National Night Out in Carpentersville
- This family-friendly event is all about building stronger neighborhoods and celebrating the partnerships that keep our community safe.
- 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Carpenter Park, Carpentersville
