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Sunday, May 15, 2022 to Aug 29
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to explore local businesses. Find secret words at 10 participating businesses and get a cute Wizard of Oz backpack. Turn in all of the secret words and get a great water bottle and bag, and be entered to win the Grand Prize Wizard of Oz…
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 to Aug 12
Young artists will explore and focus on different art mediums with the inspiration of the nature. Bring a lunch to camp. Pre-register online: https://bit.ly/campnature
Monday, August 8, 2022 to Aug 12
👋Hey Northern Kane County Parents!👋Are you looking for a Youth Leadership Program at Summer Camp for your child that will keep them safe, where they will have FUN, and learn Leadership Life Skills from a Certified Youth Guide? The time to enroll your kids is NOW!!!Why?🙋♀️Great question!By Signing Up NOW,…
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
In Person or Zoom
Gail Borden Public Library
Elgin IL
In person or Zoom event presented by Gail Borden Public LibraryUsing a variety of photos from the actual races, Elgin historian Jerry Turnquist will retell this exciting chapter in Elgin history. Beginning in 1910 – a year before the Indianapolis 500 – some of the nation’s best drivers and mechanics…
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and listen to stories about bison, cows, sheep, and other animals! The book bike will be there, weather permitting. Bring your library card.In the event of bad weather, storytime will move indoors to the Lords Park Zoo cowshed. Thursday June 9 Thursday…
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Thursday, August 116:30 - 7:30 pmMain Library Outdoor LawnPlease register: http://attend.gailborden.info/event/6105802.Back by popular demand Chicago Samba returns to GBPL. Their music will make you want to get up and dance to their rhythmic Brazilian beat.Bring a picnic dinner & blanket or chairs and enjoy the music. Please Register: http://attend.gailborden.info/event/6105802
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Want to learn how to freeze vegetables and fruits? With all the supply chain issues going on right now, it seems like the perfect time to learn how to freeze summer's bounty of fresh vegetables and fruits. It is a simple & economical way to make sure you have what…
Friday, August 12, 2022
The monsters will be "hiding" around downtown Elgin! Collect pictures of all 8 and come to the Side Street Studio Arts Gallery for a small prize! This is the end of summer project of our Summer Youth Employee in the Arts Staff, Abby May and Erinn Karis facilitated by Morgan…
Friday, August 12, 2022
Join us! Nutty for Nocturnals Zoo will be open until 8:00 pm! Enjoy special zookeeper chats and learn about the zoo’s nocturnal animals.5:30 pm will feature Marley the Bobcat6:00 pm will feature Opal the Raccoon6:30 pm will feature the Red Foxes7:00 pm will feature Buddy the Virginia Opossum7:30 pm we…
Friday, August 12, 2022
Friday Fish Fry at the Chicken Truck! We'll be offering our special Beer Battered Cod at Plank Road Tap Room on August 12th. It's the last Fish Fry for the summer, so make sure to join us at the food truck!
Friday, August 12, 2022
The legendary Timothy Ola returns to the MartiniRoom to jam and have a night of intimate amazing music that you will never forget! Timothy Ola is the hardest most talented musician around! from Closing out big name festivals such as SummerCamp Music festival and personal private shows all around the…
Friday, August 12, 2022
Friday August 12th –National Farmers Market Week (3:00 PM-7:00 PM) A seasonal open-air farmers market in Downtown Elgin along Spring Street (between Chicago Street and Fulton Ave). Open Fridays 3pm to 7pm from June to October. We can't wait to see you! All Dates/Times/Themes for the 2022 Downtown Elgin Farmer's…
Friday, August 12, 2022
Elgin Community Bikes
119 S Grove Ave
Elgin IL, 60120
It's the Full Moon Ride! This will be a moderate pace ride for 7 to 8 miles throughout the core neighborhoods of Elgin. Join us for this social night ride! Reminder: Illinois State law requires bike riders to have a clear light on the front and a red reflector or…
Friday, August 12, 2022
Clarissa, currently living in Chicago but originally from England…she returns for her first keyboard and singing patio experience… she’s a wonderful addition to our musical lineup! Let’s give her a warm welcome back! Friday night, August 12, 2022, 7-10pm
Friday, August 12, 2022
Join us Friday, August 12th from 7:00pm-10:00pm for Rich Sawyer! Playing all your favorite Motown, Modern Country and Rock hits!
Friday, August 12, 2022
Join us every Friday at the Elgin Farmers Market for Sip & Shop! Partnering with Elgin Beverage Company, we offer local craft beers, hard seltzers, wine, soda and water to quench your summertime thirst while you shop at the Downtown Elgin Farmers Market in historic downtown Elgin. AND, this year…
Friday, August 12, 2022 to Aug 13
This summer festival features a variety of activities for the whole family. Enjoy two great days of fun entertainment packed with live music, craft beer provided by Pollyana Brewing Company, food trucks, and a craft show. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, and more.
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Come and enjoy time as a community! All proceeds for this event will go back to the Boys & Girls Club. We will be collecting back to school items for our Club members. If you wish to participate in our back to school drive, bring a backpack filled with school…
Saturday, August 13, 2022 to Aug 14
Prestige Creative Markets & Nursery
475 W Army Trail Road
Bartlett
Join us on Saturday, August 13th from 9AM - 4PM and Sunday, August 14th from 9AM - 3PM for our monthly outdoor market at Prestige Creative Markets!Shop handmade jewelry, boutique clothing, furniture, antiques, unique gifts, local food products, and MORE from over 90 on-site small shops and market guests.Food Trucks…
Saturday, August 13, 2022
The Dog Days of Summer return to Elgin Public Museum all through August, but with ONE DAY, Saturday August 13th, being extra-special! Meet cuddly Chance the Comfort Dog and serious Just-the-Olfactory-Facts-Ma'am K-9 Officer Bauer between 12 and 1! Then from 1-4, Anderson Humane will be on hand (or paw?) with…
Saturday, August 13, 2022
The historic Meadowdale International Raceway is one of the most scenic races in the area. Raceway Woods is an absolutely beautiful track hidden in the woods. While the hills add a challenge, they also transport you to a pretty magical place for a morning run (or a 3K walk). New…
Saturday, August 13, 2022 to Aug 14
Join us at Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest! This 2 day show is held in a beautiful, park-like setting at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, IL. The festival features a craft show with over 100 booths, food trucks, music, and a beer + wine garden. Camp Big Timber is a…
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Families will participate in a series of beginner yoga poses, read a story and make a craft at these outdoor family yoga programs at 10 a.m. on July 30 and August 13. Those who already have a yoga mat are welcome to bring it to the program. If not, a…
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Back by popular demand is our amazing DJ Brenn! mixing it up for everything from Latin music, throwbacks, electronic music and everything in between! Spend the night dancing away and making new friends while enjoying phenomenal cocktails! well see everyone here from 8pm-1am cheers
Saturday, August 13, 2022
No Limits Band is one of the best cover bands in Chicagoland area. The band has traveled all across the world for their passion for music. For over 10 years they have been igniting crowds in Chicagoland and northwest suburbs with their exhilarating live performance that mirrors the artists they…
Saturday, August 13, 2022
With Colleen Davidson Saturdays at 11 a.m. $20 to attend, 50% of proceeds go to Friends of the Fox River Register at yogicplayground.com FOTFR has a new partner, and you are invited to the Grand Opening this Saturday. Set on the top of Dundee Township, the Schweitzer view is exceptional.…
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Looking to scratch that 90's music itch? Well, Polly Says has you covered. Check them out: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083438123623
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Join the YWCA Elgin on August 13, 2022, from 11 am – 1 pm(check-in and kids activities begin at 10 am) at the Elgin Country Club for our annual “Queen for a Day” event. This glamorous event brings together mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and grandchildren for a morning full of fun.…
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Come check out awesome bands on our patio this summer!
Saturday, August 13, 2022
It’s gonna be a Saturday Night Special when the Midwest’s premier Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute band rocks the Old Republic in Elgin
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Black and Gray Brewing Co
311 Barrington Ave
East Dundee IL, 60118
You'll be amazed at what an Irishman and a guitar can do when you come out to the taproom to listen to some live music with Stevie Craig. Without a doubt, a performance not to be missed!
Saturday, August 13, 2022
FREE to the public!Join us this summer for Shakespeare at the Wing Park Bandshell! A banished duke, sorcery, treachery, comic foils, and young love come together for this thrilling tragicomedy, "The Tempest." Goodly Creatures Theatre will perform Saturday, August 13th at 7pm. While seating is available at the bandshell, feel…
Saturday, August 13, 2022
It's going to be a Saturday night 80's Party as the bad kids head back to Bandito's for another night of 80's craziness at this fun outdoor bar in Downtown East Dundee. NO COVER!!!
Saturday, August 13, 2022
This seasonal market offers a variety of local produce and goods, as well as monthly events. For the 2022 season, our market is every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. mid May 7 through October 29. 40+ vendors feature antiques & collectibles, food & produce (in season), plants &…
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Haircutapalooza - Free Haircuts & Hairdos. Corey Dixon and team began this event in 2018 to celebrate the end of Summer & students of the community returning for a new year. We provide school supplies, food, entertainment, games, haircuts/hairdos, community resources, and more!
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Great food and an amazing new beer garden!
Sunday, August 14, 2022
An afternoon setlist with all your favorite hits and lots of trivia! Grab some of the best brew around and enjoy Sunday Funday!
Sunday, August 14, 2022
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Pop up shop 9 am. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 14, 2022
GET YOUR DOLLARS READY! Sunday, Aug 14th we will be hosting aDrag Roulette themed Drag Brunch! We have 5 amazing performers lined up to surprise, thrill, and entertain us while we sip on mimosas! We are holding the Show in the Light Lounge space attached to Vern’s Tavern to accommodate…
Sunday, August 14, 2022
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Classic picnic games5:00pm - 6:30pm: DinnerBring a dish to pass and join us for a family BLT picnic.We will provide all the sandwich fixin’s - bacon lettuce, and of course TOMATOES.Yard games and fun for all!
Sunday, August 14, 2022
In person or Zoom event
Elgin History Museum 360 Park Street Elgin, IL 60120
In person or Zoom event / FREE for members / $3 for guests Martina Mathisen, educational entertainer, presents; The Golden Age of Hollywood with Louella Parsons. The scintillating stories and scandals of the actors, actresses, and studio moguls in Hollywood's Golden Age is the topic for this captivating and fascinating presentation. Please…
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Side Street Studio Arts
15 Ziegler Court
Elgin IL, 60120
The Side Street Writers' Workshop is a twice a month gathering where people have the opportunity to write, and share their work with other writers. The first hour of the workshop is dedicated to writing. Having a dedicated writing time is something that greatly improves productivity, and we want to…
Sunday, August 14, 2022
BLUESBIRD TALEND AGENCY PRESENTS: Miles Minor Blues Band Live @ Diamond Jim's!
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Join us August 14th for our 2nd Annual Car Show starting at 1:00pm! We'll have cars, music and food.Lenny's on the patio from 1:00-5:00Double R BBQ from 1:00pm-5:00Cars participating in the show can set up at 12:00. See you there!
Sunday, August 14, 2022
come out and get some great BBQ starting at noon.
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Bad Hand is a band of brothers. We play a blend of folk, rock, and bluegrass. We play original music and covers of all sorts! You can find us strumming in bars on the weekend and we love NOTHING more than bringing the music!
Monday, August 15, 2022
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Community Room
109 S State St
Hampshire
Come exercise your body as well as your mind! Chair yoga is a beneficial form of yoga for any fitness level, from active seniors to those recovering from an injury. Wear comfortable clothes but no additional equipment is needed.
Monday, August 15, 2022
Come to East Dundee's Family-Friendly Cruise Night! Open to Cars and Trucks - All makes & models Main gate entrance is on Barrington Avenue. The Midwest Racing Preservation Association (MiRPA) is dedicated to promoting and preserving the history of Meadowdale International Raceways & all Midwest Motorsports MiRPA.org - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit…
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Every Tuesday 6 PM - 8 PM Games, fun, prizes!
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Walk for women and children, at the Marie Grolich Park 51 Souster Ave, Elgin. WTF (women trans femme) & children only
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Every Wednesday night, 7PM til 12AM Happy hour 5-8 PM
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Trivia is BACK at Old Republic! Join us every Wednesday at 8pm!Hosted by Sporcle Live with TJ!Free to Play!FEATURING: Burrito Republic Special$4 Modelo & Corona BottlesFREE TRIVIA! Bring out your team and have fun!
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Side Street Studio Arts
15 Ziegler Court
Elgin IL, 60120
Come out and perform whatever you want for up to seven minutes, or come out, have a drink, and watch your friends do something new. The Side Street Open Mic will happen every third Wednesday of the month. Doors open at 7pm.Performances start at 7:30. Sign up ahead of time…
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Gather Event Venue
14n205 Reinking Road
Pingree Grove IL, 60140
Come out to Gather in Pingree Grove for a relaxed evening of food and music. Food Trucks: Double R BBQ & Tacos Marios Music: Paul Wilert
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
8pm - 11pm under the stars at the Dutch every Wednesday
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Free to play, WIN BIG prizes!
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Black and Gray Brewing Co
311 Barrington Ave
East Dundee IL, 60118
Join us for weekly trivia! Questions cover all subjects (Current Events, Geography, History, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Science, Sports), and you play as a team. No limit to team sizes, so bring all the friends you want. The top teams will win gift certificates to be redeemed on a future…
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Wine & Beer Glass SIP & Paint at River Street Tavern in East Dundee, IllinoisEACH GUEST PAINTS TWO GLASSES! MIX AND MATCH, MULTIPLE DESIGN OPTIONS AVAILABLE!Designs, dots, pet related, sports, floral, fall leaves, patriotic ………. JUST SHOW UP AND CHOOSE!Join SIP Parties at River Street Tavern for a signature wine…
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
8pm - 11pm under the stars at the Dutch every Wednesday
Thursday, August 18, 2022
PRE-DRAWN SIP & Paint Party at The Dutch Inn West in Elgin! (11" x 17" Wood Pallet)
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Black and Gray Brewing Co
311 Barrington Ave
East Dundee IL, 60118
Join us for an evening of live music courtesy of Mark Harrison from the band Wait, What?
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Join the Chamber at Harps Lounge for a Ribbon Cutting and open house from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, August 18th at Harps Lounge, 125 W Oak Knoll Drive, Hampshire!Harps Lounge is a new SILVER member of the Hampshire Area Chamber! We will cut the ribbon at 6pm. Stop in…
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Thursday August 18 at 7 p.m. Book Club-Meeting Room-Registration Required 8/18: “My Not So Perfect Life” by Sophie Kinsella