Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove IL opens Friday, Aug.22 and runs through Oct. 31. *Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Thursday though Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our 40th season. There are new rides and new attractions you and your family will love. Early bird tickets are […]
Did you know Santa’s Village has a Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival?It kicks off early this year — September 6th through October 26th. The best part? You can use any unused Any Day Tickets or your Season Pass for entry. Enjoy the amusement park, petting zoo, and exclusive fall-only attractions. Please check the event organizer's social media for all updates.
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures. Although they lived millions of years before us, dinosaurs adapted to not only survive, but to thrive on planet earth. Whether it be feeding or family dynamics, intelligence or interpersonal relationships, Dinosaur Explorer asks: where do we see […]
Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Decorating Contest. Scarecrows will be displayed downtown through October. Vote for your favorite. Voting will take place between Sept. 28 and Oct. 12. Winners announced at Trunk or Treat on State Street on Oct. 12.
Grab your friends and join us for a weekend full of Oktoberfestivities. We’ll have plenty of great beer, delicious food, and stein hoisting competitions to keep the fun going. Saturday: 10/4 (2:00pm - 7:00pm) Adults Only**- German Dishes Provided by Le Truff Noir (Pork Schnitzel Plate, Garlic Sausage Plate, Beer Cheese Potatoes, German Potato Salad, Sweet & Sour Cabbage)- Pretzel […]
Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale at Prairie View Garden Center and Farm Market in Hampshire to benefit Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District. -Friday Oct. 3 to Sunday, Oct. 5 -10am to 4pm -Prairie View Farm Market, 48W130 Route 72, Hampshire Please check the event organizer's social media for all updates.
“Fall on the Farm” is a cozy 75-minute reset: arrive, relax, and breathe in the season. Settle into a guided nature meditation, wander our pasture on a mini goat hike, then melt into a restorative yoga session that’s all release and no rush. Ages 10+. Newcomer-friendly. Come as you are; leave lighter. Each Experience Includes:- Mindfulness practices- Mini goat hike- […]
iambe theatre ensemble celebrates their fifth season with an all-female production of William Shakespeare’s Love's Labour's Lost, adapted by Lisa Dawn. -Running October 3 -19-Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm-Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St, 8th floor (accessible by elevator) in downtown Elgin. Tickets are $24/$22 for seniors (all fees included), and available at iambetheatreensemble.com Cash, Zelle or Venmo […]
Into the Woods – A Magical Musical Journey Join Theatre on the Fox for Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, a whimsical tale featuring Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, and more. This full-scale production explores wishes, consequences, and the twists of fate. -Adult Activities Center, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville -Showtimes: Sept 26 & 27 at 7 PM Sept 28 at […]
Calling all book lovers: join us for the 8th Annual Authors Fair on Sunday, October 5th. Meet local authors and find your next great read. Authors will be signing and selling their books. Please check the event organizer's social media for all updates.
Corridos y Canciones at Elgin Community College Arts Center Our stories live in Corridos y Canciones, carried by music, movement, and tradition. With every rhythm and step, we pay tribute to those who came before us and pave the way for those who will follow. Folk dance is more than movement—it is a living expression of our heritage, flowing through […]
Vintage Swing Band at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar -Sunday, October 5 -4pm -No cover About: Celebrating American Big Band music, the Vintage Swing Band specializes in performing the classic, beloved standards of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Audiences love the band’s punchy instrumentals and dynamic vocal solos. Established in 2019 by frontman Bruce Cameron, the Vintage Swing Band aims […]
Rookies Rochaus presents Trashy Annie featuring Annie Davis from Survivor TV show season 49, plus: -Acrylic Filth -Bad Ass Debauchery -And more All Ages Tickets start at $12; Buy tickets to Trashy Annie in West Dundee on October 5, 2025 Doors 5 pm Show 6 pm Included with the purchase of tickets to this event: 10% off at the Village […]
