Events

Ongoing

Fall Festival at Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove Aug. 22 to Oct. 31 (Hours vary)

Goebbert's Farm 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove

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 […]

Santa’s Village Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Santa's Village Amusement & Water Park IL

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 Exhibit at Gail Borden Public Library

Gail Borden Public Library - Main Branch 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin

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

downtown Hampshire

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.

Full Moon Tarot & Tea: Ritual + Protection Workshop at Morbid Mementos

Morbid Mementos 225 E Chicago St, Elgin

Full Moon Tarot & Tea: Ritual + Protection WorkshopMonday, October 6th | Morbid Mementos | 5:30-7:30pm|$100 per personJoin us under the October Full Moon for a night of tarot, spell-crafting, and community ritual.This immersive workshop blends tarot practice, energetic protection, and magical crafting, all in true spooky-season style. (Still perfect for beginners.)October is a time when the veil grows thin, […]

Monday Night live with Ashes to Omens, The Waterfall King, Crusader, Rose of Demise, Before the Fall at Rookies Rochaus

Rookies Rochaus 96 W Main St West, Dundee

Monday Night live with bands Ashes to Omens, The Waterfall King, Crusader, Rose of Demise, Before the Fall at Rookies Rochaus. All Ages Tickets start at $10; Buy tickets to Ashes to Omens, The Waterfall King in West Dundee on October 6, 2025 Doors 6 pm Show 7 pm Included with the purchase of tickets to this event: 10% off […]

Full Moon Ride with Elgin Community Bikes

Elgin Community Bikes 69 S. Riverside Drive, Elgin

It's the Full Moon Ride. This will be a moderate pace ride for 7 to 9 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 a red light on the back for night time riding. […]

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