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.
Elgin Owl's Athletic Club's 4th Annual Car Show Themed awards at 2 p.m. Musical entertainment. 50/50 raffle. -Open to the Public -Sunday, Oct. 12 -8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. - Owl's Athletic Club's Picnic Grove, 38W238 Highland Ave., Elgin (of note: some GPS might list as Gilberts since unincorporated: 1.25 miles west of Randall Road, north side of the street. […]
Join us Sunday morning from 10am to Noon for an immersive Indigenous Peoples' tasting event, designed to transport you into the vibrant and varied world of Indigenous teas. This tasting is ideal for tea enthusiasts, beginners, and anyone keen on expanding their appreciation of Indigenous Peoples' tea. $10; Tea Tasting Why attend: -Expand your palate and deepen your understanding of […]
“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- […]
Pete Jackson, board member of Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge and their Stewardship Coordinator, presents a broad swath of information about oaks, a common species in our region, their ecological importance, historic abundance, the loss of oaks, their current problems, oak conservation, and how to help oaks. The program is free, your registration saves your seat. Please register here: […]
In person event Free for Members / $5 for guests Annual Meeting portion includes the election of officers and short reports on the health of the Museum. It should last about 20 minutes. Enjoy a costumed interpretation of famous stand up comedienne Phyllis Diller by Ellie Carlson of Ellie Presents. Phyllis was America’s first female stand-up comic in a previously […]
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 […]
Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Gershwin Concerto in F at the Hemmens Cultural Center -Saturday, October 11 at 7:30 PM -Sunday, October 12, at 2:30 PM Program Information CARLOS SIMON | Motherboxx Connection H. HANSON | Symphony No. 2, “Romantic” GERSHWIN | Concerto in F Chad Goodman, conductor Orion Weiss, piano Ticket Information Prices: Gold $68 / Red $42 / Green $20 Student tickets […]
The Karen Hart Band at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar -Sunday, October 12th -4pm -No cover About the band: The Karen Hart Band - Pretending (KHB) features the music of The Pretenders along with the Power Women of ROCK! KHB has four experienced and solid musicians who love what they are doing entertaining all ages with their great song selection […]
Hampshire Township Park District's Trunk or Treat in downtown Hampshire Trunk or Treat takes place downtown Hampshire on State Street and Washington Avenue. There will be tons of decorated trunks lining the streets with candy and goodies, the Hampshire Lions Club will be serving up free hot dogs, dance to the DJ mixing spooky hits, the Park District's haunted bus, […]
A trivia night that's about things that go "Boo" and bump in the night. The Exorcist, Eli, Nightmare on Elm Street and more. Play solo or put together a team and compete. Top teams win prizes. Please check the event organizer's social media for all updates.
