Community Events

Goebbert’s Pingree Grove Fall Festival

Goebbert's Farm 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove, IL

Goebbert's 2024 Fall Festival runs from Friday, Aug. 23 to Thursday Oct. 31. Hours: 9 am-6 pm Monday-Wednesday 9 am-8 pm Thursday-Sunday Goebbert's Fall Festival is a great place for families to visit and have a full, fall experience. Enjoy visiting our animals (starting in mid-September), watch a pig race, see our famous Pumpkin Eating Dinosaur, and pick apples or […]

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Gail Borden Library Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale

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

Come one come all to the Gail Borden Library Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale for great deals on wonderful books, movies and more.  This book sale will offer materials of all genres, but we are pleased to be featuring many teen and vintage books and DVD movies. Gail Borden Library Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL 60540 Where - Main […]

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Oktoberfest 2024 at Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove

Goebbert's Farm 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove, IL

September 20th-22nd we will have traditional German Oktoberfest activities, food and competitions and bands all weekend long. How long can you hold a stein of beer, or how far can you toss a keg? Make sure you hop in on all of our competitions to become our Oktoberfest champion. Friday, September 20th is the first day of our Oktoberfest event. […]

Elgin Fringe Festival

Side Street Studio Arts 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin, IL

The Elgin Fringe Festival celebrates the performative and visual arts throughout downtown Elgin. The mission of the Elgin Fringe Festival is to encourage bold artistic experimentation and innovation by providing an accessible, affordable experience for both artists and audiences alike. Fringe Festivals focus on performing arts but also include film, visual art, music, and other types of art forms. Performances […]

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Fall Fest at Carpentersville

Carpentersville

This exciting event will feature an amazing lineup of local bands, delicious food vendors, unique craft vendors, and much more. Live Music - Friday and Saturday Craft Show - Saturday 10 .m.-5 p.m. Petting Zoo - Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mobile Video Gambling - Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Axe Throwing - Friday Night and Saturday Kids Zone (Saturday Only) 11 […]

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Hampshire’s Outdoor Market

Hampshire Commons Lot 113 W. Oak Knoll Drive, Hampshire

Mark your calendars-Hampshire's Outdoor Markets will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Saturday through Oct. 19, at Hampshire Commons, 113 W. Oak Knoll Drive, Hampshire. Shop local vendors, crafters, produce, and more. Free admission for visitors. The market has a theme each month. Market Dates: Saturday, July 20 Saturday, August 17 Saturday, September 21 Saturday, October […]

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Gail Borden Library Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale

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

Come one come all to the Gail Borden Library Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale for great deals on wonderful books, movies and more.  This book sale will offer materials of all genres, but we are pleased to be featuring many teen and vintage books and DVD movies. Gail Borden Library Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL 60540 Where - Main […]

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Fox River Trail Group Ride from the Judson Bike Shop

the Judson Bike Shop 1151 N State St., Elgin, IL, United States

Join a smaller group of riders to explore the Fox Valley by bike and get to know your community and beyond. It's somewhere different every week, but consistently goes out every Saturday morning at 9:30am. Meet behind the Herrick Chapel. Riders are responsible for their own actions, though we do have bikes you can borrow for free.

Symonds-Madison 10th Anniversary Celebration

Symonds-Madison Funeral Home 305 Park Street, Elgin, United States

Symonds-Madison Funeral Home is excited to celebrate our 10th Anniversary with a special rededication ceremony on Sept. 21, at 10 A.M, 305 Park St, Elgin. Join us as we honor a decade of service and community support. The event will be followed by a continental breakfast. Ticket link: 10 Year Anniversary RSVP (google.com) RSVP by Sept. 16.

West Dundee Fire Department Open House

West Dundee Fire Department #2 100 Carrington Drive, West Dundee, United States

Join the West Dundee Fire Department for its Open House on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event will include a fire truck tour, bounce house, raffles and giveaways. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.

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Fall Fest at Carpentersville

Carpentersville

This exciting event will feature an amazing lineup of local bands, delicious food vendors, unique craft vendors, and much more. Live Music - Friday and Saturday Craft Show - Saturday 10 .m.-5 p.m. Petting Zoo - Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mobile Video Gambling - Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Axe Throwing - Friday Night and Saturday Kids Zone (Saturday Only) 11 […]

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Annual Fall Fling at State Street Market Shops

State Street Market Shops 701 N State Street, Elgin, IL

Annual Fall Fling at the State Street Market Shops in Elgin. Cider donuts, giveaways, and special sales around the Market Shops. At 10,000 square feet, State Street Market Shops brings together more than 30 unique shops and artisans offering ever-changing selections of furniture, antiques, decorative finds, hand-crafted designs, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, collectibles, new and vintage apparel, loose leaf teas, Fiesta […]

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