Community Events

Elgin 5K and 1-Mile Kids Fun Run to Benefit PADS of Elgin

Festival Park 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin

PADS of Elgin to host The Home Run for PADS of Elgin: 5K Run/Walk * 1 Mile Kids Fun Run Event day lineup: Sat, April 27, 2024 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up Sat, April 27, 2024 8:30 AM - 1 Mile Kids Fun Run Start Sat, April 27, 2024 8:45 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start PADS’ Mission […]

Spelling Bee Fundraiser for The Literacy Connection

Elgin Community College

The Literacy Connection invites the community to the 2024 Spelling Bee Fundraiser set for Saturday, April 27 at Elgin Community College Dining Room (Building E). Doors will open at 9 AM and event begins at 10 AM. Show off your spelling skills or cheer on your favorite spelling teams, enjoy a light breakfast, mingle with fellow community members, and raise […]

Kite Fly with the Dundee Township Park District

Randall Oaks Recreation Center 500 Randall Rd, West Dundee

Join the Dundee Township Park District as it celebrates Flying 4 Kids, a statewide Kity Fly to promote park districts, recreation agencies, and the park district youth license plate. Bring your kites and enjoy a day out in the park, playing and exploring wind and motion. Free kites will be offered while supplies last. All ages. Free.  

Earth Month at Hawthorne Hill: Water Day

Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Dr, Elgin

Calling all water warriors: join Hawthorne Hill Nature Center for an engaging program exploring the critical topic of water conservation and sustainability from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Through interactive activities, and insightful presentations, we'll dive deep into the challenges and solutions surrounding our most precious resource. For all ages. April is Earth Month, a time to […]

VolunteerPalooza 2024 at Gail Borden

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

Stop by the Main Library and visit with community groups to learn more about their volunteer needs during the VolunteerPalooza 2024 event. Visit with organizations such as: Anderson Animal Shelter, Downtown Neighborhood Association, The Literacy Connection, Elgin Allies, Forest Preserve of Kane County, Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Elgin, The Salvation Army, Senior Services of Elgin, Gail Borden Public Library, […]

Earth Day Family Festival at Gail Borden Public Library – Rakow Branch

Gail Borden Public Library - Rakow Branch 2751 Bowes Rd, Elgin

Earth Day festivities for the whole family during the Earth Day Family Festival set for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Gail Borden Public Library - Rakow Branch. Firefly Family Theatre will perform "GROW." Learn about springtime, flowers and how they grow with original music, a puppet show and lots of interactive movement. Corey, from the Wild Ones, […]

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