Join the Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area by taking one step at a time for Mental Health at the FSA 5k Run/Walk at Raceway Woods in Carpentersville. FSA is excited to offer this community event to bring awareness to mental health and engage in advocacy to eradicate stigma. It is the mission of FSA of Greater Elgin to […]
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin is hosting the 49th Strawberry Festival. Enjoy Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Sundaes, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Strawberry Jam, Baked Goods, Crafters, Plants, Jewelry, Antique Fire Truck Rides, The Strawberry Patch Raffle, and more. Rain or shine event.
The third annual Spring Artisan Marketplace & Craft Show in downtown Bartlett offers the finest from 65+ local artists, cottage food purveyors, crafters and specialty vendors during this first-of-the-season indoor/outdoor market. Free to attend and hosted by Arts in Bartlett, the event will pique your curiosity with a generous selection of affordable, handmade and one-of-a-kind items for Mother's Day and […]
Drop by the Main Gail Borden Library to see the fun and inspiring Ho Scale Model Railroading exhibit, including pieces from the 1870s in honor of Gail Borden's 150th Anniversary this year. Dates/times: 9 am - 5 pm Friday, May 3 9 am - 5 pm Saturday, May 4 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 In the Meadows Community […]
More than 100 paintings, drawings, and illustrations in all mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, colored pencil, etc. will be on display at the Dundee Township Park District Adult Activities Center Art Show. The show is open to the public and will feature assorted landscape renderings, colorful floral arrangements, assorted wildlife graphics including animals and birds, and charming […]
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library. Stop by the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, to receive a free comic book and make your own light saber to celebrate May The 4th.
The Touch-A-Truck-May The 4th Be With You event is set for noon to 3 p.m., in the Cambridge Lakes Charter School Parking Lot. Vehicles on display will include a fire truck, ambulance, police car, cement truck, dump truck, garbage truck, and more. The event will also include food, kid's Galactic roadmap and prize drawing.
The Multicultural Education Group is proud to present Rhythm of Asia Showcase on Saturday, May 4, in the Spartan Auditorium at Elgin Community College. Join as Multicultural Education Group campers and leaders showcase the beautiful costumes, dances and music of Asia. Doors Open 6PMShow begins at 7PM Tickets: Free Admission. Donations are welcome.
Drop by the Main Gail Borden Library to see the fun and inspiring Ho Scale Model Railroading exhibit, including pieces from the 1870s in honor of Gail Borden's 150th Anniversary this year. Dates/times: 9 am - 5 pm Friday, May 3 9 am - 5 pm Saturday, May 4 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 In the Meadows Community […]
American Legion Elgin Post 57 hosts Bingo on Sundays, at 820 N Liberty St. Open to the public. Cards go on sale at 12:30 p.m.; the first game starts at 1:30 p.m. The Legion also has video slots, pull tabs, and other games in the bar area. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.
Dundee Township Historical Society will host its annual meeting and program on Centerville School Sunday, May 5. This 1884 one-room schoolhouse is located in Randall Oaks Park, but it originally stood on the other side of Randall Road. Once no longer used as a school it became a residence that dwindled over the years. Upon arriving at its new location, […]
Wednesday night trivia with Joe at Black & Gray Brewing Co. It's free; it's fun; there are prizes; and there's beer. Taproom opens at 3; game starts at 7 pm. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates. About Black & Gray Brewing Co.: Microbrewery focusing on classic craft beer styles. 26 taps. Large taproom and patio overlooking the […]
