Join Pub 72 for another fun decorating event. All cookies and cupcakes and decorations provided by Mad Batter Bakery in St Charles. Call 847-426-6655 or email pub72barandgrill@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Please let us know how many cookie or cupcake kits you'll need (3 cupcakes per kit or 6 cookies-$10 each).
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 […]
The Village of Carpentersville will host a National Day of Prayer service at Village Hall. Join the village for an opportunity to come together in prayer and reflection.
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 […]
Join members of the Elgin Police Department for a community conversation in Clock Tower Plaza where Butera is located. Free tacos and a fun time for the whole family. The event is being organized to continue improving communication with the community and Hispanic police officers in Elgin. There will be music from Elgin Fire Department, Elgin, Illinois, face painting, SWAT, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Village of Carpentersville is partnering with Kane County Animal Control to host a microchip pet event on May 11, in Carpenter Park. This is an excellent opportunity for you to ensure the safety of your furry friends. For a small fee of $15, you can get your pet microchipped, which can help you locate your pet in case they ever […]
Depot Market Opening Day at the Dundee Depot Market and Visitor's Center. An established market with more than 10 years of service. Park-like setting on Fox River bike trail in historic downtown East Dundee. Family fun every week. Free maps, water, and smiles, plus snacks and drinks for sale. Season: May 11-Oct. 26.
Tucked into the Elgin Sports Complex is the burying ground for the old Elgin State Hospital. Join the Elgin History Museum to learn more about the Elgin State Hospital and why this cemetery is located here. It is the final resting place for 974 individuals for whom other burial arrangements could not be made. Elgin historian Bill Briska will be […]
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.
PADS of Elgin is hosting the Barrels of Hope Bourbon Tasting fundraiser May 14, at The Distance Social in East Dundee. Early bird pricing of $70 is available until April 1. Price goes up to $80. Dinner and 12-15 different bourbons included in the price. PADS’ Mission is to provide shelter and services to individuals/families experiencing homelessness. Please check the […]
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 […]
The 2024 Elgin Area Firefighter’s Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Elgin Fire Barn #5 Museum, located at 533 St. Charles Street, Elgin. Event by Elgin Fire Department. The 32nd annual service will be held in the Illinois Firefighter’s Memorial Plaza and will honor Illinois firefighters who lost their lives in […]
Take a tour of Elgin’s churches within the Holy Hill area from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Elgin’s founder, James T. Gifford, donated land to encourage churches to come to Elgin leaving us with a wide variety of amazing religious architecture in and near our downtown. Churches that will have their doors opened include: First Congregation Church of […]
Elgin National Little League will host Bingo Night at Danny's on Douglas. For ages 18+ $25: All-you-can-eat pizza and one bingo card (additional cards available for a nominal fee) Auction baskets to bid on Come on out and support your local Little League!
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.
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 […]
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to West Dundee from May 22-27, at Randall Oaks Park and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public from May 24-27. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served […]
The James McCulla Jr. Memorial Fireworks will take place Friday, May 24. The fireworks are shot off from the footbridge over the Fox River between East and West Dundee. Event by Thom McNamee Memorial Dundee St. Patrick's Day Parade, Bandito Barneys Beach Club and Village of East Dundee.
Black & Gray Brewing Co. in downtown East Dundee is hosting a Cornhole Tournament on May 25. If you are interested in signing up a 2-person team, please email t.kennedy@blackandgraybrewing.com & provide your team name. There is a $20/team entry fee to participate. Upon registration, you will be provided a Venmo link in order to pay the entry fee. The […]
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.
The City of Elgin is proud to support the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association in two of their Memorial Day events, both taking place on Monday, May 27th, 2024. At Veteran's Memorial Park (270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, just north of Gail Borden Public Library), the 9:30 a.m. program pays special tribute to veterans interred at sea. The Bluff City Cemetery (945 […]
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 […]
Warner and Troost Monument Company will celebrate its 125 years in East Dundee with a ribbon cutting at 8:30 a.m., followed by an open house until 11 a.m. The community is invited to come and see pictures of the company's history, recent updates to the office, as well as learn more about the different products and services on display to […]
Elgin's second annual Pride Parade and Festival is set for June 1. The goal of the event is a safe, inclusive, family-friendly environment accessible to all who would like to attend, in downtown Elgin. The event will include a family-friendly LGBTQ+ PRIDE parade followed by a festival with a vendor marketplace, live music, and more. The first LGBTQ+ Pride Parade […]
The 47th Annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot 10 Mile & 5K is scheduled for June 2, 2024. This great community event will showcase the best of Elgin, as the challenging 10 Mile course brings you through the historic northside of Elgin, along the beautiful Fox River, and through the campus of Judson University. The post-race party, immediately after the race […]
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.
