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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.

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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.

Thriving in Nature Thursdays at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL

Join Hawthorne Hill Nature Center the first Thursday of each month for a special nature discovery day. There will be crafts and play/exploration time indoors in the Discovery Center and outdoors in the play area and on our trails. The best part? It's free. The theme for Oct. 3 is Halloween/Fall. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.

Indigenous Peoples Observation Day at Elgin Public Museum

Elgin Public Museum 225 Grand Blvd, Elgin, IL

Start this day of respect and appreciation for Native American Indigenous cultures at 11 a.m. at the zoo, where we will talk about the importance of the bison to Native Americans and introduce those who haven't yet met "the new kid" to both Takoda and yearling bison Buffy. At about 11:25, we will read our Land Acknowledgement Statement. At 11:30, […]

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HEALTHISH on the Promenade

S Riverside Drive 32 S Riverside Drive, Elgin, United States

Join us as we provide free events filled with excellent experiences, beneficial resources and vibes for the Northwest suburbs to thrive in abundance of CULTUR5 (pronounced “Culture”), prosperity, and unity on: -Saturday, September 7, 2024-Saturday, October 5, 2024 12 to 9 p.m. HEALTHISH on the Promenade is a daylong experience to nourish our 8 areas of SELF-CARE with focus on […]

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Harvest Hayrides at Camp Big Timber

Camp Big Timber Big Timber Rd at Tyrrell Rd, Elgin

Enjoy this family-friendly hayride through a fun, spooky forest, filled with lively characters, treats, and wonder for the whole family. Enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves, a cozy fall bonfire, delicious snacks, and great family photo ops. Saturdays in October. Attraction opens at 1 p.m. Last entry is 4:30 p.m. Activities include:* Harvest Hayride Firepit Axe Throwing Movies An Inflatable Haunt […]

Bird Watching Walk in South Elgin

Kenyon Farm Forest Preserve 8N700 Barry Rd, South Elgin, United States

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting a free bird-watching walk in South Elgin. Enjoy the changing seasons as we hike, look and listen for the birds inhabiting our forest preserves, this fall. District naturalists will cover basic bird-identification skills and share a few interesting stories along the way. Bird Watching Walk Saturday, Oct. 12; 10-11 a.m. Kenyon […]

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Harvest Hayrides at Camp Big Timber

Camp Big Timber Big Timber Rd at Tyrrell Rd, Elgin

Enjoy this family-friendly hayride through a fun, spooky forest, filled with lively characters, treats, and wonder for the whole family. Enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves, a cozy fall bonfire, delicious snacks, and great family photo ops. Saturdays in October. Attraction opens at 1 p.m. Last entry is 4:30 p.m. Activities include:* Harvest Hayride Firepit Axe Throwing Movies An Inflatable Haunt […]

October Full Moon Ride with Elgin Community Bikes

Elgin Community Bikes 69 S. Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL, United States

It's the Full Moon Ride. This will be a moderate pace ride for 7 to 9 miles throughout the core neighborhoods of Elgin. Join us for this social night ride. Reminder: Illinois State law requires bike riders to have a clear light on the front and a red reflector or a red light on the back for nighttime riding. That […]

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Harvest Hayrides at Camp Big Timber

Camp Big Timber Big Timber Rd at Tyrrell Rd, Elgin

Enjoy this family-friendly hayride through a fun, spooky forest, filled with lively characters, treats, and wonder for the whole family. Enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves, a cozy fall bonfire, delicious snacks, and great family photo ops. Saturdays in October. Attraction opens at 1 p.m. Last entry is 4:30 p.m. Activities include:* Harvest Hayride Firepit Axe Throwing Movies An Inflatable Haunt […]

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Harvest Hayrides at Camp Big Timber

Camp Big Timber Big Timber Rd at Tyrrell Rd, Elgin

Enjoy this family-friendly hayride through a fun, spooky forest, filled with lively characters, treats, and wonder for the whole family. Enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves, a cozy fall bonfire, delicious snacks, and great family photo ops. Saturdays in October. Attraction opens at 1 p.m. Last entry is 4:30 p.m. Activities include:* Harvest Hayride Firepit Axe Throwing Movies An Inflatable Haunt […]

El Trote De Las Calacas/Trot of the Skeletons 5K Run and Walk

Gail Borden Public Library 270 N Grove Ave 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL

Make plans to be part of the kickoff El Trote De Las Calacas/Trot of the Skeletons. For the first time ever, the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation have partnered to offer this 5K fundraising race. On November 2,  El Trote De Las Calacas (the Skeleton Trot), a USTF certified 5K race (and walk) steps […]

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