On Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., is Elgin Public Museum's first Family Field Trip of the new school year, in which families can experience the education programs we present for schools (sorry, yellow school bus not included!). This month's topic is Going into Hibernation, in which we'll discuss which animals do and don't hibernate, and how reptiles and amphibians […]
Adults. Gail Borden Library has enriched lives for 150 years. For even more, local oak forests have done the same. Discover how local libraries & oak forests are essential to our thriving community. In the program we will journey through 15 ideas that highlight how local libraries and local oak forests share important traits essential to any town or city. […]
Join ECC’s Center for Emergency Services in Burlington for a free community open house and touch-a-truck event. Whether you’re interested in learning about ECC’s public safety programs, or you’ve simply got a curious kid, this family-friendly event offers an opportunity to explore a variety of unique emergency-response equipment. • Watch the LifeNet helicopter land at 1 pm• Sit in a […]
Join the Fox River Trolley Museum for Trivia Trolley. Test your knowledge and have a great night out on the inaugural Trivia Trolley set for Saturday, Sept. 14. There will be five rounds of trivia with prizes, all happening inside a vintage trolley traveling next to the beautiful Fox River. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. The event is […]
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are partnering with Union Pacific Railroad and Metra to re-establish intercity passenger rail service from Chicago to Rockford, with intermediate stops planned in Elgin, Huntley and Belvidere. This service will provide efficient, safe and reliable transportation operations, with passenger trains traveling at maximum speeds of up to 79 mph, connecting […]
Join Sharry Blazier, Director & Education Coordinator of the Elgin Public Museum of Natural History & Anthropology, for a fascinating program on the history to present day of "Elgin's Hidden Gem." Please register: Elgin's Hidden Gem: The Elgin Public Museum - Gail Borden Public Library Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.
The annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk in Elgin has been a tradition since 1987. It is organized by volunteers and staff of the Elgin History Museum. The event attracts hundreds of people to enjoy an outdoor theatrical performance and the beauty of the Bluff City Cemetery grounds. The event also seeks to educate people about Elgin’s unique history and the […]
The annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk in Elgin has been a tradition since 1987. It is organized by volunteers and staff of the Elgin History Museum. The event attracts hundreds of people to enjoy an outdoor theatrical performance and the beauty of the Bluff City Cemetery grounds. The event also seeks to educate people about Elgin’s unique history and the […]
It’s Fall Ya’ll - Grab Your Ghoulfriends and Come Sip and Paint Event by Make You Brush, Black & Gray Brewing Co. and Teresa Kennedy. Painters Choice:Sunflower or Pumpkin WelcomeWitchy WomanBlack Raven Choose2’x71/2” wood board - welcome sign pumpkin or sunflower only $40 12x12 and 11x14 canvas $35 16x20 Canvas $40 14” Wood Round $35 All Designs are pre sketched Freehand available by request […]
Want to brew your own beer and wondered how and where to start? Join the Bartlett History Museum on Wednesday, September 25 as it hosts “Homebrewing with MoRE Brewing Co.” The presentation will be held at Bartlett Village Hall, 228 S. Main Street. Head Brewer David Ziebell (pictured here) will lead you through the process from ingredients to fermentation to […]
Now that there are two bison at Lords Park Zoo again, we bring back our very popular monthly (February through October) Meet the Bison program. Learn about the importance and history of the North American bison, how the species has been brought back from the brink of extinction, how Takoda and adorable young Buffy came to Lords Park Zoo, and […]
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.
