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Dundee Township Historical Society Program on Centerville School

Dundee Township Historical Society 426 Highland Ave, West Dundee

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, […]

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Free Youth Screenprinting Class at Side Street Studio Arts

Side Street Studio Arts 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin, IL

Learn the fundamentals of screen printing in this crash course on developing the basic skills of the screen printing process. Grades 7-12 Create a simple design and explore the printing possibilities from printing personal original artwork on paper to printing on the beloved T-shirt or any other swag you can dream. Class held on Tuesdays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, April […]

Career and Technical School Fair at Gail Borden

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

Graduating soon? Thinking about a career change? Explore different high-demand trades and chat with representatives from area colleges, trade & technical schools. No registration. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.

Hilltop Cemetery Tour with Bill Briska

Highlands Golf Course 875 Sports Way, Elgin, United States

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 […]

The Wall That Heals 2024 at Randall Oaks Park

Randall Oaks Park Dundee Township Park District

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 […]

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Rails to Victory Living History Reenactment with the Fox River Trolley Museum

Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox St, South Elgin, IL

Rails to Victory tickets are now available. Rails to Victory is a theatrical experience whereby passengers are transported back into time when America was at war alongside our Allies to defeat the tyranny of the Axis Powers. Train times: Saturday June 8: Adventure Trolley Tours at 10:30am and 2:30pm Sunday, June 9: Adventure Trolley Tours at 9:30am and 1:30pm (Note: Sunday […]

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Rails to Victory Living History Reenactment with the Fox River Trolley Museum

Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox St, South Elgin, IL

Rails to Victory tickets are now available. Rails to Victory is a theatrical experience whereby passengers are transported back into time when America was at war alongside our Allies to defeat the tyranny of the Axis Powers. Train times: Saturday June 8: Adventure Trolley Tours at 10:30am and 2:30pm Sunday, June 9: Adventure Trolley Tours at 9:30am and 1:30pm (Note: Sunday […]

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Rails to Victory Living History Reenactment with the Fox River Trolley Museum

Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox St, South Elgin, IL

Rails to Victory tickets are now available. Rails to Victory is a theatrical experience whereby passengers are transported back into time when America was at war alongside our Allies to defeat the tyranny of the Axis Powers. Train times: Saturday June 8: Adventure Trolley Tours at 10:30am and 2:30pm Sunday, June 9: Adventure Trolley Tours at 9:30am and 1:30pm (Note: Sunday […]

Juneteenth Cultural Festival in downtown Elgin

Festival Park 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL

The African American Coalition of Kane County presents the Juneteenth Cultural Festival in Festival Park. Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration like no other. This year's theme, "What About the Children?" invites us to honor the diverse cultures of the African diaspora and inspire our youth to embrace their heritage with pride. Kid Zone EXPANSION - This year, […]

Ladies Night Crusin’ for a Cause

The Hill BMX 709 Sports Way, Elgin, IL

Grab your besties, daughters, co-workers or any other female you can think of at 3 p.m. June 15, and bring your bikes down to The Hill BMX Elgin for the 4th Annual Ladies Night Crusin’ for a Cause Charity event. Open to females of all skill levels and ages. The Hill BMX is an all-volunteer, non-profit BMX Racing track, located […]

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