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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
