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    Love, Loss and What I Wore at Elgin Art Showcase

    Elgin Art Showcase 164 Division St Fl 8th, Elgin, IL

    Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a play, based on Ilene Beckerman’s book, that explores women’s lives through the lens of their clothing and the memories they evoke. The play features a series of monologues and ensemble pieces where women share stories about pivotal moments in their lives, like first bras, prom dresses, and wedding gowns, all connected to the […]

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    CTE Presents: The SpongeBob Musical at the Hemmens Cultural Center

    Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

    CTE Presents: The SpongeBob Musical at the Hemmens Cultural Center.Tickets available now at https://ticketpeak.co/.../10899-The%20SpongeBob%20Musical Get ready to dive under the sea for a splash-tastic musical adventure like no other. Based on the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical follows everyone’s favorite optimistic sponge and his Bikini Bottom pals as they band together to save their underwater home from a […]

  • Anthony Padilla Trio live at Martini Room

    Martini Room 161 E Chicago St

    Live Music Friday: Anthony Padilla Trio at Martini Room. -Friday, November 21st -8 PM Join us for a soul-stirring night of live music that will move you from the first note to the last. The Anthony Padilla Trio brings a rich, emotional sound blending the best of jazz, soul, R&B, and rock influences—a musical journey inspired by greats like The […]

  • Breakfast with Santa at the Village Squire in South Elgin

    The Village Squire Restaurants - South Elgin 480 Randall Rd, South Elgin, IL

    Breakfast with Santa Saturday, November 22, 2025 9-10:30am Age: All Ages Join us for Breakfast with Santa. We will serve pancakes, eggs, bacon and a beverage. Plus, crafts, coloring reindeer food, and of course a visit from Santa. Everyone will have individual time to visit with Santa and a photo op. KM Parents: Please bring your own camera, pictures are not […]

  • Gilberts Eagles Club Holiday Craft Fair

    Gilberts Eagles Club 325 Raymond St., Gilberts, United States

    The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aeries 1047 is hosting our Craft Fair. Come shop unique handmade crafts, gifts, and treasures just in time for the holiday season. Mark your calendars now- you won't want to miss this fun community event. Please note: All vendor spaces are filled for this event. Please check the event organizer's social media for all updates.

  • Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

    Elgin Community College

    colElgin Community College's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2025 College Project is Unity in Community! This year they are hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on November 22 at 10 a.m. This initiative will create opportunities for ECC staff, students, and community members to come together, build relationships and strengthen the ECC community as a whole. The first Unity in Community event will […]

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    15-minute Mini Session photos with Santa at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House

    Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago Street, Elgin, IL, United States

    Step into the historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, where holiday magic awaits. It’s the perfect setting for your festive photos. Book a 15-minute time block and bring your own camera to take photos however you like. Santa will be there, ready to make every moment special—he’s pet-friendly and sensory-friendly, ensuring a comfortable experience for everyone, from your little ones to […]

  • Lunch with Santa at the Village Squire in South Elgin

    The Village Squire Restaurants - South Elgin 480 Randall Rd, South Elgin, IL

    Lunch with Santa Saturday, November 22, 2025 11am-12:30pm Age: All Ages Join us for Lunch with Santa. Bring down the family and hang out with the big guy himself. Meals are as follows: Kids: Cheeseburger or Chicken Fingers; Adults: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich. All meals will include fries and a beverage. Don’t forget about the individual time every child will get […]

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    Cheddar Curtain Challenge

    American Legion Post 57 820 N Liberty St, Elgin

    Cribbage Tournament 2 main Tournaments. 1 consolation Tournament, and doubles Tournament. Entry fees required.

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    Fall on the Farm Goat Yoga sessions at Reverse the Kerrs Farm

    Reverse the Kerrs Farm 11N435 Muirhead Rd, Elgin, United States

    “Fall on the Farm” is a cozy 75-minute reset: arrive, relax, and breathe in the season. Settle into a guided nature meditation, wander our pasture on a mini goat hike, then melt into a restorative yoga session that’s all release and no rush. Ages 10+. Newcomer-friendly. Come as you are; leave lighter. Each Experience Includes:- Mindfulness practices- Mini goat hike- […]

  • An Almost Winter Day holiday event in South Elgin

    Seba Park 50 W State St, South Elgin, IL

    Make s'mores, decorate cookies, enjoy craft projects, get a balloon animal, drop-off a letter to Santa (and get a reply from the North Pole). The afternoon includes an ice sculptor, bonfire, a tree decorating contest and snowball sling shot fun. Plus...Santa arrives at 2pm and will stay until 4:45 for pictures (bring your camera). At 5pm, the event shifts to […]

  • South Elgin Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Panton Mill Park South Elgin

    Following “An Almost Winter Day” festivities in South Elgin, the event shifts to Panton Mill Park across the street for the Village Tree lighting at 5 p.m. Photo: Village of South Elgin. Please check the event organizer's social media for all updates.

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