The Olmec Origins Kickoff will be open to all ages. Special guests include Carlos Tortolero, the Founder and President Emeritus of the National Museum of Mexican Art, and Fernando Ramirez, President of the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage. In addition to viewing these unique Olmecs, there will be activities for kids and giveaways. No registration. In partnership with the Mexican Cultural […]
Can't stay up until midnight? Bring in the New Year early with stories, songs, and activities. Dress in your fancy outfits if you'd like. Please add a guest for every person that will attend the event. If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your registration so a child on the waitlist can join the event.
Happy Noon Year: don't feel like staying up until midnight? Join us to start the party early and celebrate at noon. Ages 2-12, caregivers must remain with kids under age 9. Register: Noon Years Eve | Fox River Valley Public Library
Not all wildlife seeks to escape our harsh Midwestern winters. In fact, some species of owl are particularly active at this time of the year — courting mates and raising their young. Join naturalists for a sunset hike in the woods while we discuss all things owl. Monday, Dec. 30; 4-5 p.m.Burnidge Forest Preserve14N035 Coombs Rd., Elgin To register: visit www.kaneforest.com/register, […]
Ring in the New Year with River Street Tavern and DJ John Coyne. RST opens at 4 p.m. Champagne toast at midnight. Dinner reservations recommended. Staying home? Place a to-go order with RST and win prizes.
Ring In The New Year with a Tony Ocean NYE party at Moretti's Elgin. Sunday, Dec. 31 7pm - 1am Ring-a-Ding Countdown to 2025 With Dinner And A Show with Tony Ocean's Rat Pack. Then ring in the New Year with The Tony Ocean Retro Show. Dancing, champagne toast, and balloon drop. Get your tickets now: https://www.morettisrestaurants.com/nye-elgin#tix
Ready to say goodbye to 2024 in style? Join us at Alianos East Dundee for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party. Enjoy a mouthwatering 4-course meal crafted by our talented Chef G, paired with live music from The Song Mates that'll keep you dancing all night long. Why not kick off 2025 with a healthy dose of fun? We’re transforming our […]
Enjoy all-you-can-drink and delicious passed hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are just $60; Bleuroot New Years Eve Party Tickets, Tue, Dec 31, 2024 at 9:00 PM | Eventbrite Ages 21+
Join Adrenaline Monkey West Dundee for its Noon Year's Eve Party on 12/31 from 11 am to 1 pm. Everyone attending will receive drinks and pizza. We will have DJ entertainment, games, and a balloon drop at noon, where one lucky winner will receive one full week of our Summer Adventure Camp* for free (9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday). Be on […]
Come Ring in the New Year with Epic Air Trampoline Park. We will host 3 epic Balloon Drops to the public at 12 PM, and 3 PM, and our final one at 6 PM. Tickets can be bought online or in person.
Kid's New Year's Eve Party: Kids $14.95 Adults $19.95 The event will include: -Family Dinner (Pizza, Pasta, Salad, Ice Cream & Soft Drinks) -Explosive kids video countdown -Balloon drop -Party favors -Party DJ and Dancing Tickets: https://kidsnewyearseve.com/
Celebrate the New Year with Chicago Street Pour House. -$16 Brunch Buffet-$14 Bottomless Mimosas -$7 Bloody Marys-College Bowl Games on All Day Please check the event organizer’s website for all updates.
Goebbert's Drive Thru & Larsen's House Display November 28th, 2024- January 5th, 2025 *Light Shows closed on Mondays* First show is at 5:00 each night, and the last show starts at 9:00 or 9:30 depending on the night. Most Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights are combo ticket nights, with one ticket getting you in to see both shows. Friday, Saturday, […]
Come on out for some good food, drinks, and live music. About: Rozzie is a multi-instrumentalist and singer from the Chicago area. "Find The Words" & "Honestly" are available now. Follow @Rozzie_Music on Instagram. Please check the event organizer’s website for all updates.
Enjoy a margarita during Karaoke Night every Friday night at Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquet. Bring your friends and make it a night to remember.
Rookies Rochaus Presents David's House Headlining Show with special guest bands Cornelius & the Sled Dogs and Burning Cactus. Lineup: Doors 6:30 Cornelius & the Sled Dogs 7:00-7:45 Burning Cactus 8:00-8:45 David's House 9:00-11:00 Tickets start at $10, they will be more day of show. Tickets: Buy tickets to Rookies Rochaus Presents David's House Headlining Show! in West Dundee on […]
All are welcome to join us at Viator Coffee for a queer meetup, chill chat and coffee. Event by Elgin Pride: ELGbtq+ and Aron Ryan. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.
During the holidays, for 125 years, the Audubon Society has conducted an annual bird count. Join a master Audubon birder at Hawthorne Hill for our count on Saturday, January 4. We have binoculars to share, but you are welcome to bring your own. Cameras too. This is a great introduction to birding and it’s free of charge. Please RSVP as […]
For familes: Ven a conocer a Gaspar, Melchor y Baltazar, tómate una foto con ellos y disfruta de la rosca tradicional.¡Quédate para cuentos y manualidades! En asociación con la Organización Mexicana de Elgin (OME) Meet Gaspar, Melchor and Balthazar, the Three Kings, take your picture with them and enjoy a taste of traditional "Rosca". Stay for stories, crafts, and much […]
Travel along with FCC music director and organist, Dr. Jeff Neufeld, as he and guests perform on the many pipe organs of Elgin’s churches, from the massive four-manual Austin/Rodgers organ at First United Methodist, to the small but might one-manual Casavant at Christ the Lord Lutheran. Beginning in September 2024 and continuing through next May, the tour will begin in […]
The Trisoliere’s, The Dreamers, Rough Grooved Surface and more bringing their brand of music for a Sunday Funday Live. Lineup: Doors 3:30 pm 4:00 pm The Trisoliere’s 5:15 The Dreamers 6:30 Rough Grooved Surface 7:30 The Wild Chicago Tickets: Buy tickets to The Trisoliere’s, The Dreamers, Rough Grooved Surface & more in West Dundee on January 5, 2025 Included with […]
Calling all newly engaged couples or couples still searching for the perfect wedding venue. The Highland Loft Event Venue, Fox Valley's award-winning premier wedding and event venue, will be hosting an intimate open house showcasing all spaces in the venue on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, sample festive cocktails, and inquire about new offerings at The Highland Loft! Tour […]
Free Wednesday Night Trivia at Black & Gray Brewing Co. 7 p.m. Pull together a group of co-workers, friends or family members for a fun night of trivia. Prizes awarded to the Top 3 winning teams. Black & Gray Brewing Co. has 26 varieties of beer on tap, seltzer cocktails & canned ciders available. Please check the event organizer's website for […]
Free Bingo from 7-9 pm at the main bar. There will be five rounds with a twenty-minute break in between. - Regular Bingo- Four Corners- X- Blackout A chance to win liquor merchandise, TouchTunes credits, gift cards, free drink or appetizer, and much more. Taking place every Wednesday until summer rolls back around.
We've created a swanky, peaceful, inviting space for you to enjoy your favorite books, magazines, and audio books. Come to Vern's Tavern on a Thursday night and get comfy cozy in the speakeasy. Bring a book and get lost in the story while enjoying a cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage. Coffee and teas from local businesses will also be available for […]
Broadway Music Bingo is coming to Atlas Chicken for Family Fun Thursday on January 9th at 5:30 PM. Get ready to belt out your favorite show tunes, test your musical knowledge, and enjoy a night full of laughs and fun for the whole family. Whether you’re a die-hard Broadway fan or just love a good sing-along, this is your chance […]
Join Hampshire Social as it celebrates another year. Many of you have already tried our new breakfast items, now we invite you to try our dinner options. Guess what’s back: Heart & Social, our anniversary beer brewed by Black and Gray Brewing. The evening will include live music from 7-9 PM.
Meet 16-year-old singer-songwriter Shea Marie, a rising talent, weaves heartfelt stories through her soulful voice. With a passion for Pop beats and Country twangs, she crafts tunes that resonate and captivate audiences of all ages. Whether it's the recognizable tune or the heartfelt lyrics, her performances embody authenticity and charm. Please check the event organizer’s website for all updates.
Enjoy a margarita during Karaoke Night every Friday night at Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquet. Bring your friends and make it a night to remember.
The relaxing and enjoyable way to learn painting techniques like composition, texture and blending. Stella will walk you through the process and you'll leave with your own masterpiece. Small class size, come alone or bring friends, all materials supplied including an 8x10 canvas, paints and brushes. $25 AIB member, $30 non-member price. Registration required: Learn to Paint with Stella — […]
Free Bingo every Saturday with prizes for adults and kids at Atlas Chicken's 2nd bigger location in Bartlett. Come try their scratch-made menu and have one of 8 slushies (4 boozy 4 non-boozy) Full bar, pool table, darts and blackboard wall for the kids On Army Trail just east of Rt 59
Rookies Rochaus Presents two awesome tributes to two iconic bands AC/DC and Aerosmith: T.N.T. Chicago Back in the Saddle Lineup: Doors 6:30 pm tba 7:00 Back in the Saddle 8:00 pm T.N.T. Chicago 9:15 Tickets start at $15; Buy tickets to Rookies Rochaus Presents tributes to A/DC and Aerosmith in West Dundee on January 11, 2025 Included with the purchase […]
Rookies Rochaus Presents Veterans Path to Hope Fundraiser Veterans Path to Hope is a 501(c)3 organization that transforms lives through service to veterans. Live Music Bands Starting at Noon and going until 10 pm Tickets start at just $10; Buy tickets to Veterans Path to Hope Fundraiser in West Dundee on January 12, 2025 Doors 11:30 am Included with the […]
Scott Siers of Siers Feed & Pet Supply will be joining us for a special Sunday event that will help both new and established wild bird feeders learn best practices and resolve issues. Feeder types, location, and seed mixtures will all be discussed so that you might have a successful season of winter bird watching right outside your windows.
Enjoy an afternoon of Latin American Music performed on 2 pianos by award-winning pianists the Liang-He Duo. Sunday, January 12 2 - 3 pmMain LibraryPlease register: https://attend.gailborden.info/event/11517389 Latin American music is a diverse genre that blends elements from folk and indigenous traditions, African rhythms, and Western European music. This concert, will feature both four-hand and two-piano works, either composed in Latin […]
Trivia Night every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Free to play. Win prizes. Cosmo Tuesday all day. Grab a seat early and enjoy Happy Hour in the bar from 4 to 6 p.m. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.
Awesome Black Creativity (ABC), a celebration of Black figures in LEGO® Bricks, will be on display at the Gail Borden Public Library from Jan. 15 through Feb. 27, 2025, on the first floor. This interactive exhibition of LEGO brick-built figures, an A–Z series spanning history and various disciplines, will inspire guests to think about building in new, innovative ways while […]
Everyone gets at least fifteen minutes of fame. We can give you seven. Play music, tell some jokes, dance, do a puppet show - or anything else during your 7 minute performance. Open Mic is held every third Wednesday of the month. Doors open at 7 pm. Performances start at 7:30. Free to perform, $5 suggested donation to watch. Sign […]
Free Wednesday Night Trivia at Black & Gray Brewing Co. 7 p.m. Pull together a group of co-workers, friends or family members for a fun night of trivia. Prizes awarded to the Top 3 winning teams. Black & Gray Brewing Co. has 26 varieties of beer on tap, seltzer cocktails & canned ciders available. Please check the event organizer's website for […]
Free Bingo from 7-9 pm at the main bar. There will be five rounds with a twenty-minute break in between. - Regular Bingo- Four Corners- X- Blackout A chance to win liquor merchandise, TouchTunes credits, gift cards, free drink or appetizer, and much more. Taking place every Wednesday until summer rolls back around.
We've created a swanky, peaceful, inviting space for you to enjoy your favorite books, magazines, and audio books. Come to Vern's Tavern on a Thursday night and get comfy cozy in the speakeasy. Bring a book and get lost in the story while enjoying a cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage. Coffee and teas from local businesses will also be available for […]
Silent Book Club is back! Enjoy a nice peaceful atmosphere as you cozy up with your favorite book. Don't worry, we won't ask you any questions.
Join us for open line dancing at Bannerman's in Bartlett. DJ Dave will take song and dance requests. Git 'n Line will be on the floor leading dances all night long, so if you're a beginner or advanced dancer, we've got you covered. $10 cash cover. Great food and drinks specials. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.
Get ready for a night of incredible music at Atlas Chicken as the amazing Katie Rose takes the stage. She’ll be performing some of your favorite covers, including a little T-Swift to satisfy your inner Swiftie. Come for the music, stay for the vibes, and don’t forget to grab some mouthwatering chicken while you’re here. It’s the perfect combo for […]
Enjoy a margarita during Karaoke Night every Friday night at Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquet. Bring your friends and make it a night to remember.
Rochaus Presents LP Vinyl and LP Vinyl's Escape Journey Tribute w/ special guest Electric Phase UFO Tribute Lineup: 6:30 Doors 6:45-7:30 tba Electric Phase 7:45-9:00 LP Vinyl and LP Vinyl's Escape Journey Tribute 9:15-11:15 Tickets start at $15; Buy tickets to Rookies Rochaus Presents The Lounge Puppets and more! in West Dundee on Included with the purchase of tickets to […]
Each year, the City of Elgin Human Relations Commission takes great pride in presenting a weekend of activities celebrating the life and legacy of one of our country's greatest civil rights leaders, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please join us at our 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast. 2024-2025 Theme: "We must accept finite disappointment, but […]
Free Bingo every Saturday with prizes for adults and kids at Atlas Chicken's 2nd bigger location in Bartlett. Come try their scratch-made menu and have one of 8 slushies (4 boozy 4 non-boozy) Full bar, pool table, darts and blackboard wall for the kids On Army Trail just east of Rt 59
Join us for an evening of live music at Moretti's in Elgin. Enjoy awesome music from Dante Salamante. Date: Saturday, Jan 18Time: 7:30pmWhere: 2300 Bushwood Drive, Elgin, IL 60124 No Cover Spread the word, invite your friends, and experience live music while enjoying a cold beer and delicious food.
Come in out of the cold and join us on Sunday for amazing cookies and cocoa. Enter to win a door prize featuring Wind and Willow Gourmet Food products and mixes. We are featuring our newest shops: we have an amazing antique and vintage furniture shop opening at the entrance of State Street, an elegant book store featuring top quality […]
Travel along with FCC music director and organist, Dr. Jeff Neufeld, as he and guests perform on the many pipe organs of Elgin’s churches, from the massive four-manual Austin/Rodgers organ at First United Methodist, to the small but might one-manual Casavant at Christ the Lord Lutheran. Beginning in September 2024 and continuing through next May, the tour will begin in […]
Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, Big Daddy .... the list goes on. What's your favorite? We'll quiz you on his movies, hilarious characters, quotes, and more. Play solo or play with a team of friends and enjoy a pour of your fave B&G brew.
Please join the builders of Awesome Black Creativity, Dave Kaleta and Richard Dryden. Kaleta and Dryden appeared on Lego Masters in 2021. They will discuss the inspiration behind their artistry. In addition, they will explain the process of selecting the 27-figures that celebrate contemporary and historical Black creatives across disciplines such as contemporary dance, photography, music, film, culinary arts, activism, […]
Join us on Inauguration Day for a special follow-up gathering at Side Street Studio Arts as we embrace positivity and connection. Time, date and location: Jan 20, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Side Street Studio Arts - Theater, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120 About the event This event is an opportunity to share what brings you joy and […]
Do you have a LEGO creation that you would like to showcase? Participants will have an opportunity to say a few words about their projects to an audience, and stand by their projects for the program to answer questions. Tuesday, January 21 4 - 5 pm& Thursday, February 6 4 - 5 pmMain Library Lobby Please register for each date […]
Trivia Night every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Free to play. Win prizes. Cosmo Tuesday all day. Grab a seat early and enjoy Happy Hour in the bar from 4 to 6 p.m. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.
Side Street is thrilled to invite all feminists to craft with us. The Feminist Craft Circle will take place every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Sitting together to work on manual crafts has a long history, and for periods was looked down upon as a space for unimportant women’s work. In the past decades, feminist artists have skillfully reappropriated these […]
Free Wednesday Night Trivia at Black & Gray Brewing Co. 7 p.m. Pull together a group of co-workers, friends or family members for a fun night of trivia. Prizes awarded to the Top 3 winning teams. Black & Gray Brewing Co. has 26 varieties of beer on tap, seltzer cocktails & canned ciders available. Please check the event organizer's website for […]
Free Bingo from 7-9 pm at the main bar. There will be five rounds with a twenty-minute break in between. - Regular Bingo- Four Corners- X- Blackout A chance to win liquor merchandise, TouchTunes credits, gift cards, free drink or appetizer, and much more. Taking place every Wednesday until summer rolls back around.
Best Winter Hikes in Elgin & Kane County program with Corey Begalka of Kane County Wild Ones. Stay healthy and fit while enjoying the beauty of winter found along hiking trails here in Elgin and throughout Kane County. Forest Comber Corey Begalka with Kane County Wild Ones will share his favorite hiking trails in our area. Feel free to bring […]
We've created a swanky, peaceful, inviting space for you to enjoy your favorite books, magazines, and audio books. Come to Vern's Tavern on a Thursday night and get comfy cozy in the speakeasy. Bring a book and get lost in the story while enjoying a cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage. Coffee and teas from local businesses will also be available for […]
It's back: last year we hosted the first King of the Wing competition. We will be battling local restaurants to fight for the title of who has the best wings. More details to come, but mark your calendars you do not want to miss this event.
Live music with Matthew Garcia from 5:30pm - 8:30pm at Atlas Chicken. About Matthew Garcia: Teen singer-songwriter from the Chicagoland suburbs. Die-hard music lover. Please check the event organizer’s website for all updates.
$10 reservation fee: January Bunco @ Eastside Cafe Prizes are awarded based on Most Buncos, Most Wins and Most Losses. House rules. Tickets are not refundable.
Enjoy a margarita during Karaoke Night every Friday night at Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquet. Bring your friends and make it a night to remember.
Join us on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 11 AM - 2 PM, at Prestige Creative Markets and warm up with a complimentary tasting of Wind + Willow Hot Cocoa. Featured samples ⇾ Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Mix⇾ Chocolate Raspberry Hot Cocoa Mix A variety of other flavors will be available for purchase after your tasting, along with other delicious food […]
Get your Bingo daubers ready. On Saturday, January 25th from 2 to 4:30 pm, we will be hosting our annual fundraiser at Nikos-Elgin. This is a free, family-friendly event, so bring your whole crew - kids, grandparents, neighbors. -10 Rounds of BINGO with prizes-Raffles-Silent Auction-10% of restaurant checks donated to CT PTO-Signature Cougar Cocktail and Kiddie Cocktail Tickets: Country Trails […]
Opening Reception for the work of Anna Lentz, the 2025 Elgin Fringe Festival button and poster artist. The reception is free and open to the public until 8pm. And you can purchase your 2025 EFF button for only $3! After Winter Mini Fringe, 2025 buttons will be $4. Anna's show will be on view until February 22 during gallery open […]
ESO Principal Cellist Matthew Agnew will perform Saint-Saëns’ cello concerto with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in January 25 and 26 performances that will also include composer Missy Mazzoli’s “These Worlds in Us” and Tchaikovsky’s final symphony, “Pathétique”. Chad Goodman, conductor Matthew Agnew, cello Tickets start at $20; Concerts & Tickets — Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Side Street Studio Arts welcomes Going Dutch Artist-in-Residence Ramona Rotten for a Blackout Poetry Workshop, in the Gallery, Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Discover the art of creating new meaning from existing texts in this interactive Blackout Poetry Workshop! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a curious beginner, this workshop […]
Trivia Night every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Free to play. Win prizes. Cosmo Tuesday all day. Grab a seat early and enjoy Happy Hour in the bar from 4 to 6 p.m. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.
Senior Services Associates Inc., and the Elgin Police Department will host a Cocoa with a Cop event from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 205 Fulton St., Elgin. Please make sure to RSVP at (847) 741-0404.
Calling all Taylor Swift fans—this one’s for you. Test your knowledge of all things Taylor at Swiftie Trivia Night, where we’ll cover everything from her biggest hits to her deep cuts, Easter eggs, and iconic eras. Gather your squad, channel your inner mastermind, and get ready to compete for ultimate bragging rights (and maybe even some prizes). Free bead bar while […]
Join Brian Moskalik for this coffee presentation and tasting event. Registration required: The History of Coffee (and some other stuff) | Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District This is an overview of coffee and addresses some common misconceptions. The aim of the presentation is to provide the audience with information that is backed by data and research. It also provides some views […]
We've created a swanky, peaceful, inviting space for you to enjoy your favorite books, magazines, and audio books. Come to Vern's Tavern on a Thursday night and get comfy cozy in the speakeasy. Bring a book and get lost in the story while enjoying a cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage. Coffee and teas from local businesses will also be available for […]
Join Nick Scarpinato for a set of music at the Grumpy Goat Tavern starting at 6 PM. Please check the event organizer's website for all updates.
Join us for a transformative journey of relaxation and rejuvenation through the power of sound. Presenter Natalie uses singing bowls, chimes and drums to promote deep relaxation and inner harmony. Natalie Pendergrass of Sacred Spirit Bodyworks presents a transformative journey of relaxation and rejuvenation in her program "Community Sound Healing." You will immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of various […]
Old Republic Kitchen + Bar is ringing in 2025 with the best live music in Elgin in the heated Igloo. Friday, January 31st @ 8pmJonny Lyons & The Pride live on stageNo Cover Show About the band: Jonny writes his own music drawing on the energetic style of 50's and 60's sock hops and the soulful sounds of 60's and […]
Enjoy a margarita during Karaoke Night every Friday night at Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquet. Bring your friends and make it a night to remember.
Friday, Jan 31 at 9:30am (School Day Show)Friday, Jan 31 at 7:00pmSaturday, Feb 1 at 2:00pmSaturday, Feb 1 at 6:00pm CYT shows are appropriate for the entire family and are an excellent way to introduce children to the arts. Ticket Prices: * Prices may vary by performance. $19: Standard Ticket Price $21: At Door Price Tickets: Shrek the Musical Once upon […]