• Summer Concerts in the Park: Trambucco

    Lords Park 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin

    Concerts in the Park is back and bigger than before. Listen to a variety of music throughout the season! All concerts begin at 7:00pm and run until 8:30pm. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a music-filled night. Concerts are free and open to the public. Food truck sale at every concert! On June 6 at Lord's Park Pavillion, enjoy […]

  • Summer Concerts in the Park: Ship Shape

    Lords Park 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin

    Concerts in the Park is back and bigger than before. Listen to a variety of music throughout the season! All concerts begin at 7:00pm and run until 8:30pm. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a music-filled night. Concerts are free and open to the public. Food truck sale at every concert! On June 27 at Lord's Park Pavillion, Ship […]

  • Summer Concerts in the Park: Tunes with Tim

    Lords Park 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin

    Concerts in the Park is back and bigger than before. Listen to a variety of music throughout the season! All concerts begin at 7:00pm and run until 8:30pm. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a music-filled night. Concerts are free and open to the public. Food truck sale at every concert! On July 11 at Lord's Park is Tunes […]

  • Free and family-friendly Shakespeare production at Lords Park

    Lords Park 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin

    Brought to you by the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, Goodly Creatures Theatre presents Twelfth Night, a story of romance, mischief, and what it means to be in love. Viola, saved from a deadly shipwreck that she believes claimed her brother's life, arrives in Illyria penniless. She disguises herself as her brother to work for the Duke Orsino, and finds herself […]

  • Free and family-friendly Shakespeare production at Wing Park

    Wing Park

    Brought to you by the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, Goodly Creatures Theatre presents Twelfth Night, a story of romance, mischief, and what it means to be in love. Viola, saved from a deadly shipwreck that she believes claimed her brother's life, arrives in Illyria penniless. She disguises herself as her brother to work for the Duke Orsino, and finds herself […]

  • Uncaged in the Zoo: Anderson Humane with Wanda the Woodchuck

    Elgin Public Museum 225 Grand Blvd, Elgin, IL

    Join Anderson Humane and their Ambassador Groundhog, Wanda the Woodchuck. You'll learn about this fascinating hibernating animal and see her up close and personal. Can groundhogs really predict the coming of spring? Ask. This presentation is entirely free, and takes place inside Lords Park/Tefft's Farm Zoo, which has free admission. No reservations required, just come on in. The zoo is […]

  • Elgin Symphony Brass Quintet at Lords Park

    Lords Park 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin

    Join the Elgin Symphony Brass Quintet at Lords Park for an evening of music under the summer sky. Presented as part of the City of Elgin’s Concerts in the Park series, this outdoor performance offers a lively and engaging mix of brass music—perfect for a fun and relaxing night out. Ross Beacraft, trumpet Matthew Lee, trumpet Mary Buscanics-Jones, horn Adam […]

  • Goodly Creatures Theatre presents Free and Family-friendly Shakespeare in the Parks Series

    Recurring
    Lords Park 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin

    Join us every summer for our annual, locally touring, production of Shakespeare in the Park. In 2025, we will perform Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, a play about the highs and lows of love, mistaken identity, and friendship.  Bring a folding chair, picnic blanket, and snacks for the performance. -Venue: Lords Park, Picnic Shelter East Sunday, August 17th at 3PM Rain […]

  • Goodly Creatures Theatre presents Free and Family-friendly Shakespeare in the Parks Series

    Recurring
    Lords Park 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin

    Join us every summer for our annual, locally touring, production of Shakespeare in the Park. In 2025, we will perform Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, a play about the highs and lows of love, mistaken identity, and friendship.  Bring a folding chair, picnic blanket, and snacks for the performance. -Venue: Lords Park, Picnic Shelter East Sunday, August 17th at 3PM Rain […]

  • Elgin Public Museum’s 90s Fundraiser Gala (But which 90s?)

    Edward Schock Centre of Elgin 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

    What:  The Elgin Public Museum's 4th Annual Fundraising Event. Help us celebrate Elgin's 'Hidden Treasure' in Lords Park. Join us for a fun night including dinner, cash bar, and some great entertainment including a 'costume contest'. We are seeking financial support to bring quality exhibits and to make educational programs available to all in the community. Where:  The Heritage Ballroom […]