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Erasing Borders FAMILY DAY / Borrando Fronteras DÍA FAMILIAR

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

Family Day: Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 PMNancy Kimball Cobblestone House | 302 W. Chicago, Elgin Bring the family to enjoy hands-on art activities led by the artists, including coloring, and traditional paper flower making. FREE event! All are welcome. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Erasing Borders / Borrando […]

Brown Bag Lunch – The History of The Elgin Road Races with Al Walters

Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States

Beginning in 1910 – a year before the Indianapolis 500 – some of the nation’s best drivers and mechanics competed in a 300-mile race on rural roads just west of Elgin. The races continued until 1920, and were resumed one more time in 1933 in conjunction with the Chicago World’s Fair. Thousands of people used […]

Free

Elgin Arts Happy Hour at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House

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

The Elgin History Museum is thrilled to host The Elgin Arts Happy Hour - a monthly gathering for area creatives and arts supporters at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House! This event is a partnership with Side Street Studio Arts, and is open to all! Let's chat about what's going on in the Elgin cultural arts […]

Free

Closing Reception for Erasing Borders/Borrando Fronteras at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House

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

LAST CHANCE to get a peek of Erasing Borders / Borrando Fronteras, a powerful art exhibition celebrating the Hispanic experience. All artwork on display was created in support of the Hispanic Heritage Project, an initiative by the Elgin History Museum to preserve and share the stories of Hispanic families in our region through a feature-length […]

Prairie Fest 2025

Historic Corron Farm 7N761 Corron Road, Campton Hills, IL, United States

Campton Township is hosting their Annual Prairie Fest at Historic Corron Farm on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11 am to 3 pm Central (rain or shine). Historic Corron Farm is located at 7N761 Corron Road (NE corner of Silver Glen and Corron Roads). This Free Event includes parking, admission, various activities, tours, and refreshments. The […]

Brown Bag Lunch: Elgin History Revisited with Jerry Turnquist

Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States

Jerry Turnquist will share some of his favorite stories from his longtime Daily Herald history column. These will include police news, notable citizens, holiday memories and more. Bring your lunch – we supply the drinks and dessert! FREE for Members, $5 for Guests.

Historic Elgin House Tour presented by Gifford Park Association

Explore 7 homes on the west side of Elgin near the Larkin Ave. / Highland Ave split. See photos of the homes at historicelginhousetour.com. 43rd Annual Historic Elgin House TourSaturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 from 9am – 4pm each day. ADVANCE TICKET PRICES Tickets $20 Adult / $15 Seniors (65+)  / $15 Students […]

Historic Elgin House Tour presented by Gifford Park Association

Explore 7 homes on the west side of Elgin near the Larkin Ave. / Highland Ave split. See photos of the homes at historicelginhousetour.com. 43rd Annual Historic Elgin House TourSaturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 from 9am – 4pm each day. ADVANCE TICKET PRICES Tickets $20 Adult / $15 Seniors (65+)  / $15 Students […]

Brown Bag Lunch – Chicagoland Neon Signs with Nick Freeman

Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States

Good Old Neon Local fine artist Nick Freeman presents a colorful talk and a host of photos capturing the glorious neon signs of Chicagoland, as featured in his Lake Claremont book published in 2014, Good Old Neon. Showcasing classic icons and quirky remnants from a time when brightly-lit neon signs filled the urban landscape, he celebrates […]