I Saw it at the Lords Park Zoo!- Animals from the Zoo’s Early Years
Lords Park ZooThe Lords Park Zoo opened in 1895 and was once home to bears, snakes, and even a lion! Come visit the modern Tefft Farm Zoo inside Lords Park and make crafts to help remember the past residents of the zoo.
Closing Reception for Erasing Borders/Borrando Fronteras at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesLAST 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 StatesCampton 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 StatesJerry 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 8 homes on the west side of Elgin near the Larkin Ave. / Highland Ave split. 43rd Annual Historic Elgin House TourSaturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 from 9am – 4pm each day. Tickets $20 Adult / $15 Seniors (65+) and Students 18 and under with ID Tickets will go on sale shortly.
Historic Elgin House Tour presented by Gifford Park Association
Explore 8 homes on the west side of Elgin near the Larkin Ave. / Highland Ave split. 43rd Annual Historic Elgin House Tour Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 from 9am – 4pm each day. Tickets $20 Adult / $15 Seniors (65+) and Students 18 and under with ID. Tickets will go on sale […]
Brown Bag Lunch – Chicagoland Neon Signs with Nick Freeman
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States
Cemetery Walk 2025- Saturday, Sept 27
Bluff City Cemetery 945 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk in Elgin has been a tradition since 1987. It is organized by volunteers and staff of the Elgin History Museum. The event attracts hundreds of people to enjoy an outdoor theatrical performance and the beauty of the Bluff City Cemetery grounds. The event also seeks to educate people about […]
Cemetery Walk 2025, Sunday, Sept 28
Bluff City Cemetery 945 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk in Elgin has been a tradition since 1987. It is organized by volunteers and staff of the Elgin History Museum. The event attracts hundreds of people to enjoy an outdoor theatrical performance and the beauty of the Bluff City Cemetery grounds. The event also seeks to educate people about […]