Erasing Borders FAMILY DAY / Borrando Fronteras DÍA FAMILIAR
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesFamily 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 StatesBeginning 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 […]
Elgin Arts Happy Hour at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
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.
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 StatesCemetery 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 […]