Events

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 […]

The 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

The 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 […]

The 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 […]

In person event / FREE for Members / $5 for guests Annual Meeting portion includes the election of officers and short reports on the health of the Museum. It should […]

BACK FOR 2025!  Step into the historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, where holiday magic awaits. It’s the perfect setting for your festive photos! Book a 15-minute time block and bring […]

BACK FOR 2025!  Step into the historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, where holiday magic awaits. It’s the perfect setting for your festive photos! Book a 15-minute time block and bring […]

Shop With Purpose on Museum Store Sunday, November 30, 2025. Online only. Shop now: https://elginhistory.org/shop/ Looking for the perfect Elgin-inspired gift? Our Museum Store is the only place to find unique […]

Discover the beauty of fused glass at Kiln-Formed Glass: An Artist’s Medium, featuring the work of local artist Hans Klemmer, owner of Prairie Street Studios in Elgin. Each piece reflects […]

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of elegant music, sweets, and celebration! This year’s “Merry & Bright” program features soprano Kathleen Monson and friends performing beloved Christmas songs with a […]

An Elgin Christmas tree is not complete without an ornament from LeeWards! For decades LeeWards sold craft supplies and decorations from their flagship store on State Street and in catalogs […]

Don’t miss this chance to see Kiln-Formed Glass: An Artist’s Medium up close—and meet the artist behind it! The Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House will be open January 10 from 12–3 […]

Gather your friends, form a team, and join us for a night of fun, learning, and friendly competition. You'll learn fascinating facts and discover new tidbits about a wide range […]