Calendar of Events
Encourage a Second Chance - Fundraiser with Encourage Nutrition
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Did you know October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month? All month long, Encourage Nutrition will be celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month by raising money to support Anderson Humane, where 20% of the proceeds from the four specialty ...
Chamber Chat Monthly Radio Broadcast Featuring Local Businesses
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM
Tune in to WRMN 1410 AM the fourth Tuesday of every month from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. to listen to Chamber Chat, the radio show hosted by the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Carol Gieske. Conversations on Chamber Chat feature Chamber and ...
Judson University’s 2026 Career & Internship Expo
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
You are invited to join Judson University as an exhibitor for our annual Career & Internship Expo!This signature event brings together motivated students from across every major and program at Judson—including business, nursing, accounting, ministry, ...
Nuts & Bolts of HR seminar
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This comprehensive seminar equips new and seasoned HR professionals to navigate constantly evolving employment laws and daily management duties. Participants will gain practical guidance on black-and-white HR essentials to maintain workplace compliance ...
Nuts & Bolts of HR
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join employment attorney Scott Cruz for a seminar on workplace legal compliance designed for HR professionals of all experience levels.
Chamber E.A.R.N. III Referral Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral ...
Habitat Halloween Trivia
5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
👻 Think you're the smartest ghosts in town? Prove it. Gather your friends, coworkers, and fellow trivia lovers for a hauntingly good night with Habitat for Humanity NFV's Young Professionals Board. Put your knowledge to the test, compete for prizes ...
Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Día de los Muertos
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Chad Goodman, present Día de los Muertos on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hemmens Cultural Center, featuring Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, Manuel Ponce’s “Estrellita,” Jose ...
Trunk or Treat With Nissan of Elgin
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come Join Us for Trunk or Treat! Grab your best costume and bring the whole crew for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat! Our team will be decking out our vehicles with spooky, silly, and creative decorations — and, of course, trunks FULL of candy! ...
Ballet 5:8 Presents “La Llorona” at The Hemmens Cultural Center
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
A powerful choreography, theatrical storytelling, and a cinematic score infused with Mexican folk colors and live trumpet improvisation, La Llorona transforms a story rooted in fear into a deeply human portrait of maternal mental health, compassion, ...
AUTOS & BAGELS & CLOCKS
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Special event Sunday, 11.01.2026, 9a-11a: Autos & Bagels & Clocks Join us, rain or shine, at Mill Creek Bagel Company (3145 W US 20, Suite 204, Elgin IL 60124) for a morning of awesome vehicles & delicious bagels, celebrating the early morning fall ...
Hasta La Muerte — Presented by Las Cafeteras
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Through music, dance, poetry and storytelling, this two-act production celebrates culture, memory and the connections that transcend generations. Blending original and traditional songs with vibrant choreography and folklore, “Hasta La Muerte” honors ...
Elgin Development Group Lunch & Learn
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for an Elgin Development Group Lunch & Learn
EAC E.A.R.N. Too Referral Group Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Looking to grow your business with a part-time sales force? Want more leads? How about advice from business owners and managers who’ve been there? If so, EARN is for you! The Elgin Area Referral Network (EARN) is an exclusive, members-only networking ...
EAC E.A.R.N. I Referral Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Looking to grow your business with a part-time sales force? Want more leads? How about advice from business owners and managers who’ve been there? If so, EARN is for you! The Elgin Area Referral Network (EARN) is an exclusive, members-only networking ...
SUPER HEROES EVENT
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for an inspiring and uplifting gathering at the 2026 Super Heroes Luncheon, hosted by CASA Kane County on November 5, 2026 at Waubonsee Community College. This annual event celebrates the everyday heroes who make a lasting difference in the ...
Human Resources Professional Monthly Webinar
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Our monthly Human Resource Professionals webinar is a dynamic and engaging event designed to foster knowledge sharing and professional growth. Each session features a brief presentation into current HR trends, best practices, and innovative strategies ...
Women's Leadership Circle: Cocktails & Connections
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Women's Leadership Circle: Cocktails & Connections
Healing Paws Evaluation
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Think your pet could be a Healing Paws comfort animal? Have them evaluated and find out! Anderson Humane’s volunteer program facilitates visits to senior centers, schools, and other places where people need the healing presence of animals. A minimum ...
Mobile DMV at Elgin Community College
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Need to renew your driver's license, update your state ID, or grab your next license plate sticker? The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV is coming directly to our community.
Unidad móvil del DMV en Elgin Community College
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Necesita renovar su licencia de conducir, actualizar su identificación estatal u obtener la próxima etiqueta para su matrícula? La unidad móvil del DMV de la Secretaría de Estado de Illinois llegará directamente a nuestra comunidad.
St. Thomas More's Annual Craft and Bake Sale
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a fun day of crafts and delicious baked goods! Bring your family and friends to shop unique handmade items, enjoy tasty treats, and connect with your neighbors.
FALL FUN Chitown Meet'n'Greet
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FACEBOOK EVENT with details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1182260754022532/ WEBSITE PAGE FOR 2026 EVENTS: https://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/ocsh-cruise-nights/2026-ocsh-steaknshake-events/
2026 Diamond Jubilee Gala: Celebrating 60 Years of Compassion
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Help us be better together! This year, we are celebrating our 60th Anniversary with The Diamond Jubilee Gala at the BRAND NEW Hollywood Casino in Aurora – 2500 N. Farnsworth, Aurora, IL 60502 Revel in the excitement of live and silent auctions ...
Hope For Horizon
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join Ecker Center for Behavioral Health for Hope on the Horizon, our 2026 Annual Fundraising Gala! This special evening will celebrate the people behind the impact and the hope made possible every day through Ecker Center’s behavioral health programs ...
ESO Concertmaster Isabella Lippi featured in November concerts
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s November concerts pairs solo brilliance with orchestral sophistication in a program that features the virtuosity of ESO Concertmaster Isabella Lippi. Lippi will be featured on Dvořák’s lyrical and flowing “Romance for ...
Multi-Chamber Webinar - Hourly, Salary, or Contractor - Oh My!
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Multi-Chamber Webinar
Elgin YPG Food for Greater Elgin Tour
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Connecting professionals. Strengthening our community.
Epinutrition: The Science of Eating for Younger Genes
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us and discover an evidence-based framework to help you navigate conversations about nutrition and gene expression with clients and families.
Chamber E.A.R.N. III Referral Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral ...
Elgin Township TRIAD
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Whether you are a veteran or you want to come and honor the Veterans, join our celebration.Thursday, November 12th from 10 am am until Noon. You will also receive a complimentary lunch. (RSVP's start Thursday OCTOBER 8th.) Must call to RSVP to Elgin ...
Illinois Brass Band highlighting the music of the Watch Factory Band
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
History sounds better in brass! Join the Elgin History Museum and the Illinois Brass Band for a special concert at the First United Methodist Church. Enjoy a fantastic afternoon of music featuring a diverse brass program, highlighted by special ...
Nuts & Bolts of HR: For Professionals at All Levels
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Navigating changing employment laws is critical for HR: this seminar provides essential guidance on labor and employment laws. It guides new and experienced staff through daily compliance duties, employee management, and shifting workplace regulations ...
EAC E.A.R.N. Too Referral Group Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Looking to grow your business with a part-time sales force? Want more leads? How about advice from business owners and managers who’ve been there? If so, EARN is for you! The Elgin Area Referral Network (EARN) is an exclusive, members-only networking ...
YWCA 125th Birthday Party
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
YWCA Elgin invites the community to celebrate a major milestone: 125 years of empowering women and eliminating racism in the Elgin area.
EAC E.A.R.N. I Referral Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Looking to grow your business with a part-time sales force? Want more leads? How about advice from business owners and managers who’ve been there? If so, EARN is for you! The Elgin Area Referral Network (EARN) is an exclusive, members-only networking ...
Winter Wishes & Runway Dreams: The 31st Annual NISRA Holiday Fashion Show
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Join Us on the runway! Celebrate the season at our signature holiday fundraiser, where local participants showcase festive styles to support year-round recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.
Take Photos with Santa at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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 your own camera to take photos however you like. Santa will be there, ready to ...
Take Photos with Santa at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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 your own camera to take photos however you like. Santa will be there, ready to ...
Chamber Chat Monthly Radio Broadcast Featuring Local Businesses
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM
Tune in to WRMN 1410 AM the fourth Tuesday of every month from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. to listen to Chamber Chat, the radio show hosted by the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Carol Gieske. Conversations on Chamber Chat feature Chamber and ...
Chamber E.A.R.N. III Referral Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral ...
EAC E.A.R.N. Too Referral Group Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Looking to grow your business with a part-time sales force? Want more leads? How about advice from business owners and managers who’ve been there? If so, EARN is for you! The Elgin Area Referral Network (EARN) is an exclusive, members-only networking ...
EAC E.A.R.N. I Referral Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Looking to grow your business with a part-time sales force? Want more leads? How about advice from business owners and managers who’ve been there? If so, EARN is for you! The Elgin Area Referral Network (EARN) is an exclusive, members-only networking ...
Human Resources Professional Monthly Webinar
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Our monthly Human Resource Professionals webinar is a dynamic and engaging event designed to foster knowledge sharing and professional growth. Each session features a brief presentation into current HR trends, best practices, and innovative strategies ...
Holiday Tea with The Legend of St. Nicholas with Terry Lynch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the season with a beloved Elgin History Museum tradition! Join us for our festive Holiday Tea featuring a special performance of The Legend of St. Nicholas by historical actor Terry Lynch. Watch history come alive as Lynch portrays the Old ...
Chamber E.A.R.N. III Referral Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral ...
Make LeeWards Style Ornaments at the Museum
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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 sent around the world. Bring the kids to the museum between ...
Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Spectacular
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Chad Goodman, conductor Special guests include the Elgin Master Chorale, Integrity School of Dance, and Santa himself, as the ESO performs ...
EAC E.A.R.N. Too Referral Group Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Looking to grow your business with a part-time sales force? Want more leads? How about advice from business owners and managers who’ve been there? If so, EARN is for you! The Elgin Area Referral Network (EARN) is an exclusive, members-only networking ...
EAC E.A.R.N. I Referral Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Looking to grow your business with a part-time sales force? Want more leads? How about advice from business owners and managers who’ve been there? If so, EARN is for you! The Elgin Area Referral Network (EARN) is an exclusive, members-only networking ...
Chamber Chat Monthly Radio Broadcast Featuring Local Businesses
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM
Tune in to WRMN 1410 AM the fourth Tuesday of every month from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. to listen to Chamber Chat, the radio show hosted by the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Carol Gieske. Conversations on Chamber Chat feature Chamber and ...
Chamber E.A.R.N. III Referral Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral ...
EAC E.A.R.N. I Referral Group Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Looking to grow your business with a part-time sales force? Want more leads? How about advice from business owners and managers who’ve been there? If so, EARN is for you! The Elgin Area Referral Network (EARN) is an exclusive, members-only networking ...
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Presents: Hooray for Hollywood
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027, 2:30 p.m. Chad Goodman, conductor Join Chad Goodman and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for music from some of Hollywood’s most iconic films. Featuring scores by John ...
Elgin Symphony Orchestra welcomes guest violinist Kerson Leong for concerts on Feb. 6 and 7
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra welcomes violinist Kerson Leong to perform at its February 6 and 7 concerts. Leong, who has created a buzz for his performances with orchestras around the world, will perform Bruch’s lush “Scottish Fantasy” with the ESO in ...
Elgin Symphony Orchestra welcomes guest conductor Cosette Justo Valdés for concerts March 6, 7
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cosette Justo Valdés will make her guest conducting debut with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on March 6 and 7, 2027 to lead concerts featuring works by Hector Berlioz, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Claude Debussy. Cuban-born Valdés has emerged as a ...
Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven & Shostakovich
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership of Music Director Chad Goodman, brings together the enduring strength of Ludwig van Beethoven and the emotional intensity of Dmitri Shostakovich in a program of powerful contrasts. The concert explores ...
The Shed: AT Otto Engineering
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mark your calendar for one of the ESO’s most anticipated evenings of the year! Please join the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Chad Goodman for the 2027 Fanfare Gala, a festive night of music, celebration, and community in support of the ...