EAC and Member Calendar of Events
Halloween at Andy's!
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Only TREATS at Andy’s this Halloween! We can’t wait to spoil our neighbors with Free Kids' One-Topping Sundaes on Oct. 31st from 11:00am – 11:30pm for all children 12 & under in costumer. Bring your family by for a sweet treat on our patio or stop by ...
Dark Hollows Haunted Hayride at The All New Whispering Woods Haunted Trail
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
You're invited to the Dark Hollows, and we'd like to formally invite you to participate in the experiments we have this year at Camp Big Timber.
Dark Hollows Haunted Hayride at The All New Whispering Woods Haunted Trail
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
You're invited to the Dark Hollows, and we'd like to formally invite you to participate in the experiments we have this year at Camp Big Timber.
7th Heaven at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Old Republic brings you the best of the best live music.
The Lovettes, a retro revue of female vocal legends
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Lovettes, a Chicago-based trio, pay homage to the golden era of music by celebrating female icons and girl groups from the 40s, 50s, and 60s in their show-stopping performance.
With Malice Towards None Concert featuring the Elgin Symphony Orchestra
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Celebrate the ideals of peace, justice, and freedom through works by American composers — featuring the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and enhanced by supertitles and pre-concert insights.
Let's Do Lunch at McAlister's Deli with the EAC Staff
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
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Healing Paws Pet Evaluation
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
"I love volunteering for this program!" Healing Paws Comfort Animal Therapy Program Think your pet could be a Healing Paws comfort therapy animal? Have them evaluated and find out! Anderson Humane’s volunteer program facilitates visits to senior ...
Chamber Member Orientation
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Discover the full potential of your Chamber investment at our Member Orientation for new and existing businesses. Join us for a continental breakfast sponsored by 79Ratio, and you will meet Chamber staff and members. You'll learn how to maximize your ...
EARN TOO Networking Group - Elgin Area Chamber
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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 ...
Food for Greater Elgin Dine & Share at Woodfire Pizza
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Woodfire will be giving 10% of ALL SALES ON NOVEMBER 5 to Food for Greater Elgin! Come eat and help support the pantry! 847-844-0886 www.woodfire.pizza Open from 12 - 9PM For reservations, call or book on Opentable!
Come Eat and Support The Food Pantry
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Eat at WoodFire in West Dundee and Support Food For Greater Elgin
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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 our networking group EARN I is for you! EARN, ...
CASA Kane County will host our 13th Annual Super Heroes Event
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This event aims to bring together community members to learn more about our mission to advocate for the voices of children in foster care.
Seasons of Giving at J. McLaughlin
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate the season and shop at J.McLaughlin on November 6 and 10% of the proceeds from the sales will go to Anderson Humane. Check out their store here https://www.jmclaughlin.com/ Refreshments, snacks,
2025 Workers' Compensation and Safety Conference
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Self Insurers' Association strive to provide the Illinois business community with timely information to ensure employers are up-to-date on Workers' Compensation issues.
The Community Crisis Center Invites You to Their 50th Anniversary Celebration
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us in celebrating 50 years of dedicated service. We invite you to an evening of good food and fellowship to celebrate our staff and all those who have supported our mission.
First Friday Club of Chicago with Nancy Hughes Moyer
11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Nancy will discuss how VOA Illinois serves Veterans and how we're pivoting to meet the demand and needs we're witnessing today.
Annual Holiday in the Halls Craft Fair and Bake Sale at St Thomas More School
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us and get your holiday shopping done early by visiting local crafters and artisans.
Ecker's Annual Fundraising Gala
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This year marks a milestone — our 70th Anniversary — and we’re commemorating it with a gala event unlike any other. Join us for Light Up the Night: 70 Years of Care, One Night of Flair, a dazzling evening inspired by the vibrant energy of the 1970s.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart & Mendelssohn
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us for an evening of thrilling classical music! Conductor Chad Goodman leads the orchestra in a vibrant program.
Travel Inspiration Event with Free Dessert Sample
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Travel Smarter, Not Harder! ✈️ Join us for a Lunchtime Travel Inspiration Event — your gateway to affordable, stress-free vacations! 🗓 When: November 11, 2025 | 12 PM - 1 PM 📍 Where: Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, 31 S Grove Ave, Elgin (Free street ...
Pads of Elgin Second -Annuual Barrel of Hope Bourbon Tasting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mark your calendars and prepare your palate! The annual Barrels of Hope bourbon tasting event is back, promising an evening of exceptional spirits, delicious food, and meaningful impact.
Advocate Sherman Local Business Forum
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
We’re excited to invite you—and your community contacts—to the upcoming Advocate Sherman Local Business Forum on Wednesday, November 12 at 5:30 PM. This is a valuable opportunity to: • Learn how to do business with Advocate Health • Gain tools and ...
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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 ...
On-Site Safety & Health Consultation Program
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Illinois Department of Labor’s On-Site Safety & Health Consultation Program offers free services to small and medium-sized businesses, including franchises. The program identifies potential safety and health issues and helps develop strategies to ...
Improv show: Short Stuff at Side Street Studio Arts
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Memoriam Development comes rumbling in to the very first 2nd Thursday Improv show at Side Street Studio Arts with their signature short-form improv show,
Hollywood Glam Gala proudly hosted by the Bradley Ward Legacy Healthcare Foundation
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Hollywood Glam Gala proudly hosted by the Bradley Ward Legacy Healthcare Foundation - a nonprofit initiative aimed at promoting healthy living & providing quality healthcare for all, regardless of race, ...
Love, Loss and What I Wore at Elgin Art Showcase
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a play based on Ilene Beckerman’s book, which explores women’s lives through the lens of their clothing and the memories it ev
Pencak Silat Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pencak Silat is an Indonesian, full-body fighting form combining strikes, kicks, grappling, and throwing
Magical house tour of the Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique"
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Join us for a magical evening featuring a house tour of the Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique", renowned for its magnificent collection of restored antique music machines, phonographs, arcade and gambling machines, chandeliers, art glass, the world's ...
Needle Felting Classes By Mary At State Street Market Shops
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for Needle Felting Classes by Mary —a hands-on experience designed to spark your imagination and teach you the beautiful craft of needle felting.
Lunch and Learn: Succession Planning - The Estate Plan for a Business with Lavelle Law
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Succession Planning: The Estate Plan for a Business
EARN TOO Networking Group - Elgin Area Chamber
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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 ...
Marklund Wheel-y Cool Wednesdays
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting evening of wheel-y cool fun with the residents of Marklund! From games to crafting activities, we’ll make this ordinary Wednesday night extraordinary! Perfect for families, school groups or businesses. All ages welcome! If you ...
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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 our networking group EARN I is for you! EARN, ...
Casa Kane County General Information Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Attend a Community General Information Meeting to learn more about becoming a CASA Kane County Volunteer
Navigating Employee Background Check Legal Landmines
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Labor & Employment Attorney Jeff Risch of Amundsen Davis LLC will present this 90-minute webinar. It will focus on the latest developments in best practices employers need to know for employment-related background checks.
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Two chances to celebrate with Santa in South Elgin! Breakfast with Santa - Sat, Nov. 22 from 9–10:30 am Lunch with Santa - Sat, Nov. 22 from 11–12:30 pm
Qigong Meditation
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Qigong is a free-form Chinese martial art with plentiful non-movement and meditative ways to practice it. Sifu Jason will introduce or refamiliarize you with the art of Qigong and lead you in peaceful and meditative practices and movement exercises. ...
An Almost Winter Day
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of festive fun and heartwarming holiday cheer at Panton Mill Park! Whether you're young or young at heart, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Take Photos with Santa at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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 your own camera to take photos however you like. Santa will be ...
Chamber Chat Monthly Radio Broadcast Featuring Local Businesses
9:15 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 ...
EAC 44th Annual "Thanks and Giving" Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us to recognize and giving much-deserved thanks to honor volunteers nominated by local non-profits for their incredible support which embodies the true spirit of community. These dedicated individuals tirelessly devote their time, energy, ...
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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 ...
Santa’s Trolley Express
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All Aboard for Holiday Magic at the Fox River Trolley Museum. Celebrate the season with a heartwarming holiday train ride that’s bursting with nostalgia, joy, and festive wonder!
Let's Do Lunch at Bennigan's with the EAC Staff
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Attendees of Chamber events agree to allow the Chamber and/or its official photographer to capture their image via photograph, video, or screenshot in the context of the event. Footage captured by the Chamber and/or its official photographer may be ...
Chamber Member Orientation
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Discover the full potential of your Chamber investment at our Member Orientation for new and existing businesses. Join us for a continental breakfast sponsored by 79Ratio, and you will meet Chamber staff and members. You'll learn how to maximize your ...
Supervisor Training from A to Z
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Whether you're new to supervision or just need a refresher on best practices for supervisors, this workshop is perfect for you!
EARN TOO Networking Group - Elgin Area Chamber
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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 ...
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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 our networking group EARN I is for you! EARN, ...
New Laws Forum
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The New Laws Forum covers upcoming laws and legal updates impacting ALL Illinois employers in 2026 and later. The forum showcases Illinois attorneys and specialists discussing Illinois law.
Harvey’s Tales Hot Coco & Book Reading with Author Sherri Duskey
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
It’s the annual Geneva Chamber Christmas walk and Harvey’s Tales will be having Author Sherri Duskey Rinker at the store to read her new Christmas book, Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop Christmas. They will also be selling hot chocolate outside the ...
Supervisor Training from A to Z
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Whether you are very new to supervision or just looking for a refresher on the best practices for a supervisor, this workshop is for you!
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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 ...
Photos with Santa Paws
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us at Bentley’s Pet Stuff for Photos with Santa Paws, where your furry friends steal the spotlight. Dress up in your ugliest Christmas sweaters, gather the whole family (paws included), and snap the paw-fect holiday photo with Santa Paws. While ...
EARN TOO Networking Group - Elgin Area Chamber
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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 ...
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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 our networking group EARN I is for you! EARN, ...
Community Gift Opening Day
9:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Marklund Wasmond Center is thrilled to announce our cherished annual Community Gift Opening event, happening this year on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Volunteers will pair up with residents to assist them in opening their gifts, generously donated by ...
Chamber Chat Monthly Radio Broadcast Featuring Local Businesses
9:15 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 ...
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
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 ...
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and point2pointproductions are bringing a concert-style performance of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Step into the heart of medieval Paris as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra brings Victor Hugo’s timeless tale to life through a powerful blend of symphonic music, theatrical narration, and visual storytelling.
Comedy Dance Chicago, a high-energy blend of movement and humor
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
A joyful mashup of sketch comedy, physical humor, music, and dance, this feel-good show is sure to have you smiling, laughing, and bopping in your seat.
Step Afrika! The Evolution Tour
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Step Afrika! is a dynamic and compelling performance that goes beyond traditional dance. They blend percussive dance from historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and contemporary art forms.
Hank Azaria & the EZ Street Band: A Springsteen Celebration
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
This celebrated actor channels the soul of Bruce Springsteen in a high-octane tribute concert that’s all heart and pure rock ‘n’ roll bliss.
Pallet to Palate 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
You are invited you to sponsor and/or attend Food for Greater Elgin's annual tasting event and fundraiser, Pallet to Palate, on Tuesday, March 31, from 5:30-8:30 p.m, at the Centre of Elgin Heritage Ballroom. As always, this year’s event will ...
Marklund Run, Walk & Roll Elgin
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Why should you join or volunteer for this 5K/1Mile event? This fun, community-focused event is a great way to support Marklund and raise awareness for the amazing programs we offer. On April 26, we’ll gather in Elgin for a morning full of energy—local ...