Elgin Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Elgin IL

19 August, 2021

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ELGIN, IL — Ready for a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Your Elgin Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events throughout Elgin: Featured Event: August 19th - Freebyrd & Nashville Electric Co., Live at Sonny Acres Farm! When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sonny Acres Farm What: August 19th - Freebyrd & Nashville Electric Co., Live at Sonny Acres Farm! 7:00 to 8:00 - Freebyrd is a Professional Tribute Band from the Chicago area. Freebyrd performs all of the songs you know and love from the greatest Southern Rock Band of all time 8:30 to 10:30 - T... Learn More Featured Event: August 19th - Freebyrd & Nashville Electric Co., Live at Sonny Acres Farm! (Sal Swanton) Studio 270 Volunteer Corps - Gail Borden Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDrop in and help out the library with cleaning, book displays, and and other various projects. For teens in grades 9-12. Learn More Back to School Event - Bral - Bartlett High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Thursday and August 19 from 3:00 PM to 9:30 PMadded 8/16/21 Learn More Welcome Back Touch A Truck - Independence Center for Early Learning When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Independence Center for Early Learning What: Event listing from Independence Center for Early Learning: Thursday, August 19 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Emergency Telephone System (E-911 Board) When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:30 p.m. Where: City of Elgin - Public Meetings What: Event listing from City of Elgin - Public Meetings: Thursday, August 19 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMhttp://www.cityofelgin.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10105 Learn More Back to School Celebration - Eastview Middle When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Eastview Middle What: Event listing from Eastview Middle: Thursday, August 19 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Fire & Police Board Meeting - City of Elgin - Public Meetings When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: City of Elgin - Public Meetings What: Event listing from City of Elgin - Public Meetings: Thursday, August 19 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://www.cityofelgin.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10061 Learn More Multi-Chamber Networking Event Hosted by Windy City Bulls When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Thursday, August 19 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMA wonderful opportunity for Chamber members to network with new Chamber friends from four local Chambers of Commerce: Elgin Area, Barrington, Northern Kane and Hoffman Estates. Meet Chamber frien... Learn More (K-2) Elementary School Parent Virtual Open House When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hampshire Elem School What: Event listing from Hampshire Elem School: Thursday, August 19 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Curriculum Night Via Zoom - Spring Trail Elementary When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Spring Trail Elementary What: Event listing from Spring Trail Elementary: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Windows 10 Basics - Gail Borden Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLearn how to navigate the Windows 10 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences. Learn More Open House 4th/5th/2nd/ 3rd - Horizon Elementary When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More (3-5) Elementary School Parent Virtual Open House When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Hampshire Elem School What: Event listing from Hampshire Elem School: Thursday, August 19 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Featured Event: Accept When: Friday, August 20th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: Teutonic metallers ACCEPT could already claim big worldwide success with "Blood Of The Nations" and "Stalingrad", but with "Blind Rage", they reached the pinnacle of their career in the form of the pole position, a #1 album. Besides #1 in Germany, ACCEPT also hit #1 in Finland... Learn More Featured Event: Accept (Deana Olson) Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fermilab virtual event What: A Fermilab sponsored virtual event given by Corey Gray on his journey connecting the Blackfoot language to gravitational wave astronomy. He will talk about what it's been like working at a land-based gravitational wave detector since 1998 and share a "Top 3" list of his favor... Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime (Tracy Marc) Class Meetings - Serpe - Bartlett High School When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Friday, August 20 from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM7:40 sophmores8:35 juniors9:30 seniors2:00 freshman Learn More Fire Drill - Horizon Elementary When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Friday, August 20 from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM Learn More Preschool Back to school event - Liberty Elementary School When: Friday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Liberty Elementary School What: Event listing from Liberty Elementary School: Friday, August 20 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More EAC Ribbon Cutting at NewLine Behavioral Solutions When: Friday, August 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Friday, August 20 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMWelcoming NewLine Behavioral Solutions' expansion into Elgin with a ribbon cutting celebration. Dedicated to bettering the lives of families of children with special needs, they specialize in aut... Learn More Whole Celebration - Washington Elementary When: Friday, August 20th at 1:15 p.m. Where: Washington Elementary What: Event listing from Washington Elementary: Friday, August 20 from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM Learn More Welcome Back at Taste under the Lights When: Friday, August 20th at 4:30 p.m. Where: South Elgin High What: Event listing from South Elgin High: Friday, August 20 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Back to School Picnic! ยกPicnic de regreso a la escuela! When: Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lords Park Elementary What: Event listing from Lords Park Elementary: Friday, August 20 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: Jon Anderson of YES with Paul Green Rock Academy When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in Rock as the lead vocalist and creative force behind the band "YES". An amazing night of hits with that amazing "Roundabout" voice!" I've Seen All Good People", "Roundabout", and "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"…and ... Learn More Jon Anderson of YES with Paul Green Rock Academy (Deana Olson) Music, Food and Fireworks - Village of South Elgin When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Village of South Elgin What: Event listing from Village of South Elgin: Friday, August 20 at 11:00 PMWatch for details! Learn More Coding Series - Gail Borden Public Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMLearn how to start coding with the programming languages HTML and CSS in this three-part series. Learn More Goat Yoga on the Farm When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Reverse the Kerrs Farm What: Goat Yoga Chicago Fun Amazing Exciting Relaxing Joyful Magical Hilarious Wonderful Just a few words to describe what people say after they experience Goat Yoga! What are you waiting for?! Try Goat Yoga for yourselves. Goat yoga classes include 30 min... Learn More Goat Yoga on the Farm When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:15 p.m. Where: Reverse the Kerrs Farm What: Goat Yoga Chicago Fun Amazing Exciting Relaxing Joyful Magical Hilarious Wonderful Just a few words to describe what people say after they experience Goat Yoga! What are you waiting for?! Try Goat Yoga for yourselves. Goat yoga classes include 30 min... Learn More Kane County Democratic Women - Blue Wave Cruise When: Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pottawatomie Park What: Sponsored by Kane County Democratic Women this cruise boards at 6:00pm on Saturday, August 21st, leaving promptly at 6:30pm and is open to the public.  Every dollar raised goes towards electing more women to political office in 2022 midterm elections. Tickets are $100.00 per p... Learn More Saint Margaret Mary Blood Drive When: Sunday, August 22nd at 7:00 a.m. Where: 111 S Hubbard St What: Please come out this Sunday from 7am to 1pm to give the gift of life and donate blood. Every 2 seconds someone in the US needs blood. If you are vaccinated or not you can still give blood. As long as you are feeling healthy and meet all the regular eligibility requirements. Yo... Learn More Goat Yoga on the Farm When: Sunday, August 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Reverse the Kerrs Farm What: Goat Yoga Chicago Fun Amazing Exciting Relaxing Joyful Magical Hilarious Wonderful Just a few words to describe what people say after they experience Goat Yoga! What are you waiting for?! Try Goat Yoga for yourselves. Goat yoga classes include 30 min... Learn More Goat Yoga on the Farm When: Sunday, August 22nd at 11:45 a.m. Where: Reverse the Kerrs Farm What: Goat Yoga Chicago Fun Amazing Exciting Relaxing Joyful Magical Hilarious Wonderful Just a few words to describe what people say after they experience Goat Yoga! What are you waiting for?! Try Goat Yoga for yourselves. Goat yoga classes include 30 min... Learn More Welcome Back, Elgin! concert featuring Rachel Barton Pine with Chamber Music on the Fox and more! When: Sunday, August 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: The Hemmens Cultural Center What: Event listing from The Hemmens Cultural Center: Sunday, August 22 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMTickets are available starting at 10am on Tuesday, August 3rd through The Hemmens Box Office via phone, in person or online. Masks are Required for this event. http://www.cityofelgin.o... Learn More Micka Pledge - Horizon Elementary When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Monday, August 23 (all day) Learn More 4:15 PM Board Finance Cmt Mtg - Creekside Elementary When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Creekside Elementary What: Event listing from Creekside Elementary: Monday, August 23 (all day)To present changes to the FY22 tentative budget. Learn More 1st day of PreK - Horizon Elementary When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Monday, August 23 (all day) Learn More 5:15 PM Board of Education Mtg - Creekside Elementary When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Creekside Elementary What: Event listing from Creekside Elementary: Monday, August 23 (all day) Learn More Girl Volleyball Tryouts - Kenyon Woods Middle When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 a.m. Where: Kenyon Woods Middle What: Event listing from Kenyon Woods Middle: Monday, August 23 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AMGirls Volleyball Tryout Information -Girls Volleyball kicks off the sports season at Kenyon Middle School. Tryouts and practices for both the 7th and 8th grade girls will be held in the mornings.... Learn More Run Hide Fight Drill - Horizon Elementary When: Monday, August 23rd at 1:20 p.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Monday, August 23 from 1:20 PM to 1:50 PM Learn More Beneficio Emergencia para Internet @ la Biblioteca y en Vivo When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM¿Tu familia tuvo dificultades teniendo acceso al internet durante la pandemia? Ven a informarte sobre el programa temporal de la FCC que ofrece ayuda a los hogares con problemas para pagar... Learn More Google Drive - Gail Borden Public Library When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLearn how Google Drive can be used to upload, organize, and share files in the cloud. Learn More Chief's Bi-Monthly Community Meeting When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Elgin - Police Events What: Event listing from City of Elgin - Police Events: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMDetails Chief Lalley will be hosting an in-person Community Meeting. https://www.facebook.com/events/158997172865157 Learn More Recreation Board Meeting - Village of South Elgin When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of South Elgin What: Event listing from Village of South Elgin: Monday, August 23 at 6:00 PMAgendas are prepared and posted at Village Hall within 48 hours of all scheduled meetings. As a convenience to our residents, the agenda for this meeting is posted here. Learn More NKEC Special Meeting - Cambridge Lakes Charter School When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Cambridge Lakes Charter School What: Event listing from Cambridge Lakes Charter School: Monday, August 23 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Library Board Meeting - Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Monday, August 23 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMThe Board of Trustees meets the fourth Monday of every month unless such day is a recognized holiday. Board meetings are held at the library and begin at 7:00 p.m. The pu... Learn More Service Team (Off team) - Horizon Elementary When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More Junior/Senior Portraits - Batz - Bartlett High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PMadded 8/16/21 Learn More Girl Volleyball Tryouts - Kenyon Woods Middle When: Tuesday, August 24th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Kenyon Woods Middle What: Event listing from Kenyon Woods Middle: Tuesday, August 24 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMGirls Volleyball Tryout Information -Girls Volleyball kicks off the sports season at Kenyon Middle School. Tryouts and practices for both the 7th and 8th grade girls will be held in the mornings... Learn More Chamber Chat Radio program on WMRN Radio 1410 AM When: Tuesday, August 24th at 9:15 a.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Tuesday, August 24 from 9:15 AM to 10:00 AMTune 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 Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Carol Giesk... Learn More News of the World Movie Screening - Gail Borden Public Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMCome watch the movie associated with our Community Read book "News of the World", staring Tom Hanks.Registration required due to limited seating. Learn More Faculty Meeting - Horizon Elementary When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:15 p.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM──────────Jennifer Schwardt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/95503960957Meeting ID: 955 0396 0957One tap mobile+13126266799,,95503960957# US (Chicago)... Learn More Simple Steps for Starting Your Business with SCORE When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Tuesday, August 24 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMSCORE Fox Valley's  5- Part Workshop program will give you a practical overview of the fundamentals required to start a small business. Our instructors will guide you through the important steps o... Learn More PTO Meeting - Horizon Elementary When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Tuesday, August 24 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM──────────Jennifer Schwardt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/91977037142Meeting ID: 919 7703 7142One tap mobile+13126266799,,91977037142# US (Chicago)... Learn More Parent Back to School Curriculum NIght When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Abbott Middle What: Event listing from Abbott Middle: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Kindergarten Parent Virtual Open House When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Gary D Wright Elem Sch What: Event listing from Gary D Wright Elem Sch: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PMAugust 24: Kindergarten - 5 to 5:45 p.m.August 24: First grade - 6 to 6:45 p.m.August 24: Second grade - 7 to 7:45 p.m.August 25: Third grade - 5 to 5:45 p.m.August 25: Fourth grade - 6 to 6:4... Learn More Business After Hours at Express Employment When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What:Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMYou are invited to join us at our multi-Chamber Mixer at Express Employment Professionals. We'll be playing an All-in Tournament for Charity. Play a round and they will donate to a local non-profi... Learn More First Grade Parent Virtual Open House When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gary D Wright Elem Sch What: Event listing from Gary D Wright Elem Sch: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PMAugust 24: Kindergarten - 5 to 5:45 p.m.August 24: First grade - 6 to 6:45 p.m.August 24: Second grade - 7 to 7:45 p.m.August 25: Third grade - 5 to 5:45 p.m.August 25: Fourth grade - 6 to 6:4... Learn More Design Review Subcommittee - City of Elgin - Public Meetings When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Elgin - Public Meetings What: Event listing from City of Elgin - Public Meetings: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://www.cityofelgin.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10094 Learn More Parent Back to School Night - Kenyon Woods Middle When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kenyon Woods Middle What: Event listing from Kenyon Woods Middle: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Gary D Wright Elem Sch When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Gary D Wright Elem Sch What: Event listing from Gary D Wright Elem Sch: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Parent Night (EC, K, 2, 4) - Prairie View Grade School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Prairie View Grade School What: Event listing from Prairie View Grade School: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Second Grade Parent Virtual Open House When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gary D Wright Elem Sch What: Event listing from Gary D Wright Elem Sch: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PMAugust 24: Kindergarten - 5 to 5:45 p.m.August 24: First grade - 6 to 6:45 p.m.August 24: Second grade - 7 to 7:45 p.m.August 25: Third grade - 5 to 5:45 p.m.August 25: Fourth grade - 6 to 6:4... Learn More Back to School Night - Bartlett High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Gary D Wright Elem Sch: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PMAugust 24: Kindergarten - 5 to 5:45 p.m.August 24: First grade - 6 to 6:45 p.m.August 24: Second grade - 7 to 7:45 p.m.August 25: Third grade - 5 to 5:45 p.m.August 25: Fourth grade - 6 to 6:4... Learn More School Pictures - South Elgin High When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: South Elgin High What: Event listing from South Elgin High: Wednesday, August 25 (all day)10th, 11th, 12th grade students and any 9th grade students who did not attend Freshman Orientation. Learn More Give ISIP monthly test next week - Horizon Elementary When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Wednesday, August 25 (all day) Learn More Baseball Open Gym - Baum - Bartlett High School When: Wednesday, August 25th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Wednesday, August 25 from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AMadded 8/17/21 Learn More Freshmen/Sophmore Portraits - Batz - Bartlett High School When:Wednesday, August 25th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Wednesday, August 25 from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PMadded 8/16/21 Learn More When: Crafters Circle 10 AM - Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District When: Wednesday, August 25th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Wednesday, August 25 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Crafters Circle Noon - Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Wednesday, August 25 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Elgin Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.