This Weekend's Elgin Area Events

Elgin IL

02 September, 2021

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ELGIN, IL — Looking for things to do in the Elgin area this weekend? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Elgin. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a festival, a comedy night, or a video game night, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Elgin area: Featured Event: Sonny Acres Farm, Thursday Night Concert Series, September 2 - Serendipity & 7th Heaven When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sonny Acres Farm What: THURSDAY NIGHT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IS LIVE!!! Enjoy Live Outdoor Music, Delicious Eats and Drinks.*Concert tickets sold exclusively at the gate, $10 per person.7:00 to 8:00 - Serendipity is a pop/rock band from the Chicago suburbs. Serendipity is most notable for playing a c... Learn More Featured Event: Sonny Acres Farm, Thursday Night Concert Series, September 2 - Serendipity & 7th Heaven (Sal Swanton) Chess Club - South Elgin Branch When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: South Elgin Branch What: Event listing from South Elgin Branch: Thursday, September 2 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMChess club for all ages and skill levels.Learn new techniques, and and share what your know.New to chess? We'll show you the ropes!Experienced player? Play against tough opponents! Learn More Kids Explore for K-5 (In Person): Jumping Jellyfish! When: Thursday, September 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Thursday and September 2 from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PMDid you know that jellyfish are older than dinosaurs? Join us to learn some interesting facts about jellyfish and make a jellyfish in a bottle. Registration required. Learn More Book Club: Growing Up Amish - Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMPlease join us as we discuss NY Times Best Selling Author Ira Wagler's book Growing Up Amish. The Zoom Link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85230249055  Meeting I... Learn More Cruise-In Nights at Chicago Street Pour House When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us for Cruise-In Nights at Chicago Street Pour House every Thursday from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Car attendees receive 50% off their check! Learn More PTO Zoom Meeting - Corron Elementary School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Corron Elementary School What: Event listing from Corron Elementary School: Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en la Biblioteca When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMRepasa y practica el inglés hablado y escrito que vas a necesitar para la entrevista y las preguntas. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection y cualquiera puede asistir. Learn More Open Source Software: Cloud Storage - Gail Borden Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLearn about the advantages and disadvantages of choosing an Open-Source cloud storage and file sharing solution compared to Big Tech like Amazon or Google. Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: 4406 Willowbend Dr What: By now, most persons know that exhibits have been shown since July. My intent was to share some happiness during such difficult times. THE 3 STOOGES MEET THE HONEYMOONERS AND ANDY GRIFFITH opened last weekend, and will be shown for 2 more weekends starting Friday, September 3r... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) Institute Day (No Students) - Bell-Graham Elementary School When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Bell-Graham Elementary School What: Event listing from Bell-Graham Elementary School: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More Outdoor Storytime Adventure Seyller Park When: Friday, September 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Friday, September 3 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AMJoin Miss Janelle for an Outdoor Storytime Adventure! We will read books, sing songs and play. For the health and safety of all our patrons masks and social distancin... Learn More First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Hemmens Cultural Center What: Don't miss this highly entertaining show where anything goes!  Laughter is imminent! 100% clean. 99.27% hilarious. Imagine an hour and a half of complete improvisation, a la Whose Line is it Anyway?  The re-imagined format has everyone talking, laughing, chortling and more!  ... Learn More First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Hemmens Cultural Center What: Event listing from The Hemmens Cultural Center: Friday, September 3 from 8:00 PM to 9:40 PMThe best night of your month! http://www.cityofelgin.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10243 Learn More Side Street Summer Music Series: Whuzy, What To Do, The Subterraneans When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Side Street Studio Arts What: Event listing from Side Street Studio Arts: Friday, September 3 at 8:00 PMDetails You asked for it. WHUZY WHAT TO DO… More https://www.facebook.com/events/2914801458849962 Learn More Featured Event: First Saturday Evanston Art Events When: Saturday, September 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1931 Colfax St What: First Saturday Evanston Art Events, Sept. 4, invite the community to explore Evanston's Creative Community. Use this handy Google Map to plan your art-filled day! Maker's Market •Maker's Market, 1800 Maple Ave. Parking Garage, $5 suggested donation at the door! 12 -5p Front ... Learn More Featured Event: First Saturday Evanston Art Events (Lisa Degliantoni) 2021 Family Fringe! - Side Street Studio Arts When: Saturday, September 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Side Street Studio Arts What: Event listing from Side Street Studio Arts: Saturday, September 4 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMDetails The Elgin Fringe Festival Family Fringe is a FREE celebration of family and fun with performances, games, family resources, and more! We are… More https://www.facebook.com/events/... Learn More Goat Yoga on the Farm When: Saturday, September 4th at 10:30 a.m. Where: 11N435 Muirhead Rd What: Goat Yoga Chicago Experience joy and laughter like no other yoga class! Practice your favorite yoga poses while miniature goats weave in and out of your legs, cuddle with you, and maybe even jump on your back! New to yoga? No worries! There are no prerequisites (none, zero, zi... Learn More Goat Yoga + Mindfulness Experience When: Saturday, September 4th at 12:15 p.m. Where: Reverse the Kerrs Farm What: Goat Yoga Chicago Experience joy and laughter like no other yoga class! Practice your favorite yoga poses while miniature goats weave in and out of your legs, cuddle with you, and maybe even jump on your back! New to yoga? No worries! There are no prerequisites (none, zero, zi... Learn More Clases de Computación en la Biblioteca When: Saturday, September 4th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Saturday, September 4 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMEsta es una serie para los principiantes aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca.Al registrare para la primera clase quedarás inscrito en to... Learn More Read to Rover for K-8 (In Person) - Gail Borden Public Library When: Saturday, September 4th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Saturday, September 4 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PMPractice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8. Learn More Goat Yoga on the Farm When: Sunday, September 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Reverse the Kerrs Farm What: Goat Yoga Chicago Experience joy and laughter like no other yoga class! Practice your favorite yoga poses while miniature goats weave in and out of your legs, cuddle with you, and maybe even jump on your back! New to yoga? No worries! There are no prerequisites (none, zero, zi... Learn More Goat Yoga on The Farm When: Sunday, September 5th at 11:45 a.m. Where: Reverse the Kerrs Farm What: Goat Yoga Chicago Experience joy and laughter like no other yoga class! Practice your favorite yoga poses while miniature goats weave in and out of your legs, cuddle with you, and maybe even jump on your back! New to yoga? No worries! There are no prerequisites (none, zero, zi... Learn More Callentine pledge leaders - Horizon Elementary When: Monday, September 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Monday, September 6 (all day) Learn More Service Team (On Team- Schwardt) - Horizon Elementary When: Tuesday, September 7th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Tuesday, September 7 (all day) Learn More Specials Switch day (Follow Monday) - Horizon Elementary When: Tuesday, September 7th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Tuesday, September 7 (all day) Learn More Staff Meeting - Eastview Middle When: Tuesday, September 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Eastview Middle What: Event listing from Eastview Middle: Tuesday, September 7 from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM Learn More Baby Storytime - Gail Borden Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMCalling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this 1/2 hour program. Best for little ones 0-18 months. Learn More Building Committee - Horizon Elementary When: Tuesday, September 7th at 2:15 p.m. Where: Horizon Elementary What: Event listing from Horizon Elementary: Tuesday, September 7 from 2:15 PM to 3:15 PMhttps://zoom.us/j/91284844750?pwd=N2tpeTBjeHJmbFhtK0JUYjNHeGNxZz09 Learn More Freshman Success (voluntary) - Adele When: Tuesday, September 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Tuesday, September 7 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Band/Orchestra Sign up Night - Sycamore Trails Elementary When: Tuesday, September 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Sycamore Trails Elementary What: Event listing from Sycamore Trails Elementary: Tuesday, September 7 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More HMS Feeders Enrollment (HES & GDW) - Gary D Wright Elem Sch When: Tuesday, September 7th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Gary D Wright Elem Sch What: Event listing from Gary D Wright Elem Sch: Tuesday, September 7 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Elgin Property Maintenance Board of Appeals When: Tuesday, September 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: City of Elgin - Public Meetings What: Event listing from City of Elgin - Public Meetings: Tuesday, September 7 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://www.cityofelgin.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10035 Learn More Volunteens for Grades 6-8 - Gail Borden Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMHelp out your library and your community by working together on volunteer projects. Grades 6-8. Registration required for each date. One Volunteens Application required for the 2021-2022... Learn More Coleman Volunteer Mtg. - Coleman Elementary When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Coleman Elementary What: Event listing from Coleman Elementary: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Human Relations Commission - City of Elgin - Public Meetings When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Elgin - Public Meetings What: Event listing from City of Elgin - Public Meetings: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMhttp://www.cityofelgin.org/calendar.aspx?EID=9993 Learn More Debunking the Myths of the College Application Process When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMIn partnership with Elgin Academy. Learn More Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en la biblioteca When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMPractica conversar en inglés, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice having everyday conversations in English, improve your pronunciation and gain confiden... Learn More Village Board Meeting - Village of South Elgin When: Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of South Elgin What: Event listing from Village of South Elgin: Tuesday, September 7 at 6:00 PMAgendas are prepared and posted at Village Hall within 48 hours of all scheduled meetings of the Village Board.  As a convenience to our residents, the agenda for this meeting is posted here. To watch t... Learn More PTO Virtual Meeting - Clinton Elementary When: Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Clinton Elementary What: Event listing from Clinton Elementary: Tuesday, September 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM──────────Jonathon Miquelon is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82472705911?pwd=dThVY0phRGhCTVkyUHprRjJ2Z0owQT09Meeting ID: 824 7270 5911Passco... Learn More Elgin Heritage Commission - City of Elgin - Public Meetings When: Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Elgin - Public Meetings What: Event listing from City of Elgin - Public Meetings: Tuesday, September 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMhttp://www.cityofelgin.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10074 Learn More MS Word Basics - Gail Borden Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLearn how to create text-based documents using Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents. Learn More All Things Apple - Gail Borden Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLooking for the ultimate user manual for all things Apple? Join us in person with your Apple device to learn, share and help one another. Learn More Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting When: Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Tuesday, September 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMElla's Friends Group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Volunteer with this fun group; coordinate community-wide activities like Chocolate Festival, Pumpkin Decora... Learn More Poetry Writers Workshop - Gail Borden Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMShare your love of poetry! This is a group for local poets to share what they have written. Gareth Mann Sitz, poet and songwriter, will facilitate in-person with option to join via Zoom.... Learn More NHS Meeting - Miller - Bartlett High School When: Wednesday, September 8th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Wednesday, September 8 from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AMadded 6/3/21 Learn More Virtual Move and Groove Family Storytime When: Wednesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Wednesday, September 8 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMThis is a music based storytime perfect for children of all ages (birth – 5 years old).  We will be singing and dancing so get ready to be silly. This program will... Learn More Toddler Storytime - Gail Borden Public Library When: Wednesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMEspecially for ages 1-2, this storytime will include songs, stories, and fingerplays. Please register. Learn More Mini Rangers Preschool Storytime - Rakow Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Rakow Branch Library What: Event listing from Rakow Branch Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMPreschoolers ages 3-6 join us at the Rakow Branch for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs!Due to space restrictions, one caregiver per child or family group.Registration required. Learn More Mini Rangers Preschool Storytime - Rakow Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 8th at 11:45 a.m. Where: Rakow Branch Library What: Event listing from Rakow Branch Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 10:45 AM to 11:15 AMPreschoolers ages 3-6 join us at the Rakow Branch for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs!Due to space restrictions, one caregiver per child or family group.Registration required. Learn More Check out more local events, 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.