Elgin Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Elgin IL

23 September, 2021

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ELGIN, IL — Happy weekend, Elgin! Your Elgin Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. 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 in the Elgin area: Featured Event: Lived & Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: virtual What: Virtual Conversation to Center Around How to Live Better with Parkinson's, MS and Other Neuromuscular Conditions "Lived and Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl," will be held on Sept. 23, 2021 at 7 p.m. Presented virtually, the hour-long event features Stahl an... Learn More Featured Event: Lived & Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl (susan stoga) Featured Event: Freddy Jones Band When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: Freddy Jones Band is one of America's premiere roots rock bands (and no and none of the members are actually named Freddy Jones). Freddy Jones Band is fronted by founding member and guitarist Marty Lloyd who plays alongside longtime member/bassist Rich Ross. The lineup rounds out... Learn More Featured Event: Freddy Jones Band (Deana Olson) Outdoor Storytime Adventure- Burlington Forest Preserve When: Thursday, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Thursday, September 23 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PMJoin Miss Janelle for an Outdoor Storytime Adventure! We will read books, and sing songs and play. For the health and safety of all our patrons masks and social distanci... Learn More Homecoming Assembly - Gac - Bartlett High School When: Thursday, September 23rd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Thursday, September 23 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PMadded 6/30/21 Learn More Senior Bingo - Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District When: Thursday, September 23rd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Thursday, September 23 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMSenior Bingo is hosted by Heritage Woods and White Oaks.   Learn More Adult Movie Time When: Thursday, September 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Home Elgin Westside What: Howdy Neighbors, Anyone interested in joining my wife and I for some Adult Movie time? Of course adults only please 18+. No restrictions just please be respectful expect same in return. If you enjoy watching adult entertainment and tired of watching alone, come enjoy with othe... Learn More Snacks and Books - Gail Borden Public Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMShare what you are reading, grab a snack,5 and learn about new books. Learn More Lawyer in the Library - Gail Borden Public Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMVisit this walk-in service to assist you with your legal questions. No registration. Provided in partnership with the Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. Learn More Girls Swim Team Senior Night - Croix When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Thursday, September 23 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMadded 8/20/21 Learn More Featured Event: Journeyman - A Tribute to Eric Clapton When: Friday, September 24th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: JOURNEYMAN – The ONLY nationally touring tribute to ERIC CLAPTON! Fronted by Shaun Hague (Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Amos Lee, John Waite), JOURNEYMAN has become the #1 tribute to Clapton in a very short amount of time. The band has been selling hundreds of tickets per night in the... Learn More Featured Event: Journeyman - A Tribute to Eric Clapton(Deana Olson) Institute Day - Offices Open - Bartlett High School When: Friday, September 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Friday, September 24 (all day) Learn More Library Training - Alyse - Bartlett High School When: Friday, September 24th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Friday, September 24 from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More Academic Teaming 101 U46 Rising - Laude When: Friday, September 24th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Friday, September 24 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMadded 7/12/21 Learn More ISAC Meeting - Chapman - Bartlett High School When: Friday, September 24th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Friday, September 24 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PMadded 7/13/21 Learn More Student Wellness - Sanchez - Bartlett High School When: Friday, September 24th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Friday, September 24 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Learn More Public Works 5 Year Anniversary Open House When: Friday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Village of South Elgin What: Event listing from Village of South Elgin: Friday, September 24 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PMAll are welcome to stop by the Public Services Building (1000 Bowes Road), Friday, September 24 between 1-5pm to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the building with an Open House. The eve... Learn More Family Friday: Dinosaurs Rock - Gail Borden Public Library When: Friday, September 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Friday, September 24 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us in person to experience a virtual experience all about Dinosaurs as a group. Learn More Little Stitches - Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District When: Friday, September 24th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Friday, September 24 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Get inspired and learn about fiber arts and crafts. Students will work on guided projects while learning various skills, ages 8-12 years old. This month we will learn... Learn More Pirate Island Trivia Night Fundraiser When: Friday, September 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Friday, September 24 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Join us in celebrating Literacy month coming up in September! Save the Date for Friday, September 24, 2021 and enjoy an after-hours Pirate Island experience at Gail Borden Public Librar... Learn More Featured Event: Dokken with Hoodlum Johnny When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: Dokken exploded out of the boiling hard rock/heavy metal scene in Los Angeles in the early 1980s. 1983's "Breaking the Chains" with its catchy title track, set the stage for Dokken becoming the most dominant creative and commercial force in the world of Melodic Hard Rock for t... Learn More Featured Event: Dokken with Hoodlum Johnny (Deana Olson) Featured Event: 50th Anniversary Celebration of Janis Joplin w/Big Brother & The Holding Company When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: A 50th Anniversary Celebration of Janis Joplin Starring her original band! Big Brother & The Holding Company features founding members Peter Albin (original bass, singer, songwriter) and Dave Getz (original drummer, singer, songwriter)Joining them will be Sophia Ramos (sin... Learn More Featured Event: 50th Anniversary Celebration of Janis Joplin w/Big Brother & The Holding Company (Deana Olson) Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 p.m. What: Your daughter is the light of your life — and with National Daughters Day coming up on Sept. 25, there's never been a better chance to show her just how much she means to you. In honor of this special day, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off the retail price o... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) Cross Kicks Fitness Charity Workout Fiesta When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Saturday, September 25 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our Charity Workout Fiesta. Come anytime between 8am and Noon for a 40min Power Workout to raise money for the Elgin Hispanic Network Sch... Learn More KCT/Dundee Township Community Shred Event When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMFight identity theft and needless clutter at home by bringing your personal documents to Shred Day to have them safely shredded. KCT has partnered with Senator Cristina Castro and State Rep. ... Learn More Expunging Your Criminal Record - Gail Borden Public Library When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Saturday, September 25 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMLearn how to expunge or seal your criminal record & work on-site with a lawyer to complete the necessary paperwork. Registration required due to limited seating. Learn More Goat Yoga on The Farm When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:30 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 Joe Cavataio: Frogs of Chicagoland - Elgin Public Museum When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Elgin Public Museum What: Event listing from Elgin Public Museum: Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMDetails Join us as amphibian and reptile expert Joe Cavataio discusses those hoppy little critters, frogs! With a Power Point presentation (sorry,… More https://www.facebook.com/events/8765... Learn More Read to Rover (Trucker) - South Elgin Branch When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: South Elgin Branch What: Event listing from South Elgin Branch: Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AMHone your reading skill by reading to our volunteer dog listener, Trucker. Registration required. Learn More Celebrating LAOE 35th year & community health partnerships When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMJoin us to learn about healthy eating and ways to stay healthy beyond 45! Complimentary colorectal test kits will be provided along with other health screenings.Registration required Learn More Goat Yoga + Mindfulness Experience on The Farm When: Saturday, September 25th 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 34th Annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk When: Saturday, September 25th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Elgin History Museum What: Event listing from Elgin History Museum: Saturday, September 25 from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM34th Annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk In-person event. Virtual version available October 3. All of the actors and volunteers are incredibly excited to be able to perform live at beautiful Bl... Learn More The 19th Hole Gala with The Autism Hero Project When: Saturday, September 25th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Saturday, September 25 from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PMCome & celebrate with us with dinner, dancing, live music and a premium open bar while we raise money for children on the autism spectrum! About this event This year we are EXCITED to k... Learn More Homecoming Dance - Gac - Bartlett High School When: Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Saturday, September 25 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMadded 8/30/21 Learn More Side Street Summer Music Series: The Mini Projects, Lettering, & Splits When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Side Street Studio Arts What: Event listing from Side Street Studio Arts: Saturday, September 25 at 8:00 PMDetails You asked for it. THE MINI PROJECTS LETTERING… More https://www.facebook.com/events/172491341607810 Learn More Festival4Animals (with Walk4Animals) When: Sunday, September 26th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Sunday, September 26 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anderson Humane saves over 8,000 wild and domestic animals each year. They receive no state or federal funding and rely on donors, community, and fundraisers to cover their costs. This event... Learn More Anderson's Walk4Animals - Anderson Animal Shelter When: Sunday, September 26th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Anderson Animal Shelter What: Event listing from Anderson Animal Shelter: Sunday, September 26 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AMDetails Put on your walking shoes and help raise money to support Anderson Humane in saving animals, big and small! Create a team or walk as an… More https://www.facebook.com/events/31781... Learn More Goat Yoga on The Farm When: Sunday, September 26th 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 Pets-A-Palooza - Anderson Animal Shelter When: Sunday, September 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Anderson Animal Shelter What: Event listing from Anderson Animal Shelter: Sunday, September 26 at 10:00 AMDetails Join us at Kane County Cougars Northwest Medicine Field in Geneva for a celebration of all things "Pets". Food trucks and local vendors will… More https://www.facebook.com/events/462938008245363 Learn More Anderson's Festival4Animals - Anderson Animal Shelter When: Sunday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Anderson Animal Shelter What: Event listing from Anderson Animal Shelter: Sunday, September 26 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMDetails Join us at Northwest Medicine Field, Home of the Kane County Cougars, in Geneva for a celebration of all things "Animals". Dozens of food… More https://www.facebook.com/events/4629... Learn More Goat Yoga on The Farm When: Sunday, September 26th 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 34th Annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk Saturday and Sunday When: Sunday, September 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Sunday, September 26 from 6:00 PM to 6:15 PM All of the actors and volunteers are incredibly excited to be able to perform live at beautiful Bluff City Cemetery this year! There will be a few updates to the format to accommodate mor... Learn More 5:15 PM Board of Education Mtg - Central School Programs When: Monday, September 27th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Central School Programs What: Event listing from Central School Programs: Monday, September 27 (all day) Learn More PJ DAY - South Elgin High When: Monday, September 27th at 12:00 a.m. Where: South Elgin High What: Event listing from South Elgin High: Monday, September 27 (all day) Learn More Rakow Readers Book Club - Rakow Branch Library When: Monday, September 27th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Rakow Branch Library What: Event listing from Rakow Branch Library: Monday, September 27 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMJoin the Rakow Readers for a lively book discussion in the Shales Living Room of the Rakow Branch Library. This month: "Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. No registration required. Learn More Senior Photos - St Charles North High School When: Monday, September 27th at 2:30 p.m. Where: St Charles North High School What: Event listing from St Charles North High School: Monday, September 27 from 2:30 PM to 8:30 PMDue to COVID restrictions, only students are allowed to enter the building, and a facemask is required. Learn More SD Meetings - Bartlett High School When: Monday, September 27th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Monday, September 27 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMadded 6/14/21 Learn More STORMFEST - South Elgin High When: Monday, September 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: South Elgin High What: Event listing from South Elgin High: Monday, September 27 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1SM-XSA5KGdG_aj3IKEHpWnhYzCPc7EEV/view?usp=sharing Learn More Equity Audit Interviews and Focus Group - Fergus When: Monday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Monday, September 27 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMadded 5/18/21 Learn More Financial Aid Night--Norris Cultural Arts Center When: Monday, September 27th at 6:30 p.m. Where: St Charles North High School What: Event listing from St Charles North High School: Monday, September 27 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMThis event is open to all students and parents. Learn More Recreation Board Meeting - Village of South Elgin When: Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of South Elgin What: Event listing from Village of South Elgin: Monday, September 27 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 MS Excel Charts & Graphs - Gail Borden Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLearn how to add visual interest and tell stories by displaying numbers and data sets in chart or graph format. Learn More Library Board Meeting - Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District When: Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District: Monday, September 27 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... Learn More Seal of Biliteracy Test - Radwan - Bartlett High School When: Tuesday, September 28th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Tuesday, September 28 from 7:30 AM to 11:15 AM Learn More Chamber Chat Radio program on WMRN Radio 1410 AM When: Tuesday, September 28th at 9:15 a.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Tuesday, September 28 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 Gi... Learn More Academic Team Meeting - Bartlett High School When: Tuesday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Bartlett High School What:Event listing from Bartlett High School: Tuesday, September 28 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More Senator DeWitte will be hosting a Back To Business (B2B) Grant Assistance Event When: Tuesday, September 28th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Tuesday, September 28 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM State Senator Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles) invites small business owners from the 33rd District to receive free help filling out applications for the state's Back to Business grant progra... Learn More Creativity Corner: Clay Leaf Bowl - Rakow Branch Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Rakow Branch Library What: Event listing from Rakow Branch Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PMMake a Leaf Bowl out of clay to decorate or give as a gift. Learn More Studio 270 Grand Re-Opening - Gail Borden Public Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us to celebrate the reopening of Studio 270 with treats, music, and more. Learn More Design Review Subcommittee - City of Elgin - Public Meetings When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Elgin - Public Meetings What: Event listing from City of Elgin - Public Meetings: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://www.cityofelgin.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10095 Learn More DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT 6:00 PM - South Elgin High When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: South Elgin High What: Event listing from South Elgin High: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - City of Elgin - Public Meetings When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Elgin - Public Meetings What: Event listing from City of Elgin - Public Meetings: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://www.cityofelgin.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10013 Learn More Author Meet & Greet - Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District What: Event listing from City of Elgin - Public Meetings: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://www.cityofelgin.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10013 Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Hampshire High School When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Hampshire High School What: Event listing from Hampshire High School: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Cheer Booster Meeting - Dryden - Bartlett High School When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Bartlett High School What: Event listing from Bartlett High School: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More MS Word Tables & Images - Gail Borden Public Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gail Borden Public Library What: Event listing from Gail Borden Public Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLearn how to use tables, borders, backgrounds, and WordArt. Learn More Elgin Area Chamber Member VIRTUAL Orientation When:Wednesday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Elgin Area Chamber What: Event listing from Elgin Area Chamber: Wednesday, September 29 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn how to maximize your membership and be engaged at the Elgin Area Chamber's Member Orientation. Whether you're a new or existing member, you can attend a Member Orientation at the Cha... Learn More When: Check out more awesome 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.