Upcoming Elgin Events

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Hispanic Heritage Month Drag Show

Sat, 06 Sep at 07:30 pm Martini Room USD 23

Full moon ride - September 2025 🚲

Sun, 07 Sep at 09:00 pm Elgin Community Bikes

Metal Threat Fest 2025

Thu, 02 Oct at 12:00 pm 850 N. State Street, Elgin, IL USA

Elgin Short Film Festival

Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm Hemmens Cultural Center

The Elgin Boots & Dukes In The Loft Festival, Saddle-Up Sunday

Sun, 14 Sep at 12:00 pm The Highland Loft Event Venue USD 46 to 427

2025 Kingdom Seeker Prayer Summit

Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 pm 1323 Summit St

Los Tiranos Del Norte in Elgin

Fri, 12 Sep at 09:00 pm CASA LARA

Metal Threat Fest (Time: TBD) - Sunday

Sat, 04 Oct Metal Threat Fest Grounds

Small Business Study Hall Sep 2025

Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm ETC Coworking Free

Illinois Brews at Bowes Creek 2025

Sat, 06 Sep at 04:00 pm Bowes Creek Country Club USD 20 to 65

Los Pescadores del Rio Conchos, Conjunto Rio Grande - Elgin, IL

Fri, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm Estrellas Del Millenium

Smokin Gunz!!!!

Sat, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm 231 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

THE TEMPEST - Elgin Theatre Company - 9/12-9/21

Fri, 12 Sep at 07:30 pm Elgin Art Showcase

The Boy Band Night at Old Republic | Elgin IL

Sat, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm Old Republic Kitchen + Bar

Cheap Foreign Cars @ Old Republic // 9.12.25

Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm 155 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60123

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE performs FLEETWOOD MAC: RUMOURS

Sat, 04 Oct at 07:30 pm The Hemmens Cultural Center

Two Pennies Celebration

Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm 1735 W Highland Ave, Elgin, IL 60123-5056, United States

The JSQ Band Returns - Live at Rookies (Elgin)

Sat, 06 Sep at 06:00 pm 2486 Bushwood Drive Elgin, IL 60124

Metal Threat Fest (Time: TBD) - Thursday

Wed, 01 Oct Metal Threat Fest Grounds

Brass From the Past!!!!!!!!!!

Sat, 27 Sep at 08:00 pm 231 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

Something Wicked... XIII

Fri, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

LOS PESCADORES ,CONJUNTO RIO GRANDE , LA AUTENTICA ELGIN

Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm Estrellas Del Millenium USD 60

Elgin Fire Department Open House

Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am 650 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL 60123-1489, United States

The Silhouettes: LOVE Happens

Fri, 17 Oct at 07:30 pm The Hemmens Cultural Center

Illinois State Final Weekend!

Fri, 26 Sep at 05:00 pm 709 Sports Way, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60123

Metal Threat Fest (Time: TBD) - Saturday

Fri, 03 Oct Metal Threat Fest Grounds

Stefan Hillesheim Blues @ Old Republic// 9.6.25

Sat, 06 Sep at 02:00 pm 155 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL

TIRANOS DEL NORTE Y BANDA SEDUCCION

Fri, 12 Sep at 09:00 pm Casa Lara 7 USD 35

Spooktastic Stained Glass Workshop

Fri, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm Side Street Studio Arts

OKTOBERFEST with Stan Karcz @ Old Republic // 919.25

Fri, 19 Sep at 05:00 pm 155 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL

Elevate Your Greatness Official Book Launch Party

Wed, 01 Oct at 06:00 pm Rieke Interiors Free

Live from the Shallow End of the Gene Pool, it's Moebius Theatre!

Sat, 27 Sep at 07:30 pm 164 Division St, Elgin, IL 60120-5516, United States

SEMPLE @ Old Republic // 9.19.25

Fri, 19 Sep at 08:00 pm 155 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60123

HUNKS The Show at The Highland Loft Event Venue (Elgin, IL) 11/20/25

Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 pm The Highland Loft Event Venue USD 18 to 68

Hops for Homes Oktoberfest

Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm Plank Road Tap Room

Small Business Study Hall Oct 2025

Thu, 16 Oct at 06:00 pm ETC Coworking Free

Modern Day Romeos @ Old Republic // 9.20.25

Sat, 20 Sep at 08:00 pm 155 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60123

ARRA @ Old Republic // 9.26.25

Fri, 26 Sep at 08:00 pm 155 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60123

Improv Jam - September

Wed, 10 Sep at 07:00 pm Side Street Studio Arts

POP-UP NATIVE PLANT SALE

Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 pm 225 Grand Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120, United States

Bluff City Cemetery Ghost Hunt

Fri, 19 Sep at 09:00 pm Bluff City Cemetery

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE COMEDY SHOW

Sat, 20 Sep at 08:00 pm Danny's On Douglas

Late Night Morning Show at Elgin Fringe

Thu, 25 Sep at 09:00 pm 56 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120-6404, United States

Burlington Family Fall Fest Parade

Sun, 14 Sep at 12:00 pm Burlington Illinois

Elgin Toddler Sport Classes

Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am 1125 Summit St, Elgin, IL 60120-4342, United States

William Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST

Fri, 12 Sep at 07:30 pm Elgin Art Showcase

September Sip & Paint

Sat, 06 Sep at 06:00 pm Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct., Elgin, IL

2025 Bluff City Cemetery Walk

Sun, 28 Sep at 11:00 am Bluff City Cemetery

Metal Threat Fest - 3 Day Pass

Thu, 02 Oct Metal Threat Fest Grounds

Feminist Craft Circle - September

Tue, 16 Sep at 06:00 pm Side Street Studio Arts

Comedy Dance at Elgin Fringe Fest

Sat, 27 Sep at 06:00 pm 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, United States

Metal Threat Fest (Time: TBD) - Friday

Thu, 02 Oct Metal Threat Fest Grounds

Artrageous in Elgin, IL

Fri, 26 Sep at 07:30 pm Elgin Community College Arts Center

Blood Drive: Get Up Stand Up for Sickle Cell

Thu, 18 Sep at 01:00 pm The Centre of Elgin Free

RETROJET at ROOKIES Elgin

Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm Rookies Elgin 2486 Bushwood Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 Get Map & Directions »

2025 Bluff City Cemetery Walk

Sat, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm Bluff City Cemetery

Comedy Show - Headliner Comedian Ray Lipowski & 106.3 FM DJ HI SPEED

Sat, 20 Sep at 08:00 pm Danny's Pizza USD 35

Back to School Bash & Open House

Thu, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm 2325 Royal Blvd, 60123

Comedy Dance Chicago

Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm The Hemmens Cultural Center

Fatoberfest!

Sat, 27 Sep at 07:00 pm 959 Villa St, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

Holidays At The Highland Loft ✨ Small Business Saturday Market

Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 am The Highland Loft Event Venue

Pop the Balloon Speed Dating [Vendors Welcome]

Wed, 20 Aug at 07:00 pm Elgin Free

Juana and the Missing Mayan Book

Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 am The Hemmens Cultural Center

Elgin Public Museum Annual Gala: 90s Fundraiser ... But Which 90s?

Sat, 20 Sep at 05:00 pm The Heritage Ballroom - Ed Schock Centre of Elgin

Secret Acoustic Society!!!!!!

Sat, 11 Oct at 08:00 pm 231 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

El Trote De Las Calacas Lively Cultural Event & Certified 5K Race

Sat, 18 Oct at 09:00 am 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL

Run For Mental Health - 5k "Still Standing"

Sat, 04 Oct at 08:00 am Gail Borden Public Library

The Lovettes at The Hemmens

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm The Hemmens Cultural Center

Armies on Parade

Sat, 04 Oct at 01:30 pm 1030 G. Summit Street, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois IL 60120

Viva Elgin 2025

Sat, 20 Sep at 03:30 am Festival Park

Once Upon a Time: Family Literacy Resource Fair

Thu, 25 Sep at 05:00 pm The Centre of Elgin Free

Krampusnacht and Market of Shadows

Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Downtown Elgin

Petition Signing Drive-Thru in Elgin

Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am 210 Wing Park Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123-3341, United States

Annual Community Job Fair

Wed, 10 Sep at 12:00 pm 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

September Makers Market @ S. Riverside Dr. Promenade

Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm S Riverside Dr, Elgin, IL 60120, United States

Free Trunk or Treat Event

Sat, 18 Oct at 03:30 pm 305 Park St, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

Full moon ride - January 2026 🚲

Sat, 03 Jan at 09:00 pm Elgin Community Bikes

Glunz Hall Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Thu, 25 Sep at 05:00 pm 28 N Grove Ave Free

10u D1 Elgin Steelers

Sat, 06 Sep at 02:00 pm Drake Field Park

LACONI's Networking Unconference

Fri, 12 Sep at 09:00 am Gail Borden Public Library District: Main Library USD 0 to 15

Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony

Sat, 06 Sep at 09:00 am 150 Dexter Ct, Elgin, IL 60120-5527, United States

Elgin Patriots Day

Sat, 06 Sep at 09:00 am Northeast Elgin

Under the Streetlamp " Hip to the Holidays" | Elgin, IL

Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Elgin Community College Arts Center

Fatsoz Fall Bags Tournament!

Wed, 10 Sep at 07:00 pm 959 Villa St, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

Car Show

Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am 37W40 Highland Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60124

Dominion Conference 2025: Ruling with the Next Generation

Thu, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm The Kingdom Advancement Center USD 39

Oktoberfest Kickoff @ Old Republic // 9.11.25

Thu, 11 Sep at 05:00 pm 155 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60123

Far Westside Slow Roll - September 2025 🚲

Sun, 14 Sep at 11:00 am Plank Road Tap Room

Second Baptist Church of Elgin- 2025 Women's Conference

Fri, 17 Oct at 07:00 pm 1280 Summit St, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

Fatsoz Bears Games Giveaways!

Mon, 08 Sep at 07:15 pm 959 Villa St, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

Reduce. Reuse. ReCREATE! Gallery Exhibition

Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm The Robin and Mark Seigle Gallery at Elgin ArtSpace Lofts, 51 S. Spring St. Elgin, IL 60120

Chicago's Own Piano Man Band at Old Republic Elgin

Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm Old Republic Kitchen + Bar

Krishna

Sat, 15 Nov at 03:00 pm Elgin Opera at the Hemmens Cultural Center

Fringe Fix

Mon, 08 Sep at 06:30 pm DuPage Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, United States

Annual Book Sale

Wed, 17 Sep at 05:00 pm 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

Small Business Study Hall Nov 2025

Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm ETC Coworking Free

Nine Wine & Dine Golf Outing

Tue, 30 Sep at 02:00 pm Bowes Creek Country Club

Elgin Image Awards

Tue, 28 Oct at 04:00 pm Hertiage Ballroom at The Centre of Elgin

The Giving Tree - Free Christmas Gift Giveaway

Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm Love Family Christian Foundation Free

Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale

Wed, 17 Sep at 05:00 pm 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120