Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
Museums
In beautiful Lord's Park, this museum features over 15,000 specimens of natural history with newly expanded family focused hands-on exhibits.
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Downtown Elgin Market
S. Riverside Drive, Elgin • May 23 – Oct 10 @ 3PM
A seasonal open-air farmers market in downtown Elgin that hosts a variety of local produce and handmade goods.
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Third annual Elgin Pride Parade & Festival
Festival Park • Jun 07 @ 11AM
Parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in downtown Elgin.
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Elgin Michelada Festival
Festival Park • Jun 22 @ 12noon
Music, food, drinks and much more at the Michelada Festival in Elgin's Festival Park.
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Elgin Area Historical Society Museum
Elgin
Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Elgin National Watch Co. and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.
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Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
Elgin
Get caught up in the history and spirit of firefighting. View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869 Horse Drawn Silsby Steamer
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Gail Borden Public Library
Elgin
Learning is a Journey...start it here! The Gail Borden Public Main Library is located on the Fox River in Elgin.
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