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Free Events and Things to do in Elgin, IL

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Schaumburg Garba Festival 2026 | 8 Nights of Garba
Mon, Oct 12, 6:30 PM + 7 more
Schnells Corner · Haridham Chicago: Hindu-Swaminarayan Temple & Cultural Center (YDS Chicago)
Schaumburg Garba Festival 2026 | 8 Nights of Garba
Mon, Oct 12, 6:30 PM + 7 more
Schnells Corner · Haridham Chicago: Hindu-Swaminarayan Temple & Cultural Center (YDS Chicago)
Halloween Festival at Stratford Crossing 2026
Sat, Oct 31, 4:00 PM
Bloomingdale · 142 S Gary Ave
Halloween Festival at Stratford Crossing 2026
Sat, Oct 31, 4:00 PM
Bloomingdale · 142 S Gary Ave
Bridal Expo Chicago, Sunday, Oct 25th, Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg, IL
Sun, Oct 25, 11:00 AM
Williamsburg · Marriott Hotel Schaumburg
Bridal Expo Chicago, Sunday, Oct 25th, Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg, IL
Sun, Oct 25, 11:00 AM
Williamsburg · Marriott Hotel Schaumburg
BGCNCIL Presents: Fashion Industry Club Showcase
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00 PM
Elgin · Boys & Girls Club of Elgin
BGCNCIL Presents: Fashion Industry Club Showcase
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00 PM
Elgin · Boys & Girls Club of Elgin
Elevare Behavioral Health Illinois Grand Opening
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00 AM
Elgin · 411 W River Rd
Elevare Behavioral Health Illinois Grand Opening
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00 AM
Elgin · 411 W River Rd
Boo at the Alero Drive-Thru | Elgin, IL
Wednesday at 5:00 PM
Almora · 1950 Big Timber Rd
Boo at the Alero Drive-Thru | Elgin, IL
Wednesday at 5:00 PM
Almora · 1950 Big Timber Rd
Almost full
S. Elgin, IL - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Girl Scouts
Friday at 6:00 PM
South Elgin · Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Almost full
S. Elgin, IL - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Girl Scouts
Friday at 6:00 PM
South Elgin · Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Youth Tobacco Prevention Summit
Wed, Nov 4, 9:00 AM
Wildrose Valley · Baker Community Center
Youth Tobacco Prevention Summit
Wed, Nov 4, 9:00 AM
Wildrose Valley · Baker Community Center
Monthly 3rd Wednesday ThinkToThink™ Microclass for Thinker-Doer Leaders
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00 PM + 16 more
Creekside · Enclave Academy at Braveheart
Monthly 3rd Wednesday ThinkToThink™ Microclass for Thinker-Doer Leaders
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00 PM + 16 more
Creekside · Enclave Academy at Braveheart
Decision Day | Illinois Aviation Academy
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM
Cornerstone Lakes · 32 W 751 Tower Road, 32W751 Tower Rd
Decision Day | Illinois Aviation Academy
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM
Cornerstone Lakes · 32 W 751 Tower Road, 32W751 Tower Rd
Life Drawing Drawing Sessions
Mon, Oct 12, 7:00 PM + 5 more
Elgin · Side Street Studio Arts
Life Drawing Drawing Sessions
Mon, Oct 12, 7:00 PM + 5 more
Elgin · Side Street Studio Arts
Communicate to Connect
Wed, Oct 28, 1:00 PM
Pierce Highlands · DuPage County Courthouse Annex, Room 3-C031
Communicate to Connect
Wed, Oct 28, 1:00 PM
Pierce Highlands · DuPage County Courthouse Annex, Room 3-C031
Selling fast
Live - Grow - Share
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM + 2 more
North Aurora · North Aurora Adventist Church
Selling fast
Live - Grow - Share
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM + 2 more
North Aurora · North Aurora Adventist Church
The Complete Wedding Expo at The Highland Loft Event Venue - Elgin
Sun, Nov 8, 11:30 AM
Elgin · The Highland Loft Event Venue
The Complete Wedding Expo at The Highland Loft Event Venue - Elgin
Sun, Nov 8, 11:30 AM
Elgin · The Highland Loft Event Venue
Sales end soon
Sip, Shop, & Salsa at Bell Works Chicagoland
Thursday at 4:30 PM
Hoffman Estates · Bell Works Chicagoland
Sales end soon
Sip, Shop, & Salsa at Bell Works Chicagoland
Thursday at 4:30 PM
Hoffman Estates · Bell Works Chicagoland
THE KIRTAN EXPERIENCE: LOMBARD
Friday at 6:30 PM + 1 more
Highland Hills · The Westin Chicago Lombard
THE KIRTAN EXPERIENCE: LOMBARD
Friday at 6:30 PM + 1 more
Highland Hills · The Westin Chicago Lombard
Almost full
Down Low Comedy
Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 PM
Downtown Saint Charles · Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling Company - St Charles
Almost full
Down Low Comedy
Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 PM
Downtown Saint Charles · Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling Company - St Charles
Home Buyer Seminar | Buy Like A Pro
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PM + 14 more
Elgin · Stoll Real Estate
Home Buyer Seminar | Buy Like A Pro
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PM + 14 more
Elgin · Stoll Real Estate
Boo Bash & Splash!
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00 PM
Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin
Boo Bash & Splash!
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00 PM
Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin
Sales end soon
Music Bingo @ 120 Live (Bartlett)
Wednesday at 7:00 PM + 12 more
Ontarioville · 120 Live
Sales end soon
Music Bingo @ 120 Live (Bartlett)
Wednesday at 7:00 PM + 12 more
Ontarioville · 120 Live

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Schaumburg Garba Festival 2026 | 8 Nights of Garba

Halloween Festival at Stratford Crossing 2026

Bridal Expo Chicago, Sunday, Oct 25th, Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg, IL

BGCNCIL Presents: Fashion Industry Club Showcase

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Boo at the Alero Drive-Thru | Elgin, IL

Music Bingo @ 120 Live (Bartlett)

Sip, Shop, & Salsa at Bell Works Chicagoland

S. Elgin, IL - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Girl Scouts