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Shedd Aquarium

Elgin Park District

Civic Center Plaza 150 Dexter Ct., Elgin, IL 60120

Ice Skating

Outdoor ice skating; new refrigerated skating system; warming shelters available.

The Civic Center Plaza is really where the heart of Elgin lies. The city hall is situated here, and all the important administrative offices of the city find a home here. The well-maintained plaza lies along the banks of the Fox River. Besides being the focal point of the city’s administrative services, the plaza also plays host to various events, like the Elgin Fine Arts Festival, Elgin’s City Skate, and the Puerto Rican Festival.

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Juneteenth Cultural Rhythm & Blues Festival

Festival Park •  Jun 20 – Jun 21 @ 1PM

The family-friendly Juneteenth Cultural Festival in Elgin's Festival Park will include music, performances, art exhibitions, storytelling, vendors, food, history, and entertainment.

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Downtown Elgin Market

S. Riverside Drive, Elgin •  Jun 26 @ 3PM

A seasonal open-air farmers market in downtown Elgin that hosts a variety of local produce and handmade goods.

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AREA 22 Arts, Crafts and Oddities Fair

Riverside Drive •  Aug 08 @ 1PM

AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, and Oddities Fair will showcase the creations and collections of visual artists in the Elgin area.

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