Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
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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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La Fiesta De Elgin Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Festival Park • Sep 13 – Sep 14 @ 3PM
The event will feature music, dance, cultural delights, and fireworks.
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Downtown Elgin Market
Riverside Drive • Sep 06 – Oct 11 @ 3PM
A seasonal open-air farmers market that hosts a variety of local produce and handmade goods.
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Bluff City Cemetery Walk
Bluff City Cemetery grounds • Sep 21 – Sep 22 @ 3PM
Visitors will be guided on a 70-minute tour that showcases gravesites of former residents portrayed by actors in period costumes.
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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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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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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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