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Day of the Dead Exhibit - May 26 - Aug. 16

Where: Elgin Public Museum
When: The Museum is open 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, but will be open Tuesday through Sunday beginning Mememorial Day.
Cost: Admission is by donation.
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Adventures in the Park Reptiles (& Amphibians) Rule - July 11

Where: Elgin Public Museum
When: Noon-2:00 p.m.
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P.A.W.S.-Pre-School Awareness World Series "In the Woodlands: Spring Wildflowers" - July 11
Educational programs for children 3-7 years old, along with their caregivers, are conducted on the second Saturday of each month.

Where: Elgin Public Museum
When: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 per child, members $8
Space is limited so please register in advance.
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Jr. Farmers Camp and Jr. Explorers Camp - July 14 - July 16

Where: Elgin Public Museum
When: 9:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: $100, $80 Members
Registration is required.
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Bison Feeding at Lords Park Zoo - July 25
Meet at the museum and walk over to the zoo.

Where: Elgin Public Museum
When: 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Cost: Fee: $2, $5 Family, Members free
Registration required.
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GREASE - July 17 - July 19

Where: Hemmens Cultural Center
When: Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 3:00 p.m.
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GREASE - July 24 - July 26

Where: Hemmens Cultural Center
When: Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 3:00 p.m.
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Cancelled- Planning and Development Hearing Board - July 6

Where: City Hall
City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When: 7:00 p.m.
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Elgin Property Maintenance Board of Appeals - July 7

Where: City Hall
Second Floor Conference Room, North Wing
When: 5:00 p.m.
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Heritage Commission Meeting - July 7

Where: City Hall
City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When: 7:00 p.m.
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Human Relations Commission Meeting - July 7

Where: City Hall
Second Floor Conference Room, South Wing
When: 6:30 p.m.
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City Council Meeting - July 8

Where: City Hall
When: 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole
7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
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Fire & Police Board Meeting - July 9

Where: City Hall
Second Floor Conference Room, South Wing
When: 5:30 p.m.
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Cultural Arts Commission Meeting - July 13

Where: City Hall
Second Floor Conference Room, North Wing
When: 7:00 p.m.
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Elgin Board of Health - July 13

Where: City Hall
Community Development Conference Room, First Floor, North Wing
When: 7:30 p.m.
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Elgin Heritage Design Review Subcommittee - July 14

Where: City Hall
City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When: 6:00 p.m.
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Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board - July 15

Where: City Hall
City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When: 6:30 p.m.
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Planning and Development Hearing Board - July 20

Where: City Hall
City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When: 7:00 p.m.
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City Council Meeting - July 22

Where: City Hall
When: 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole
7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
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Chief's Monthly Community Meeting - July 27

Where: Elgin Law Enforcement Facility
When: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
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Image Advisory Commission - July 27

Where: City Hall
Second Floor Conference Room, North Wing
When: 7:00 p.m.
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Elgin Heritage Design Review Subcommittee - July 28

Where: City Hall
City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When: 6:00 p.m.
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4th of July Parade - July 4

Where: The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Douglas Ave. and Slade adn proceeds down Douglas ending at City Hall.
When: 9:00 a.m.
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Fourth of July Parade - July 4
This years theme is "Bring Back the Neighborhood". The parade starts at Slade and Douglas and ends at Highland and Douglas

Where: Downtown Elgin
When: 9:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Tuesday Evening Concert Series - Tin Horse - July 7
Pack a picnic dinner and come out to the park to enjoy a free evening with family and friends, enjoying a variety of music and entertainmentfor the whole family. Each concert is preceded by the FoxFireFest Idol contest at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Wing Park Bandshell
When: 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Elgin's Harvest Market - July 9

Where: Civic Center Parking Lot, Highland & Douglas Avenue
When: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Radke Memorial - July 11 - July 12

Where: Elgin Sports Complex
When: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Cost: For more information, call 847-931-6644.
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"Make-A-Jamaica" - July 12
Sand volleyball tournament with reggae music, island fare and beach bumming in downtown Elgin!

Where: TBA
When: TBA
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Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic - July 12
See more than 700 Olympic-hopeful cyclists from around the world compete in a road race through neighborhood northeast of downtown.

Where: Start-finish and festival activities at Kimball and Douglas Avenue
When: 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Spectators Free
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Sunday Afternoon Concert-The Flat Cats - July 12
Spend Sunday afternoons at Lords Park, Listening to great music. Presented by the City of Elgin.

Where: Lords Park Pavilion
When: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Tuesday Evening Concert Series - Chicago Groove Collective - July 14
Pack a picnic dinner and come out to the park to enjoy a free evening with family and friends, enjoying a variety of music and entertainmentfor the whole family. Each concert is preceded by the FoxFireFest Idol contest at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Wing Park Bandshell
When: 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Elgin's Harvest Market - July 16

Where: Civic Center Parking Lot, Highland & Douglas Avenue
When: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Family Fun at the Neighborhood Park-Abbott Park - July 17

Where: Abbott Park
When: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Sunday Afternoon Concert-Elgin Symphony Orchestra : Four Brass Quintet - July 19
Spend Sunday afternoons at Lords Park, Listening to great music. Presented by the City of Elgin.

Where: Lords Park Pavilion
When: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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GO TO 2040 Invest the Future! - July 21
Elgin Alive sponsored in collaboration with the Elgin Community Network and the City of Elgin

Where: Gail Borden Library
When: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Cost: RSVP by: email Joey-Lin Silberhorn at or by calling 312-386-8814
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Elgin's Harvest Market - July 23

Where: Civic Center Parking Lot, Highland & Douglas Avenue
When: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Family Fun at the Neighborhood Park-Copper Springs Park - July 25

Where: Copper Springs Park
When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Sunday Afternoon Concert-Skip Towne & the Greyhounds - July 26
Spend Sunday afternoons at Lords Park, Listening to great music. Presented by the City of Elgin.

Where: Lords Park Pavilion
When: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Tuesday Evening Concert Series - Soda - July 28
Pack a picnic dinner and come out to the park to enjoy a free evening with family and friends, enjoying a variety of music and entertainmentfor the whole family. Each concert is preceded by the FoxFireFest Idol contest at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Wing Park Bandshell
When: 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Elgin's Harvest Market - July 30

Where: Civic Center Parking Lot, Highland & Douglas Avenue
When: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Family Fun at the Neighborhood Park-Gifford Park - July 31

Where: Gifford Park
When: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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