Events
To view a list of events in our area, select a month and year from the pull-down menus below or check out one of this months upcoming events! All information has been updated to the best of our knowledge. We recommend calling your chosen destination before you visit to verify times, dates or hours of operation.
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| 2/3/05- 12/1/05 | Irish Night at Emmett’s Good food, good drinks, and good fellowship. Irish dinner specials, live Irish music. This is every (first) Thursday of the month thru Dec. 2005 Hours: 8pm  |
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Emmett’s Tavern & Brewing Co 128 W. Main St. West Dundee, IL 60118 (847) 428-4500
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| 5/1/05- 5/8/05 | Historic Preservation Week – 2005 Join the City of Elgin as it celebrates its heritage with a weeklong list of events such as walking tours, workshops, open houses and more. |
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Various Locations in Elgin Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 931-5910
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| 5/6/05- 5/21/05 | Pippin The musical story of Pippin, the son of Charlemagne, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, who struggles to what to do with his life. |
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Theatre 355 355 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 741-0532
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| 5/7/05- 5/7/05 | Mother’s Appreciation Day To show our appreciation to Mothers we will affer refreshments and a free gift. |
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State Street Market 701 N. State Street Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 695-3066
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| 5/7/05- 5/7/05 | 10th Annual Dog Frisbee Competition Great family fun! Points are awarded for the number of completed catches in 60 seconds, with additional points for distance and with all paws in the air. |
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Wing Park 1000 Wing Street Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 531-7000
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| 5/8/05- 5/8/05 | Mother’s Day A wonderful place for the family to celbrate the day with mom and grandmother. Mothers and grandmothers ride free with payment of child’s fare. |
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Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S. LaFox St. (Rt. 31) South Elgin, IL 60177 (847) 697-4676
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| 5/8/05- 5/8/05 | Mother’s Day Champagne Jazz Buffet Mother’s Day Buffet with live Jazz band. Every mother will receive a complimentary rose. Free kids crafts in the French Country Market. |
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Milk Pail Restaurant 14N630 Rt 25 East Dundee, IL 60118 (847) 742-5040
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| 5/8/05- 5/8/05 | Mother’s Day at IRM Celebrate Mom’s day at IRM – all moms admitted free if accompanied by a fare paying child |
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Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Rd Union, IL 60180 (815) 923-4000
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| 5/10/05- 5/10/05 | Spring Brew Master Dinner Five course dinner faired with Emmett’s handcrafted beers. Advance Registration required. |
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Emmett’s Tavern & Brewing Co. 128 W. Main St. West Dundee, IL 60118 (847) 428-4500
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| 5/10/05- 5/12/05 | Arsenic and Old Lace The Milk Pail version puts a little twist on this classic as you, the audience, gets involved as part of the show. The sweet, widowed Brewster Sisters will keep the laughs and action moving. |
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Milk Pail Restaurant 14N630 Rt 25 East Dundee, IL 60118 (847) 742-4041
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| 5/14/05- 5/14/05 | The Creatures of Tyler Creek Traveling Naturalists Nature Hikes from 1-3pm. $6 Adults per nature hike $5 kids per nature hike (discounts for members) *Advance Registration is required |
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Elgin Public Museum 225 Grand Blvd Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 741-6655
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| 5/14/05- 5/14/05 | Suzuki School of Elgin Spring Concert A group of young musicians ages 3-18 will perform on violin, viola, cello, flute, and bass. |
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Judson College 1151 N. State Street Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 695-7216
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| 5/15/05- 5/15/05 | 37th Annual Fair Diddley Craft Show An excellent, well organized, outdoor juried show featuring more than 300 crafters with original art from several states. |
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Downtown City Square Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 385-5745
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| 5/17/05- 10/30/05 | Old Dundee Farmers Market Seasonal produce, plants, baked goods, crafts, and antiques. |
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Old Depot 319 N. River Street East Dundee, IL 60118 (847) 426-2255
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| 5/21/05- 5/21/05 | Scout Day at IRM Boy and Girl Scout Troops gather at IRM for a day-long event, including flag ceremony, awarding of badges and touring the museum. |
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Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Rd Union, IL 60180 (815) 923-4000
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| 5/21/05- 5/22/05 | Native American Cultural Days and Bison Blessing Experience the Native American Culture through: Storytelling, Crafts, Tipis, Flute playing, Dance Demonstrations, and more. Sat: 10-6 Sun: 11-4 Bison Blessing is Sunday at 10am. Adults: $5 Seniors: $3 Children (under 12): $3 |
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Elgin Public Museum 225 Grand Boulevard Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 741-6655
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| 5/22/05- 5/22/05 | 4th Sunday Antiques & Collectibles Fair 4th Sunday of each month. Vendors display an eclectic mix of antiques nad collectibles in the comfort of the Fox Valley Hall. |
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Milk Pail Restaurant 14N630 Rt 25 East Dundee, IL 60118 (847) 5770
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| 5/26/05- 5/26/05 | Govnor’s 4 Year Anniversary Party Stoli frozen has teamed up with Govnors for one hot night of cool Stoli cocktails! Pick an ‘ice chip’ from the Stoli Cooler and win awesome prizes! Enjoy our complimentary appetizer buffet and raffles for all to have a chance to be a winner! The evening doesn’t stop there! Don’t forget to stick around for the Hottest Retro Night in Town starting at 9pm! Party like a rock star with Govnors every Thursday! |
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Govnor’s Public House 220 N. Randall Rd Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 847-658-4700
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| 5/27/05- 5/30/05 | Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale Stores will offer merchandise at lower than already low outlet prices. |
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Prime Outlets at Huntley I-90 & RT. 47 Huntley, IL 60142 (847) 669-9100
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| 5/28/05- 5/28/05 | Bluff Spring Fen Butterflies & Blooms Traveling Naturalists Nature Hikes from 1-3pm. $6 Adults per nature hike $5 kids per nature hike (discounts for members) *Advance Registration is required |
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Elgin Public Museum 225 Grand Blvd Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 741-6655
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| 5/28/05- 5/30/05 | Memorial Day Weekend at IRM Enjoy the start of IRM’s summer season with a visit to our 3-day spectacular. Streetcars on the carline; diesels and electrics on the mailline. |
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Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Union, IL 60180 (815) 923-4000
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| 5/30/05- 5/30/05 | 28th Annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot 10 k & 5 K run, 2 mile fun walk, and corporate challenge. Youth scholarship fundraiser |
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Civic Center Plaza 150 Dexter Ct Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 531-7000
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