Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
Museums
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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Jim Witter's Christmas Memories Performance at the Elgin Community College Arts Center
Elgin Community College Arts Center • Dec 06 @ 7PM
Award-winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter brings his holiday show to the Elgin Community College Arts Center.
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The Nutcracker at the Hemmens Cultural Center
Hemmens Cultural Center Main Stage Theatre • Dec 06 – Dec 07 @ 12noon
M3 Dance Company presents The Nutcracker at Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
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Holiday Spectacular 2025 at the Hemmens Cultural Center
Hemmens Cultural Center • Dec 13 – Dec 14 @ 2:30PM
Get in the holiday spirit this year with this Holiday Spectacular concert.
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Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
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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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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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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