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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.

Built in 1907, the Elgin Public Museum is the only natural history museum in the Fox Valley area. The Museum offers exhibits and educational programs with natural history and cultural themes for families, school groups, Scouts, clubs, organizations, homeschoolers and anyone who wants to have fun while learning!

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Club Cabaret: Make ‘Em Laugh at Elgin Community College Arts Center

Elgin Community College Arts Center •  Nov 21 – Nov 22 @ 7:30PM

Club Cabaret is back at the ECC Arts Center with “Make ‘Em Laugh.”

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Sips of the Season Holiday Beverage Crawl in Downtown Elgin

Downtown Elgin •  Nov 29 @ 10AM

Enjoy sips of the season in Downtown Elgin while you shop and support our local businesses.

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Fourth Annual Elgin Sing-Along Messiah at Second Baptist Church of Elgin

Second Baptist Church of Elgin •  Dec 04 @ 7PM

Embrace the holiday spirit at a community sing-along of selections from Handel’s renowned Messiah.

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