Many Tuesday nights in June and July feature music right here in Elgin at Wing Park! All concerts are  free!  It's always wise to bring a few dollars to purchase popcorn and other treats from one of our local non-profits, as well as lawn chairs and blankets for comfort.   All concerts begin at  7pm  at the  Wing Park Bandshell. Here is this summer's lineup:
June 21 - Leaving Scarlet
June 28 - Peter Oprisko
July 12 - Alpha Omega Funk Brotherz
July 19 - Elgin Harmony Fest
July 26 - Hillbilly Rockstarz
*August 14 - Roots in Blue (Sunday, 3 p.m.)
Bikes & Bites on the Fox

Bikes & Bites on the Fox, hosted by the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and sponsored by the Elgin Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee, is an event designed to attract bike riders off of the Fox River Bike Trail and into Downtown Elgin . Enjoy Food Trucks, Farmers' Market, FREE Kids' Activity Center, Bags Tournament and Buskers! 



Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week 2016 runs June 19-26. Whether you bike, hike, enjoy history and nature, the arts and film ... just get out and move ... it's good for the mind, body and soul. Click here to view the week's events schedule.


IKE's Fish For Fun Fishing Derby

With the help from the Izaak Walton League of America, Fish for Fun event features a fishing derby for youths 15 years old and younger. This event is FREE and family friendly. Awards are presented for the largest catch in each category. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Depending on weather, time and location is subject to change. Call Mitch Lehman, Eastside Recreation Center, at 847-888-1989 for updated information. Click here to visit the Facebook event page. 


Here's what's happening this month at the Hemmens

GreenRoom Productions presents First Friday Improv

Friday, June 3, 8 p.m.
Just trying to keep you on your toes! 100% clean. 99.27% hilarious. 90 minutes of complete improvisation a la "Whose Line Is It Anyway". With competing teams, live music and a cash bar who knows what the night will hold. Great fun for all ages! General Admission. Click here for tickets.


It's Dance Recital Season at the Hemmens!

June 3, 7 p.m., Scalfaro School of Dance
June 4, 6:30 p.m./June 5, 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m., Algonquin Academy of Dance
June 7 & 8, 5:30 p.m., Dance Xplosion
June 10 & 11, 6 p.m./June 12, 2 p.m., Dance Motions
June 17, 7 p.m./June 18, 3 p.m., Integrity School of Dance
June 19, 6 p.m., Ambition School of Dance
June 22, 7 p.m., The Centre of Elgin/Dixon Dance Academy
June 23, 6 p.m., The Edge Dance Academy
June 25 & 26, 2 p.m., Dorothy's Dancing Unlimited

Elgin Public Museum & Lords Park Zoo Events


Bubble Fest

Saturday, June 4
12-2
$5.00; FREE for members
No registration is required.

Make a bubble blower, shake hands in a bubble, stand in a bubble and make your own bubble art. 



Bison Feeding in Lords Park

Join the Elgin Public Museum crew for an  up close and personal look at the bison,  deer, and elk at  Lord's Park Zoo. Meet at  the Museum for a short introduction and  then head for the zoo to  assist the zoo keeper  in feeding the animals! Space is limited, reserve your spot by calling 847-741-6655.

Saturday, June 25, 7-8:30 a.m.
Adults $2/ Children: $1/ Members: Free



Wednesday, June 15
12-2 PM; Free!

Check out the skulls, fur, horns, antlers and shells of different types of animals, large and small, to learn about their behaviors and adaptations. Sponsored by Friends of the Lords Park Zoo. No registration required. 



Adventures in the Zoo
Bees, Bats & Pollination
Sunday, June 26
12-2 PM; FREE!
Both bees a nd bats are responsible for pollinating many of our food sources, and both are currently threatened by the careless actions of humans. Without them, we are in big trouble. Come on down to the zoo to catch a glimpse of these wonderful animals, 
and learn what we can do to protect them. Sponsored by Friends of the Lords Park Zoo. No registration required.


Adventures in the Zoo
Farm Animals

Thursday, June 30
Noon - 2 PM; Free!

In the summer, the Zoo is home to a few classic farm animals. Discover the history of their domestication, how they help humans, and what it takes to care for them! Sponsored by 
Friends of the Lords Park Zoo.  No registration required.

Other Events & Reminders

Fox River Cleanup

Officer Demierre is looking for volunteers to help with a river clean-up he's coordinating. On Saturday, June 18th at 8 a.m., volunteers will meet at Walton Island and work their way south to Route 20 until 12 p.m. Interested in joining the efforts? Please email Officer Demierre.

 
Walk with  the Mayor 

Join Mayor Kaptain as he walks neighborhoods of Elgin this summer! There are a few walks this month:
-Wednesday, June 15, Buena Vista/Sports Complex
-Tuesday, June 21, Waterford
-Wednesday, June 29, Lords Park Neighborhood

Walks start at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. This is a great chance to meet the Mayor, ask questions, explore a local neighborhood and get some exercise! Click here to view the entire summer schedule.

Not in Our Town Film Series

When you think it can't happen in your town, it does...and how does your community bounce back? Join us for the film and a conversation featuring community leaders afterwards. All are welcome!



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