South Elgin Branch

South Elgin IL

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime

Teen Volunteer Hour

MS PowerPoint Basics

Job Application Review

Star Wars: Code the Galaxy (Blockly Edition) Grades: 3-5

AI Quests: Google coding class   Grades: 6 - 8

Minecraft Hour of AI: Build, Train, Play   Grades: 6 - 8

Good Templar Park Association

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking ship will be open to explore on Saturday, July 18...the ONLY public open day this month to see it! Our beautiful, full-sized&nbsp; 78 foot long "VIKING" was based on a 1000 year old buried ship. Hand built in Norway in 1893, she was sailed non-stop across the entire stormy North Atlantic by a hardy crew of 12 adventurers to become a star attraction of Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.Hear her exciting story, admire her dramatic beauty, and learn the secrets of the ancient Viking shipbuilders from our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides. No reservations or tickets are needed. Tours begin every 15 minutes, and are approximately 45 minutes long. Self-guide optional for families with small children. Enjoy our hands-on displays of authentic replica Viking tools, cookware, weapons and jewelry. Watch our display of rare period images. And enjoy the selection of high quality and reasonably priced Viking themed items from our gift shop.&nbsp; Tours begin at 10:00 AM. Last tour begins at 3:45 PM. Still only $7 for adults, $4 teens 13-17, and 12 and under FREE. Note-the ship is in a gravel floored maintenance space. No flush toilets on site

Local Event: The VIKINGS are COMING!G

Kane County

St. Charles

Illinois

The VIKINGS are COMING!G

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking ship will be open to explore on Saturday, July...

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You've got your favorite firearms, now you can stock up on ammo and get those accessories you've been wanting!&nbsp;
At the center of this extensive auction is an impressive inventory of ammunition, ranging from thousands of rounds of modern range and sporting caliber ammo—including .22 Long Rifle, 9mm Luger, .223 Remington, and 12-gauge shells—to highly sought-after vintage and collector boxes like .32ACP and US Military surplus .45ACP. Beyond the ammunition cans, bidders will find an expansive selection of firearm accessories, including AR-15 builders kits, high-capacity and vintage rifle and pistol magazines for everything from Colt and Glock to AK-47s and M1 Carbines, and premium optics featuring Leupold scopes and Sig Sauer Romeo 5 red dot sights. The event also showcases a remarkable collection of hand-crafted knives from a local artisan along with vintage switchblade, butterfly, and lockback knives. Professional-grade leather gun belts and holsters, and magnificent taxidermy mounts—including a majestic full strut wild turkey and an upright ring-necked pheasant—culminating in a spectacular centerpiece: a non-firing, demilled M60 Machine Gun display gun.
Preview is Friday before the auction - noon-7pm.&nbsp;Pickup is by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ammo & Accessories Auction

McHenry County

Huntley

Ammo & Accessories Auction

You've got your favorite firearms, now you can stock up on ammo and get those accessories you've been wanting! 
At the center...

Hopvine Brewing Company

CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS!
You're invited to an enchanted artisan market at a tavern, as Hopvine Brewing Co. celebrates the launch of their new Dungeons &amp; Dragons inspired beer!
Refill your HP, learn new spells, and score some epic gear!
Browse magical &amp; fantasy-themed wares from local artisans, and have your fortune read!
COME &amp; ENJOY FOOD, DRINKS, AND SHOPPING!
Family Friendly &amp; Free to Attend!

Local Event: Dragons, Drafts & Crafts

Aurora

Dragons, Drafts & Crafts

CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS!
You're invited to an enchanted artisan market at a tavern, as Hopvine Brewing Co. celebrates the...

Donley Auctions

Join this exclusive online auction featuring the remarkable Koenigsberg record collection hosted by Donley Auctions. Collectors can browse and bid on rare cylinders and vintage media from the comfort of their home. Stay tuned as the full catalog will be made available shortly for prospective bidders.

Local Event: Koenigsberg’s Cylinder Record Collection

Koenigsberg’s Cylinder Record Collection

Join this exclusive online auction featuring the remarkable Koenigsberg record collection hosted by Donley Auctions. Collectors...

Discover a remarkable selection of vintage phonographs and historical sound technology at this exclusive auction event. Featuring unique pieces from the Allen Koenigsberg Collection, this event is available for both live attendance and online bidding.

Local Event: The Allen Koenigsberg Collection

The Allen Koenigsberg Collection

Discover a remarkable selection of vintage phonographs and historical sound technology at this exclusive auction event....

Side Street Studio Arts, in conjunction with the City of Elgin and the Downtown Neighborhood Association, announces the third annual AREA 22: Arts, Crafts, &amp; Oddities Fair on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 1–7 p.m. on Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin.
Now in its third year, AREA 22 brings together fine art, handmade goods, and the strange, curious, and unexpected for one unforgettable summer afternoon along the Fox River. The outdoor fair will feature a juried lineup of artist-vendors exhibiting and selling their work, live art and sculpture-making, music and entertainment, local food and beverages, and creative experiences for all ages.
Free admission. Free parking. Rain or shine.
“AREA 22 is where downtown Elgin gets weird, wonderful, and wildly creative for the day,” said Side Street Studio Arts co-Founder and Executive Director Tanner Melvin. “It is a full-on celebration of artists, makers, collectors, families, and curious people who want to discover something they have never seen before. Come ready to shop, explore, make things, and leave with a story.”
AREA 22 will also include the unveiling of Elgin’s America 250 public artwork, a permanent sculpture inspired by young Elgin artist Nathan Adeosun’s hopeful vision of a future America rooted in diversity, compassion, creativity, and shared purpose.
“As we build toward our future home at 62 S. Grove Ave., hosting an event right at our back door on Riverside Drive makes perfect sense,” said Melvin. “AREA 22 is an opportunity to celebrate the artists, small businesses, community partners, and creative energy that make downtown Elgin such a special place. We are especially proud to unveil Nathan Adeosun’s America 250 sculpture during the fair—a powerful reminder that young people in our community are already imagining and shaping a more hopeful future.”
Visitors can explore original artwork, handmade crafts, oddities, and one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying food and drinks from local vendors. AREA 22 is designed for seasoned collectors, first-time art buyers, families, curious passersby, and anyone looking for a distinctly Elgin way to spend a summer Saturday.
Side Street Studio Arts advances engagement in the arts by providing inclusive access to exhibition, performance, education, and advocacy resources, because art is important.
For more information about AREA 22 or Side Street Studio Arts programs, visit the Side Street Studio Arts website, call 847-429-2276, or email info@sidestreetstudioarts.org.

Local Event: 3rd Annual AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair

Elgin

3rd Annual AREA 22 Arts, Crafts, & Oddities Fair

Side Street Studio Arts, in conjunction with the City of Elgin and the Downtown Neighborhood Association, announces the third...

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Fox Valley's Premier Exterior Remodeling Company

Apex Exteriors, Inc.

Apex Exteriors, located in South Elgin, is a trusted residential exterior remodeling company with a focus on roofing and siding, proudly serving Fox Valley homeowners for nearly 40 years. Our services include: *Roof Replacement &amp; Roof Repair *Siding Replacement &amp; Siding Repair *Soffit &amp; Fascia Repair *Skylight Installation *Replacement Window Installation *Entry Door &amp; Patio Door Replacement *Gutter Installations &amp; Repair *Attic Insulation One aspect of our business that really separates us from the pack is that we only use our full-time in house crews to handle the installations and repairs on our customer's homes... no subcontractors here! Outstanding online reputation with 250+ positive reviews on Google, Angi, Yelp, Houzz, Facebook, NextDoor and more plus we have a A+ BBB Rating. CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier &amp; CertainTeed SidingMaster Premier Certified James Hardie Installer Certified Pella and Andersen Window Installer Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce Member Licensed (104.015352) Bonded &amp; Insured EPA Lead-Safe Certified - # NAT-92593-4 OSHA 10/30 Certified Crew Members &amp; Supervisors Financing options available through Synchrony We proudly serve homeowners in South Elgin, Elgin, St. Charles, Wayne, Geneva, Batavia, Campton Hills, Elburn and the surrounding western suburbs in primarily Kane &amp; DuPage counties.

Apex Exteriors, located in South Elgin, is a trusted residential exterior remodeling company with a focus on roofing and siding, proudly serving...

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Saturday, July 18

Ammo & Accessories Auction

JUL

18

10:00 AM

Huntley, IL

The VIKINGS are COMING!G

JUL

18

10:00 AM

Good Templar Park Association, 528 East Side Dr, Geneva, IL

Dragons, Drafts & Crafts

JUL

18

12:00 PM

Hopvine Brewing Company, 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL

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