EAC and Member Calendar of Events
You Shop, We Donate – Fundraiser with Jewelry & Coin Mart
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Support animals in need while treating yourself! Throughout the entire month of November, 10% of all jewelry sales at Jewelry & Coin Mart in Schaumburg, IL will be donated to Anderson Humane. It’s the perfect opportunity to find a special piece of ...
Business Infrastructure Mastery: Protect, Optimize, and Scale Your Company
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Join James Bell from Praestigia Solutions for an exclusive 30-minute webinar, “Business Infrastructure Mastery: Protect, Optimize, and Scale Your Company,” aimed at helping business leaders reinforce the legal and operational foundation of their ...
Karas Christmas Pop-Ups: The Knight Before Christmas
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Step into the magic of the season with Karas Christmas Pop-Ups - six unique holiday experiences, each with its own dazzling theme! Every location is bursting with twinkling lights, festive treats, and merry surprises to delight all ages. Snap a selfie ...
Lunch and Learn: Succession Planning - The Estate Plan for a Business with Lavelle Law
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Succession Planning: The Estate Plan for a Business
EARN TOO Networking Group - Elgin Area Chamber
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area ...
The Sheridan at Tyler Creek - Thankful-For-You Pie Tasting: A Professional Networking Event
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a special Thankful-For-You Pie Tasting Event at The Sheridan at Tyler Creek
Marklund Wheel-y Cool Wednesdays
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting evening of wheel-y cool fun with the residents of Marklund! From games to crafting activities, we’ll make this ordinary Wednesday night extraordinary! Perfect for families, school groups or businesses. All ages welcome! If you ...
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then our networking group EARN I is for you! EARN, ...
Casa Kane County General Information Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Attend a Community General Information Meeting to learn more about becoming a CASA Kane County Volunteer
Navigating Employee Background Check Legal Landmines
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Labor & Employment Attorney Jeff Risch of Amundsen Davis LLC will present this 90-minute webinar. It will focus on the latest developments in best practices employers need to know for employment-related background checks.
Cheddar Curtain Challenge
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Cribbage Tournament 2 main Tournaments. 1 consolation Tournament, and doubles Tournament.
88 Keys Dueling Pianos at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dueling Pianos at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar. Be sure to bring those singles and request your favorite songs. Please check the event organizer's social media for all updates.
The SpongeBob Musical at the Hemmens Cultural Center
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Get ready to dive under the sea for a splash-tastic musical adventure like no other. Based on the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical follows everyone’s favorite optimistic sponge and his Bikini Bottom pals as they ...
TBK Season of Giving Community Drive
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This holiday season, let's join hands! TBK Bank is partnering with the Gretchen S. Vapnar Community Crisis Center to gather essential items for our neighbors and families. Every act of kindness—your generosity—will deliver warmth, dignity, and ...
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Two chances to celebrate with Santa in South Elgin! Breakfast with Santa - Sat, Nov. 22 from 9–10:30 am Lunch with Santa - Sat, Nov. 22 from 11–12:30 pm
European Wax Center x Sunshine Cupcakery
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a sweet collaboration at European Wax Center South Elgin with Sunshine’s Cupcakery! 🍰✨ On November 22 from 10 AM to 2 PM, stop by our pop-up table and treat yourself to freshly baked cupcakes while discovering great deals on waxing ...
Qigong Meditation
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Qigong is a free-form Chinese martial art with plentiful non-movement and meditative ways to practice it. Sifu Jason will introduce or refamiliarize you with the art of Qigong and lead you in peaceful and meditative practices and movement exercises. ...
Lunch with Santa at the Village Squire in South Elgin
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for Lunch with Santa. Bring down the family and hang out with the big guy himself.
An Almost Winter Day
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of festive fun and heartwarming holiday cheer at Panton Mill Park! Whether you're young or young at heart, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Take Photos with Santa at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
BACK FOR 2025! Step into the historic Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, where holiday magic awaits. It’s the perfect setting for your festive photos! Book a 15-minute time block and bring your own camera to take photos however you like. Santa will be ...
Karas Christmas Pop-Ups: Tinsel Table
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Step into the magic of the season with Karas Christmas Pop-Ups - six unique holiday experiences, each with its own dazzling theme! Every location is bursting with twinkling lights, festive treats, and merry surprises to delight all ages. Snap a selfie ...
Karas Christmas Pop-Ups: The Naughty List
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Step into the magic of the season with Karas Christmas Pop-Ups - six unique holiday experiences, each with its own dazzling theme! Every location is bursting with twinkling lights, festive treats, and merry surprises to delight all ages.
Chamber Chat Monthly Radio Broadcast Featuring Local Businesses
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Tune in to WRMN 1410 AM the fourth Tuesday of every month from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. to listen to Chamber Chat, the radio show hosted by the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Carol Gieske. Conversations on Chamber Chat feature Chamber and ...
EAC 44th Annual "Thanks and Giving" Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us to recognize and giving much-deserved thanks to honor volunteers nominated by local non-profits for their incredible support which embodies the true spirit of community. These dedicated individuals tirelessly devote their time, energy, ...
Karas Christmas Pop-Ups: Jack Frost’s Hideaway
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Welcome to Jack Frost’s Hideaway Step into the frosty lair of winter’s most magical mischief-maker. Here, shimmering ice, sparkling frost, and twinkling lights create a frozen wonderland you’ll never forget.
Karas Christmas Pop-Ups: Snow Globe Social
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
From Snow Globes to Sleigh Bells… Your Holiday Adventure Starts Here! six unique holiday experiences, each with its own dazzling theme!
Karas Christmas Pop-Ups: The Green Guys Grotto
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
From Snow Globes to Sleigh Bells… Your Holiday Adventure Starts Here! six unique holiday experiences, each with its own dazzling theme! Every location is bursting with twinkling lights, festive treats, and merry surprises to delight all ages.
Black Wednesday Party featuring Kashmir: Led Zeppelin Tribute at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Kashmir is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of Led Zeppelin to their fans. Kashmir seeks to re-create the experience of a 70s Zeppelin show ,utilizing authentic vintage.
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral ...
Santa’s Trolley Express
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All Aboard for Holiday Magic at the Fox River Trolley Museum. Celebrate the season with a heartwarming holiday train ride that’s bursting with nostalgia, joy, and festive wonder!
Photos with The Grinch at the Elgin Area Chamber
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A Grinchy Good Time Awaits you and your family! Join us for a festive selfie photo with The Grinch himself, while shopping on Small Business Saturday. Stop by the Elgin Area Chamber to capture a memorable moment. The Grinch will be appearing from 2 to ...
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Residents and visitors will gather at DuPage Court to view the annual tree lighting ceremony, where Mayor David Kaptain, members of the City Council, and Santa will turn on the holiday tree lights.
TBK Season of Giving Community Drive
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This holiday season, let's join hands! TBK Bank is partnering with the Gretchen S. Vapnar Community Crisis Center to gather essential items for our neighbors and families. Every act of kindness—your generosity—will deliver warmth, dignity, and ...
Northern Kane County Good Scout Breakfast
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
You are invited to the 4th annual Good Scout Breakfast on Tuesday Dec. 2 at the Main Lodge of Camp Big Timber in Elgin at 7am. Our Keynote Speaker will be Rick Williams of Judson University. Our local hero honorees this year are Elisa Lara, Kyla ...
Let's Do Lunch at Sammy's Mexican Grill with the EAC Staff
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Attendees of Chamber events agree to allow the Chamber and/or its official photographer to capture their image via photograph, video, or screenshot in the context of the event. Footage captured by the Chamber and/or its official photographer may be ...
TBK Season of Giving Community Drive
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This holiday season, let's join hands! TBK Bank is partnering with the Gretchen S. Vapnar Community Crisis Center to gather essential items for our neighbors and families. Every act of kindness—your generosity—will deliver warmth, dignity, and ...
Chamber Member Orientation
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Discover the full potential of your Chamber investment at our Member Orientation for new and existing businesses. Join us for a continental breakfast sponsored by 79Ratio, and you will meet Chamber staff and members. You'll learn how to maximize your ...
Supervisor Training from A to Z
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Whether you're new to supervision or just need a refresher on best practices for supervisors, this workshop is perfect for you!
EARN TOO Networking Group - Elgin Area Chamber
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral ...
Kiln-Formed Glass: An Artist’s Medium featuring Hans Klemmer Opening Reception
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Discover the beauty of fused glass at Kiln-Formed Glass: An Artist’s Medium, featuring the work of local artist Hans Klemmer, owner of Prairie Street Studios in Elgin. Each piece reflects a stunning interplay of color, texture, and light — perfect for brig
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then our networking group EARN I is for you! EARN, ...
New Laws Forum
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The New Laws Forum covers upcoming laws and legal updates impacting ALL Illinois employers in 2026 and later. The forum showcases Illinois attorneys and specialists discussing Illinois law.
Employment Law Update
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Are you keeping up with the rapidly changing landscape of employment law and human resources in Illinois? Join us for an engaging webinar that updates you on everything you and your business need to know going into 2026.
Well Child Center is with Greater Elgin Sing-Along Handel's Messiah.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Elgin Sing-Along Messiah! An interactive community sing-along to raise awareness and funding for Elgin charities while showcasing the talent of Elgin area musicians and vocalists.
Harvey’s Tales Hot Coco & Book Reading with Author Sherri Duskey
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
It’s the annual Geneva Chamber Christmas walk and Harvey’s Tales will be having Author Sherri Duskey Rinker at the store to read her new Christmas book, Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop Christmas. They will also be selling hot chocolate outside the ...
TBK Season of Giving Community Drive
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This holiday season, let's join hands! TBK Bank is partnering with the Gretchen S. Vapnar Community Crisis Center to gather essential items for our neighbors and families. Every act of kindness—your generosity—will deliver warmth, dignity, and ...
Supervisor Training from A to Z
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Whether you are very new to supervision or just looking for a refresher on the best practices for a supervisor, this workshop is for you!
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral ...
10th Annual Margaritas & Mistletoe at The Haight
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Get ready to fa-la-la-la-la your way into the holiday spirit! (You have some time to unwind after October- don't worry!) The Haight is thrilled to invite you to our — a night of networking, nibbles, and enough holiday cheer to make Buddy the Elf ...
Photos with Santa Paws
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us at Bentley’s Pet Stuff for Photos with Santa Paws, where your furry friends steal the spotlight. Dress up in your ugliest Christmas sweaters, gather the whole family (paws included), and snap the paw-fect holiday photo with Santa Paws. While ...
EARN TOO Networking Group - Elgin Area Chamber
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area ...
Surviving (and Thriving) This Holiday Season: A Guide to Emotional Well-Being
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This engaging session offers practical strategies to manage stress, set boundaries, and find joy and balance during the winter holidays. Presenter: Lacey Lemke, Psy.D., board-certified psychologist
EARN I Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then our networking group EARN I is for you! EARN, ...
Community Gift Opening Day
9:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Marklund Wasmond Center is thrilled to announce our cherished annual Community Gift Opening event, happening this year on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Volunteers will pair up with residents to assist them in opening their gifts, generously donated by ...
Chamber Chat Monthly Radio Broadcast Featuring Local Businesses
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Tune in to WRMN 1410 AM the fourth Tuesday of every month from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. to listen to Chamber Chat, the radio show hosted by the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Carol Gieske. Conversations on Chamber Chat feature Chamber and ...
EARN III Networking Group - Elgin Area Referral Network
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Could you use a part-time sales force to grow your business? Interested in getting more leads? How about talking with business owners/managers who have been there and can offer their advice? If so, then EARN is for you! EARN, the Elgin Area Referral ...
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and point2pointproductions are bringing a concert-style performance of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Step into the heart of medieval Paris as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra brings Victor Hugo’s timeless tale to life through a powerful blend of symphonic music, theatrical narration, and visual storytelling.
Comedy Dance Chicago, a high-energy blend of movement and humor
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
A joyful mashup of sketch comedy, physical humor, music, and dance, this feel-good show is sure to have you smiling, laughing, and bopping in your seat.
Harvest - Westminster GALA 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Harvest-Westminster Gala We are delighted to invite you to the Harvest-Westminster Gala-an, an elegant evening celebrating our shared faith, community, and future together as we look ahead to the launch of River Valley Christian School. This inaugural ...
Step Afrika! The Evolution Tour
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Step Afrika! is a dynamic and compelling performance that goes beyond traditional dance. They blend percussive dance from historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and contemporary art forms.
Hank Azaria & the EZ Street Band: A Springsteen Celebration
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
This celebrated actor channels the soul of Bruce Springsteen in a high-octane tribute concert that’s all heart and pure rock ‘n’ roll bliss.
Pallet to Palate 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
You are invited you to sponsor and/or attend Food for Greater Elgin's annual tasting event and fundraiser, Pallet to Palate, on Tuesday, March 31, from 5:30-8:30 p.m, at the Centre of Elgin Heritage Ballroom. As always, this year’s event will ...
Marklund Run, Walk & Roll Elgin
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Why should you join or volunteer for this 5K/1Mile event? This fun, community-focused event is a great way to support Marklund and raise awareness for the amazing programs we offer. On April 26, we’ll gather in Elgin for a morning full of energy—local ...