Free events in Elgin, IL

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South Elgin & Elgin Great Futures Breakfast
Thu, Jan 29, 7:30 AM
Elgin · Grand Victoria Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
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South Elgin & Elgin Great Futures Breakfast
Thu, Jan 29, 7:30 AM
Elgin · Grand Victoria Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
People In Need Forum
Sat, Jan 31, 8:30 AM
Crystal Lake · McHenry County College - B178 Scot Room
People In Need Forum
Sat, Jan 31, 8:30 AM
Crystal Lake · McHenry County College - B178 Scot Room
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Winter Concert Series and Family Swim Event with Miss Jamie!
Fri, Jan 30, 4:00 PM
Algonquin · Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin
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Winter Concert Series and Family Swim Event with Miss Jamie!
Fri, Jan 30, 4:00 PM
Algonquin · Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin
Monthly Speaker Series: Prepare for Ramadhan with Mufti Azeem
Fri, Feb 6, 7:00 PM
South Barrington · South Barrington Park District Banquet Hall
Monthly Speaker Series: Prepare for Ramadhan with Mufti Azeem
Fri, Feb 6, 7:00 PM
South Barrington · South Barrington Park District Banquet Hall
Bridal Expo Chicago, January 25th, Marriott NW, Hoffman Estates, IL 11a-3p
Sun, Jan 25, 11:00 AM
Hoffman Estates · Chicago Marriott NW, Hoffman Estates, IL
Bridal Expo Chicago, January 25th, Marriott NW, Hoffman Estates, IL 11a-3p
Sun, Jan 25, 11:00 AM
Hoffman Estates · Chicago Marriott NW, Hoffman Estates, IL
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An evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Crystal Lake · McHenry County College - Luecht Auditorium
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An evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Crystal Lake · McHenry County College - Luecht Auditorium
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Goldfish Swim School Algonquin Love & Friendship Family Swim
Sun, Feb 15, 2:30 PM
Algonquin · Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin
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Goldfish Swim School Algonquin Love & Friendship Family Swim
Sun, Feb 15, 2:30 PM
Algonquin · Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin
Top of Mind On Purpose
Tue, Feb 3, 12:30 PM
Geneva · 407 S 3rd St
Top of Mind On Purpose
Tue, Feb 3, 12:30 PM
Geneva · 407 S 3rd St
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Winter Blues Family Swim
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
St. Charles · Goldfish Swim School - St. Charles
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Winter Blues Family Swim
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
St. Charles · Goldfish Swim School - St. Charles
Thrive in 2026: Health, Wellness & Purpose with SBA Diversity Alliance
Thu, Jan 29, 4:30 PM
Schaumburg · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
Thrive in 2026: Health, Wellness & Purpose with SBA Diversity Alliance
Thu, Jan 29, 4:30 PM
Schaumburg · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
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TRAVEL WEALTH FORMULA
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Arlington Heights · Mallard Cove Condominiums Association
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TRAVEL WEALTH FORMULA
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Arlington Heights · Mallard Cove Condominiums Association
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INCOSE Chicagoland Chapter January 2026 Meeting
Today at 6:30 PM
Schaumburg · Actalent and Online
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INCOSE Chicagoland Chapter January 2026 Meeting
Today at 6:30 PM
Schaumburg · Actalent and Online
Starship Travel’s 40th Anniversary Travel Show
Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 AM
Elgin · 2575 Weld Rd
Starship Travel’s 40th Anniversary Travel Show
Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 AM
Elgin · 2575 Weld Rd
Fleet Feet Algonquin: On Demo Run
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00 PM
Algonquin · Fleet Feet Algonquin
Fleet Feet Algonquin: On Demo Run
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00 PM
Algonquin · Fleet Feet Algonquin
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Community Game Night: Fun for All Ages!
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Elgin · First United Methodist Church
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Community Game Night: Fun for All Ages!
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Elgin · First United Methodist Church
4W Mechanical Sweepers for Mechanics(Eagle, Broom Bear, Road Wizard)
Tue, Feb 17, 8:30 AM
Elgin · Elgin Sweeper Co
4W Mechanical Sweepers for Mechanics(Eagle, Broom Bear, Road Wizard)
Tue, Feb 17, 8:30 AM
Elgin · Elgin Sweeper Co
MSE | The Fabricator's Manufacturers and Suppliers Event
Tue, Mar 10, 9:00 AM
Schaumburg · Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
MSE | The Fabricator's Manufacturers and Suppliers Event
Tue, Mar 10, 9:00 AM
Schaumburg · Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Duty Officer Functional Exercise
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00 AM
Geneva · 719 S Batavia Ave
Duty Officer Functional Exercise
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00 AM
Geneva · 719 S Batavia Ave
Pelican Sweepers for Mechanics (In-person, Elgin, IL)
Tue, Feb 10, 8:30 AM
Elgin · Elgin Sweeper Co
Pelican Sweepers for Mechanics (In-person, Elgin, IL)
Tue, Feb 10, 8:30 AM
Elgin · Elgin Sweeper Co
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CPG-B2B Monthly Halal Chamber of Commerce
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Glendale Heights · Shibam Coffee
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CPG-B2B Monthly Halal Chamber of Commerce
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Glendale Heights · Shibam Coffee

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

South Elgin & Elgin Great Futures Breakfast

People In Need Forum

Winter Concert Series and Family Swim Event with Miss Jamie!

Monthly Speaker Series: Prepare for Ramadhan with Mufti Azeem

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Discover the best free events happening soon – you don’t want to miss them:

INCOSE Chicagoland Chapter January 2026 Meeting

An evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Community Game Night: Fun for All Ages!

Winter Blues Family Swim

South Elgin & Elgin Great Futures Breakfast

South Elgin & Elgin Great Futures Breakfast

People In Need Forum

People In Need Forum

Winter Concert Series and Family Swim Event with Miss Jamie!

Winter Concert Series and Family Swim Event with Miss Jamie!

Monthly Speaker Series: Prepare for Ramadhan with Mufti Azeem

Monthly Speaker Series: Prepare for Ramadhan with Mufti Azeem

Bridal Expo Chicago, January 25th, Marriott NW, Hoffman Estates, IL 11a-3p

Bridal Expo Chicago, January 25th, Marriott NW, Hoffman Estates, IL 11a-3p

An evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

An evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Goldfish Swim School Algonquin Love & Friendship Family Swim

Goldfish Swim School Algonquin Love & Friendship Family Swim

Top of Mind On Purpose

Top of Mind On Purpose

Winter Blues Family Swim

Winter Blues Family Swim

Thrive in 2026: Health, Wellness & Purpose with SBA Diversity Alliance

Thrive in 2026: Health, Wellness & Purpose with SBA Diversity Alliance

TRAVEL WEALTH FORMULA

TRAVEL WEALTH FORMULA

INCOSE Chicagoland Chapter January 2026 Meeting

INCOSE Chicagoland Chapter January 2026 Meeting

Starship Travel’s 40th Anniversary Travel Show

Starship Travel’s 40th Anniversary Travel Show

Fleet Feet Algonquin: On Demo Run

Fleet Feet Algonquin: On Demo Run

Community Game Night: Fun for All Ages!

Community Game Night: Fun for All Ages!

4W Mechanical Sweepers for Mechanics(Eagle, Broom Bear, Road Wizard)

4W Mechanical Sweepers for Mechanics(Eagle, Broom Bear, Road Wizard)

MSE | The Fabricator's Manufacturers and Suppliers Event

MSE | The Fabricator's Manufacturers and Suppliers Event

Duty Officer Functional Exercise

Duty Officer Functional Exercise

Pelican Sweepers for Mechanics (In-person, Elgin, IL)

Pelican Sweepers for Mechanics (In-person, Elgin, IL)

CPG-B2B Monthly Halal Chamber of Commerce

CPG-B2B Monthly Halal Chamber of Commerce

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