Take a tour of the First United Methodist Church, celebrating its 100th anniversary! Beginning in 1838, three Methodist churches have stood on this site. The cornerstone for this building was laid on January 20, 1924 and dedication services were held in late November, 1924. The tour will include the history of the church and building, significant rooms on the first floor will be open featuring the extraordinary stained glass windows in the narthex, chapel and sanctuary. 
Contact: Al Walters, [email protected]
Location: First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Avenue
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Take a tour of Elgin’s churches within the Holy Hill area! Elgin’s founder, James T. Gifford, donated land to encourage churches to come to Elgin leaving us with a wide variety of amazing religious architecture in and near our downtown.

Churches that will have their doors opened include: First Congregation Church of Elgin (256 E. Chicago Street) - There will be pipe organ demonstrations at FCC at 2PM and 3PM; First United Methodist Church (216 E. Chicago Street); Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (357 Division Street); St. John’s Lutheran Church (115 N. Spring Street); Primera Iglesia Bautista (12 S. Chapel Street); Vineyard Church of Elgin (220 Division Street); and St. Mary’s Catholic Church (400 Fulton Street)

Contact: Christen Sundquist, [email protected]
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Open Doors on Holy Hill - Brochure

On the exact 100th anniversary of the Leopold & Loeb murder that touched off the "Trial of the Century" in 1924, Elgin Public Museum in Lords Park explores its own bizarre connection to the case. Convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison, bird collecting enthusiast Nathan Leopold donated 1500 of his birds to our then-Audubon museum. We will discuss the controversy it created at the time, and the curatorial detective work of recent years, as we attempt to learn how many of Leopold's birds are still in our Collection. Plus, Erik Rebain, author of Arrested Adolescence: The Secret Life of Nathan Leopold, will speak on his research into whether the eventually-paroled Leopold was truly a reformed man when he regained his freedom in the late 1950s. Rebain's book will be available for sale and signing. Doors open at 6 pm so that guests may first view our Leopold exhibit, and stroll the rest of the museum; program begins at 7 pm.

Admission is $5.00 per person ($3.00 for museum members). Due to sensitive subject matter, adults only, please.

Contact/RSVP: Sharry Blazier, 847-741-6655; follow Elgin Public Museum on Facebook
Location: Elgin Public Museum of Natural History & Anthropology, 225 Grand Boulevard
Time: 6:00 p.m. (doors open) – 9:00 p.m.

Test your knowledge of local history with historian Jerry Turnquist. Attendees may work alone or with a partner, or just watch! Participants can use a smartphone or a device (limited amount) provided by the library to respond to multiple-choice questions.
Contact:  Please register: https://attend.gailborden.info/event/10273067
Location: Gail Borden Public Library – Main Branch, Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

It's the monthly Elgin full moon ride. This will be a moderate pace ride for a few miles throughout the core neighborhoods of Elgin. Join us for this social night ride! This social paced ride starts from our community bike shop and rolls for 7 to 9 miles. All riders must complete an annual Ride Participation Waiver at https://waiver.fr/p-uEoPk

FIVE classic Elgin institutions – ONE afternoon! This is the 2nd Elgin Museum Crawl featuring the Elgin History Museum (360 Park St), Elgin Public Museum (225 Grand Blvd), U-46 Planetarium (312 Watch St), Gail Borden Library's 150th Exhibit (270 N. Grove Ave), and Fire Barn No. 5 Museum (533 St. Charles St). You’ll learn fascinating facts and have fun exploring these great venues! The Elgin Museum Crawl is presented free of charge; donations greatly appreciated. Visit the Museums in any order you like for a unique and fun family experience!
Contact:  Elgin History Museum, 847-742-4248
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Co-Sponsored by the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association and the city of Elgin.
Contact:  Please visit www.elginmemorialday.org
Location: Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd.
Time: 11:00 a.m.; also a live broadcast will be on WRMN Radio, 1410 A.M.

Join us for a ride that celebrates the joy of riding a bike and feeling fabulous while doing it. You're invited to dress in an outfit that makes you feel fabulous and slow roll for about 5-8 miles. All riders must complete an annual Ride Participation Waiver at https://waiver.fr/p-uEoPk

Please come to a lecture about W. W. Abell, his drawings, his houses and his incredible contribution to Elgin.
Contact: Elgin History Museum, 847-742-4248
Location: Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, 302 W. Chicago Street, Park at W. Highland and N. Crystal
Time: 7:00 p.m.