What free kids events are in Elgin, IL?

Elgin has 40 free upcoming kids and family events, including education and arts activities at local libraries and park districts. Updated daily.

What types of kids events are available in Elgin?

Elgin offers 19 education events, 11 arts events, 5 nature events, 2 stem events, 2 community events, 1 sports event. Events are sourced from Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Gail Borden Public Library.

Where can I find kids events in Elgin this week?

KiddoChicago lists all upcoming kids events in Elgin from Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Gail Borden Public Library. Visit kiddochicago.com/events/elgin for the full list, or use the interactive map at kiddochicago.com to filter by age, date, and location.

Free Kids & Family Events in Elgin, IL

Kids & Family Events in Elgin, IL

40 upcoming events · libraries, park districts & community centers · updated daily · 📅 This weekend

Elgin has 40 upcoming kids and family events — 40 free — from 2 local sources: Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Gail Borden Public Library.

Browse education, arts, nature, stem, and more — or use the interactive map to filter by age, date, and distance from your location.

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🗺️ See all Elgin events on the interactive map — filter by age, date, distance, and more

Family Fishing Exploration Day — 2026-06-19 · 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Rolling Knolls · Free

"Plant a Seed, Read!" Storytime — 2026-05-29 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Rakow Branch · Free

Monday Movies — 2026-06-01 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime — 2026-06-02 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Rakow Branch · Free

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime — 2026-06-02 · 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM — Rakow Branch · Free

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime — 2026-06-03 · 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime — 2026-06-03 · 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Friendship Bracelet Crafternoon (Grades 6-12) — 2026-06-04 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Rakow Summer Reading Bash: Plant a Seed & Sign Up! — 2026-06-04 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Rakow Branch · Free

Baby & Me Storytime — 2026-06-05 · 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch — 2026-06-06 · 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM — Rakow Branch · Free

Monday Movies — 2026-06-08 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Puppet Pals- Grades: Pre K & K- Plant a Seed READ! — 2026-06-08 · 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime — 2026-06-09 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Rakow Branch · Free

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime — 2026-06-09 · 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM — Rakow Branch · Free

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime — 2026-06-10 · 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime — 2026-06-10 · 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Perler Bead Crafternoon (Grades 6-12) — 2026-06-11 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Rakow Branch · Free

Plant Stories: Tales from the Garden copy — 2026-06-11 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Monday Movies — 2026-06-15 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Summer Discover: Flag Feats & Facts - Grades: K-3 — 2026-06-15 · 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime — 2026-06-16 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Rakow Branch · Free

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime — 2026-06-16 · 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM — Rakow Branch · Free

Dad's Day Drone & Game Challenge — 2026-06-16 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Rakow Branch · Free

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime — 2026-06-17 · 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime — 2026-06-17 · 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Summer Discover: Let's Play Outside! - Grades: 1-8 — 2026-06-17 · 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM — Rakow Branch · Free

"Stars and Stripes" Storytime & Craft — 2026-06-18 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Five Nights at Freddy's Escape Room (Grades 6-12) — 2026-06-18 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

"Dudes & Donuts" Storytime — 2026-06-20 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch — 2026-06-21 · 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Monday Movies — 2026-06-22 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Crafty Preschoolers — 2026-06-22 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime — 2026-06-23 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Rakow Branch · Free

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime — 2026-06-23 · 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM — Rakow Branch · Free

Summer Discover: License to Ride-Bike Safety- Grades: K-5 — 2026-06-23 · 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime — 2026-06-24 · 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime — 2026-06-24 · 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Summer Discover: Drop-In for Bike Safety Fun! Grades: K-5 — 2026-06-24 · 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Rakow Branch · Free

Literary Gardens — 2026-06-25 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — South Elgin Branch · Free

Event sources for Elgin:

Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Gail Borden Public Library

Events are scraped daily from public library and park district calendars. KiddoChicago is not affiliated with any listed organization.