Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
533 St. Charles St., Elgin, IL 60120
Museums
Get caught up in the history and spirit of firefighting. View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869 Horse Drawn Silsby Steamer
The Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum houses the Elgin Fire Department's most prized artifacts. Among the museum's collection are photos, helmets, various badge types, uniforms, a hand-drawn hose cart, an 1869 horse-drawn Silsby Steamer, several motorized vehicles and much, much more.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven’s 5th
Hemmens Cultural Center • Apr 11 @ 7:30PM
Driven by urgency, shaped by struggle, and ultimately crowned with triumph, Symphony No. 5 stands as one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most compelling artistic statements.
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Downtown Elgin Market
S. Riverside Drive, Elgin • Jun 05 @ 3PM
A seasonal open-air farmers market in downtown Elgin that hosts a variety of local produce and handmade goods.
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Fourth Annual Elgin Pride Parade & Festival
Festival Park • Jun 06 @ 11AM
Parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, in downtown Elgin.
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