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Events
Elgin Pride hosts year-round, accessible, family-friendly events, plus a parade and festival each June.

Elgin Pride Events

  • Game Night: 4th Thursdays at Boar's Hat Gaming
    Game Night: 4th Thursdays at Boar's Hat Gaming
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 28
    Boar's Hat Gaming
    May 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Boar's Hat Gaming, 1341 Manor Ct, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
    Free, all ages game night for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies!
  • Elgin Pride Parade & Festival 2026
    Elgin Pride Parade & Festival 2026
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Jun 06
    Festival Park - Elgin
    Jun 06, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Festival Park - Elgin, 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Sign up here to march in the parade or be a vendor at the festival!
  • Elgin Pride Hikes: Queer Mountaineers
    Elgin Pride Hikes: Queer Mountaineers
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jun 14
    Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve
    Jun 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve, 39W933 Russell Rd, Elgin, IL
    Join Elgin Pride for relaxed-paced walks and hikes in the Elgin area. All ages, allies welcome.
  • Elgin Pride Prime Network
    Elgin Pride Prime Network
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 17
    Eastside Cafe
    Jun 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Eastside Cafe, 311 Barrington Ave Unit A, East Dundee, IL 60118, USA
    Elgin Pride's vibrant and engaging happy hour specifically designed for LGBTQ+ individuals who are 50 years old and above.
  • Chat & Caff
    Chat & Caff
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 04
    Rotates: check socials hello@elginpride.com
    Jul 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Rotates: check socials hello@elginpride.com
    Meet friends and chill with community over coffee!

Ongoing Event Series

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Chat and Caff

Meet at a local coffee shop and make friends! Typically the first Saturday of each month.

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Literary Events

Book club and writers group. Schedules vary.

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Game Night

Meet at an Elgin game store and play board games and card games! Typically the fourth Thursday of each month.

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Queer Mountaineers

Local hikes and walks. Typically held in spring and summer.

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Prime Network 50+

A vibrant happy hour specially curated for community members age 50 and over. 

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Community Conversations

Guided discussions and nonjudgmental sharing circle to promote mental health.

Have an idea for an event?

Please complete the form and describe your event idea. The Elgin Pride team will review and contact you for additional details.  

Thanks for submitting your idea!

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