South Elgin FUNdation

10/02/2026

09/28/2026

🎃🍂 WE NEED YOU! 🍂🎃
Help us make the 25th Annual South Elgin Pumpkin Patch Festival a fun-filled day for the community! Volunteers are needed to help with this beloved fall tradition. Whether you can lend a hand for a few hours or help throughout the event on October 3, we’d love to have you join us!

🧡 Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and volunteer together!
👉 Sign up to volunteer today and be part of the Pumpkin Patch fun!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4FAAAF2CA7F58-pumpkin

09/22/2026

🐾🎃 Get your furry friends ready for the Pumpkin Patch Pet Costume Parade!

Join us Saturday, October 3 at 10am at SEBA Park for a fun-filled parade featuring South Elgin’s cutest, funniest, and most creative costumed pets!
🏆 Categories:
👻 Scariest Costume
🐶 Cutest Costume
😂 Funniest Costume
👯 Owner/Pet Costume

📋 Complete rules and details are available at southelgin.com/petparade
Pre-Registration is open now through Thursday, October 1.

👉 Register at southelgin.com/petparade
🎃 Come early and enjoy the 25th Anniversary Pumpkin Patch Festival at SEBA Park! There will be plenty of fall fun for the whole family.

09/22/2026

🎃🍂 WE NEED YOU! 🍂🎃

Help us make the 25th Annual South Elgin Pumpkin Patch Festival a fun-filled day for the community! Volunteers are needed to help with this beloved fall tradition.

Whether you can lend a hand for a few hours or help throughout the event on October 3, we’d love to have you join us!

🧡 Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and volunteer together!

👉 Sign up to volunteer today and be part of the Pumpkin Patch fun!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4FAAAF2CA7F58-pumpkin

08/04/2026

☀️🎶 Summer fun at Panton Mill Park this week!

🎶 TUESDAY 8/4 • 6:30–8pm: 90's Pop Nation - (Rescheduled from June 10 due to inclement weather.) Don’t miss all the biggest Pop Hits, One Hit Wonders, Sing-Alongs, and Dance Favorites from the 90s! 🎤💿
😋 6–8pm: Fernando's Street Kitchen Food Truck

🎶 8/7 • Back to School Night Out ☀️📚
4-8pm: Family Friendly Activities including foam party, face painting, mini golf, bubble party, inflatables & more! Also, first responder vehicle displays , meet & greet with SEPD officers, and check out local organizations.
🎒 Don’t miss our 500 Backpack Giveaway! *Child must be present. Giveaway is first come, first served—while supplies last!
6-8pm: 28DAYS - Get ready for a high-energy show featuring your favorite hits from the '70s, '80s, '90s, and today's Rock, Pop, Country, and Top 40. 🎸🎉
😋 6–8pm: Rosati's South Elgin and Fernando's Street Kitchen Food Truck

The full summer concert lineup is available at southelgin.com/pantonmillpark

08/04/2026

More about Tuesday's band 90's Pop Nation here: https://therightstuffentertainment.com/artists/90spopnation.html

More about Friday's band 28Days here: www.28daysband.com/

Forecast looks great for both nights. Friday's show is part of Back to School Night Out, and it runs 4-8pm with food trucks, family-friendly activities, touch-a-first-responder-vehicle, community service organizations, and friendly interaction with your SEPD officers and more!

08/04/2026

Two departments. One goal. One great night for South Elgin. 💙

When Parks & Recreation and the South Elgin Police Department team up, you know it's going to be a fun night!

Join us for Back to School Night Out this Friday, August 7, from 4–8 PM for family activities, first responder demonstrations, live music by 28DAYS, food trucks, community organizations, and the first 500 backpack giveaway (child must be present; while supplies last).

For complete event details, visit southelgin.com/BackToSchoolNightOut

07/13/2026

Visit the concession stand (and the South Elgin Fundation) for a sweet treat or a cold drink!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from the South Elgin Fundation!