South Elgin Economic Development Council

10/31/2025

👻 Happy Halloween, South Elgin!

Wishing you a day full of sweet treats, creative costumes, and community fun. However you're celebrating, stay safe and enjoy the spooky season!

10/30/2025

🎉 The Village of South Elgin is hosting An Almost Winter Day! ❄️

Join us on Saturday, November 22 from 2–5pm at SEBA Park for an afternoon of family-friendly fun — just in time to welcome the winter season! 🎈🎄

🍫 S’mores & cookie decorating
🎨 Crafts & balloon animals
📬 Letters to Santa
🎯 Snowball slingshot
🎅 Pictures with Santa (2–4:45pm – bring your camera!)
🎄 Tree decorating contest & ice sculptor
🍿 Concessions available

✨ And don’t miss the Village Tree Lighting at 5pm at Panton Mill Park!

Get all the details here: southelgin.com/recreation

10/29/2025

🎯 The holidays are right around the corner—now is the time to optimize your digital presence!

✅ Review your website for outdated info
✅ Refresh your social media bios and visuals
✅ Make sure your Google listing is accurate
✅ Highlight seasonal offerings or specials

Your online presence sets the tone before customers ever walk through your door. Let’s make it count!

10/27/2025

Have you heard of SEED? 🌱

We’re the South Elgin Economic Development council, and we’re here to support our local business community—whether you're just starting out, growing, or looking to connect.

From networking events to business resources and community-building initiatives, SEED is here to help your business bloom.

Got questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you!

10/24/2025

Today is Make a Difference Day, and even small actions can lead to a big impact! 💙

Whether you volunteer your time, help a neighbor, or brighten a customer’s day, your efforts matter.

Let’s celebrate the power of kindness—tell us how you're making a difference today! 🌟

10/23/2025

👻 Nightmare on Chicago Street returns to Downtown Elgin for its 13th year!

Get ready for a full-scale Halloween takeover featuring live entertainment, eerie street scenes, and otherworldly fun. 🧟‍♂️

This year, aliens have invaded—and the Zombie Defense Initiative needs your help to fight back!

📅 Saturday, October 25th
📍 Downtown Elgin
🎟️ Learn more: nightmareonchicagostreet.com

10/22/2025

Fall is in the air 🍁

We want to see how you're bringing the season into your workplace—whether it's a cozy desk corner, a festive storefront, or a full fall transformation!

Drop a photo of your fall-themed setup in the comments below 🍂📸

10/14/2025

🚋🎃 Hop aboard for a frightfully fun ride!

Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve for an evening of family-friendly chills, campfire stories, and monstrously good treats from Margie’s Girls’ Kitchen. 👻🍪

🔥 Sing along to ghostly campfire songs, enjoy snacks, and don’t forget your costume!

📅 Saturdays: Oct. 11, 18 & 25
🕔 Train times: 5:00pm, 6:15pm & 7:30pm
📍 Fox River Trolley Museum – Castlemuir

🎟️ Tickets available online or at the gate: https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ghost-story-train/

Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve for an evening full of family friendly frights. Listen to spooky chilling stories around the roaring camp fire while enjoying monstrously g…