Veterans Day Events and Services in Kane County 2025

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Ceremonial events to honor our nation’s veterans will take place across Kane County on Tuesday, November 11, along with special services and community programs.

Ceremonial Events

• Aurora – Aurora Veterans Day Parade
  Time: 10:15 a.m. – Noon
  Location: Downtown Aurora, Water St. and Downer Place to the Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum

• Carpentersville – Carpentersville Veterans Day Ceremony
  Time: 11 a.m.
  Location: Carpenter Park Veterans Memorial

• Elgin – Elgin Veterans Day Ceremony
  Time: 11 a.m.
  Location: Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way

• North Aurora – North Aurora Veterans Day Ceremony
  Time: 11 a.m.
  Location: Veterans Memorial (Farview and Willow Way)

• St. Charles – St. Charles Veterans Day Ceremony
  Time: 10:30 a.m.
  Location: St. Charles Fire Department (Fire Station #1, 112 N. Riverside Ave.)

• St. Charles – St. Charles North High School Veterans Day Celebration Concert
  Time: 6 p.m.; pre-concert reception for veterans at 5 p.m.
  Location: St. Charles North High School Auditorium, 255 Red Gate Rd.
  Notes: Concert is free but ticket required. Reserve online at scnmusic.com or call (224) 228-6417.

Other Events and Services

• Dundee Township Park District – Veterans Celebration
  Date: Monday, November 10
  Time: 11:00 a.m.
  Location: Rakow Adult Activities Center
  Fee: Free

• Elburn – Veterans Lunch
  Date: Nov. 9 at 11 a.m.
  Location: Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St.
  RSVP by Nov. 4: 630-365-6315 or office@elburnlions.com

• East Dundee – Dinner for Veterans
  Date: Nov. 11 at 4 p.m.
  Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church
  Notes: Free dinner for veterans and families; reserve at EviteBrite.com

• Big Rock – Veterans Day Observance
  Date: Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m.
  Location: Big Rock Park District Building, 7S405 Madison St.

• Huntley – Veterans Day Collection and Ceremony
  Date: Nov. 8, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; ceremony at 11 a.m.
  Location: Huntley Town Square/Veterans Memorial
  Notes: Volunteers will collect needed items on Coral Street.

• Hampshire – Salute to Veterans
  Date: Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m.
  Location: Hampshire Middle School

• Batavia – Emagine Movie Event for Veterans
  Date: Nov. 11
  Notes: Free movie for veterans and a guest (ID required); in-person only

• Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry – Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution for Veterans
  Date: Nov. 8, 10 a.m. – Noon

• Gail Borden Public Library – Veterans Voices
  Date: Nov. 10–12, 2025
  Notes: Volunteer veterans share personal stories with students and the community. Interested speakers can sign up online.

• AMVETS Post 103 (Aurora) – Free Lunch for Veterans and Active Military
  Date: Nov. 11, 12–2 p.m.
  Notes: Veterans and active military eat free; others may purchase lunch ($10 adults, $6 kids 12 & under)

For more information on Veterans Assistance Programs and benefits in Kane County, visit: https://www.kanecountyil.gov/pages/veterans.aspx

For additions or corrections, please email kanecountyconnects@kanecountyil.gov