Zoo hours are MON-FRI: 11a-3p and SAT-SUN: 12p-4p

You BUTTER Believe It: Elgin’s Dairy History — Elgin Historical Society

Name: You BUTTER Believe It: Elgin’s Dairy History — Elgin Historical Society
Start: 2026-07-08T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-08T15:00:00-05:00

July 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Visit the Tefft Farm inside Lords Park to learn about Elgin’s dairy history and try your hand at butter making. AGES 3-8 YRS.

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Date: July 8
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

All programs are drop-ins and FREE! This year the Friends of Lords Park Zoo is underwriting 34 programs. Thank you to our many annual partners: Bethlehem Evangelical Church of Elgin, Chamber Music on the Fox, City of Elgin Parks & Recreation Department, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin Historical Society, Elgin Public Museum, and Side Street Art Studio and, of course, to our many generous Elgin residents who donate money and their invaluable time volunteering.