ILGCA turns 2 on October 4th! We had such a wonderful time last year, we want to celebrate with all of you again! Come when you can and stay as long as you want. We will update this announcement as more information and activities get added so keep stopping by and see if something new has popped up. All information will also be available on our website:
ilgca.org
When: Saturday, October 4th, 2025 11am - 3pm
Where: Lutheran Church of the Cross - 2025 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Who: All of you of course
What: Silent Auction, Selfie Booth, Trackable Trading Table, Games, Pinata, Lunch, Mystery Solvers Club, Geocaching 101 Tutorials, and much more!
9am - 10am Pre-Bash Donuts! https://coord.info/GCBD4AG
Come start early with some donuts in the parking lot of Mitsuwa - Mitsuwa will be open and there are many caches in the area!
4pm - 5pm Post-Bash After Party at Draft Picks! https://coord.info/GCBD08R
Come wind down, refuel, and keep the conversations (and laughter) going at Draft Picks for the official after party.
Both Pre and Post events will include a raffle for some great Geocaching items!
This is also a 2025 Community Celebration Event!
Are you interested in running a workshop? Or help Marnie cook? Feel free to sign up via the sign up link below! We would love to have your help!
Volunteer Form 2025
Cost: Just like last year, it will be a suggested donation to cover food or activity costs and all donations or sales go towards funding this event, and hopefully others, along with maintaining our association and keeping our lights on.
Coming from out of town? There are many hotels just around the corner on Algonquin Road or Arlington Heights Road:
Holiday Inn Express - 2111 South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Wingate by Wyndham - 2112 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Comfort Inn - 2120 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Courtyard Chicago/Arlington Heights - 100 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
DoubleTree by Hilton - 75 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
There are also a few camping places that are semi close:
Camp Reinberg - 1801 N Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
Paul Wolff Campground - 38W235 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
PS: We would love your suggestions/comments!
As ILGCA prepares to start its THIRD year (WOW!), we are still small and slowly growing but would love to get your ideas about where you would like to see us grow more in the future. What events or activities would you like us to have? What are we already doing well? What areas can we improve upon? Let us know anonymously if you like by using the form link below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Your ILGCA Board Members & Director at Large
Panda Hanscom (DeliciousPanda)
Marnie Mielke (REANON6)
Damita Roldan Fuller (GeosBizarreAdventure)
Stevie Braun (foxystevie2)
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Community Celebration Events - 2025
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.