Close to everything,
unlike anything.
Our vibrant, tree-lined community is thriving with retail shops, fine dining, outstanding theatre and art, excellent museums, and engaging events throughout the year.
Learn our colorful and rich history at the Elmhurst History Museum or explore modern art at the Elmhurst Art Museum with its McCormick House designed and built by Mies van der Rohe. Shop and play in the bustling downtown, Elmhurst City Centre, which offers everything from urban boutiques to live music, movies and exciting events. Revel to sounds of Mozart Beethoven and Mahler at the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. Take a leisurely walk, bike ride or jog down the pastoral 37-mile Illinois Prairie Path.
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Explore Elmhurst, IL, conveniently located just 16 miles west of Chicago’s loop! A vibrant, tree-lined community with thriving retail shops, fine dining, outstanding theatre and art, excellent museums, and engaging events throughout the year. There’s always plenty of excitement in Elmhurst, winter, summer, spring or fall. Join the festivities every month of the year, with special events, performances, and activities…
Upcoming Events
View All EventsElmhurst Model Railroad Club weekly Open House
- Recurring weekly on Friday
- Elmhurst Model Railroad Club
Visit our three (3) operating model railroad layouts.
Spring Member's Show
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst Artists' Guild
We are pleased to announce EAG Spring Member’s Show at the EAG Gallery (within the Elmhurst Art Museum), which will run during museum hours from April 13 to May 31, 2024. Opening reception is…
Umbrella Sky Project
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst City Centre
The Umbrella Sky Project has returned to color the skies this summer! The City of Elmhurst's Public Art Commission and Elmhurst City Centre have partnered again to bring these 2024 displays back…
27th Annual Art in Wilder Park
Be a part of this annual tradition in Elmhurst! As the first outdoor festival in the region each year, Art in Wilder Park is a highly anticipated Spring event in Chicago's western suburbs. Last…
From the News Blog
The Umbrella Sky Project Returns to Elmhurst City Centre
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Elmhurst has welcomed back one of the most mesmerizing public art displays in the world - this time bigger and better! The City of…
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As winter ends and the days start to become warmer, Elmhurst offers its residents and visitors endless opportunities to explore the city. From…
Bring Back the Mile!
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The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic Returns June 8, 2024 with The Elmhurst Twilight Mile! Many Elmhurst residents are…
Racing Action Returns to Elmhurst!
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The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic Returns June 8, 2024 We are pleased to announce the return of the Superior Ambulance…
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Familiarize yourself with Elmhurst Public Library before you visit! The Library's 360 virtual tour is a brand-new feature on the website…