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

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…

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EAG Summer Members' Show Jun 10

EAG Summer Members' Show

$20.00 to Register - Must be a member. EAG Summer Members’ Show: Dates: May 31st to June 27th *ONLINE Registration Due: Saturday, May 10th by 11:59pm * Drop-Off: Saturday, May 17th, 10am - 12pm…

Hokusai Outdoor Art Gallery Jun 10

Hokusai Outdoor Art Gallery

In conjunction with the 2025 exhibition "Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World," the College of DuPage, McAninch Arts Center, and Cleve Carney Museum of Art are collaborating with the City of…

From the News Blog

All Aboard the Explore Elmhurst Trolley Jun 09
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Now that it’s summertime in Elmhurst, that means it’s officially trolley time! The Elmhurst Express Trolley is a fun and free way…

Wednesday Nights Live in the City Centre Jun 09
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If you’re looking for some midweek music, look no further than Wednesday Nights Live in the heart of Elmhurst City Centre! From June 4th…

2025 'Cue for a Cause Jun 02
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Join us every Labor Day Sunday for Elmhurst’s tastiest fundraising event—‘Cue for a Cause, benefiting Elmhurst Walk-In…

The Elmhurst French Market is Coming Back! May 29
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In case you missed your chance to visit last year, you get a whole new season you check out the Elmhurst French Market! After last…