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 EventsExhibition - Rafael Blanco: Reflecting on a Decade of Public Art
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst Art Museum
Elmhurst Art Museum celebrates 10 years of public art by artist Rafael Blanco, co-creator of Elmhurst’s own Be Bold mural. This exhibition will introduce the viewer to Blanco’s artistic journey…
Exhibition - Rafael Blanco: Reflecting on a Decade of Public Art
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst Art Museum
Elmhurst Art Museum celebrates 10 years of public art by artist Rafael Blanco, co-creator of Elmhurst’s own Be Bold mural. This exhibition will introduce the viewer to Blanco’s artistic journey…
GreenMan Theatre Presents Spooky Stories
Hear a collection of spine-chilling stories in a reader’s theater performance from GreenMan Theatre. Live in-person and on Zoom. Registration required.
OLMEC TRAILS: CULTURE AND LEGACY Featuring 33 Artists' Work Painted on Sculptures Recreating Ancient Mexican Culture Throughout DuPage County.
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst Public Arts Commission
Including one installation on Spring Road & the Prairie Path in Elmhurst! The Elmhurst Public Arts Commission would like to thank The Schiller Team for their generous donation in bringing one…
From the News Blog
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Rafael Blanco: Reflecting on a Decade of Public Art September 7 th 2024 – January 5 th 2025 The Elmhurst Art Museum has welcomed its…
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There is a new road marking in Elmhurst, called a Sharrow. Sharrows indicate a shared lane environment for bicycles and automobiles but can also…
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Elmhurst Walk and Rollers Safety Tip As our community prepares our children to return to school, the following is a reminder on how to drive and…
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New ‘Cue for a Cause 10 th Anniversary features The 10 th anniversary of Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network’s most important…
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September 1, 2024 is the 10 th anniversary of the 'Cue for a Cause —the most delicious fundraiser in town! The ‘Cue is one of…
ICYMI....Elmhurst Cycling Classic Wrap-Up
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The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic brought back an incredible show of elite cycling and running despite some bad weather…