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 Events12th Annual Organic Seedlings Sale
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- First Congregational UCC
12th ANNUAL ORGANIC SEEDLINGS SALE The First Congregational United Church of Christ’s twelfth annual Organic Seedlings Sale is kicking off in early December. Preorder seedlings thru February 28th…
Apply Now for AAUW Scholarships
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The Elmhurst Branch of the AAUW is pleased to offer three $3,500 scholarships to women returning to school or continuing their education. To qualify, candidates must be 23 or older, have already…
Elmhurst Model Railroad Club weekly Sunday Open House
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
- Elmhurst Model Railroad Club
Stop in on Sunday afternoons and visit our three (3) operating model railroad layouts.
Metamorphoses
York Drama is proud to present Mary Zimmerman’s Tony-winning play, “Metamorphoses,” on Jan. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. on the Baker Auditorium stage. Pulling from classic myths like…
From the News Blog
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ELMHURST, IL, Dec. 4, 2025 – As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, the City of Elmhurst is proud to announce a renewed…
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Elmhurst has an incredible lineup of back patios, sidewalk seating, and hidden spots that let you soak up summer while enjoying the best bites in…
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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
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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…
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Join us every Labor Day Sunday for Elmhurst’s tastiest fundraising event—‘Cue for a Cause, benefiting Elmhurst Walk-In…
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The Summer Reading Program at Elmhurst Public Library is designed to keep readers of all ages engaged and entertained throughout the summer…