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
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- Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Ankle N Foot Center of Elmhurst
Get Ready for Your Race. Free Orthotic screening with Doctor recommendations!
EAG Fall Member Show Results
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- Elmhurst Artists' Guild
The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild is proud to celebrate the outstanding talent featured in this year’s Fall Member Show. We are delighted to recognize Ana Vitek as the Featured Artist, with her…
Fall Scavenger Hunt
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst City Centre
There are over 100 plushies haunting our City Centre merchant stores & windows! Two ways to play and over 100 prizes to WIN! Contest runs October 1, 2025, thru October 31, 2025. For more…
Kontras Quartet
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst University
KONTRAS QUARTET boldly explores the evolving role of chamber music in the new millennium. Equally committed to time-honored classics, contemporary compositions, and genre-bending collaborations…
From the News Blog
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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…
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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…