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…
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…
One Book, One Elmhurst Author Visit: Shelby van Pelt
Join us for an evening with local author Shelby van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures. This debut novel became an instant New York Times bestseller and was chosen as a pick for The…
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…
From the News Blog
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Elmhurst University isn’t just for students—it’s a vibrant hub of culture, learning, and history right here in our…
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Looking Back and Looking Forward The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic and the Inaugural Elmhurst Twilight Mile Were A Big Hit…
Fall Things To Do In Elmhurst
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Fall Things To Do In Elmhurst Discover the charm Elmhurst has to offer this fall as the town transforms into a picturesque landscape of vibrant…
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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…