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 EventsCall for Art: HONORING HOKUSAI
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst Artists' Guild
Honoring Hokusai is presented by the Elmhurst Artists' Guild to complement the summer 2025 exhibition at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art: Hokusai & Ukiyo-e | The Floating World [Artworks from…
CROSSINGS by Bernard Williams
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Elmhurst Art Museum
This outdoor/indoor exhibition features large sculptures of vehicles by Chicago artist Bernard Williams that honors Black achievement in transportation and agriculture throughout American…
Elmhurst Model Railroad Club weekly Open House
- Recurring weekly on Friday
- Elmhurst Model Railroad Club
Visit our three (3) operating model railroad layouts.
Grand Opening Celebration
🎈Salvaged Beauty Rugs Grand Opening Celebration! EVERYONE is invited to join us in celebrating! Come for the official ribbon cutting at 12:30pm on Friday April 25th 🎀 ✂️ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 party…
From the News Blog
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Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot to Support Elmhurst Nonprofits Fighting Hunger Elmhurst, IL — The Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot, a 5K fun run…
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ECC Scavenger Hunts "My daughter and son and I had a really great time on the Parrot Search. We hope you do similar events soon. We also…
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Now is a good time to put June 7 th on the calendar for a great day In Elmhurst with family and friends! The DuPage Cycling Foundation has been…
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During these cold months, it’s the perfect time to prioritize self-care and embrace the coziness of the season. Elmhurst is home to many…
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Gather your girls and get ready for the ultimate Galentines Day in Elmhurst! Whether you're brunching at your fave café, treating…
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The City of Elmhurst is pleased to announce that the 2025 application period for the Community Grant Program is now open! The City's Explore…