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.
Upcoming Events
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Join the Elmhurst AAUW Branch and ComeUnity/Coffee Break for Social Justice as they aim to bring people together by fostering a thoughtful dialogue and gentle discussion about racial issues. The…
In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in our Communities Exhibit Retrospective
Dave Oberg, director of the Elmhurst History Museum, provides an overview of immigration history and patterns in Elmhurst and the western suburbs, with a strong focus on the period after World…
Picasso: Fifty Years Later
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- Elmhurst Art Museum
As part of the worldwide exhibitions marking the 50th Anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, the Elmhurst Art Museum will host an exhibition dedicated to the famed Modern artist. With multiple…
Short and Scary Writing Contest
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- Elmhurst Public Library
Scare us with an original super short story or poem. Create a spooky work that's 15 sentences or less. Winners get a Barnes & Noble gift card, a spot in our Kids' Ink magazine, and an…
From the News Blog
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Be part of the conversation! One Book, One Elmhurst is a partnership of the Elmhurst Public Library and Elmhurst University, providing the…
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Treat yourself with care this season! The Elmhurst Public Library invites you to capture a bit of happiness by wrapping yourself in coziness…
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We all know how easy and convenient it is to pop onto an app and order items we need with just a few taps of our fingers. Large chains and…