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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Understand your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and what you can and should expect in terms of accessibility in public spaces and the type of accommodations you may request…
Elmhurst Homeless Student Drive
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- Tree of Life Wellness Cntr
Elmhurst Wellness Team 7th Annual Elmhurst Dist. 205 Homeless Student Drive
Exhibition - Rafael Blanco: Reflecting on a Decade of Public Art
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- 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…
Holiday Flower Show at Wilder Park Conservatory
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- Wilder Park Conservatory
Step into the holidays during Wilder Park Conservatory's Holiday Flower Show. Show runs November 28, 2024-January 12, 2025. Hours are 8 am-6 pm through December and 8 am-2:30 pm beginning in…
From the News Blog
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As the holiday season swings into full gear, there’s one shopping day that stands out not just for its deals but for its heart: Small…
Holly Trolley is Back!
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The Explore Elmhurst Holly Trolley is BACK! Starting Saturday, November 30th, hop aboard the festive Holly Trolley and enjoy FREE rides every…
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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…
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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…