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 EventsDesigning Donkey Hodie: From Make Believe to Someplace Else
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- Elmhurst Art Museum
Designing Donkey Hodie: From Make Believe to Someplace Else will draw audiences into the unique and creative world of the Emmy®-nominated PBS KIDS puppet series produced by Chicago-based Spiffy…
Elmhurst Model Railroad Club weekly Open House
- Recurring weekly on Friday
- Elmhurst Model Railroad Club
Visit our three (3) operating model railroad layouts.
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…
Scavenger Hunt
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- Elmhurst City Centre
Stay cool this summer in downtown Elmhurst! Over 100 plush flamingos are beating the heat on their pool floats inside your favorite City Centre merchant stores. Find 20+ of them and enter to win…
From the News Blog
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New ‘Cue for a Cause 10 th Anniversary features The 10 th anniversary of Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network’s most important…
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September 1, 2024 is the 10 th anniversary of the 'Cue for a Cause —the most delicious fundraiser in town! The ‘Cue is one of…
ICYMI....Elmhurst Cycling Classic Wrap-Up
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The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic brought back an incredible show of elite cycling and running despite some bad weather…
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Treat yourself to nutritious foods that benefit your health while also supporting local famers! The Elmhurst Farmers Market is Elmhurst’s…
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Get ready for an addition to Elmhurst’s summer scene with the upcoming Elmhurst French Market! Presented by Bensidoun USA, this vibrant…
OLMEC TRAILS: CULTURE AND LEGACY
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Including one installation on Spring Road & the Prairie Path in Elmhurst! The Elmhurst Public Arts Commission would like to thank The…