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

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…

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Scavenger Hunt Jul 26

Scavenger Hunt

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

Follow your Nose to Family Fun! Jul 16
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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…

Follow your Nose to Family Fun! Jun 26
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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 Jun 19
Entertainment

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…

OLMEC TRAILS: CULTURE AND LEGACY Jun 11
Arts & Culture

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…