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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Founders Jazz Lounge May 10

Founders Jazz Lounge

Elmhurst University Music Department Presents - Founders Jazz Lounge. Tuesday May 12th - Elmhurst University Lab Band, and Faculty Combo Thursday, May 14th - Late Night Blues Vocal Jazz Ensemble…

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Grow with Us! Mar 17

Grow with Us!

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Elmhurst Public Library Introduces New Seed Library For garden enthusiasts who want to try a new seed variety or wish to share a special heirloom…