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.

Plan Your Visit

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…

Maven Boutique Salon

NIKS Face & Body

Candycopia

May 30

Annual Spring Market

Timothy Christian Schools

Our annual spring market features food vendors with an array of ethnic foods, grillers, and yummy desserts. Enjoy our many craft vendors as well. A Silent Auction table displaying several amazing…

May 30

Carmina Burana

Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

Join the Elmhurst Choral Union & Orchestra, conducted by Scott Uddenberg, for a thrilling performance of Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, one of the most powerful and recognizable choral works of…

May 30

Chicagoland Guitar Festival 2026

Recurring daily
Elmhurst University

Hello guitar enthusiasts, Join us for a weekend of concerts, masterclasses, lectures, competitions, ensemble playing, and shared music-making at the next edition of the Chicago Guitar Festival—a…

May 30

Join Our Summer Adult Performance Program

Recurring daily
School of Rock Elmhurst

We are looking for new students to join our Adult Performance Program beginning in June! Whether you're new to music or a seasoned player, we will meet you where you're at and take you to the…