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.
Explore Elmhurst Holiday Highlights
Kie & Kate Couture
Kie & Kate Couture is a boutique for women's and children's fashion, accessories, gifts, and home decor. Located at 559 S. Spring Rd. Elmhurst
Happy Holidays
Support local businesses this holiday season by shopping local!
Bread & Butter Home
Bread & Butter is a home decor store offering home accessories, accent furniture, local jewelry and more! Located at 131 W. First St. Elmhurst.
Marshmallow Play
Marshmallow Play is an indoor playground that provides a safe and fun environment for children 6 years and under. It is located at 572 N. Michigan Ave. Elmhurst.
Explore Elmhurst Holly Trolley
The Explore Elmhurst Holly Trolley is a free trolley service that runs on Saturdays from noon-midnight through December 30th. Hop on and off at one of the 7 stops around town to enjoy dining, shopping, and holiday events.
Judith B. Salon + Spa + Academy
Judith B. Salon + Spa + Academy is a full-service salon and spa. Located at 263 N. York St. Elmhurst
Upcoming Events
View All EventsBarbie - From the Beginning
- Recurring daily
- The Uptown Shop
BARBIE – From the Beginning a free exhibit for Barbie fans of all ages. She’s back in a big way, but the new hit movie Barbie is not the only way to check out the pop culture icon. The…
EXHIBIT: Lost Chicagoland Department Stores
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst History Museum
From dressing up for lunch in Marshall Field & Co.’s Walnut Room to picking out holiday gifts from the Sears and Montgomery Ward catalogs, many of us in the Chicagoland area have fond…
Holiday Makers Market + Photos with Santa
This event will feature photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, a number of vendors selling their products, as well as crafts, food, and drink. Registration Required…
Hometown Holiday Lights & Photo Contest
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst City Centre
Make it a Hometown Holiday and enjoy the FOUR holiday light displays throughout City Centre - Fountain Plaza, Schiller Court, North York Stage and 110 S. Cottage Hill. Snap some fun holiday…
From the News Blog
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The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic Returns June 8, 2024 We are pleased to announce the return of the Superior Ambulance…
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Familiarize yourself with Elmhurst Public Library before you visit! The Library's 360 virtual tour is a brand-new feature on the website…
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The Elmhurst Magazine article titled "Making It Better Every Day: The leader who sets the pace" written by Dave Noble highlights the…
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PICASSO: FIFTY YEARSLATER at the Elmhurst Art Museum invites visitors of all ages to engage with Pablo Picasso’s work, lasting influence…
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Be part of the conversation! One Book, One Elmhurst is a partnership of the Elmhurst Public Library and Elmhurst University, providing the…