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 EventsFinding Your Light - The 2nd Annual Festival of Lights
In the tradition of Elmhurst University’s popular Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Festival of Lights welcomes the campus and community for an interfaith candlelight gathering that will…
Spring Member's Show
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst Artists' Guild
We are pleased to announce EAG Spring Member’s Show at the EAG Gallery (within the Elmhurst Art Museum), which will run during museum hours from April 13 to May 31, 2024. Opening reception is…
Team Trivia Night
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
- Pints
Team Trivia Night If you are skilled, play to win prizes. If you are lucky, play to win free giveaways. The last Tuesday of every month is sponsored by our Brewery of the Month. Game 1 at 7:00…
Umbrella Sky Project
- Recurring daily
- Elmhurst City Centre
The Umbrella Sky Project has returned to color the skies this summer! The City of Elmhurst's Public Art Commission and Elmhurst City Centre have partnered again to bring these 2024 displays back…
From the News Blog
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Celebrate Moms Every Day, Every Way and Support Wellness House with Spavia Day Spa in Elmhurst Spavia Elmhurst Celebrates Women’s Wellness…
Family Fun on June 8th in Wilder Park
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Family Fun on June 8 th in Wilder Park The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic Showcases Wilder Park, the Wilder Mansion, and the…
The Umbrella Sky Project Returns to Elmhurst City Centre
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Elmhurst has welcomed back one of the most mesmerizing public art displays in the world - this time bigger and better! The City of…
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As winter ends and the days start to become warmer, Elmhurst offers its residents and visitors endless opportunities to explore the city. From…
Bring Back the Mile!
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The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic Returns June 8, 2024 with The Elmhurst Twilight Mile! Many Elmhurst residents are…