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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Elmhurst Farmers Market Jun 10

Elmhurst Farmers Market

THE midweek market in the western suburbs! Visit every Wednesday, 7am-1pm, June – October for an array of baked goods, pastries, breads, local honey, olives, fresh salsa, focaccias, dairy…

LIFT Voices: Pop Choir Jun 10

LIFT Voices: Pop Choir

For three weeks this summer, jump into a high-energy singing experience at LIFT—open to anyone who wants to have fun and make music together. We’re singing music you actually know and love—think…

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Explore the Elmhurst French Market This Summer May 14
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The Elmhurst French Market returns for the 2026 season in collaboration with Explore Elmhurst, bringing fresh foods, artisan vendors and live…