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…

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108th Memorial Day Ceremony May 25

108th Memorial Day Ceremony

Please join us at the Wilder Park Veterans Memorial for a solemn ceremony of respectful remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Ceremony will begin post parade at…

108th Memorial Day Parade May 25

108th Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 25 | 9:30 AM • Parade Route Begins at York & Third Street, ending at Wilder Park • Memorial Ceremony follows at 11:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Explore Elmhurst, on behalf of…

From the News Blog

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…