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 EventsArt in Wilder Park
This free two-day celebration on Saturday & Sunday takes place in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park, 175 South Cottage Hill Ave., drawing thousands of visitors to the Culture Campus each year. Explore…
Elmhurst Model Railroad Club weekly Sunday Open House
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
- Elmhurst Model Railroad Club
Stop in on Sunday afternoons and visit our three (3) operating model railroad layouts.
Elmhurst University Spring Band Concert
Join the Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band for their spring band concert on May 3rd at 2pm. Celebrating American Composers including; Aaron Copland, Charles Ives, Leonard…
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…
From the News Blog
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City of Elmhurst Names William R. Shanklin as Grand Marshal of the 108 th Memorial Day Parade The City of Elmhurst is proud to announce that…
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Elmhurst to be featured on PBS! An episode all about ELMHURST is airing on PBS Wisconsin on Thursday, April 9th at 7pm. Plus, it’ll be…
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Elmhurst Public Library Introduces New Seed Library For garden enthusiasts who want to try a new seed variety or wish to share a special heirloom…
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A short Q & A about the June 6, 2026 Elmhurst Cycling Classic Is it too early to think about Summer events? Absolutely not! Now is a great…
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ELMHURST, IL, Dec. 4, 2025 – As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, the City of Elmhurst is proud to announce a renewed…
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Elmhurst has an incredible lineup of back patios, sidewalk seating, and hidden spots that let you soak up summer while enjoying the best bites in…