Events

Visit us at the museum this summer to enjoy stories and movement to boost literacy skills in this lively storytime in partnership with the Elmhurst Public Library! Enjoy a new story each month at 10 a.m., then explore the museum’s…

Elmhurst City Centre is buzzing with excitement!Over 100 plush bumblebees are hidden throughout your favorite local shops—just waiting to be discovered. Find 20 or more to unlock your chance to win one of 120 amazing prizes!Grab your player card at…

You don't want to miss this!  Artist Jeanette Andrews applies sensory illusion techniques and her interest in the selective nature of attention and the bounds of perception to create artworks that explore magic, multiple realities, and the human psyche. This…

For Kids Birth-Grade 8: Pick up a log from the Kids' Help Desk or print one from elmlib.org/summer to track each day you read. At 10, 20, and 30 days of reading, bring your log to the Library to earn…

We are excited to bring back one of the world's most famous and beautiful art installations back to Elmhurst City Centre: Umbrella Sky Elmhurst 2026. Snap a photo under the Umbrellas at Schiller Court, Color Rain at 110 S. Cottage…

Complete 250 repetitions within 10 minutes to earn an exclusive t-shirt. All participants entered into a raffle for a 60-minute massage.

Elmhurst Artists' Guild Presents Light As Language The Elmhurst Artists' Guild (EAG) presents Light As Language, a solo exhibition by fine art photographer Louie Jones, on view July 25 through August 23, 2026, at the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst…

Meet some of the groundbreaking women featured in History of Her: Women Who Shaped Chicagoland this summer with three special living history presentations in partnership with GreenMan Theatre Troupe! Costumed actors, portraying notable Chicagoland women Bertha Palmer, Audrey Wagner, and…

Bachata dance class at 6:30 PM followed by music, pool access, and drinks from the bar. Swimsuit recommended.

Stop in on Sunday afternoons and visit our three (3) operating model railroad layouts.

For grades K-5. Calling all future Rock Stars! Elmhurst's School of Rock brings a fun and musical adventure to the Library. Through musical games, you'll explore rhythm and tone while discovering how sound comes to life. Plus, you'll get experience…

Monday is Trivia Night at Bottle Theory, and you're invited! If you haven't experienced the excitement of our trivia night, here's how it works:There are 7 rounds of audio, visual and live hosted trivia. You'll get everything from Hungary to…

Gather your smartest friends and get ready for an evening filled with fun questions, laughter, and of course, our delicious brews and bites.

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 p.m.Game 2…

2 Games at 7 & 8 PM

2 Games at 7 & 8 PM

Join your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of live music every week! Listen to live music under the colorful Umbrella Sky Elmhurst display. Don’t miss out on the vibrant atmosphere and the joy of music—let the good times…

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, eggs, meats, cheeses, eggrolls, raw honey ice cream, kettle corn, and…

🎨Family Art Day!🎨Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a hands-on art experience for ALL ages—kids, teens, and adults welcome!Create your own fine art collage with featured artist Donna Castellanos, using hand-carved stamps of historical figures like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick…

Visit our three (3) operating model railroad layouts.  

Bobby K. will be displaying his dynamic set list that you will be sure to love. Friday Night Live Music with no cover charge.

Lollapalooza-themed Hatha Yoga class as part of festival energy group fitness classes.

Dukes of Every Decade, Unite is for all York Community High School Alumni. Come together on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Stage 119. (behind Modern Plate restaurant at 119 Commerce Ave, Elmhurst, Il). All York alumni are warmly invited to…

Join us for Mies & Martinis, an evening inside the McCormick House at Elmhurst Art Museum. Enjoy complimentary martinis and light bites, explore the remarkable home designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and connect with the community in an unforgettable…

Grab a picnic blanket and head to Wilder Park for a showing of A Minecraft Movie​ under the stars. Movie begins at dusk, but event begins at 7pm. Sponsors and food trucks will be there, plus make time for yard games…

Musician and Child Development Specialist Jim Gill returns to the Elmhurst History Museum this summer for another energetic, family-friendly concert at the museum’s outdoor stage! Guests are invited to clap, jump, dance, and sing along with Jim as children, parents,…