Elmhurst History Museum Events

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

🎨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.  

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…

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,…

The Elmhurst Garden Club is hosting a flower show.  The flower show is a presentation of flower designs and other plant displays that will educate the public and stimulate interest in horticulture and creative floral design.  Flower shows have been…

Bear Down: Football in the Windy City August 28, 2026 – January 24, 2027 For more than 140 years, Chicago football has been deeply woven into the fabric of our sports culture. From neighborhood prairie fields to iconic venues such…

Meet local authors who discuss, answer questions, sell, and sign copies of their books. Interested in participating as an author? Applications are accepted June 1-July 3. Apply at elmlib.org/AuthorFair.Find a full list of participating authors starting August 3.Live in-person. No…

Enjoy a two-day festival full of bands, food, drinks, a free Family Fun Zone and so much more!

Tickets will go on sale online only August 19 at 9 a.m. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Chicago Bears’ first home stadium: Wrigley Field. From 1921 to 1971, the Bears played their home games on this…

Tickets will go on sale online only September 1 at 9 a.m. Take a behind the scenes tour of the Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility, a site generally closed to the public. Visit various areas, including private quarry platforms, and…

Join us for Aces & Art: A Night of Luck and Giving at Elmhurst Art Museum*; an evening filled with style, and a touch of casino-night fun — all in support of the museum’s exhibitions and education programs. Interested in sponsoring Aces…