Saturday, Oct. 5
• Family Fall Fest. From 9 a.m.-noon presented by the Elmhurst Park District at Wild Meadows Trace, 511 S. York St., get your costumes ready and bring the family to The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace for Elmhurst Park District’s Family Fall Fest. Activities include Safety Town trick-or-treating, food trucks, plus fall festivities! Sponsored by Alpine Creek Dental, Kelly Stetler Real Estate and OHi Our Home Improvement.
• Journey Through the Cosmos with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s “The Planets & Star Wars.” Presented by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra from 7-9 p.m. at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Gustav Holst’s The Planets is celebrated as one of the most iconic works in the classical music repertoire. Completed in 1917 and inspired by astrological themes, this masterpiece has influenced countless composers, including John Williams, whose Star Wars Suite will also be performed. Tickets are $35-$45 for general admission; $12 for students. For more information, call 630-941-0202 or email: [email protected]
• Star Wars Reads Celebration. Presented by the Elmhurst Public Library from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., journey to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate Star Wars Reads Month. Test your knowledge of the Force, design a droid, and celebrate your love of reading through other crafts, games, and activities. Costumes are encouraged! Free. No registration required. For more information, call 630-279-8696 or email: [email protected]
Sunday, Oct. 6
Lecture: “Lights, Camera, Action: The History of Chicago Film.” From 2-3 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst History Museum and being held at Elmhurst City Hall (209 N. York St.), Chicago played a key role in the early days of film, from production studios to equipment to marketing. Recently retired University of Chicago Cinema and Media Studies Professor, Judy Hoffman, explores Chicago’s film history and considers whether there is a “Chicago Style” of cinema. The lecture is free for members, $5 for nonmembers. For more information, call 630-833-1457.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Artist talk with Rafael Blanco. Starting at 1 p.m. at the Elmhurst Art Museum, hear Blanco reflect on the murals he has reimagined for this exhibition, and his experiences as an artist creating public murals across the United States. Blanco sees rejection as integral to life’s experiences, especially the life of an artist. He will share insights into how he transforms rejection into success that empowers him as an artist to imagine new visions for his work. For more information, call 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
GreenMan Theatre presents Spooky Stories. From 7-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, hear a collection of spine-chilling stories in a reader’s theater performance from GreenMan Theatre. The event is free—live in-person and on Zoom. Registration is required. For more information, call 630-279-8696 or email: [email protected]
Thursday, Oct. 17
St. Olaf College Orchestra at York High School. The St. Olaf Orchestra will perform at Merle E. Baker Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m. during its 2024 Fall Tour. The St. Olaf Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra rich in international artistry and tradition and known for its enthusiastic and passionate performances. This year’s program includes Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, along with Anna Clyne’s Restless Oceans, “Morning Music” from Peer Gynt by Edvard Grieg, and student soloists. Tickets are $10 and free for students, and are available at stolaf.edu/tickets/orchestra or by calling 800-363-5487.
Elmhurst Farmers Market
Recurring weekly on Wednesdays through Oct. 30 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on Vallette, just east of York, an Elmhurst community jewel offering a wide variety of farmers, vendors, and more with free parking. For more information, email: [email protected]
Elmhurst History Museum
Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
