Saturday, Oct. 19
“Stories Behind the Song”: A night with Nashville songwriters. From 6-10 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield Road, the American Legion Post is hosting the fifth annual Nashville Songwriters “Stories Behind the Songs” event. The vvent will feature five Nashville songwriting legends. Frank Myers, Brett Jones, Billy Montana, Jeff Dayton and Sarah Darling. There will be an open bar, and food provided by Roberto’s and Golden Boy BBQ. Prices: $125 in advance; $150 at the door. For more information, call 630-833-7800 or visit: https://elmhurst-american-legion.ticketleap.com
BOO-tiful Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Elmhurst, Get ready for an exciting BOO-tiful Saturday for an amazing trick-or-treating experience. Enjoy fantastic music and engaging activities at the City Centre Plaza at York/Schiller and the North York Plaza at 254 N. York. Take advantage of free parking in all five parking decks. Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event—remember to bring your treat bags! For more information, visit: https://elmhurstcitycentre.com/events/boo-tiful
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Strategies for picky eating. From 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, Endeavor Health speech-language pathologist Morgan Holubetz, an experienced feeding therapist, discusses the differences between picky and problem eaters, and teaches strategies that parents of all types of picky eaters can use to help their child explore a wider variety of foods. Live in-person and virtually on Zoom. Registration is required. For more information, call 630-279-8696 or email: [email protected]
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Be an informed voter. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, looking to learn how to vote, decide among candidates for the Nov. 5 general election, or just become a more engaged American? Learn various strategies and resources to help you do your civic duty. Live in-person and virtually on Zoom. Registration is required. For more information, call 630-279-8696 or email: [email protected]
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.