Now through Jan. 3
Penguin scavenger hunt. Presented by the Elmhurst City Centre and recurring daily, there are 100 plush penguins hidden in City Centre Merchant Windows this holiday season. Come explore the heart of downtown Elmhurst, find the penguins and see what City Centre is all about—great shopping, delicious dining and top notch, hometown service. Player cards available at all participating merchants and online at elmhurstcitycentre.com. For more information, call 630-993-1600 or email: [email protected]
Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 12-14
Christmas in Elmhurst. Starting at 7:30 p.m. each night and presented by the CityView Community Church, 343 S. York St., the Elmhurst Community Choir and Orchestra, under the baton of Dennis Criser, invite you to celebrate “Christmas in Elmhurst.” Admission is free. All are welcome! For more information, call 630-530-5018 or email: [email protected]
Saturday, Dec. 14
The Agape Ringers. The Agape Ringers, Chicago’s premier handbell ensemble, and guest artist Big City Jazz, will be performing at 4 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. Featuring familiar favorites and fantastic finds, this show is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Tickets are available at the door for $27 (general) or $36 (patron). For more information, visit: www.agaperingers.org
“Elf” film screening. Starting at 10 a.m. at Classic Cinemas York Theatre, 150 N. York, celebrate the holiday season with a screening of the 2003 holiday classic, Elf, on the big screen. A film the entire family can enjoy, it features Will Ferrell, Bob Newhart, and more, telling the story of a man raised by elves in the North Pole who sets out to find his real family in New York City. After the Christmas comedy, enjoy family-friendly holiday activities in City Centre Plaza.. Admission: $5. For more information, call 630-833-1457 or visit: www.classiccinemas.com/f/elf/201
Family Day: Holiday party. From 1-4 p.m. at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., celebrate the winter holidays at the museum with a visit from Santa (2-3 p.m.) and a card-making activity. Create festive decor in honor of the holiday season. Admission: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students over 18 with a school ID, $5 for children ages 5-17 and free for children under 5 and for museum members. For more information, call 630-834-0202 or email: [email protected].
Hometown holiday family fun day. Presented by the Elmhurst History Museum from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., enjoy a DJ spinning all your seasonal favorites, a face painter and balloon twister (inside a heated tent), meet Santa and princesses Anna & Elsa from Frozen, and more. Admission: free. Also stop by the Elmhurst History Museum table for added holiday fun. For more information, call 630-833-1457 or visit: https://elmhurstcitycentre.com/events/family-fun-day
We Care Winter Coat Drive. Presented by the Spring Road Business Association from 1-4 p.m., the Association, in partnership with Warm Coats for Cool Kids, is sponsoring a Coat Drive as part of its “We Care” campaign. Donate a new winter coat for a child in need, sizes 2T to XXL. Coats can be dropped off at a participating Spring Road business with a Coat Drive Box. Look for the poster with the red coat. Coats can also be dropped off at our Spring Road Winter Fest event on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 1-4 p.m. Warm Coats for Cool Kids will distribute the coats to students in District 205 and other nearby suburban districts. For more information regarding additional drop off locations, call 630-833-1100, email: [email protected] or visit: SpringRoad.com/we-care/
Winter Fest on Spring Road. Presented by the Spring Road Business Association from 1-4 p.m., enjoy a sleigh ride and see the reindeer on parade (decorated reindeer in front of local businesses) on Spring Road. Next, visit with Santa, share your Christmas wishes and meet your favorite holiday characters and pose for a holiday photo. Don’t forget to bring your smartphones for pictures. Be sure to indulge in some delicious cookies from Lezza and hot chocolate while listening to Christmas carols. Caroling provided by the Elmhurst Choral Union singers and the Immaculate Conception Student Choir. The event will conclude with tree lighting. For more information, call 630-833-1100, email: [email protected] or visit: https://springroad.com/our-events/#winter
Sunday, Dec. 15
Jump with Santa. From 10 a.m.-noon, presented by Sky Zone Elmhurst, 325 W. Lake St., Suite A, get ready for some holiday magic. Santa will be visiting Sky Zone at 10 a.m., take some adorable photos, and share their holiday wishes. For more information, call 630-478-8339 or visit: www.skyzone.com/elmhurst
The Musical Magic of Christmas. Starting at 3 p.m. at Elmhurst University, the Elmhurst Choral Union presents its holiday spectacular, The Musical Magic of Christmas. Celebrate this festive season with holiday classics, traditional choral-orchestral works and movie favorites performed with a professional orchestra. There might even be a special surprise visit from the North Pole! Pieces include a movement of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, White Christmas, A Christmas Festival, Three Holiday Songs from Home Alone, Christmas Day, Ceremony of Carols and a special performance of March of the Toys performed by our orchestra. Price: $25 for adults, $15 for youths (up to age 18). For more information, email: [email protected] or visit: https://elmhurstchoralunion.org/concerts
Elmhurst History Museum
Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
