Recurring on Sundays
Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: [email protected]
Friday, April 4
“Babe” film screening. Starting at 2 p.m. and presented by the Elmhurst Public Library, enjoy a free viewing of the 1995 classic, “Babe,” a heartwarming and fun story about finding your place in the world. Free. All ages. No registration required. For more information, call 630-279-8696 or visit: https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar
Sunday, April 6
Understanding rescue during the Holocaust. Presented at 7 p.m. by Elmhurst University at the Frick Center Founders Lounge, for decades after the Holocaust, rescue was understood primarily as a psychological phenomenon that could be attributed to one’s ethical predisposition or empathetic personality, or as a result of one’s piety or theological commitments. In recent years, a new approach focuses less on motivations and more on circumstances. This talk by Rebecca Carter-Chand, director of the Programs on Ethics, Religion and the Holocaust at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, will trace the evolution of the study of rescue and highlight new research on the rescue of Jews by Christians, as well as Jewish strategies of survival. Free.
Thursday, April 10
Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts inaugural Toasts & Tastes fundraising event. The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) is pleased to introduce Toasts & Tastes for ECPA—an exclusive wine-tasting event from 6-9 p.m. at Wilder Mansion. Guests will experience a curated selection of more than 100 wines from around the world, with sommeliers on-site to guide tastings and answer questions.
In partnership with Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique, this lively evening will offer an immersive experience, complete with live music, passed hors d’oeuvres, and food stations. Attendees will have the opportunity to place wine orders at the event, with special discounts available for volume purchases.
As ECPA works to establish a world-class performing arts venue in the western suburbs, fundraising events like Toasts & Tastes play a critical role in bringing this vision to life. Once built, the 26,000-square-foot facility will host live theater, music, dance, comedy, and community events, transforming Elmhurst into a regional cultural hub.
Guests are encouraged to dress in business casual attire for an elegant yet relaxed evening. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available under the EVENTS tab at ECPA-elmhurst.org. This event is 21+.
Poetry workshop: What sustains us. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., in celebration of National Poetry Month and inspired by the spring exhibition, we invite community members to join us for an evening of enjoying and creating poetry that explores the intersection of who we are and the food that sustains us. Participants will listen to poems exploring relationships between food, culture, and identity. Next, Elmhurst University professor Dr. Ann Frank Wake will guide participants as they write their poems about a food that is meaningful to them. No writing experience is required. Price is $25 for nonmembers, $15 for members. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/events or call 630-834-0202.
Saturday, April 12
GreenMan Theatre yard sale and open house. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. presented by Greenman Theatre at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York St., as GreenMan Theatre downsizes for its move to new quarters, community members can visit and take a piece of theatre home with them. Props, furniture and costumes will be available. Donations are welcome and appreciated.
Sunday, April 13
McCormick House tour. From 1-2 p.m. presented by Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., learn more about the unique history and design of Mies van der Rohe’s 1952 McCormick House. Tours are led by museum docents and are approximately one hour in length. Capacity is limited and spots sell out quickly, so advance tickets are recommended. Your ticket for the tour includes admission to the rest of the museum. Check-in at the front desk of the museum upon your arrival. You may view the museum exhibitions either before or after the tour. Price is $23 for nonmember tickets, which includes admission to the museum. Elmhurst Art Museum Members need to call 630-834-0202, Ext. 10 or email: [email protected] to obtain the discount code needed to redeem your free ticket.
Thursday, April 17
Flashlight Egg Hunt. From 8-8:30 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Park District at Wilder Park, 175 S. Prospect, calling all egg-hunters ages 11-16. Grab your flashlight and join your friends in the frenzy as you search for candy filled eggs. No need to register; this event is free. For more information, visit: www.epd.org/news/flashlight-teen-egg-hunt
Saturday, April 19
Doggie Eggstravaganza. From 11-11:30 a.m. presented by the Elmhurst Park District at Berens Park, 493 N. Oaklawn, celebrate spring with your four-legged friend at our Doggie Eggstravaganza when the egg hunt goes to the dogs! Dogs of all sizes can hunt for treat-filled eggs. Registration is not required. Free to attend. All dogs must be kept on a non-retractable leash (maximum 6 feet), be current on all vaccinations, and visibly wear tags. No prong collars please. Dog must be accompanied by at least one person age 16-or-older. No registration required. For more information, visit: www.epd.org/news/doggie-eggstravaganza
Easter egg hunt on Spring Road. From 12:30-1:30 p.m. presented by the Spring Road Business Association at Wild Meadows Trace, 483 Spring Road, visit with the Easter Bunny starting at 12:30. Thousands of candy filled eggs will be scattered throughout the Wild Meadows Trace for an egg hunt that starts promptly at 1 p.m. Don’t be late because the eggs are gone in 60 seconds! There is time to meet and greet with the Easter Bunny before and after the egg hunt. For more information, visit: https://springroad.com/our-events
Egg hunt at Berens Park. Starting at 8 a.m. at Berens Park, 493 N. Oaklawn and presented free by the Elmhurst Park District, hop on over to the baseball fields at Berens Park this year for the Park District’s annual egg hunt. Join in a mad dash to collect prize-filled eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. Adults must accompany children; don’t forget to bring your basket. For ages 2-10. Registration is required. Register at epd.org.
Elmhurst History Museum
Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.