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]
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.
Crossings by Bernard Williams. Starting April 19 and recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 17 at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., this outdoor/indoor exhibition features large sculptures of vehicles by Chicago artist Bernard Williams that honors Black achievement in transportation and agriculture throughout American history. Williams is represented in the Museum’s Collection and his work will also be included in the gallery show “Legacies.” Admission is $18 for seniors 65-and-older, $15 for students 18-and-over with school ID, $10 for children ages 5-17, $5 for children 4-and-under and free for members. For more information, call 630-834-0202 or visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org
Saturday, April 26
Create with us: Mosaic masterpieces. From 1-4 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., create a mosaic inspired by the practice of exhibiting artist Lydia Cheshewalla, who will discuss the importance of meditative attention in her work and the nature of creating ephemeral artworks. Then, she will lead a hands-on workshop for participants who will use seeds and other natural materials to explore our relationships to place, time, beings, and collaboration. Free for members; activity included with museum admission. For more information, call 630-834-0202 or visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org
Health and Wellness Fair. From 9 a.m.-noon, presented by Courts Plus, 186 S. West Ave., meet with community organizations that focus on health and wellness, speak with a personal trainer, receive free samples and free giveaways and be entered into raffles. For more information, visit: www.epd.org/news/health-wellness-fair
Rocking Rookies: Free music classes. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. presented by the School of Rock, Elmhurst, 105 N. Maple, these classes are perfect for beginners ages 8-12. School of Rock is offering classes for Rock 101 (8-12) to get students introduced to music. They will get to learn some music vocabulary, explore instruments and play songs. Registration is required. For more information, visit: https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/elmhurst/music-camps
Monday, April 28
Elmhurst History Museum
Info: elmhursthistory.org.
From 7-8:30 p.m. presented free by Elmhurst University, Rabbi Steven Bob, Jewish chaplain at Elmhurst University and rabbi emeritus at Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard; and longtime Elmhurst U. Chaplain H. Scott Matheney lead this year’s Abraham Joshua Heschel Lecture, which focuses on the Jewish faith. The event also will celebrate the lecture’s endowment by the family of Abner Ganet, a former Elmhurst mayor and civic leader who dedicated the later part of his life to Holocaust education. Registration is recommended. Visit: Elmhurst.edu/Cultural
Elmhurst Art Museum
Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.