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]
Recurring weekly on Monday nights
Trivia night. From 7-9 p.m. at Bottle Theory, 542 S. Spring, Monday is trivia night and you’re invited. There are seven rounds of audio, visual and live hosted trivia. You’ll get everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, from science to sports, from the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. It’s free to play; prizes will be awarded for answering bonus questions, and gift cards for the top teams at the end of the night. Gather up to six of your brainiest pals. Tables are first come, first serve. For more information, visit: https://bottletheorytaproom.com/
Recurring monthly
Memory care support group. Held on the first Wednesday of every month at the Adult Christian Day Center, Epiphany Church, 314 W. Vallette, Elmhurst and at St. Paul Church, 545 S. Ardmore, Villa Park, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., this is a free support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The group alternates months between Epiphany Church and St. Paul Church. Call or text Jamie to RSVP at 312-543-5158 or email: [email protected] for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Ice Cream for Breakfast. Stop by Kimmer’s Ice Cream, 110 W. Park Ave., starting at 9 a.m. for its annual Ice Cream for Breakfast. For more information, call 630-903-6618.
Sunday, Feb. 2
McCormick House tour. From 1-2 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, learn more about the unique history and design of Mies van der Rohe’s 1952 McCormick House. This is one of only three residences designed and built by Mies in the United States, and one of only two open to the public. For more information, call 630-834-0202 or visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/
Saturday, Feb. 8
Galentine’s Market. Presented by Brewpoint Craft, 617 N. York, from 5-9 p.m. Get ready for a night of shopping and sipping at Galentine’s Market. Whether you’re out for a fun night with friends or looking to snag the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, this event has it all. Enjoy signature Valentine’s-inspired drinks while discovering unique, handmade goodies from local vendors. Free. For more information, call 630-302-3636.
Artist Talk and Exhibition walk-through: Sustenance and Land. From 1-2:30 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., listen to the current exhibition artists discuss their artworks addressing human relationships to the land, exploring a broad spectrum of themes including nutrition, cultural relationship to food, scientific investigation, spirit, history and the future. Price: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students 18-and-over with a school ID, $5 for children ages 5-17, and free for members and children under 5. For more information, call 630-834-0202 or visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/
Sunday, Feb. 9
“Snapshots: Elmhurst Now and Then” gallery talk. Starting at noon and presented by the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., join Sarah Cox, museum curator of exhibits, for an exclusive guided tour of the museum’s new exhibit, Snapshots: Elmhurst Now and Then. The gallery talk includes an overview of how the urban landscape of Elmhurst has transformed since its establishment as a village in 1882. View digitally enhanced photographs of iconic Elmhurst buildings, street views, parks, and transportation routes while learning more. Free for members; $8 for nonmembers. For more information, call 630-833-1457 or visit: www.elmhursthistory.org
Sunday, Feb. 16
Community education series: Understanding religious of the world and why we don’t need the entire world to be Christian. From 1-2 p.m. presented by Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 S. Spring Road, connect, learn, and take part in building a more inclusive community. Free. For more information, call 630-834-7750 or visit: https://elmhurstchurch.org
Now through Feb. 28
Organic seedlings sale at First Congregational UCC. It’s never too early to start thinking about your spring garden. The First Congregational United Church of Christ’s 11th annual Organic Seedlings Sale is under way. Preorders for certified organic vegetable, herb and annual flower seedlings will be taken through Feb. 28. (Note the early deadline.) Seedlings can be ordered by going to the church’s website: https://elmhurstucc.org/store. Seedlings will be available for pick up at the church’s Green Garden Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10. The church is located at 235 S. Kenilworth Ave. in Elmhurst.
Elmhurst History Museum
Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.