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, Feb. 28
Hearts for the Arts. Back by popular demand is the Elmhurst Centre for the Performing Arts Hearts for the Arts campaign. This campaign supports the ECPA mission to build a state-of-the-art performing arts center while also highlighting a local artist and engaging small businesses throughout Elmhurst. The Hearts for the Arts campaign was created to drive traffic into local small businesses during the typically slower months of January and February, while supporting the overall ECPA mission of offering performances in live theater, music, dance, and comedy, where artists and patrons share their love of the performing arts. For more information, call 224-283-7889 or visit: www.ecpa-elmhurst.org/event/hearts-for-the-arts-2025
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.
Saturday, March 1
Medley of Melodies. Starting at 7 p.m. and presented by the Elmhurst Choral Union at the First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York St., join singers from Elmhurst Choral union for a friendly evening in a casual setting. Enjoy selections in from musical theater, classical and folk styles. Free reception following the concert. Freewill donations will support ECU. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstchoralunion.org/
Hearts for the Arts.
Wednesday, March 12
Closet Change: The Enduring Politics of Fashion. Starting at 4 p.m. and presented by Elmhurst University, Sekile Nzinga is an interdisciplinary scholar, educator and practitioner who prioritizes mental health, healing and reproductive justice within black and other underserved communities. Nzinga will give this year’s Genevieve Staudt Intercultural Lecture at Elmhurst University for Women’s History Month. Admission is free but reservations are encouraged, at elmhurst.edu/Cultural. For other questions, email [email protected] or call 630-617-5186
Friday, March 14
“Acre by Acre: Our Farming Heritage.” From 1-5 p.m. presented free by Elmhurst History Museum, from 1850 to 1950, the area of DuPage County was home to farming families and small towns. The Elmhurst History Museum’s Acre by Acre: Our Farming Heritage exhibit will explore how settlers transformed the land into a thriving farming community and delve into the rich history of farming in the western suburbs. Despite facing challenges, these pioneering families supported themselves through subsistence farming before transitioning to commercial farming, contributing to Illinois’ agricultural legacy. The farmers of DuPage experienced the impact of mechanized farming equipment, which revolutionized the agriculture industry in Elmhurst and throughout Illinois. For more information, visit: www.elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457.
Saturday, March 15
Adult Egg Hunt. Starting at 10 a.m. at Berens Park, 493 N. Oaklawn, Ave., and presented by the Elmhurst Park District, this event gives new meaning to BYOB (bring your own basket). Adults will hunt for eggs filled with goodies and have a chance to win amazing prizes. There will be $500 in cash prizes courtesy of sponsor, Kelly Stetler Real Estate. Raffle winners will be called after the event, so be sure to stay until the end for raffle winner announcements. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Ages 18 and up, no children under 18 allowed. Register at epd.org.
Sunday, March 16
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra presents “A Grand Tour.” Starting at 3 p.m. at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra presents an afternoon of musical masterpieces featuring music from around the world. This concert promises a captivating exploration of American, French, Spanish, and Italian music, conducted by Music Director Stephen Alltop. A pre-concert talk will begin at 1:45 p.m. for those interested in learning more about the featured pieces and composers before the performance. Ticket prices are $35-$45 for general admission, $32-$42 for seniors and $12 for students. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit ElmhurstSymphony.org or call the Elmhurst Symphony office at 630-941-0202.
Elmhurst History Museum
Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
