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]
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
Abraham Joshua Heschel Lecture. Presented free by Elmhurst University from 7-8:30 p.m., Rabbi Steven Bob, Jewish chaplain at Elmhurst University and rabbi emeritus at Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard; along with longtime Elmhurst University 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. For more information, visit: www.elmhurst.edu/about/special-events
Saturday, May 3
An evening of Gershwin, Perkinson and Mussorgsky with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. From 7-9 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra will cap off its 2024/2025 season with a performance at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. This not-to-be-missed concert, conducted by Music Director Stephen Alltop, will feature a diverse program of vibrant, dynamic works that highlight a blend of American, African American, and Russian influences. The evening will begin with a pre-concert talk at 5:45 p.m. to offer insight into the music and enhance the concert experience for attendees. Tickets are $35-$45 for general admission, $12 for students, senior discounts. For tickets, first-time visitor guides, FAQs and further concert details, visit www.ElmhurstSymphony.org.
Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4
Art in Wilder Park. Free and open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., this highly anticipated event kicks off the Spring festival season in the western suburbs each year. The free two-day event draws thousands of visitors with over 130 booths of artists selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, fiber arts, and delicious treats from local food vendors. Booths by over 80 Midwest artists, 10 nonprofits, 10 food vendors, 10 Kids Court participants, and 20 other local business partners will be featured. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/events/art%20in%20wilder%20park%202025
Thursday, May 15
UCCA Taste of the Town. From 6-10 p.m. United Community Concerns Association (UCCA) will hold the eighth annual Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, an Elmhurst food and drink experience, on May 15 at Wilder Mansion. The evening will showcase food, wine, and beer tastings from 15 Elmhurst businesses. Proceeds from the event will benefit UCCA, an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that fights hunger by providing food, referrals, and services to Elmhurst District 205’s most financially disadvantaged children and their families. Tickets are $75 in advance and $80 after May 8 or at the door and can be purchased online at ucca-elmhurst.org or by mail at UCCA, Box 324, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Visit ucca-elmhurst.org for more details.
Art in Wilder Park. The the 28th annual Art in Wilder Park is free and open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.