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Great Western Prairie Volunteer Day
Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:02pmApril 17, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Help maintain Elmhurst's stretch of 10,000-year-old prairie. Volunteers meet at the Great Western Prairie (intersection of Berkley Avenue and Prairie Path, just west of Spring Road) from 9 a.m.-Noon. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. For more information contact Eric Keeley at keeley [dot] eric
gmail [dot] com or click New Rec Station Student Registration
Posted March 16, 2021 - 9:34amApril 26, 2021 - 9:00am
Mark your calendars!
Registration for 2021/2022 New Rec Station students will open April 26 at 9 a.m.
Registration is online only. Learn more on our Rec Station page.
Summer Registration - Residents
Posted March 25, 2021 - 1:50pmMay 01, 2021 - 8:00amResident registration for programs featured in the Summer Brochure opens today at 8 a.m.
Art in Wilder Park - cancelled
Posted February 07, 2021 - 2:40pmMay 01, 2021 - 10:00amThe annual Art in Wilder Park 2021 has been canceled. Due to the uncertainty with the Covid 19 pandemic, the Elmhurst Park District and RGL Marketing for the Arts have deemed it to be unsafe to move forward with Art in Wilder Park May 1-2, 2021. We are very sorry that we will not be together to promote the Arts in Elmhurst. Please “Save the Date” for the 11th Annual Wilder Mansion Holiday Market November 5-6,2021 & the 25th Annual Art in Wilder Park April 30-May 1, 2022.
Summer Registration - Non-Residents
Posted March 25, 2021 - 1:51pmMay 04, 2021 - 8:00amNon- resident registration for programs featured in the Summer Brochure opens today at 8 a.m.
Great Western Prairie Volunteer Day
Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:06pmMay 15, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Help maintain Elmhurst's stretch of 10,000-year-old prairie. Volunteers meet at the Great Western Prairie (intersection of Berkley Avenue and Prairie Path, just west of Spring Road) from 9 a.m.-Noon. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. For more information contact Eric Keeley at keeley [dot] eric [at] gmail [dot] com or click here.
Eldridge Adventure Day
Posted February 20, 2021 - 1:46pmJune 06, 2021 - 10:00am
Join us for a day of nature exploration and discovery at Eldridge Park!
Event subject to change in accordance with the Restore Illinois Plan.
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Movie in the Park - The Croods: New Age
Posted February 20, 2021 - 1:50pmJune 18, 2021 - 7:30pm
Grab a picnic blanket and join us for a showing of The Croods: New Age in Wilder Park. Movie begins at dusk.
Movies in the Park is a partnership between Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst Public Library.
Event subject to change in accordance with the Restore Illinois Plan.
Great Western Prairie Volunteer Day
Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:08pmJune 19, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Help maintain Elmhurst's stretch of 10,000-year-old prairie. Volunteers meet at the Great Western Prairie (intersection of Berkley Avenue and Prairie Path, just west of Spring Road) from 9 a.m.-Noon. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. For more information contact Eric Keeley at keeley [dot] eric [at] gmail [dot] com or click here.
Party in the Park - Salt Creek Park
Posted March 25, 2021 - 2:29pmJune 23, 2021 - 9:00am to 11:00am
We're popping into the parks on select days this summer to party with you! Kids of all ages are invited to head to Salt Creek Park for some good old-fashioned fun. We'll provide bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes and more.
Party in the Park - Butterfield Park
Posted March 25, 2021 - 2:31pmJuly 07, 2021 - 9:00am to 11:00am
We're popping into the parks on select days this summer to party with you! Kids of all ages are invited to head to Butterfield Park for some good old-fashioned fun. We'll provide bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes and more.
Movie in the Park - The Goonies
Posted February 20, 2021 - 1:50pmJuly 09, 2021 - 7:30pm
Grab a picnic blanket and join us at Wilder Park for a showing of The Goonies in Wilder Park. Movie begins at dusk.
Movies in the Park is a partnership between Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst Public Library.
Event subject to change in accordance with the Restore Illinois Plan.
Great Western Prairie Volunteer Day
Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:09pmJuly 17, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Help maintain Elmhurst's stretch of 10,000-year-old prairie. Volunteers meet at the Great Western Prairie (intersection of Berkley Avenue and Prairie Path, just west of Spring Road) from 9 a.m.-Noon. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. For more information contact Eric Keeley at keeley [dot] eric [at] gmail [dot] com or click here.
Bags, Brew and BBQ
Posted February 20, 2021 - 1:54pmJuly 24, 2021 - 6:00pm
Join us for a game night just for adults at Wilder Park. Fill up on bbq, grab a drink and enjoy a relaxing evening out. Featuring bags and other games guaranteed to bring out your competitive spirit. Attendees must be 21 and older.
Event subject to change in accordance with the Restore Illinois Plan.
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Party in the Park - Wilder Park
Posted March 25, 2021 - 2:33pmJuly 30, 2021 - 9:00am to 11:00am
We're popping into the parks on select days this summer to party with you! Kids of all ages are invited to head to Wilder Park for some good old-fashioned fun. We'll provide bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes and more.
Movie in the Park - Raya and the Last Dragon
Posted February 20, 2021 - 1:51pmAugust 06, 2021 - 7:30pm
Grab a picnic blanket and join us for a showing of Raya and the Last Dragon in Wilder Park. Movie begins at dusk.
Movies in the Park is a partnership between Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst Public Library.
Event subject to change in accordance with the Restore Illinois Plan.
Party in the Park - East End Park
Posted March 25, 2021 - 2:34pmAugust 13, 2021 - 9:00am to 11:00am
We're popping into the parks on select days this summer to party with you! Kids of all ages are invited to head to East End Park for some good old-fashioned fun. We'll provide bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes and more.
See you in the park!
Great Western Prairie Volunteer Day
Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:11pmAugust 21, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Help maintain Elmhurst's stretch of 10,000-year-old prairie. Volunteers meet at the Great Western Prairie (intersection of Berkley Avenue and Prairie Path, just west of Spring Road) from 9 a.m.-Noon. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. For more information contact Eric Keeley at keeley [dot] eric [at] gmail [dot] com or click here.
Park Palooza
Posted February 20, 2021 - 1:59pmAugust 21, 2021 - 5:00pm
End the summer on a high note at Park Palooza! Food trucks, drinks, plus plenty of activities for the kids!
Event subject to change in accordance with the Restore Illinois Plan.
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Touch a Truck
Posted February 20, 2021 - 2:01pmSeptember 11, 2021 - 9:00amElmhurst Park District invites you to bring the kids to Berens Park to touch and climb through a variety of trucks and vehicles, including fire trucks, tow trucks and more!
Event subject to change in accordance with the Restore Illinois Plan.
Great Western Prairie Volunteer Day
Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:12pmSeptember 18, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Help maintain Elmhurst's stretch of 10,000-year-old prairie. Volunteers meet at the Great Western Prairie (intersection of Berkley Avenue and Prairie Path, just west of Spring Road) from 9 a.m.-Noon. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. For more information contact Eric Keeley at keeley [dot] eric [at] gmail [dot] com or click here.
Great Western Prairie Volunteer Day
Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:14pmOctober 16, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Help maintain Elmhurst's stretch of 10,000-year-old prairie. Volunteers meet at the Great Western Prairie (intersection of Berkley Avenue and Prairie Path, just west of Spring Road) from 9 a.m.-Noon. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. For more information contact Eric Keeley at keeley [dot] eric [at] gmail [dot] com or click here.
Family Fall Fest
Posted February 20, 2021 - 2:03pmOctober 16, 2021 - 10:00amBring the family to The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace for Safety Town trick-or-treating, fun for the little ones, family photo opportunities, fall games and more!
Great Western Prairie Volunteer Day
Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:16pmNovember 20, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Help maintain Elmhurst's stretch of 10,000-year-old prairie. Volunteers meet at the Great Western Prairie (intersection of Berkley Avenue and Prairie Path, just west of Spring Road) from 9 a.m.-Noon. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. For more information contact Eric Keeley at keeley [dot] eric [at] gmail [dot] com or click here.
Tree Lighting
Posted February 20, 2021 - 2:05pmDecember 02, 2021 - 5:30pmJoin the Elmhurst Park District as we kick off the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting in Wilder Park!
Event subject to change in accordance with the Restore Illinois Plan.
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