Community Events

  • Fall Golf Scramble

    October 26, 2019 - 9:00am
    Posted September 19, 2019 - 11:46am

    The annual Fall Scramble will be held on Saturday October 26, 9 a.m. at Sugar Creek Golf Course. The format is 4-player scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. $160 entry fee per team. The event includes a tee gift, buffet dinner and large raffle with the grand prize winner getting free golf for the 2020 season!

  • Courts Plus Kids Halloween Tennis Party

    October 27, 2019 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
    Posted October 14, 2019 - 7:52am

    Take a swing at some seasonal fun at the Courts Plus Halloween Tennis Party! Kids ages 5-12 are invited to come in their costumes and have a frightfully good time playing games on the tennis courts. Pizza and soda will be provided and racquets are not required, but if you have one - bring it! $15/person. No experience necessary! This is a great chance to try out a new sport and have some silly fun.

    Register

  • Vision 2020 Open House

    November 01, 2019 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
    Posted October 21, 2019 - 7:45pm

    Drop-in at our Vision 2020 Open House and give us your feedback! Under the Vision 2020 Plan, the Park District used your input to shape six potential projects. During the Open House, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the six potential Vision 2020 large-scale projects and ask questions.

    "Input from the community is the foundation of the Vision 2020 Plan," says Executive Director, Jim Rogers.

    This time and location of this Open House is:

    Friday, November 1
    10 a.m.-Noon
    The Abbey

  • Vision 2020 Open House

    November 02, 2019 - 8:00am to 10:00am
    Posted October 21, 2019 - 7:48pm

    Drop-in at our Vision 2020 Open House and give us your feedback! Under the Vision 2020 Plan, the Park District used your input to shape six potential projects. During the Open House, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the six potential Vision 2020 large-scale projects and ask questions.

    "Input from the community is the foundation of the Vision 2020 Plan," says Executive Director, Jim Rogers.

    This time and location of this Open House is:

    Saturday, November 2
    8-10 a.m.
    Courts Plus

  • Vision 2020 Open House

    November 04, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am
    Posted October 21, 2019 - 7:49pm

    Drop-in at our Vision 2020 Open House and give us your feedback! Under the Vision 2020 Plan, the Park District used your input to shape six potential projects. During the Open House, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the six potential Vision 2020 large-scale projects and ask questions.

    "Input from the community is the foundation of the Vision 2020 Plan," says Executive Director, Jim Rogers.

    This time and location of this Open House is:

    Saturday, November 2
    8-10 a.m.
    Courts Plus

  • Vision 2020 Open House

    November 04, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
    Posted October 21, 2019 - 7:51pm

    Drop-in at our Vision 2020 Open House and give us your feedback! Under the Vision 2020 Plan, the Park District used your input to shape six potential projects. During the Open House, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the six potential Vision 2020 large-scale projects and ask questions.

    "Input from the community is the foundation of the Vision 2020 Plan," says Executive Director, Jim Rogers.

    This time and location of this Open House is:

    Monday, November 4
    5-7 p.m.
    Courts Plus

  • Vision 2020 Open House

    November 05, 2019 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
    Posted October 21, 2019 - 7:52pm

    Drop-in at our Vision 2020 Open House and give us your feedback! Under the Vision 2020 Plan, the Park District used your input to shape six potential projects. During the Open House, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the six potential Vision 2020 large-scale projects and ask questions.

    "Input from the community is the foundation of the Vision 2020 Plan," says Executive Director, Jim Rogers.

    This time and location of this Open House is:

    Tuesday, November 5
    9:30 a.m.-Noon
    Wagner Community Center

  • Vision 2020 Open House

    November 05, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
    Posted October 21, 2019 - 7:54pm

    Drop-in at our Vision 2020 Open House and give us your feedback! Under the Vision 2020 Plan, the Park District used your input to shape six potential projects. During the Open House, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the six potential Vision 2020 large-scale projects and ask questions.

    "Input from the community is the foundation of the Vision 2020 Plan," says Executive Director, Jim Rogers.

    This time and location of this Open House is:

    Tuesday, November 5
    6-8 p.m.
    Wagner Community Center

  • Vision 2020 Open House

    November 12, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
    Posted October 21, 2019 - 7:55pm

    Drop-in at our Vision 2020 Open House and give us your feedback! Under the Vision 2020 Plan, the Park District used your input to shape six potential projects. During the Open House, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the six potential Vision 2020 large-scale projects and ask questions.

    "Input from the community is the foundation of the Vision 2020 Plan," says Executive Director, Jim Rogers.

    This time and location of this Open House is:

  • Great Western Prairie Work Day

    November 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
    Posted January 07, 2019 - 8:40am

    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) at 9 a.m.  Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves.  For more information contact Keith Olson at keitholson [at] usa.net or click here.

  • Polar Express Storytime Train

    December 01, 2019 - 11:00am
    Posted July 01, 2019 - 2:07pm

    This program is full.

    All aboard! Don’t miss the holiday magic as we journey to the North Pole (Elburn) on the Metra train from Elmhurst. We will enjoy cookies and refreshments while a storyteller reads The Polar Express. Santa will join us on the train to visit with your family.

  • Tree Lighting in Wilder Park

    December 05, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
    Posted December 11, 2018 - 1:00pm

    Join the Elmhurst Park District as we kick off the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting in Wilder Park!

    Meet with a special visitor from the North Pole, enjoy holiday entertainment and participate in children's activities. The evening will get you ready for the season!

    Get into the holiday spirit by bringing together your family, friends or organization to decorate one of the 60 holiday trees around the park. Take part in an Elmhurst tradition and pick your tree at the Wagner Community Center! ($60R/$68NR Per Tree)

  • Santa at Wilder Mansion

    December 07, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:30pm
    Posted August 09, 2019 - 1:01pm

    The fun begins with cookies and cocoa served by Santa's Elves. There will be holiday craft-making, and each child will receive time with Santa and a complimentary photo. Featured will be Santa's Workshop, a special place just for children where they can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for those they love. Santa's Workshop will be stocked with great gifts for Mom, Dad and more! Each child and adult must register. Fees: $12R/$14NR Adult; $16R/$18NR Child.

  • Santa's Workshop at Wilder Mansion

    December 07, 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
    Posted February 01, 2018 - 10:17am

    A holiday store just for kids! Santa’s Workshop is a special place just for children where they can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for those they love, including mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, friends and pets!

    Items are kid-priced and kid-friendly.