Community Events

  • Movie in the Park - The Goonies

    July 09, 2021 - 7:30pm
    Posted February 20, 2021 - 1:50pm

    Grab a picnic blanket and join us at Wilder Park for a showing of The Goonies in Wilder Park. Movie begins at dusk.

    No reservations required - masks will be optional for those who are vaccinated. People who are not fully-vaccinated should continue to wear masks and socially distance; exceptions continue for those with qualified medical conditions and those under 2 years of age.

    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

    July 17, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
    Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:09pm

    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

    July 24, 2021 - 6:00pm
    Posted February 20, 2021 - 1:54pm

    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.

    Presented by

  • Movie in the Park - Raya and the Last Dragon

    August 06, 2021 - 7:30pm
    Posted February 20, 2021 - 1:51pm

    Grab a picnic blanket and join us for a showing of Raya and the Last Dragon in Wilder Park. Movie begins at dusk.

    No reservations required - masks will be optional for those who are vaccinated. People who are not fully-vaccinated should continue to wear masks and socially distance; exceptions continue for those with qualified medical conditions and those under 2 years of age.

    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

    August 21, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
    Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:11pm

    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

    August 21, 2021 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
    Posted February 20, 2021 - 1:59pm

    End the summer on a high note! Join us for main stage entertainment, a beer garden, food trucks, and a variety of games and activities for the kids!

    Event subject to change in accordance with the Restore Illinois Plan.

    Presented by

  • Touch a Truck

    September 11, 2021 - 9:00am
    Posted February 20, 2021 - 2:01pm

    Elmhurst 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

    September 18, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
    Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:12pm

    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

    October 16, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
    Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:14pm

    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

    October 16, 2021 - 10:00am
    Posted February 20, 2021 - 2:03pm

    Bring 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

    November 20, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
    Posted February 24, 2021 - 2:16pm

    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

    December 02, 2021 - 5:30pm
    Posted February 20, 2021 - 2:05pm

    Join 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.

    Presented by