Community Events

Party in the Park - East End Park

August 09, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Posted January 29, 2019 - 11:33am

We're popping into the park 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, giveaways and refreshments. Eco the Raccoon might just make an appearance as well!

Thanks to Whole Foods Market of Elmhurst for donating refreshments for our party-goers!

See you in the park!

Party in the Park - Conrad Fischer Park

July 26, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Posted January 29, 2019 - 11:31am

We're popping into the parks on select days this summer to party with you! Kids of all ages are invited to head to Conrad Fischer Park for some good old-fashioned fun. We'll provide bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes, giveaways and refreshments. Eco the Raccoon might just make an appearance as well!

The parking lot at Conrad Fischer is closed for construction, so please park on the street for the event.

Party in the Park - Pioneer Park

June 21, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Posted January 29, 2019 - 11:26am

We're popping into the parks on select days this summer to party with you! Kids of all ages are invited to head to Pioneer Park for some good old-fashioned fun. We'll provide bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes, giveaways and refreshments.

The Elmhurst Fire Department will make a special appearance at this event, greeting kids with stickers to take home!

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)

Family Fall Fest

October 12, 2019 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Posted November 28, 2018 - 9:39am

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2019 Family Fall Fest. View photos from the event here.

Bring the family to Wild Meadows Trace for Safety Town trick-or-treating, inflatable corn maze obstacle course, inflatable circus train for the little ones, family photo opportunities, fall games, face painting and balloon twister!

Stay for lunch! We'll have several food trucks there, including Carnivale, Cupcakes for Courage, Mario's Cart, Taco Mobil, Smallcakes, Sugar Mama's mini donuts and Toasty Cheese, plus free Starbucks while supplies last!

Touch a Truck

September 07, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Posted October 30, 2018 - 3:22pm

Thanks to everyone who attended Touch a Truck 2019! View photos from the event here.

Elmhurst Park District invites you to bring the kids to Berens Park to touch, feel, and climb through a variety of trucks and vehicles, including fire trucks, tow trucks and more! Come hungry, the following food trucks will be on site: BabyQ's BBQ, Barbeque Jim's, Mario's Cart, Smallcakes, Starbucks (free coffee while supplies last), Sugar Mama's Mini Donuts and Windy City Ice Cream.

Here is a list of the vehicles you can expect to see!

Mini Excavator
Wacker Roller
Bobcat Trailer
2 trucks TBD
Concrete Mixer Truck
Security Vehicle
Blue Jay Shuttle Bus
Ambulance
Engine Rescue
Skid Steer w/Grapple Bucket
Large Mower Tractor w/Wing Mower
Police Vehicle & Police Command Center
Large school bus with wheelchair spot
53 ft. Tractor-Trailer
Regular School Bus
Telehandler & Scissor Lift
Heavy duty wrecker and LD flat bed
Ready Mix Truck
Ambulance & Helicopter
Mack Automated Side Load
Trolley
26' Moving Truck white w/black decals
Military M35A2 2.5 ton Cargo Truck

Cabin Fever Funfest

February 02, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Posted October 30, 2018 - 2:17pm

Beat the winter blues at the Courts Plus Cabin Fever Funfest, a day of FREE kid friendly, family fun! Enjoy games, crafts, face painting, and balloon twisting, while burning off energy at our obstacle course, on the climbing wall or at Fit 4 Life gym!

Bags, Brew and BBQ

July 27, 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Posted September 12, 2018 - 4:23pm

Thanks to everyone who attended our Bags, Brew and BBQ 2019! View photos of the event.

Join us for a game night just for adults in front of Wilder Mansion. 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. No admission fee, but must be 21 years or older to attend this event. Alcohol provided by Doti Liquors.

Food trucks include BabyQ's BBQ, Barbeque Jim's and Cupcakes for Courage, plus Starbucks.

Park Palooza

August 24, 2019 - 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Posted September 05, 2018 - 9:30am

Thanks to everyone who attended Park Palooza 2019! View photos from the event.

End the summer on a high note at Park Palooza! Food trucks, a beer and wine garden, plus plenty of activities for the kids, including an inflatable circus train for little ones, 60' inflatable obstacle course for big kids, face painting and balloon twister. The Hub's Spray Ground and miniature golf will also be free to use during the event.

Music will be in the air all night, with The Doors of Chicago performing from 5-7 p.m. and the ultimate 90s party band, Run Forrest Run, from 7:30-10 p.m. This will be an awesome summer evening for the whole family!

Food trucks for this event include: Barbeque Jim’s Catering, Mario’s Cart, Carnivale Food Truck, Toasty Cheese, Piko Street Kitchen, Cupcakes for Courage, Smallcakes, Windy City Ice Cream and Kimmer’s Ice Cream.

Kite Fest

August 10, 2019 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Posted September 05, 2018 - 9:14am

Thank-you to everyone who attended Kite Fest 2019!

Soar to new heights at this year's Kite Fest! With plenty of time to fly the skies with the family, a hula hoop contest and dj, it will be a perfect day in the park. 

Plan for a picnic. Food trucks stopping by include BabyQ’s BBQ, Tamale Spaceship, Barbeque Jim’s Catering, Smallcakes, Toasty Cheese, Chesa’s Gluten Tootin’ Free, Starbucks and Windy City Ice Cream.

Movies in the Park - Incredibles 2

August 02, 2019 - 7:30pm
Posted September 05, 2018 - 9:08am

Thanks to everyone who attended this year's Movies in the Park! We'll see you in Summer 2020!

Grab a picnic blanket and join us at Wilder Park for a showing of Disney's Incredibles 2. Come early for free popcorn and food trucks at 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m.

Food options at the event will include Jimmy Johns, Cupcakes for Courage, Windy City Ice Cream and Kimmer's Ice Cream!

Prior to the movie, 8-8:20 p.m., the Trinity Irish Dancers will present a short dance performance.

Movies in the Park is a partnership between Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst Public Library.

Movies in the Park - Coco

July 12, 2019 - 7:30pm
Posted September 05, 2018 - 9:07am

Thanks to everyone who attended this year's Movies in the Park! We'll see you in Summer 2020!

Grab a picnic blanket and join us at Wilder Park for a showing of Disney Pixar's Coco. Come early for free popcorn and food trucks at 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at dusk, approximately 8:45 p.m.

Movies in the Park is a partnership between Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst Public Library.

Movies in the Park - Mary Poppins Returns

June 28, 2019 - 7:30pm
Posted September 05, 2018 - 9:06am

Thanks to everyone who attended this year's Movies in the Park! We'll see you in Summer 2020!

Grab a picnic blanket and join us at Wilder Park for a showing of Mary Poppins Returns. Come early for free popcorn and food trucks at 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at dusk, approximately 9 p.m.

Food trucks for this event include Mario's Cart, Windy City Ice Cream, Kona Ice and Cupcakes for Courage.

Movies in the Park is a partnership between Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst Public Library.

Eldridge Adventure Day

June 09, 2019 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Posted September 05, 2018 - 8:56am

Thanks to everyone who attended Eldridge Adventure Day! View photos from the event here.

Choose your own adventure in Eldridge Park on Eldridge Adventure Day! Elmhurst Park District welcomes everyone to a day of outdoor fun and nature discovery, including bug hunts, a petting zoo, carnival games and a fishing derby at the lagoon!

Food trucks, face painting and a balloon twister will make it an afternoon of fun for the whole family! Thanks to Community Bank of Elmhurst for allowing our attendees to park in their parking lots!

Bug hunts are scheduled for 10:30am, 11:15am and Noon. The fishing contest will award prizes to kids 14 and under and is sponsored by Elmhurst Police Department. It will run from 10am-12:30 p.m. Those older than 14 are still welcome to fish and enjoy the lagoon!

Zoo animals you can look forward to seeing include goats, sheep, a cow, a donkey, a llama or alpaca, ducks, chickens, and a bunny!

Scheduled food trucks include Mario's Cart, Kona Ice and Smallcakes.

View a map of the event!

Egg Hunt in Wilder Park

April 20, 2019 - 10:00am
Posted August 30, 2018 - 4:03pm

Join Elmhurst Park District at our annual spring event in beautiful Wilder Park! Come early to meet with the Easter Bunny, who will be at the park 9 a.m.-Noon. Be ready for the egg hunt at 10 a.m. sharp.

Flashlight Egg Hunt

April 18, 2019 - 8:00pm
Posted August 30, 2018 - 3:43pm

Teens, grab your flashlights and join us for the Flashlight Egg Hunt in Wilder Park. Join your friends in the frenzy as you search for prize eggs filled with candy, gift certificates and other great prizes. Ages 11-16.

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