Coming up Friday, September, 11 at 7pm. Enjoy Best in Show with your pup and family while snacking on popcorn made just for you and pupcorn made just for them.
Special Events
Capture the paw-fect holiday memory as your pup poses with Santa in a festive setting - a keepsake you'll treasure for years to come!
Join us for exciting games like candy cane hockey, test your searching skills during our indoor Candy Cane Hunt, and gather around for a special holiday story time.
All aboard for a magical Holiday Movie Night featuring The Polar Express! Enjoy popcorn, refreshments, crafts, and plenty of hot cocoa.
Spend a magical night under the stars - right in your own backyard at Wilder Park!
Think your family has what it takes to be the fastest puzzle solvers in town? Put your teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test at our Family Fun Puzzle Night!
All ages. Experience the outdoors after dark during this special Parks & Recreation Month event.
All ages. Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month with a relaxed, family-friendly walk along the scenic Elmhurst Prairie Path.
Ages 4 and up. Create your own USA-inspired tie-dye T-shirt using classic folding techniques and patriotic colors.
Parks & Recreation Month is celebrated every July by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Join us in celebrating in our community this July with one of these special events - or play along with Photo Bingo.
Update: Due to the weather forecast of severe thunderstorms throughout the day and into the evening, we have cancelled the Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt at Wilder Park.
Bring the whole family for a colorful and creative afternoon of egg dying fun!
A holiday store just for kids! Join Elmhurst Park District at Wilder Mansion for Santa's Workshop - a special place just for children where they can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for those they love, including mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teacher, friends and pets! Items are kid-priced and kid-friendly. No registration required.
Please join Elmhurst Garden Club on July 12, 2026, for the next annual Elmhurst Garden Walk & Faire, “An Afternoon in the Garden”. The walk showcases both private and public gardens along
Join us for a frightfully fun night of creativity, cozy fall vibes, and a splash (or two) of Pinot at Wilder Mansion's Halloween-themed Paint & Sip event!
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive experience the whole family will enjoy!
Ask questions and learn about District projects, accomplishments and future plans at the upcoming Virtual State of the Park District Address at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16.
We're hunting down eggs a little differently this year! Have fun at home with our Egg Decorating contest!
