Now that winter is in full swing, it’s important to keep your vehicle operating properly. We at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota offer some tips to help keep your car driving safely in the winter. 1. Check the lights. Early sunsets mean there’s less daylight in the winter. You’ll want to make sure your Toyota’s exterior lights are in…
The Toyota Corolla has been a popular model for years here at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota. The automaker has sold more than 50 million Corollas since it was introduced in 1966. Buyers can choose from one of the standard Corolla models or purchase the performance-oriented Apex Edition or the bold Nightshade Edition. Whichever Corolla you prefer, you can…
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, head out to the Elmhurst Art Museum on Saturday, Dec. 18, for the Family Holiday Party. Bring the kids, because this holiday celebration is suitable for the entire family. You’ll enjoy the holiday display in the museum’s celebrated McCormick House. Participants can play a few rounds…
Pick up a Christmas Cracker Take Away Craft kit at the Elmhurst History Museum and join in the holiday spirit. Kits will be available on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 12, from 1-5 p.m. Participants can create holiday crafts at home with these self-assembly kits provided by the…
The Happy Invention: The History and Significance of Picture Postcards takes place on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at 7 p.m. You’ll have the opportunity to attend in-person at the Elmhurst Public Library or virtually via Zoom. Katherine Hamilton-Smith, the founding curator of the Curt Teich Postcard Archives, will give a powerful, 50-minute presentation on the…
It’s nearly time for the annual Tree Lighting at Wilder Park. This year’s festivities take place on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bring the family and participate in this Elmhurst holiday tradition. Everyone is guaranteed to have a great time. We at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota look forward to the Tree Lighting each year. We hope you…
Actor George Takei will discuss his graphic memoir, “They Called Us Enemy,” at the Elmhurst Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. He’ll recount his childhood years as one of 100,000 Japanese Americans relocated to internment camps during World War II. This New York Times bestseller tells the story of how Takei’s parents…
Put on your running shoes and get ready to hit the streets. Thanksgiving is the day of the 38th Annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot. We at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota probably don’t need to remind you about this great event because it’s become a tradition in the city. But we do hope you’ll come out for this 5K…
Experience a magical evening at Spay Illinois’ 1st Annual Spay Soirée: A Night in Paris on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, from 6-11 p.m. Held at the Abbington Distinctive Banquets, Spay Soirée celebrates Spay Illinois’ yearly accomplishments and acts as the organization’s primary fundraising event of the year. At McGrath Elmhurst Toyota, we applaud the life-saving programs and…
