There’s still time to visit McCormick House: 1952-1959, which runs through Sunday, January 20. This beautiful installation features a newly designed, complete mid-century interior for the Children’s Wing of the McCormick House. Two talented interior architectural designers used photos from inside McCormick House in the 1950s as their modern-day inspiration. All of us at McGrath Elmhurst Toyota…
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is holding its popular Rock and Mineral Identification class on Saturday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. Led by Geologist Sara Kurth, you’ll learn how to identify various minerals and rocks based on their appearance as well as through hardness testing. This class is appropriate for anyone ages eight and…
It’s time for the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art’s annual Dino Day on Saturday, January 5, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family-friendly event is appropriate for everyone ages 5 and up. Moms and dads, you’re invited to participate too! You and your children can examine real fossils, build 3-D dinosaur puzzles and…
The Elmhurst Public Library invites high school students and adults with library cards to participate in the Winter Reading Challenge. The program runs through January 31, 2019, although you need to complete a brief questionnaire by January 24, 2019 to participate. At McGrath Elmhurst Toyota, we know the holidays can be busy and stressful. Why not give…
You and your family can enjoy some Hometown Holiday Family Fun this Saturday, December 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Elmhurst’s City Centre. See a free screening of the 1946 holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the York Theater. Doors open at 9 a.m. for the 9:30 a.m. showing. Beginning at 11 a.m. in…
The Elmhurst Park District holds its annual Santa’s Workshop at Wilder Mansion on Saturday, December 8 from 1-4 p.m. When you think of Santa’s Workshop, you might picture a scene from a holiday movie with elves busy at work at a workbench, happily making toys for children. You won’t find Sant’s elves at Santa’s Workshop…
Mark Thursday, December 6 on your calendar, because that’s the day of this year’s annual Tree Lighting in Wilder Park. Bring the family to the park to enjoy all the holiday events. The annual holiday ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. and is scheduled to wrap up at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss this fun event. We…
Celebrate the holiday season with the Elmhurst History Museum’s annual Jolly Old St. Nicholas Concert on Friday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m. This family-friendly event at York Presbyterian Church provides holiday fun and entertainment for all ages. You’ll hear local German choirs singing traditional German Christmas carols. There will be photo opportunities with St. Nick…
The Elmhurst History Museum opens a new exhibit this week that’s perfect for the holiday season called Hometown Holiday: It’s a Wonderful Life in Elmhurst. The exhibit, which begins on Friday, November 16 and runs through January 6, 2019, features a wide variety of rare memorabilia from the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” This classic…
It’s time for Elmhurst’s first Christmas Tree Lighting and the appearance of Santa Claus himself on Friday evening, November 16 at 6 p.m. This festive annual event is brought to you by the Spring Road Business Association and features Christmas carols, refreshments, jolly old St. Nick and the lighting of the majestic tree decked out…
