If winter weather has got you down, then you need to check out Cabin Fever Funfest on Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is at Courts Plus, an Elmhurst Park District facility. Enjoy crafts, games, face painting and balloon twisting. You can also try out some of…
If you’re looking for a fun weekend activity for your children, check out the Rockin’ Jewelry for Kids class at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art on Saturday, January 19 at 1:30 p.m. Kids between the ages of 8 and 16 can learn how to make two different types of real gemstone jewelry (such as…
The Elmhurst Art Museum presents McCormick House: 1952-1959, through Sunday, January 20. This is the first time you’ll be able to see the Children’s Wing of the house complete with interiors inspired by photographs from the time period when McCormick House was first used as a family home. All of us at BMW of Elmhurst think you’ll…
If you have children age 5 and older who are interested in dinosaurs, you don’t want to miss the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art’s Dino Day on Saturday, January 5, 2019. the museum has lots of fun and educational dinosaur-related activities planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents, you’re invited to play, too! You…
Come listen to Sounds of the Season, an afternoon concert filled with uplifting handbell music on Saturday, December 15 at 4 p.m. Nothing says Christmas quite like the sound of pealing bells, and The Agape Ringers handbell ensemble is among the best in the greater Chicago area. Guest musicians accompanying The Agape Ringers at the…
Meet your friends and neighbors for some Hometown Holiday Family Fun on Saturday, December 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a free showing of the classic 1946 holiday movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the York Theater starting at 9:30 a.m. The theater doors will open at 9 a.m. From 11 a.m. to…
The Elmhurst History Museum holds its fifth annual Jolly Old St. Nicholas Concert at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 30. The concert features two local German choirs performing German Christmas carols. You can also enjoy hot cocoa, cookies and photo opportunities with Jolly Old St. Nick himself. Children are invited to come wearing their pajamas….
The United Community Concerns Alliance is seeking volunteers to help with the UCCA 40th Annual Holiday Food Drive. On Monday, November 26 through Wednesday, November 28, you can assist by sorting donated food and packing it in boxes for needy families whose children attend the 14 schools in the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205….
It’s Elmhurst’s very first Christmas Tree Lighting of 2018 on Friday, November 16 at 6 p.m. Santa Claus always takes time from his busy schedule to stop by, so you can tell your children they’ll have the chance to see the Jolly Old Elf himself! This festive holiday event is bursting with holiday spirit. Enjoy…
