Discover some holiday magic when you visit the Elmhurst History Museum’s new exhibit, Hometown Holiday: It’s a Wonderful Life in Elmhurst from November 16, 2018, through January 6, 2019. The exhibit includes rare “It’s a Wonderful Life” movie memorabilia from the private collection of Richard Goodson. At BMW of Elmhurst, we enjoy a good holiday movie, and…
Wilder Mansion’s Holiday Market takes place this week, from 4-9 p.m. on Friday, November 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 3! If you’re ready to start decorating your home for the holidays or you’d like to get an early start on gift shopping, make the Holiday Market your first stop. More…
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Arts presents The Science of Jurassic Park on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 2-3:15 p.m. In this fascinating lecture, biologist and fossil enthusiast Donald Baumgartner, M.S., will separate the real scientific facts from the Hollywood fiction portrayed in the “Jurassic Park” movies. At BMW of Elmhurst, we think this is an excellent…
If you like your Halloween traditions on the spooky side, be sure to check out Haunted History on Saturday, October 20, from 6-8:30 p.m. Your adventure begins at the historic Fischer Farm in Bensenville. From there, you’ll take an old-fashioned hayride to nearby Churchville Schoolhouse. Learn about macabre Victorian mourning rituals from the 1800s, and…
You’re invited to attend the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s Concert: Bernstein Spectacular, on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at 3 p.m. This performance at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church marks the opening of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s 58thseason as well as the 100thanniversary of the birth of composer Leonard Bernstein. Soprano Michelle Areyzaga is a very special guest…
The York Community High School Alumni Association invites you to an Open House and Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 29, 2018, to celebrate York’s 100th birthday! You can stop by any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to enjoy family-friendly games and raffles. Hear musical entertainment by faculty trio the Rented Mules. All of…
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Arts presents a fascinating lecture on September 22 called “What is My Birthstone?” In the presentation from 2-3 p.m., Gemologist Sakina Bharani provides information about gemstones for the month you were born, how the rough gem was formed in the earth, and some of the unique features of each birthstone….
Whether you were a rink rat, or you love roller skating, you’ll want to check out “Rollerspeak and a Pop-Up Exhibit with James Turner.” This event takes place at the Elmhurst History Museum on Sunday, September 23 at 2 p.m. Some of us at BMW of Elmhurst are old enough to remember the Golden Age of Roller Skating….
Elmhurst City Centre invites you to attend their end of summer blowout, the Rock the Block Party, on Friday evening, September 7 and all day on Saturday, September 8. Enjoy delectable food from 19 City Centre restaurants, hear live music provided by great Midwestern bands and enjoy a Family Fun Zone (only on September 8)….
Come check out Cool Cars Under the Stars, featuring muscle cars and hot rods, on September 13 from 6-8 p.m. This family-friendly event features beautiful, lovingly maintained, high-octane cars on display under the night sky. At BMW of Elmhurst, we appreciate high-quality vehicles of all kinds, and we’re excited to see the muscle cars and hot rods…
