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…
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…
