Community
The Villa Ave. Business District hosts a trick-or-treat and costume contest in Villa Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, with trick-or-treating from 1 to 3 p.m. and a costume contest at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park from 3 to 4 p.m.
Community
Villa Park's official trick-or-treat hours are 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, approved by the Village Board in August.
Community
The Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network's online auction fundraiser has raised $17,500 with bidding open through Wednesday, July 15; the nonprofit provides emergency rent, utility, and food assistance to more than 200 Elmhurst households each year.
Community
The Elmhurst Running Club's 4 on the 4th, a USATF-certified 4-mile race and Kids 1K, returns for its 21st year on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Elmhurst University, with 80 percent of proceeds historically benefiting local charities including the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network and the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry.
Community
Elmhurst's Public Arts Commission will host free, drop-in collage workshops led by lifelong resident and Smithsonian-featured artist Donna Castellanos at the Elmhurst Public Library on July 23 and 30, as part of the city's America250 celebration.
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