October 2017
Bootitul Saturday
Enjoy Halloween in your own downtown! Free Halloween movie at the York Theatre at 9:30 am. Trick or Treat at all your favorite City Centre businesses from 11 am to 1 pm. Don't forget your treat bag! Free fun for the whole family!
Find out more »December 2017
Hometown Holiday Family Fun Day
Movie showing of "Elf" (rated PG) at the York Theatre. Doors open at 9:00 am and the movie begins at 9:30 am. Free elf hats to all the kids! Santa visits in the City Centre Plaza from 10 am to 1 pm.
Find out more »Hometown Holiday Block Party
Live Band/DJ Adult Beverages Available for Purchase Santa Visits Appearance by Mayor Morley Free Kiddie Train Rides Explore Elmhurst Holly Trolley Runs from 10am-10pm
Find out more »May 2018
Schools Out Party
School's Out for Summer!! Come celebrate the kick off of summer in the City Centre Plaza! Free goodies for all the kids. DJ, Dancing and Prizes too!!
Find out more »December 2018
Hometown Holiday Block Party
Make it a Hometown Holiday in your own downtown! Santa and Mrs Claus will arrive via the Holly Trolley around 4:30 and will be available for pictures until 8 pm! There'll be a live band and DJ for dancing and prizes. Adult beverages available for purchase. Free rides on the Hometown Holiday Express Kiddie Train. Kick off the holidays in City Centre!
Find out more »June 2019
Elmhurst City Centre Block to Block Party
Come to the heart of downtown Elmhurst for live music with friends and family. Bands at both locations this year - in the City Centre Fountain Plaza and the North York Plaza! Great outdoor dining all throughout your downtown. Crafts for the kids in the Fountain Plaza. Event starts June 5th. (No event on July 3rd)
Find out more »October 2019
Boo-tiful Saturday
Enjoy a Boo-tiful Saturday in your own downtown! Free family-friendly movie at 9:30 am at the York Theatre. (doors open at 9 am) Trick or Treating, for kids 12 and under, at your favorite City Centre merchants from 11 am to 1 pm. DJ, dancing, prizes and freakishly fun activities throughout the area all morning. Celebrate Halloween in City Centre!
Find out more »November 2019
Hometown Holiday Kick Off Party
Kick off the holidays in your own downtown in the City Centre Fountain Plaza! Come meet your favorite Frozen princess and let Santa know just what's on your list this year! Bring your camera for some free family holiday fun!
Find out more »December 2019
Hometown Holiday Family Fun Day
Join us for one of our favorite traditions! Doors open at 9am at the York Theatre for a free showing of Elf at 9:30! DJ and Santa will be in the Fountain Plaza from 11am-1pm. Free Elf hats to all the kids!
Find out more »September 2021
Rock the Block Party – CANCELLED
It's baaaaack!!! Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th. Send the summer off in style at a two day party with the whole neighborhood! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Find out more »May 2022
Memorial Day Parade and and Post-Parade Military Ceremony
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in cooperation with the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst Park District, is pleased to organize the 104th Annual Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade and Post-Parade Military Ceremony. The Memorial Day Parade will step off at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 2022, from the Elmhurst City Centre at Third and York, and will proceed to the Elmhurst Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park. Following the parade will be a…
Find out more »June 2022
Live Music Nights
Join your friends and neighbors for Wednesday Night Live this summer in City Centre! Some of the regions' best tribute bands will be in the North York Plaza from 6 pm to 8 pm every Wednesday from June 15 to August 10th. Enjoy tributes to The Rolling Stones, The Foo Fighters, Jimmy Buffet and more! The full line up can be found on our website at www.elmhurstcitycentre.com.
Find out more »November 2022
Explore Elmhurst Holly Trolley
All Aboard the HOLLY TROLLEY! Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley is back for the holidays! The City of Elmhurst is excited to announce the Explore Elmhurst Trolley is back for the holiday edition “Holly Trolley” on Saturdays November 26 through December 17 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The trolley will follow the same route as the summer trolley program. Hop-on-board for some holiday fun! While onboard, riders will receive a guide to special offers from businesses in town and have…
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