Elmhurst Magazine

06/27/2025

June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day—a reminder that healing can take many forms. From music and dance to theater and storytelling, the performing arts offer powerful ways to process emotions, build confidence, and find connection. Read how local experts are using creative expression to help people facing mental health challenges, including veterans and those living with PTSD. Find the full story in our latest issue.

06/25/2025

Get ready for one of Chicagoland’s biggest summer traditions! The Taste of Oak Brook returns on July 3 with food from favorite local restaurants, live music from Fearless and Sixteen Candles, family activities, a stunning drone show, and one of the area’s best fireworks displays. Admission is free and all are welcome! For parking and event details, visit oak-brook.org/taste.

06/24/2025

Barks & Brews
June 26, 5:30 PM-8 PM
Oak Brook Park District
OBParks.org

In the midst of family fun this summer, don’t forget to include your furry friends in some of the activities. Barks & Brews, hosted by the Oak Brook Park District, is the perfect opportunity to give your dogs a paw-some play date. Pups will enjoy fun activities like peanut butter eating and best trick contests, prizes, and even pup-trivia. Attendees who bring three items to donate to their annual pet drive will be entered into a raffle to win prizes. Registration is required, and dogs must be kept on a leash for the entirety of the event.

06/23/2025

Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes in law enforcement? Elmhurst residents got a firsthand look this spring through the Citizen’s Police Academy—a 12-week program offering hands-on training and ride-alongs with local officers. Missed it? Good news—the program returns this fall. Read more in this month’s Elmhurst Magazine. https://elmhurstmagazine.com/citizens-police-academy/

06/20/2025

Mark your calendars for June 22! The DuPage Children’s Museum’s Mess Fest returns for a day of outdoor, hands-on fun where kids are encouraged to get messy while learning through play. From foam and slime to paint and bubbles—this event is all about creativity, exploration, and making memories. Learn more at dupagechildrens.org.

06/19/2025

For 125 years, Immaculate Conception Grade School in Elmhurst has been a cornerstone of faith, family, and education. As their anniversary year wraps up, we take a look back at the people, traditions, and moments that continue to light the way for generations to come.

Read the full story in this month’s Elmhurst Magazine: https://elmhurstmagazine.com/founded-in-faith/

06/18/2025

Get ready for summer fun in Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Elmhurst, and beyond—Rotary GroveFest returns June 20-23. Enjoy four days of live music, family activities, food, drinks, and carnival fun, all supporting local charities through the Rotary Club of Downers Grove. Visit rotarygrovefest.com for details.

06/17/2025

On this day in 1903 Ruth Graves Wakefield was born. She is credited with inventing the original Chocolate Chip Cookie.It’s the perfect day to celebrate cookie makers like Lisa Garber of Belden Avenue Bakery, whose Elmhurst-based business is baking its way into retail stores.

Read her story and discover how a family recipe, a Broadway connection, and a little local love are turning cookie dreams into reality. It's all right here: https://elmhurstmagazine.com/the-way-the-cookie-crumbles/

06/15/2025

06/14/2025

Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Army!

From the earliest militias of 1775 to today’s global forces, the U.S. Army has stood ready to defend our nation for 250 years. Join us in marking this historic milestone by reading about the Army’s legacy, its roots at West Point, and how it continues to shape history today.

Plus—don’t miss the family celebration at Cantigny Park on June 21.

Read more in our latest article here: https://elmhurstmagazine.com/the-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states-army/

06/10/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend?
Rodeo Returns to West Chicago! Sonny Acres Farm is hosting its 3rd Annual Pro Rodeo over two weekends: June 13–14 and June 20–22. Expect thrilling events like bull riding, barrel racing, and a fire-jumping trick rider, plus family fun with rides, food, and live music. Gates open at 4 PM (12 PM on Sunday), with rodeo action starting at 6:30 PM (2 PM on Sunday). Tickets and details at sonnyacres.com.

06/09/2025

The sold-out Museum Explorers Camp kicks off today at the Elmhurst History Museum! It’s the perfect time to meet the museum’s new Curator of Education, Emma Marston, who’s leading the way in connecting kids—and the whole community—to local history. Read more in your copy of Elmhurst Magazine.

https://elmhurstmagazine.com/curating-curiosity/