Saturday, May 30
Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot. The second annual Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot, a 5K fun run, will begin at 6 p.m. in south Elmhurst. This event, a sister run to our beloved Turkey Trot, aims to address hunger and basic needs year-round, with a focus on the summer months. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event promises a great experience for participants of all ages and abilities. All proceeds benefit four Elmhurst agencies: Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry, Immaculate Conception Food Pantry and United Community Concerns Association. For more information and to register, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Elmhurst/DanGibbonsTwilightTrot
Saturday, May 30
Carmina Burana presented by Spirito Singers. Starting at 4 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, join the Elmhurst Choral Union & Orchestra, conducted by Scott Uddenberg, for a performance of Carmina Burana by Carl Orff—one of the most powerful and recognizable choral works of the 20th century.
Performed with full orchestra and a massed chorus, including Spirito Singers and Fratelli, this collaboration brings together dozens of singers and musicians to deliver Orff’s bold rhythms, sweeping melodies, and dramatic storytelling. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, $15 for youths up to age 18. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstchoralunion.org/
Saturday, May 30
Summer Kickoff Street Party. From 4-7 p.m. presented free by the Elmhurst City Centre, the Summer Kickoff Street Party officially launches Umbrella Sky Elmhurst, and the vibrant music and art of summer right in downtown Elmhurst.
Join us near the City Centre Fountain Plaza for live music, adult beverages and a stunning explosion of color overhead in Schiller Court. Come find out what it’s all about. Visit www.elmhurstcitycentre.com for more details.
Wednesday, June 3
Elmhurst Farmers Market. Recurring weekly on Wednesdays from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. until Oct. 28 at 149 W Brush Hill Road in the parking lot of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, visit the market for an array of baked goods, pastries, breads, local honey, olives, fresh salsa, focaccias, dairy, eggs, meats, cheeses, eggrolls, homemade ice cream, kettle corn and crunchy cheese.
New this year: fresh pressed juices, roasted nuts/candies, loose leaf teas, mushrooms, and fermented vegetables. Looking for produce that was harvested yesterday? Our farmers bring the freshest in organic vegetables, organic fruits, herbs, microgreens and fresh-cut flowers. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstfarmersmarket.org
Thursday, June 4
Music at the Gazebo. Presented free by the Spring Road Business Association, Music at the Gazebo kicks off its 2026 season with Los Tamales—heart-pumping Latin, jazz, funk and soul music. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment as the sun sets for the day. For more information, visit: springroad.com/our-events
Saturday, June 6
Create with us: Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford. Presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum from 1-4 p.m., in 2026, what should monuments be made of—and what should they be about? In this participatory drawing and collage workshop, we’ll explore the kinds of images, stories, and materials that shape our attention today, both online and IRL.
What content do we return to again and again? Which memes circulate endlessly, and which moments or ideas actually stick in our long-term memory? Together we’ll consider what themes—social, cultural, personal, or political—feel urgent enough to be made visible in public space.
Join exhibiting artist Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford for a hands-on mixed-media session that uses drawing and collage as tools to collectively imagine and remix new forms of monuments for the future.
This event is made possible through a grant from the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund of DuPage Foundation. Included with Museum admission. Members are free. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/events/create%20with%20us:%20jeremiah%20hulesbos-spofford
Saturday, June 6
Elmhurst Cycling Classic. Presented by the DuPage Cycling Foundation, the streets around Elmhurst University will come alive with residential parties, food and expo center, a rockin’ Phase Three beer garden at the Wilder Mansion, and thousands of spectators who come to watch elite athletes from all over the USA race one of the most exciting forms of racing there is.
“Criterium” racing is a uniquely American form of bike racing, held on shorter circuits with action that feels like NASCAR on bikes.
Spectators can get up close to the action as elite racers zoom by at over 30 mph. And this year, families who register at Courts Plus for the free Elmhurst Park District Community & Family Fun Ride can ride next to the Pro Women and Pro Men who are riding slowly around the course, engaging with kids of all ages during the ride.
Come out to Wilder Park on June 6 to watch this American form of bike racing. The peak spectator times are 3 to 7:30 p.m., as fans watch the Pro Elite fields zoom around the course. And you can join the Fun Ride at 5 p.m. For more information, visit: Elmbike.com
