Explore Elmhurst Summer Trolley is Back!

The Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley offers visitors and residents a FREE 30-minute ride around the lively City of Elmhurst. Making seven stops across the City, this fun and easy trip runs every Friday and Saturday, June 2nd through September 16th from noon to midnight. 

The route travels to different shopping districts in Elmhurst, making stops near shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The Explore Elmhurst Express will have a series of special events and activities throughout the summer so follow the Explore Elmhurst Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date information. Riders will also have the opportunity to enter to win weekly prizes every time they ride the trolley.

Trolley Route

Stop 1: York and Park

Stop 2: York and Schiller

Stop 3: York and Third *new stop

Stop 4: Second and Addison

Stop 5: Cottage Hill and Virginia

Stop 6: Spring and the Illinois Prairie Path

Stop 7: York and Vallette

Track the trolley! Don’t waste your time thinking about when the trolley will arrive at each stop. The trolley will be equipped with GPS and can be tracked. For more information, please visit exploreelmhurst.com/trolley.

Vintage Baseball is back at Elmhurst University on June 4

The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is proud to present the annual Vintage Baseball Game on Sunday, June 4th starting at 2:00 p.m. on the Elmhurst University Mall (in front of Hammerschmidt Chapel). This old-fashioned baseball game played by the wildly different rules of 1858 pits the “Town vs. Gown” teams (university faculty members and alumni vs. City of Elmhurst) in a battle for bragging rights as Elmhurst’s finest strikers and hurlers. Bring a picnic and lawn chair and get ready to cheer, jeer, and enjoy an afternoon of old-school family fun. More info at elmhursthistory.org.

Elmhurst Farmers Market Begins This Week



The Elmhurst Farmers Market opens for the season this Wednesday, June 7th. It is a great local market and a family-friendly must-do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the market every Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. from June to October in the York and Vallette Business District. Visit elmhurstfarmersmarket.com for a list of vendors and follow the Elmhurst Farmers Market on Facebook for regular updates on each week’s event!

Reminder! No Biking on Business District Sidewalks

Now that summer is upon us, children and teens are riding their bicycles to enjoy everything our beautiful City has to offer. As a reminder, bicycles must be walked on sidewalks when in the City's business districts. This is a City ordinance and safer for everyone, including cyclists, pedestrians, and business patrons.

Cyclists should lock their bicycles to available racks to prevent theft and keep walking areas clear. Theft of an unlocked bicycle can happen in seconds.

Please have a conversation with your children and teens about these important bicycle safety tips to keep pedestrians, themselves, and their rides safe. Remember, safety starts with US!

Special Kids Day, City Works!

Save the date for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” on June 10, 2023 from noon – 4 p.m., located at Elmhurst City Hall (209 N. York St.). This new family event, designed for kids & adults with special needs, is brought to you by the Special Kids Day Organization and the City of Elmhurst.

Come explore how the City of Elmhurst works! Learn from our Firefighters, Paramedics, Police Officers, and Public Works Team. Enjoy a quiet space for story time by the Elmhurst History Museum. Elmhurst’s Mayor will take your “vote” to find out some of the City’s favorite stories in 2023!

In partnership with Elmhurst’s Special Kids Day organization, the City of Elmhurst aims to create a unique experience for individuals with special needs; a “City Works” tour to learn how cities operate. The environment will be designed for participants to feel comfortable and free to explore different stations. Departments will provide demonstrations, hands-on activities, public safety tips, and a fun opportunity tailored for individuals with special needs to interact with the city employees and elected officials who provide essential services to the community. No registration required!

Cops & Bobbers Fishing Derby

Join the Elmhurst Police Department on June 11th from 9:00 a.m. - noon at Eldridge Park Adventure Day for the Cops and Bobbers kids fishing derby! PRIZES will be awarded to kids who catch the longest fish and the most fish in three different age categories. Bring your fishing pole and gather the kids for a memorable fishing event at Eldridge Park Pond! This is a great chance for kids to meet the police officers who patrol their community!

Police Resume Bike & Summer Mobile Patrols

The Elmhurst Police Department Bicycle Patrol Unit and the Summer Mobile Patrol Unit provide officers with opportunities for community engagement while on patrol. The Bicycle Unit and Summer Mobile Patrol Unit have grown and evolved into an integral part of the department’s enforcement and community relations efforts. Both units are used on a daily basis with officers either riding the bicycles on regularly scheduled shifts or signing up to ride the summer mobile patrol unit. Several patrol vehicles are equipped with bike racks, so officers can take bicycles with them on a daily basis. The program has been well-received by the public and promotes a greater relationship between the officers, our youth, and the community. 

Upcoming Meetings at City Hall