What's on in Elmhurst for free?
212 upcoming events
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Events in Elmhurst for free
Sat17
Today
At 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers2–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
At 10 AMFree
♠️Card games🏆Tournament
Canasta: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
At 10 AMFree
🏷️Other
Color & Chill
Elmhurst Public Library
At 2 PMFree
🧸Kids5–14 yrs
Read to the Dogs
Elmhurst Public Library
At 3 PMFree
🐣Animals0–15 yrs
Goldfish Haunted Trail
Goldfish Swim School - Elmhurst
Mon19
Monday 19 October
Mon 19 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers0–0 yrs
Mother Goose & Me
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 19 · 10 AMFree
🎯Board games
Scrabble
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 19 · 12 PMFree
🏊Water sports0–6 yrs
Baby Brunch
Goldfish Swim School - Elmhurst
Mon 19 · 1:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Memory Cafe
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 19 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Drawing for Beginners
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue20
Tuesday 20 October
Mon 19 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Drawing for Beginners
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 19 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Bottle Theory
Bottle Theory
Tue 20 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 20 · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Sketching Elmhurst
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 20 · 1 PMFree
♠️Card games
Bridge and Pinochle
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 20 · 2 PMFree
🏷️Other
Coloring and Conversation
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 20 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time5–8 yrs
Big Bad Wolf: Hair Dryer Challenge
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed21
Wednesday 21 October
Thu22
Thursday 22 October
Wed 21 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature💛Inclusivity
Next Chapter Book Club
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 21 · 6:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop8–11 yrs
Maker Kids: T-Shirt Design
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 21 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Beer on the Wall
Beer on the Wall
Wed 21 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Fitz's Pub
Fitz's Pub
Wed 21 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Riley's Gathering Place
Riley's Gathering Place
Thu 22 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time3–5 yrs
Fun for 3s, 4s, and 5s
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 22 · 10:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Trading Travels
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 22 · 3:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services🏛️Politics & Economy
Lobby Drop-in with State Representative Marti Deuter
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri23
Friday 23 October
Thu 22 · 7 PMFree
🗣️Talk
City of Big Songs: Tunes About Chicago and the Stories Behind the Music
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 22 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Doc's Victory Pub
Doc's Victory Pub
Fri 23 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 23 · 11:30 AMFree
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Chair Yoga
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 23 · 2 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Friday Features
Elmhurst Public Library
Later
Fri 23 · 5:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Practical 3D Printing with Tinkercad
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 24 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers2–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 24 · 10 AMFree
🎯Board games
Canasta: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 24 · 10:30 AMFree
🎊Socials🌏South Asia0–12 yrs
Family Diwali Party
Elmhurst Public Library
Sun 25 · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Short and Scary Writing Contest Winners Read Their Stories
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 26 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time0–11 yrs
Mother Goose & Me
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 26 · 10 AMFree
♠️Card games
Board and Card Games Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 26 · 4 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Teen Crafternoon: Pocket Tic Tac Toe
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 26 · 4 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Teen Crafternoon: Mini Ghost Terrariums
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 26 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature
For Mystery Lovers: The Dentist by Tim Sullivan
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 26 · 7 PMFree
🎷Jazz🎫Concert
Vintage Jazz Ensemble
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 27 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 27 · 10 AMFree
🎬Cinema
Library Insiders: No Shush Movie
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 27 · 12 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Identity Theft Scams and Prevention Drop-in
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 27 · 1 PMFree
♠️Card gamesCar boot sale
Bridge and Pinochle
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 27 · 1:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Great Decisions
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 28 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers2–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 28 · 10 AMFree
🀄Mahjong
American Mah Jongg: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 28 · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Getting Started with Streaming Services
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 29 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers3–5 yrs
Fun for 3s, 4s, and 5s
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 29 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature
Horror Adult Book Discussion: The September House by Carissa Orlando
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 29 · 7 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour
The Great Library Mystery Escape
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 30 · 9:30 AMFree
🎪Kids' show
Monster Mash
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 30 · 2 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Friday Features
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 31 · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers2–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 31 · 10 AMFree
🎯Board games
Canasta: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 2 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time0–0 yrs
Mother Goose & Me
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 2 · 10 AMFree
🎯Board games
Scrabble
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 2 · 10 AMFree
🪑Flea market
Baby Clothes Swap
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 2 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Fall Landscape Watercolor
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 2 · 6 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time11–14 yrs
Middle School Influencers
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 2 · 7 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Fall Landscape Watercolor
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 3Free
✂️Workshop
Makery Skills Lab: Cricut Vinyl Cutting
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 3 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 3 · 1 PMFree
♠️Card games
Bridge and Pinochle
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 3 · 1:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Staying Mentally Fit
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 3 · 6:30 PMFree
📖Story time3–5 yrs
Stuffie Sleepover
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 4Free
✂️Workshop
Teen Take & Make: Pressed Flower Banner
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 4Free
✂️Workshop
Teen Take & Make: Yarn Pumpkin
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 4Free
✂️Workshop
Teen Take & Make: Sticker by Number
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 4 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers2–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 4 · 10 AMFree
🀄Mahjong
American Mah Jongg: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 4 · 5:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft)
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 4 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop💛Inclusivity
Next Chapter Book Club
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 4 · 7:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Excel Intermediate
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 5 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time3–5 yrs
Fun for 3s, 4s, and 5s
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 5 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
One Book, One Elmhurst: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 6 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 6 · 11 AMFree
🏋️Fitness🤾Sports & fitness
Ageless Grace
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 6 · 2 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Friday Features: The Devil Wears Prada 2
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 6 · 7 PMFree
🎬Cinema🎨Creative workshop11–18 yrs
The Hunger Games Watch Party
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 7 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers0–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
♠️Card games
Canasta: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 7 · 11 AMFree
🧸Kids1–3 yrs
Dig in to Play: Toddler Sensory Time
Elmhurst Public Library
Sun 8 · 12 PM$0–8
🗣️Talk⚽Team sports
Bear Down: Football in the Windy City — Gallery Talk
Elmhurst History Museum Education Center
Mon 9 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time0–1 yrs
Mother Goose & Me
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 9 · 12 PMFree
🏊Water sports🏊Swimming
Baby Brunch
Goldfish Swim School - Elmhurst
Mon 9 · 3 PMFree
🔢Bingo
Bingo
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 9 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop8–11 yrs
Cubelets Challenge
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 10 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 10 · 12 PMFree
🏷️Other
In Stitches Needleworkers
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 10 · 1 PMFree
♠️Card games
Bridge and Pinochle
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 10 · 1 PMFree
🧸Kids11–15 yrs
Homeschool Explorers (6th-9th)
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 10 · 1 PMFree
🧸Kids5–11 yrs
Homeschool Explorers (K-5)
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 10 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop💛Inclusivity0–6 yrs
C.I.T.Y. of Support Playgroup
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature
One Book and a Brew: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 11 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers2–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 11 · 10 AMFree
🀄Mahjong
American Mah Jongg: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 11 · 6 PMFree
🎉Parties
The Aesthetic Drop Holiday Party
120 W Vallette St
Wed 11 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Excel Advanced
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop💛Inclusivity
Library Insiders: Craft Night
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 12 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers3–5 yrs
Fun for 3s, 4s, and 5s
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 12 · 10 AMFree
💼Career🧾Drop-in services
Resume Review
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 12 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time5–8 yrs
Home on the Range
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 13 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 13 · 11:30 AMFree
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Chair Yoga
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 13 · 2 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Friday Features
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 13 · 7 PMFree
🎫Concert
Chamber Concert
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 14 · 9:30 AMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 14 · 10 AMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Canasta: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 14 · 2 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Read to the Dogs
Elmhurst Public Library
Sun 15 Nov · 1 PM$0–8
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Foundations of the Chicago Bears
Elmhurst History Museum Education Center
Sun 15 Nov · 1:30 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Kids' Chess Club
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 16 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Mother Goose & Me
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 16 Nov · 10 AMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Scrabble
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 16 Nov · 1:30 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Memory Cafe
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 16 Nov · 2 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Cross-Stitch Pendant
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 16 Nov · 7 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Cross-Stitch Pendant
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 17 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 17 Nov · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Sketching Elmhurst
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 17 Nov · 1 PMFree
♠️Card games🏆Tournament
Bridge and Pinochle
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 17 Nov · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Coloring and Conversation
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 17 Nov · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop5–8 yrs
Build-It Lego Challenge
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 18 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers2–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 18 Nov · 10 AMFree
🀄Mahjong
American Mah Jongg: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 18 Nov · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Canva Basics
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 18 Nov · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Sewing 101: How to Sew a Zipper
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 18 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature💛Inclusivity
Next Chapter Book Club
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 19 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time3–5 yrs
Fun for 3s, 4s, and 5s
Elmhurst Public Library
Thu 19 Nov · 7 PMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Watch Party One Book One Elmhurst for Virtual Author Visit with Brendan Slocumb
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 20 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 20 Nov · 2 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Friday Features: Chicago
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 20 Nov · 5:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Practical 3D Printing with Tinkercad
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 20 Nov · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Middle School Makers: Laser-Engraved Stamps
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 20 Nov · 7 PMFree
👾Video games
Plug In & Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 21 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 21 Nov · 10 AMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Canasta: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 23 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Mother Goose & Me
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 23 Nov · 10 AMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Board and Card Games Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 23 Nov · 7 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Creative Gift Wrapping
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 24 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 24 Nov · 1 PMFree
♠️Card games🏆Tournament
Bridge and Pinochle
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 24 Nov · 1:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Great Decisions — lecture series with Professor Gary Midkiff
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 25 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers2–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 25 Nov · 10 AMFree
🀄Mahjong
American Mah Jongg: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 27 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 27 Nov · 11:30 AMFree
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Chair Yoga
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 27 Nov · 2 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Friday Features: Now You See Me, Now You Don't
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 28 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers0–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 28 Nov · 10 AMFree
♠️Card games
Canasta: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Sat 28 Nov · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop12–17 yrs
Color & Chill
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 30 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time0–1 yrs
Mother Goose & Me
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 30 Nov · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop12–17 yrs
Teen Crafternoon: Sublimation Zip Pouches & Lanyards
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 2 DecFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Teen Take & Make: Holiday Card
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Next Chapter Book Club
Elmhurst Public Library
See also in Elmhurst for free
Sun 25 · 2 PM$25.61
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Battle of the Bands
1511 Mannheim Rd, Stone Park
Sun 25 · 6 PM$0
🎫Concert
Sapient Presents
Sapient Skateboards, Bellwood
Thu 22 · 7 PM$10
🎹Blues🎸Rock
Michael Charles and and his band
The B. Bar, Maywood
Sat 24 · 8 PM$40
🎤R&B💜Soul / Funk
Jason Warrior Presents: SOUL AFTER DARK — An Intimate R&B Experience
YOURS CAFE & BISTRO, Maywood
Sat 31 · 10 PM$28.52–33.85
🎉Club
Nightmare on Lake Street (XOL Halloween 18+)
XOL Chicago, Stone Park
Sat 24 · 9 PM$10
💿DJ set🌐World music
Desi Fuego – Diwali Party | Dj Anokha | The Vibe
The Vibe, Elmhurst
Fri 23 · 7 PM$12.89
🪇Salsa🌺Bachata
SEXY SALSA FRIDAYS at MEXCAL
Mexcal, Melrose Park
At 12 PMFree
🎉Parties
What’s For Brunch?
VIEW Restaurant & Experience, Broadview
Fri 23 · 5 PMFree
🎪Street party
Family Fall Fest 2026
The Quinn Center of St. Eulalia, Maywood
Tue 27 · 8 PM$0–90.68
💿DJ set🎤Karaoke
2nd Annual Trick or Freaks Costume Party
S2 Grills - Maywood
Wed 28 · 5:30 PMFree
🎪Street party
Parent's Night Out: La Catrina's Masquerade Ball
Broadview Public Library District
At 4:30 PM$28.52–87.21
🎤Stand-up😂Comedy
Sweetest Day Date Night Comedy Weekend
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Westchester/Oak Brook
Fri 16 · 7:30 PM$33.85
🎭Theatre
WAIT UNTIL DARK BY FREDERICK KNOTT ADAPTED BY JEFFREY HATCHER
Magnified Gift Theater Company, Broadview
Wed 4
🕺Musical
Annie
Drury Lane Theatre & Events, Oakbrook Terrace
Thu 5 · 6:30 PMFree
🎭Stage
The No Shush Salon
Broadview Public Library District
Tue 27 · 2 PMFree
🍽️Food
The Art of Cheese Tasting
Northlake Public Library
Sun 15 Nov · 1 PM$12.51
🖼️Art & Culture
Expo15 & Sweet16
Midwest Conference Center, Northlake
At 11:30 PM
🖼️Exhibition
Aces & Art 2026
Elmhurst Art Museum
Tue 20 · 5 PMFree
📚Literature
Libraries, Love & Mental Health
Hillside Public Library
Thu 22 · 6 PM$44.52
📚Literature🍽️Food
A Cozy Evening For the Fall Girls and the Slightly Spooky Crowd
Brewpoint Craft Elmhurst
Mon 19Free
🪡Crafts
Adult Take & Make: Spiderweb
Westchester Public Library (IL)
At 2 PMFree
🧺Market
Ghostbusters: The Haunted Market
Centre at North Park, Franklin Park
Sun 25 · 12 PMFree
🧺Market🪡Crafts
Spooky Fun Artisan Market at More Brewing in Villa Park
More Brewing, Villa Park
Thu 29 · 7 PM
🏰Heritage
Night at the Museum
Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
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Venues in Elmhurst for free
112 W Park Ave
1 event
Elmhurst Art Museum
4 events
Beer on the Wall
1 event
Elmhurst Public Library
197 events
Elmhurst History Museum Education Center
3 events
Elmhurst University Frick Center
1 event
Doc's Victory Pub
1 event
Goldfish Swim School - Elmhurst
5 events
Brewpoint Craft Elmhurst
3 events
Bottle Theory
2 events
120 W Vallette St
1 event
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital; Hawthorne Classroom
1 event