Eldridge Park

Step into a story and explore the great outdoors. As part of the <a href="https://www.epd.org/news/take-hike-challenge" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Take a Hike Challenge</a>, Elmhurst Park District invites families to stroll along the Eldridge Park trail while enjoying the story Wind Watchers by Micha Archer displayed throughout the park.&nbsp;
Along the way, complete a fun nature themed scavenger hunt and finish your adventures with a hands-on wind chime craft inspired by the book. It's the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy nature and create lasting memories together. Total walking distance is 0.88 miles. Free event.&nbsp;
Event in partnership with Elmhurst Public Library.
Date and Time:&nbsp;Sunday, October 11, 9am Location: Eldridge Park, meet at playground along Spring Road

Local Event: Family Storybook Walk

DuPage County

Elmhurst

Illinois

Family Storybook Walk

Step into a story and explore the great outdoors. As part of the Take a Hike Challenge, Elmhurst Park District invites families...

Wilder Park

Join Elmhurst Park District as we kick off the holiday season in Wilder Park! We'll countdown to the lighting of the community trees that surround the park and enjoy holiday festivities in the park and in Wilder Mansion. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy crafts, festive performances and more! Free to attend. 
Date and Time:&nbsp;Thursday, December 3, 5:30-7:30 pm Location:&nbsp;Wilder Park, 175 S Prospect AvenueSponsored by Aqua Knight Plumbing and Kelly Stetler Real Estate Team.

Local Event: Tree Lighting in Wilder Park

Tree Lighting in Wilder Park

Join Elmhurst Park District as we kick off the holiday season in Wilder Park! We'll countdown to the lighting of the community...

Elmhurst Park District

David Giuliani

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Oak Brook

Lisa Marie Farver

Glen Ellyn

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

Cook County

Western Springs

Forest Park

Oak Park-River Forest

La Grange

Downers Grove

Wheaton

Park Ridge

Join us this Sat-Sun,&nbsp;Oct 3-4 for the 21st edition of the Oak Brook Artisan Market. This market has expanded to 115+ top area &amp; Midwest artisans in food, fashion, home goods &amp; art, thoughout picturesque Oakbrook Center.
* WHEN: Oct 3-4, 2026 | Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
* WHERE: Oakbrook Center | 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL | Just N. of I-88 at Rt. 83 &amp; 22nd St (see description of market location below)
* WHAT: Outdoor Market | 115+ Top Midwest Artisans | Food, Fashion, Home &amp; Art | Free Admission | Dog-friendly | Free Parking | Kid-friendly | Indoor Restrooms
* WHY: Shop small, local &amp; sustainable - with talented artisans &amp; small businesses who pour their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products.
How to find us? We'll be outdoors at picturesque Oakbrook Center in three areas of this beautifully landscaped shopping center:
<ol><li>On &amp; around the The Lawn (village green) near Crate &amp; Barrel (east of Macy's) and the big circular fountain.</li><li>Between The Lawn &amp; The District food hall near Alo, Vuori, Pottery Barn Teen/Kids, White House Black Market, Arc'teryx, Swatch, Hollister, and Blue Bottle Coffee.</li><li>South &amp; East of the Apple store near Zara, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Arhaus, Tecovas, Coach, Sephora, Chanel, Williams Sonoma, David Yurman, Tommy Bahama, Skims, Ralph Lauren, Rivian and Uniqlo.</li></ol>
RSVP &amp; let us know you're coming: <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket.com/RSVP</a> (Free admission &amp; parking both days), and for programming &amp; weather updates. Rain or shine event.
Are you a talented artisan looking to vend in the greater Chicago area?
Learn more about our curated markets in Oak Brook, Naperville, Northbrook, and Chicago (Fulton Market &amp; Ravenswood) at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/vendors</a>
Apply to vend at our markets at <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket....</a> , <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://NapervilleArtisanMarke...</a> or <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a>.
(Vendors - we don't charge junk fees just to complete our app online.)
About Oak Brook Artisan Market:
<a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> is produced by INV Marketing Group, a Chicago area company based in Oak Brook, IL that operates the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a> (Fulton Market and Ravenswood), the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a>, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(CityGate&nbsp;Centre) and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(Winnetka, IL &amp;&nbsp;Northbrook, IL) - with a new winter market coming soon to the New Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. We’ve been showcasing &amp; supporting small businesses throughout Chicagoland for 20+ years. Founded in 2004, INV Marketing Group LLC also owns and operates <a href="https://stylechicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">StyleChicago.com</a> digital media properties and has produced nearly 200 signature events and pop-up markets in the greater Chicago area.

Local Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)

Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center...

Join us this Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4 for the 21st edition of the Oak Brook Artisan Market. This market has expanded to 115+ top area &...

Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)

Alter Brewing Co.

Join the Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue for a paws-itively wonderful evening featuring live music by Whata Bout Bob. Enjoy craft beer, participate in raffles and a silent auction, and celebrate our love for dogs in this exciting community fundraiser.

Local Event: Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser

Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser

Join the Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue for a paws-itively wonderful evening featuring live music by Whata Bout Bob. Enjoy...

JAYNE Elmhurst

Join JAYNE in celebrating our Grand Opening in Elmhurst! Shop all day with exclusive in-store only discounts, bubbles &amp; bites, a ribbon cutting at 4pm, and enter to win a special giveaway. All day on Wednesday October 14th at 124 N York Street in Elmhurst...see you there!

Local Event: JAYNE Elmhurst Grand Opening

JAYNE Elmhurst Grand Opening

Join JAYNE in celebrating our Grand Opening in Elmhurst! Shop all day with exclusive in-store only discounts, bubbles & bites,...

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Family Storybook Walk

OCT

11

9:00 AM

Eldridge Park, 363 Commonwealth Ln, Elmhurst, IL

Tree Lighting in Wilder Park

DEC

3

5:30 PM

Wilder Park, 175 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL

Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)

Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser

JAYNE Elmhurst Grand Opening

Mike Fleming for DuPage Circuit Court Judge