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Free Events and Things to do in Elmhurst, IL

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Santa Lands By Helicopter at Stratford Crossing 2026
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Bloomingdale · 142 S Gary Ave
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Santa Lands By Helicopter at Stratford Crossing 2026
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Bloomingdale · 142 S Gary Ave
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Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
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Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
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2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Friday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
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2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Friday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
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A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tuesday at 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
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A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tuesday at 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
ThanksDRINKING at The View
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 PM
Broadview · VIEW Restaurant & Experience
ThanksDRINKING at The View
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 PM
Broadview · VIEW Restaurant & Experience
Chicago Area Job Fair - Powered by ITServe Alliance
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
Chicago Area Job Fair - Powered by ITServe Alliance
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
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Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
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Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
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Gather & Give Thanks: A Friendsgiving Celebration
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1757 N Kimball Ave
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Gather & Give Thanks: A Friendsgiving Celebration
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1757 N Kimball Ave
Christmas in Chicago Concert
Sat, Dec 12, 2:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Moody Church
Christmas in Chicago Concert
Sat, Dec 12, 2:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Moody Church
23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Sat, Nov 21, 11:30 AM
Elk Grove Village · Christus Victor Lutheran Church
23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Sat, Nov 21, 11:30 AM
Elk Grove Village · Christus Victor Lutheran Church
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City Civics Day 2026
Saturday at 10:30 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
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City Civics Day 2026
Saturday at 10:30 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
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BLACK COFFEE TABLE
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Monday Coffee Co.
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BLACK COFFEE TABLE
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Monday Coffee Co.
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Lurvey's Holiday Preview Night
Tomorrow at 5:00 PM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
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Lurvey's Holiday Preview Night
Tomorrow at 5:00 PM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
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Level Up Social Club - Professional Networking Event @ Experience 113
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 113 N Elizabeth St
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Level Up Social Club - Professional Networking Event @ Experience 113
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 113 N Elizabeth St
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Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
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Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
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CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
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CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
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Queer Soup Night @ Superkhana International
Sun, Dec 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Superkhana International
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Queer Soup Night @ Superkhana International
Sun, Dec 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Superkhana International
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March of Dimes & Family Focus: Healthy Pregnancy & Community Wellness Event
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Chicago · West Garfield Park YMCA
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March of Dimes & Family Focus: Healthy Pregnancy & Community Wellness Event
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Chicago · West Garfield Park YMCA
Lurvey's Holiday Open House
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Lurvey's Holiday Open House
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center

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Frequently asked questions about Elmhurst

What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Santa Lands By Helicopter at Stratford Crossing 2026

Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health

Which events are currently trending in Elmhurst?

The trending searches this month in Elmhurst are:

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Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Lurvey's Holiday Preview Night

Level Up Social Club - Professional Networking Event @ Experience 113

2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference

CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!