Name: Tree Lighting in Wilder Park
Start: 2026-12-03T17:30:00-06:00
Location: Wilder Park

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: Thursday, December 3, 5:30-7:30 pm Location: Wilder Park, 175 S Prospect AvenueSponsored by Aqua Knight Plumbing and Kelly Stetler Real Estate Team.

Local Event: Tree Lighting in Wilder Park

DuPage County

David Giuliani

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Elmhurst

Illinois

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...

The Elmhurst Farmers Market is a local favorite and family-friendly destination, open every Wednesday from June through October, 7 am to 1 pm.
Shop more than 40 vendors offering farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, premium pantry items, artisanal foods, baked goods, ready-to-eat food truck fare, and more—all in a vibrant, welcoming market with plenty of parking.
Enjoy ready-to-eat food trucks throughout the morning and a different featured musical performer each week.
Farm to Table—Fresh!
Hours: Wednesdays, 7 am –1 pm Location: 149 West Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst (just west of Elmhurst Hospital)

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The Elmhurst Farmers Market is a local favorite and family-friendly destination, open every Wednesday from June through...

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Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required. <a href="https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/17317135" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register</a> or call (630) 279-8696.

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Live in-person and virtually on Zoom. <a href="https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/16459434" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register</a>, or call (630) 279-8696.

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Coming your way is Happy Lobster! We’re bringing some of the freshest lobster rolls + other delights to you on Wednesday, August 19th, so don't miss out.
The delicious lobster-focused menu has the city’s favorite lobster roll, of course. Order it traditional or spicy! Add on some crab cakes, clam chowder, and dessert!
Make sure to order by 10am on Wednesday. Your order will be available for home delivery from 2:30-6:00pm.
If you won't be home, please be sure to leave a cooler out to keep your meal as fresh as possible.
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4wn9mbq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4wn9mbq</a>

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The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Elmhurst on Thursday, August 20th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:30pm at Elmhurst Crossing. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Thursday. But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because these events sell out!
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4q5tLQw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4q5tLQw</a>

Local Event: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Elmhurst on Thursday, August 20th! Note that pizzas will be...

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

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The iconic and delicious Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder is headed to you on Friday, August 21st!
Chicago might have its deep dish pizza, but there’s another hometown creation that’s just as hearty and delicious, and quite possibly even cheesier: the Pizza Pot Pie. Created in 1972 at Chicago Pizza &amp; Oven Grinder, located just across the street from the location of the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, this ooey-gooey masterpiece just might deliver the most legendary cheese pull in all of Chi-town!
This ingenious creation starts with scratchmade triple-raised Sicilian bread dough. It’s filled with rich homemade tomato sauce that’s slow-simmered with olive oil, fresh garlic, onions, green peppers, and whole plum tomatoes. And finally, cheese – and lots of it! Baked upside-down and served right-side-up, it’s a pizza like no other — comforting, indulgent, and uniquely Chicago.
Ordering closes by 12pm on Thursday, or when we sell out.
Your order will be available for home delivery between 2:30-6:00pm.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4fZui1N" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4fZui1N</a>

Local Event: Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday.

Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago...

The iconic and delicious Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder is headed to you on Friday, August 21st!
Chicago might have its deep...

Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday.

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Raddatz will interview Dr. Rocco Armonda, an internationally renowned neurosurgeon, retired US Army colonel, and member of IWF's Medical Scientific Advisory Council, whose work is also featured in The Hero Next Door. They'll discuss his experience treating military and civilian victims of traumatic brain injury in Ukraine and other conflicts. Emmy-winning ABC 7 Chicago anchor Mark Rivera, who has interviewed Raddatz on air, serves as our master of ceremonies.
The evening begins with a 5:00pm cocktail reception at the Morton Arboretum's open-air Firefly Pavilion, followed by dinner and program at 6:30. We'll share inspiring stories of patriotism and purpose, and the critical work Invisible Wounds Foundation is pursuing to help our nation's warfighters address the invisible wounds of war. Every guest will receive a signed copy of Raddatz's book, The Hero Next Door.
We honor. We heal. We provide hope.

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Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites....

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