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Join Elmhurst Park District as they kick off the holiday season in Wilder Park! Come count down to the lighting of the community trees that surround the park and enjoy holiday festivities. Free to attend.  Wilder Park's south parking lot and the Alexander Lot at Elmhurst University will be open for parking. Activities:Photos with Santa & Mrs. ClausMeet and Greet with Mickey and Minnie Mouse (courtesy of Kelly Stetler Real Estate)Meet real ReindeerFestive on-stage performancesCookies inside the MansionOrnament craft inside the MansionStory time by guest speakers inside the Mansion Food Trucks:Travelin' Toms Mobile Coffee TruckSugar Mama's Mini Donuts

Join us for a not-so-merry night with the Grinch himself! Grab a special one-night only grinch cocktail or Grinch Pixel and snag your photo opportunity with our hairy friend. Dress up to win a prize for “Best Dressed Who”, “Most Extra Elf”, and “Meanest Grinch” or win big with our not-so-silent auction to win prizes.

Join us at Open Play to burn off some energy! Westmont Yard features a large turf field, toys for younger kids, and large inflatables for jumping. * $8 per child* Must wear socks Check out their website for more details and pictures: https://westmontyard.com/op-open-play-westmont-il Hope to see you there!

Bring the whole family to York Theatre on Saturday, December 13th for some holiday cheer! EAM and ENNC are joining together once again to host a morning of family fun at York Theatre in downtown Elmhurst. Enjoy professional photos with Santa and Elsa, plus holiday movies, a dance party with School of Rock, donuts, hot cocoa, and a special craft. EVENT DETAILS Two professional photo opportunities! Sign up for slots in advance to get your picture with Santa, Elsa (or both!). IMPORTANT NOTE: Please sign up ONE SLOT per family (unless you want to pay for two individual slots) -- the photographers will accommodate all your kiddos in each slot. Santa and Elsa will be on stage in two different theaters, so plan accordingly and please arrive in time for your chosen slot- our photographers will be taking pictures back to back and it will be a tight schedule. Sign up for photo slots here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F49AAAB29A0FFC07... Your choice of two holiday movies ELF (runtime 1:37)Showing #1 begins at 9:00 AMShowing #2 begins at 9:30 AMShowing #3 begins at 10:00 AM The Grinch (runtime 1:30)Showing #1 begins at 9:00 AMShowing #2 begins at 9:30 AMShowing #3 begins at 10:00 AM Hot chocolate and donuts will be provided! Additional movie snacks will be available for purchase. Enjoy a rockin' holiday dance party with School of Rock band students! NEW THIS YEAR: Write or decorate a letter to Santa and drop it in our special mailbox with extra-speedy delivery to the North Pole NEW THIS YEAR: Capture even more memories with our holiday-themed selfie station! Perfect for silly family and friends photos PAYMENT DETAILS:Choose one of three options when paying for the event:1. Event cost is $20 per family, without photos2. Pay an additional $10 if you would like a photo with Santa OR a photo with Elsa ($30 total)3. OR, pay an additional $15 if you would like photos with Santa AND Elsa ($35 total) Pay via Venmo to @ENNC60126 or Zelle 630-220-2637(please add your family name in the payment comments to help us track attendees!) Photo reservations are not guaranteed until you have completed the sign-up and your fees have been paid.RSVP on our EAM Facebook Event after you have purchased your tickets and signed up for your photo slots.Payment is due no later than Sunday, December 1st. Alternative forms of payment are available upon request. Please reach out to Cindy from ENNC enncpresident@gmail.com to arrange as needed.  A BIG THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsors!-Kelly Stetler Real Estate-Vitality Women's Physical Therapy-Matrescence Therapy

Join us at Vanessa Norton's house for our second annual Book Club Holiday Party and Book Exchange. Let's celebrate a year of reading and go home with a new book to enjoy over the holidays! We will do this exchange white elephant style. Please bring one New or Gently Used book that you enjoyed. Wrap it up with an index card taped to the front with three words or short phrase descriptors of the book (ex: Thriller, Sisters, Mistaken Identity). If anyone would like to contribute any snacks or treats to the party, please feel free to do so.

Let's meet at the Elmhurst Public Library in the Large Meeting Room for Little Wigglers Storytime! Move and groove to active rhymes, songs and stories guaranteed to get the wiggles out. Best for ages 1-5. Tickets available beginning at 9am the morning of the program. EPL card required.

 Let’s sing, dance, and learn together! Hey Elmhurst Area Moms — bring your little ones (ages 2 and under) to Romp and Rhyme at the Elmhurst Public Library on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.  This fun, interactive program is the perfect way for your toddlers to move, groove, and grow through music and play.  It’s FREE to attend, but an EPL card is required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to make sure you get a spot — this one fills up fast! A sweet morning of songs, smiles, and storytime fun awaits! 

EAM members and their families, let's meet up and head over to the Noon Year's Bash together! Plan to meet in the Smalley Pool parking lot at 10:30am and we can walk over together. This bash features a DJ and dancing, a family photo booth, a bonfire with s'mores, hot chocolate, crafts and activities, and the ball drop at noon!

 Let’s sing, dance, and learn together! Hey Elmhurst Area Moms — bring your little ones (ages 2 and under) to Romp and Rhyme at the Elmhurst Public Library on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.  This fun, interactive program is the perfect way for your toddlers to move, groove, and grow through music and play.  It’s FREE to attend, but an EPL card is required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to make sure you get a spot — this one fills up fast! A sweet morning of songs, smiles, and storytime fun awaits!