Meet at Jelly's for an ice cream treat and join us on a walk over to Pioneer Park to burn off some energy!

Join us at Lisa's house for a discussion of "The Martian" by Andy Weir, a book about astronaut Mark Watney, who is stranded alone on Mars after his crew evacuates, believing him dead. The story follows his struggle to survive using his ingenuity, botany, and engineering skills to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, all while documenting his experiences in log entries. All are welcome, even if you haven't started or finished the book.

 EAMS Parents' Night Out: Trolley Bar Crawl!  The Elmhurst Trolley is back for the summer, and we're ready for a fun night out! Join fellow EAMS parents as we hop on the trolley and make our way around town to a couple of favorite local spots. Bring your partner or come solo—it's a great opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy a night away from the kids!  Join us for the entire evening or meet us at any stop along the way. Schedule: Riley's Gathering Place | 7:00–9:00 PM Fitz Pub | 9:00–11:00 PM The trolley runs until midnight, so feel free to keep the fun going! If you're planning to bring your significant other, please comment below so we can get a rough headcount.  Trolley tracking and route information: Track the Trolley Here  Need help finding the group? Text Missy at 574-527-7281. We hope to see you there for a fun summer night out!

Join us at Eldridge Park (Spring Road Side) to make a fun, patriotic craft! What to expect:4th of July craftPopsiclesPlaytime at the park Please RSVP with the number of children attending so we can ensure we have enough craft supplies.

Let's meet in the grass in front of Wilder Mansion before walking over to find a seat at Wilder Park! Bring a picnic blanket and/or lawn chairs for a showing of The Sandlot under the stars. Movie begins at dusk. Free admission. Event is hosted by Elmhurst Park District
This event is outdoors and held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, please check the Rainout Line (https://www.epd.org/rainout-line-weather-cancellations). Updates will also be posted on the website and the Elmhurst Park District Facebook page.

Join us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity at SCARCE! SCARCE is a local non-profit focused on sustainability. For this event, help sort and pack bottle caps and materials that will be diverted from landfills and repurposed into park benches, playground equipment, and other community resources. This event will be geared towards preschool/early elementary, but open for all!

Join us for playtime at the park! Popsicles will be provided. If attending, please comment with how many kids so we have an idea of how many popsicles to bring.

Join us at Brittany's house for a discussion of "The Everlasting" by Alex E. Harrow, a time-traveling fantasy that follows Owen Mallory, a wounded war veteran and scholar in the nation of Dominion. He discovers that his country's foundational myth about Sir Una Everlasting is a tragic, looping propaganda tool engineered by a wicked queen. Together, Una and Owen try to rewrite history and break the cycle." All are welcome, even if you haven't started or finished the book.

Join us at Eldridge Park! Kids of all ages are invited for some good old-fashioned fun. This is an Elmhurst Park event and they will provide bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes and more. Note: This is not a drop-off event and is free to attend.

Mom’s night out on July 25th! Here's the plan:4:15 PM – Meet in downtown Elmhurst for happy hour drinks (location TBD)5:14 PM – Hop on the Metra to Glen Ellyn5:45 PM – Dinner at Fire + Wine After dinner, we'll see where the night takes us! We can either stick around Glen Ellyn for another drink (or dessert!) or catch the Metra back to Elmhurst and keep the fun going there. Join us for some or all of the evening! Looking forward to a great night of good food, drinks, and even better company!  Please RSVP by July 11th so we can make appropriate reservations!