Enjoy the 50s While You Can; Deep Freeze Coming By The Weekend

Temperatures will approach 50 this week, but predicted showers on Wednesday will bring back the big chill—just in time for Elmhurst Park District's tree lighting at Wilder Park. But that won't stop Santa from coming; be sure to come out and visit him and the other fun holiday events happening in town this week.

And, be sure to get those leaves bagged this week. It's the last chance to have them picked up for free.

Here's the week's forecast for Elmhurst, according to the National Weather Service, and a look at some of the events that might draw you out of the house this week.

Monday—slight chance of rain, high 40, low 35 overnight.
Happening Monday: 

• Elmhurst Garden Club Holiday Lunch at Wilder Mansion
• Elmhurst City Council meeting at City Hall

Tuesday—30 percent chance of rain with a high of 49 degrees. Temperatures will only drop to about 45 Tuesday night, with a persistent 30 percent chance of rain.
Happening Tuesday:

• Elmhurst Newcomers and Neighbors Holiday Boutique at 100 S. Chop House
• Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition Meeting Featuring Prairie Food Co-op at Elmhurst Public Library

Wednesday—High of 50 degrees with a 50 percent chance of rain. Clearing overnight, but temperatures will drop into the 20s.
Happening Wednesday:

• Special Kids Day 2013 at Wilder Mansion, for kids with special needs and their families

Thursday—From here on out, it's a quick plunge into the deep freeze. Expect a high Thursday of only 32 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures drop into the teens overnight.
Happening Thursday:

• Elmhurst Park District tree lighting at Wilder Park

• Holiday Gift Fair at Fitt-Rx

Friday—High near 23, with a low around 15 and mostly cloudy skies.
Happening Friday:

• Elmhurst City Centre's Hometown Holiday Walk

Saturday—High only in the teens with a low around 10. That's right, 10.
Happening Saturday:

• Farmside Christmas at Fischer Farm, featuring Elmhurst College Brass Quintet. Bundle up!

Check out all the local events in our calendar, and be sure to add your own if you don't find them there.