Elmhurst Annual Easter Egg Hunts Draw Hundreds of Kids and Dogs—And One Giant Bunny

Thank you to those who have shared their photos of the Wilder Park and Spring Road Easter egg hunts. Keep them coming!

Hundreds of colorful, treat-filled eggs were scooped up in about 20 seconds by eager kids at the Spring Road egg hunt, at Spring Road and the Prairie Path, and at Wilder Park on Saturday. Children also got to spend some quality time with the Easter Bunny. Do you have photos of this weekend's egg hunts? Share them here on Elmhurst Patch. Just click on "Upload photos and videos."

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Day Care Proposal Prompts Review of Spring Road Traffic

Kensington School plan gets first OK from DPZ Committee.

Kensington School Founder Barbara Marlas said she has wanted to bring one of her schools to Elmhurst for decades. Now that her wish is closer to being granted, residents around Spring and St. Charles roads might get more traffic control on Spring Road. The Development, Planning and Zoning Committee on Monday gave preliminary approval to Kensington School's request to build a 15,000-square-foot day care and preschool on the east side of Spring Road, just south of St. Charles Road. The school, which has eight current locations, would house about 140 children, from infants to kindergarteners, and about 22 staff members each day. Zoning and Planning Commission members recommended approval of the school at their Jan. 10 meeting, but they also …

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Tamara Brenner

6:53 am on Sunday, February 3, 2013

The transcript of the Zoning Commission's public hearing as well as other application materials are included in the agenda packet for the upcoming City Council meeting on Feb 4, posted on the City's website this past Thurs, Jan 31. Based on these documents, there has been no discussion about classification of the project as an Elementary School due to the inclusion of kindergarten. At every point…   more ›

Forget Hannah will Perform at the Gazebo Thursday

Who doesn't love a summer concert in the park?

Grab the kids and some chairs or blankets and head over to Spring Road for the next in the Music at the Gazebo series from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 19. Have a drink or dinner at one of the establishments on Spring Road before enjoying the rhythm and blues sounds of Forget Hannah. The gazebo is located at Spring Road and the Prairie Path at Wild Meadows Trace. Music at the Gazebo is sponsored by the Spring Road Business Association.

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Get Ready for Cool Jazz on a Hot Summer Night at the Gazebo Thursday

Dick Elliot Band will kick off the 2012 Music at the Gazebo series.

The Dick Elliot Band will help usher in the first days of summer by kicking off the 2012 "Music at the Gazebo" series at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Spring Road and the Prairie Path in Elmhurst. Sponsor Spring Road Business Association welcomes families to bring chairs or blankets, snacks and friends—even the furry kind—for this musical event. Additional concerts will be held July 19 and Aug. 16. The bands will be announced on the Spring Road Business Association website as the dates draw near.

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Thousands of Treats Await Eager Kids at This Saturday's Egg Hunts

The timing is right for families to hit them both.

Blink and it's over! Be sure to put this on your calendar and, whatever you do, arrive early. Your kids have long memories and will never let you live it down if you miss this. Two Easter Egg hunts will be held this Saturday, April 7, in Elmhurst, and both will feature one very busy bunny. The first, sponsored by the Elmhurst Park District, will be held at 10 a.m. sharp at Wilder Park, 175 Prospect Ave. Children ages 1 to 10 are invited to bring their baskets and grab as many treat-filled eggs as they can get their hands on. Following the event, the bunny will pose for photos. New this year will be the Doggie Eggstravaganza. Following the egg hunt for kids, at 11 a.m. dogs will be able to search Wilder Park for colorful Easter eggs filled …

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Sleighbells Ring on Spring

Freezing temperatures didn't keep residents away from a special Spring Road Day Saturday.

Just like a step back in time, a horse-drawn "sleigh" carried dozens of families around the Spring Road business district Saturday afternoon. All that was missing was the snow. It was bitter cold that day (we haven't seen anything yet) but there was plenty of hot chocolate and holiday cheer to keep everyone warm. Santa was at the gazebo, posing for pictures and making notes on what the younger set wants for Christmas. As long as the weather stays frosty, shoppers can enjoy lots of interesting ice sculptures in front of Spring Road businesses.

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Santa Makes His First Appearance of the Season at Spring Road

Tree lighting kicks off the holidays in Elmhurst.

Santa cruised in among a throng of children at Spring Road and the Prairie Path Friday night, kicking off the holidays with the first tree lighting of the season. Santa was helped by dozens of children in flipping the switch; he then took his special seat in the gazebo and heard their wish lists. Cookies and hot chocolate provided a respite from the brisk winds. The event, sponsored by the Spring Road Business Association, also provided an opportunity for residents to donate to the Yorkfield Food Pantry. Residents who have photos of the Spring Road event are invited to upload them here.

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Get Out

Elvis and Captain Jack are Visiting Elmhurst This Weekend

And for those wanting to enjoy the weather, check out the bike rodeo, golf outing and Spring Road Green Fest.

It’s Thursday, and here are just some of the activities to check out this weekend and beyond. Tell us what we missed in the comments section below. 1. GOLF OUTING Where/When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Sugar Creek Golf Club, 500 E. Van Buren, Villa Park Why Go: The deadline to sign up has passed, but there are still some spots available for this fund-raiser sponsored by the People for Elmhurst Parks Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst. Money raised will go to the recreation assistance fund for Elmhurst families facing financial hardship. The event includes nine holes of golf and lunch. Call (630) 993-8925. Cost: $50  2. CINDERELLA Where/When: 8 a.m. Friday at McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. …

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Scrambling for Eggs: The Best 20 Seconds Ever!

Hundreds of kids stormed the park at Spring Road and the Prairie Path to gather as many candy-filled eggs as possible Saturday.

It really was the most fun you can have in 20 seconds. Hundreds of kids from Elmhurst and beyond waited somewhat patiently behind yellow tape for the official start of the Spring Road Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, at Spring Road and the Prairie Path. Areas of the park were cordoned off by age group, to keep the competition fair. Even though there were thousands of plastic eggs, each with candy inside, the kids made short work of collecting them all. They also got to spend some quality time with the Easter Bunny. After the hunt, Spring Road merchants, including Elmhurst Camera, Stemple's Cycles and Julianne's Bakery, offered more treats to kids who stopped by. Another egg hunt, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, was held at Wilder Park …

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Carol Pavlik

9:22 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2011

I'm so glad the kids got a sunny day for their hunt!   more ›

Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade Steps Off March 12

From leprechauns to bag pipes to the Shriners, Elmhurst's parade draws thousands.

The 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade w ill be held at noon Saturday, March 12. The parade steps off from Wilson Street and Spring Road, and will continue north on Spring Road. The parade is ranked as the second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the Chicago area. A record crowd is expected this year. The parade will feature more than 80 floats, marching units and animated characters, along with local organizations, businesses and clubs. Entries also will include the Chicago Highlanders, precision marching groups, the York High School Marching Band and Medinah Shriner groups.  Bands will perform before the start of the parade at Ahlgrim Funeral Home at Vallette and Spring, at the Prairie Path and Spring Road and at McKinley and Spring …

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