Upcoming Events
VIP Santa Experience at the Wilder Park Tree Lighting
The Elmhurst Parks Foundation is excited to announce a fun partnership with the Elmhurst Park District for their upcoming Tree Lighting in Wilder Park that you will not want to miss! We will be raffling off a “VIP Santa Experience” that includes reserved event parking in the Wilder Mansion lot and the first spot in line to meet Santa at the tree lighting on December 4. Each $5 donation is a chance to win, and all proceeds benefit the Foundation, a 501 c3 that supports our parks.
Pairing For The Parks
Join the Elmhurst Parks Foundation for our second annual Pairing for the Parks — an evening dedicated to celebrating Elmhurst’s parks and the community that makes them thrive. Enjoy a night of fantastic food, perfectly paired wines, and beautiful live music in the historic charm of Wilder Mansion. Your attendance supports the Foundation’s mission to enhance Elmhurst’s parks, open spaces, and recreational opportunities for all.
Fall Kickoff Event
Please stop by our fall kickoff event at Pour Destino on September 18th anytime between 5:30 and 8:00 PM. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar while learning about our mission and upcoming events from current EPF board members. Thank you to our event sponsors, Pour Destino, opening soon at 545 S. Spring Rd.!
EPF's Inaugural Duck Derby
Please join us at Norman P. Smalley Pool on August 10, 2025 at 3:00 SHARP! Elmhurst Parks Foundation will be hosting our inaugural “Duck Derby” to benefit the Elmhurst Park District Recreation Assistance Fund.
Adopt a duck for $5 and cheer it on as it races down the waterslide on the last day of the 2025 Smalley Pool season! Each duck is numbered to match your ticket. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!
Canine Corner Membership Raffle
🐾 Win a Canine Corner Dog Park Membership! 🐾
Support Elmhurst Park District’s first dog park and enter to win a 1-year family membership to Canine Corner! For every $10 donation, you’ll receive one raffle entry, with all proceeds funding the installation of a much-needed information kiosk at Elmhurst’s soon-to-open dog park.
🎟️ Enter now for your chance to win! The lucky winner will be drawn live on Saturday, April 19 at the Doggie Eggstravaganza at Berens Park—don’t miss out!
(Winner need not be present)
Your donation goes directly to improving our community, so let’s make Elmhurst even more dog-friendly together! 🐶💚
VIP Santa Experience at the Wilder Park Tree Lighting
The Elmhurst Parks Foundation is excited to announce a fun partnership with the Elmhurst Park District for their upcoming Tree Lighting in Wilder Park that you will not want to miss! We will be raffling off a “VIP Tree Lighting Experience” that includes reserved event parking in the Wilder Park south lot and the first spot in line to meet Santa at the tree lighting on December 5. Tickets are only $5 each, and all proceeds benefit the Foundation, a 501 c3 that supports our parks.
To purchase tickets, please Zelle donate@elmhurstparksfoundation.org by December 1 and include your full name and phone number in the memo.
2nd Annual Bags Tournament
Please join us for food, fun, and friendly competition at the 2nd annual Elmhurst Parks Foundation Bags Tournament. We will be gathering at the Kies Recreation Center on November 9 from 6-9 PM.
The tournament will include a Round Robin Seeding Tournament. Teams of Two will be grouped by skill level and the winner of each level will be determined by single elimination bracket play.
Cost per Team is $50 and includes deli sandwiches, chips, cookies. Cash bar on site.
The tournament is indoors and is limited to 32 Teams.