This Week's Featured Events In Elmwood Park [August 11-17]
One event that the newsletter is looking forward to this week is our “Community Conversation” on traffic safety that will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, in the Ferrentino Room at the Elmwood Park Public Library. (Details here).
Here’s your weekly roundup of events happening in Elmwood Park and nearby communities.
If you know of a future event that the newsletter should feature in our next roundup, submit event details to newsletter@elmwoodparkadvocate.org
Monday, August 11
Escape Room for Kids
12:30 p.m. | Elmwood Park Public Library
Follow clues and hints around the YS Floor and see if you can find your way out. For ages 8-14.
Library Board Meeting and BGPP Committee Meeting
5 p.m. | Elmwood Park Public Library
The Library Board will hold its monthly meeting. According to the agenda, votes will be held on the library’s holiday schedule and board’s meeting schedule for 2026.
After the board meeting, the Bylaws, Goals, Policy, and Personnel Committee of the Library Board will discuss updates to several policies, including the meeting room policy.
Tuesday, August 12
Czas na opowieść po polsku
10 a.m. | Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest
Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich w lesie.
Wednesday, August 13
Kick-Off the School Year with No Toes
3 p.m. | Elmwood Park Public Library
In the Imaginarium, enjoy an hour with “No Toes” while enjoying some snacks before the school year officially starts. For ages 8-18. Registration required.
Summer Sounds ‘25 Concert
7 p.m. | Dominican University in River Forest
The final concert of the “Summer Sounds ‘25” series features BiPolar Bear, which is a goofy and fun cover band that performs rock, pop rocks, and one-hit wonders.
Thursday, August 14
Nature Thursdays: 'Native Bees' Drop-In
10 a.m. | Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest
Led by University of Illinois master naturalists, kids are offered a chance to discover “Native Bees” and their benefits. Come learn about these tiny pollinators in Trailside’s native plant garden.
Community Connection Resource Fair (Sponsored by Nicor Gas)
5 p.m. | Melrose Park Civic Center
Need assistance with Illinois state programs? The fair is an opportunity to learn about energy-saving products and obtain access to other community services. Local organizations will be there to assist with housing, billing support, and other basic needs. Register here.
Saturday, August 16
Elmwood Park Advocate’s Community Conversation
1 p.m. | Elmwood Park Public Library
Join the newsletter for our third community conversation at the Elmwood Park Public Library in the Ferrentino Meeting Room. We’ll discuss traffic safety. What streets or intersections bother you the most? What could be done to improve safety?
Sunday, August 17
Nature Restoration Day
9 a.m. | Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest
Adults and children 12 and older are invited to help the forest preserve restore woodland and prairie. There will be gloves and tools provided and some light refreshments.