This Week’s Featured Events In Elmwood Park [July 21-27]
Here’s your roundup of events happening in Elmwood Park and nearby communities during this upcoming week (July 21-27).
If you know of a future event that the newsletter should feature in our next roundup, submit event details to newsletter@elmwoodparkadvocate.org
Monday, July 21
Library Board Meeting
5 p.m. | Elmwood Park Public Library
Rescheduled from July 21, the Elmwood Park Public Library Board’s monthly meeting will deal with action items related to the building fund. Agenda here.
Plan, Zoning and Development Commission Public Hearing
6 p.m. | Village Chambers
The village’s Plan, Zoning and Development (PZD) Commission will hold a public hearing on the approval of a “Special Use” permit to tear down a house bought by the village and replace it with a public parking lot.
Wednesday, July 23
Elmwood Park Youth Commission Bike Ride
6:45 p.m. | Centennial Park at 7600 W. Armitage Ave.
Kids, grab your bikes and get some fresh air and exercise at the Elmwood Park Youth Commission’s monthly bike ride.
Summer Sounds ‘25 Concert
7 p.m. | Dominican University in River Forest
Cheap Talking Wine, a good time acoustic trio, offers their unique take on a number of musical influences.
Open Mic Comedy & Coffee
8 p.m. | Plex Comedy Club in Oak Park
Comedy’s next generation of stars perfect their standup. Come watch and enjoy drink special in a speakeasy style venue.
Thursday, July 24
Summer in the Circle Concert Series
7 a.m. | Village Circle
Hello Weekend, a cover band that performs pop songs from Lady Gaga to Bruno Mars to the Beach Boys, brings their high-energy act to the Village Circle.
Friday, July 25
Fishing for Community / Pescando Conexiones
10 a.m. | Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest
Learn the basics of fishing from nature experts in this bilingual event. All instruction and equipment will be provided at this all ages event. No registration required.
Aprenda los fundamentos de la pesca con expertos en naturaleza en este evento bilingüe. Se proporcionará toda la instrucción y el equipo en este evento para todas las edades. No es necesario registrarse.
Oak Park’s “Movies in the Park”
8 p.m. | Scoville Park
Celebrate Christmas in July! Santa himself will join the event in beach attire before a screening of “Santa Claus: The Movie.”
Saturday, July 26
Kid-A-Palooza
12 p.m. | Winston Plaza in Melrose Park
All-ages event. There will be games, crafts, face painting, and music for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Sunday, July 27
Yoga In The Park
9 a.m. | Central Park
Sponsored by The Barre Studio + Cafe at Central Park, this is part of a series of free yoga sessions held every Sunday morning. (Bring your own mat.)