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PET PARADE

Saturday, May 17, 2025 Join us for the 32^nd Annual Spring Road Pet Parade!

Sponsored by the Spring Road Business Association & Elmhurst Kiwanis

Get ready for a paw-some event that’ll have tails wagging and hearts melting!

@ Wild Meadows Trace on Spring Road & Prairie Path Lane

Fun Begins at 11:30 AM, Parade steps off at 1:00 PM

Pets of all types and sizes are welcome, but must be leashed. Bring your furry friends and let’s parade thru Spring Road in Elmhurst. Let your pets prance and strut their stuff in a costume or just show off their natural charm! There’s fun for everyone!

Expect:

Fabulous Pet Costumes
Fun Activities- Crafts & Face Painting, Pets for Adoption On-Site!
Awards for Best Costume, Most Unique Pet, Best Pet Trick & Pet Contests*
*Pets must be registered to qualify.*
Concessions (Cash Only)

Bring Cash—Raffle tickets will be sold. We will be raffling off a brand new kids bicycle donated by the Elmhurst YMCA and several items donated by local businesses. All the proceeds are donated to local animal shelters.

This event is not only about celebrating our beloved pets, but also about coming together as a community and helping our local shelters. We will be taking donations for our local animal rescues and shelters. Please bring your donations to the Pet Parade. Find out more here.

Items in need: Non-Retractable Leashes, Blankets, Towels, Dog Treats, Cat Treats, Dog Beds, Cat Litter, Collars, Food and Water Bowls, Paper Towels, and Cleaning Supplies.

*Goody Bags are limited, so register today!

Register here Or Scan Here to Register.

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EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 19th, 2025

Come join us for fun and visit with the Easter Bunny! Thousands of candy filled eggs will be scattered throughout the Wild Meadows Trace by the Gazebo on Spring Road for an egg hunt that starts PROMPTLY at 1pm. Don’t be late to this event! Meet and Greet with the Easter Bunny starting at 12:30 pm

MUSIC at the GAZEBO

Thursday Evenings 6:30-8:30pm New 2025 Dates!

June 12th
Gayle & Nick Bisesi

June 26th
Cathy Richardson

July 10th
Lake Effect

July 24th
Livestream

July 31st
Elmhurst School of Rock & the Sting Rays

August 7th
Ginger Road

All performances start at 6:30 pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment as the sun sets for the day! Please note that these events are on Elmhurst Park District property, so please refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages in the park, per Elmhurst Park District policy.