Museums
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Volo Museum debuts National Lampoon Christmas exhibitNov 25, 2021 10:00 pm - Bluto Blutarsky, meet Clark Griswold: The Volo Museum is tipping its Santa hat to a trio of National Lampoon's film faves this holiday season, and you're invited to the ...
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First Division Museum hosts two virtual programs in early DecemberNov 23, 2021 10:00 pm - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton will host two programs in December via Zoom. These events are free but require advance registration at FDMuseum.org...
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Shop Cantigny on Museum Store Sunday Nov. 28Nov 21, 2021 10:00 pm - Cantigny Park in Wheaton invites everyone to get a jump on holiday gift giving and support local museums and cultural institutions on Museum Store Sunday, Nov. 28. The w...
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Lego Train Show returns Dec. 4-5 to CantignyNov 19, 2021 10:00 pm - The Lego show at Cantigny Park in Wheaton has become a holiday tradition. This annual event is produced by the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club. It is the group's larg...
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Mount Prospect Historical Society Housewalk returnsNov 12, 2021 5:00 am - After a one-year COVID-19 imposed hiatus, the Mount Prospect Historical Society's annual Holiday Housewalk will return Friday, Dec. 3, in the neighborhood immediately no...
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Cantigny visitors choose favorite 'CAREcrow'Nov 11, 2021 10:00 pm - The "CAREcrow" display by The Gardenworks Project received the most votes in public balloting at Cantigny Park's annual fall event. By winning the popular vote, the org...
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Learn how to care for bonsai trees at online workshops this winterNov 10, 2021 10:00 pm - Too cold outside to do gardening? The Chicago Botanic Garden is offering online webinars on caring for bonsai trees with Chris Baker, the curator of bonsai collection. T...
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Festivals Nov. 12-18: Let It Shine Lightshows, Chicago Botanic's Lightscape are now openNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - This weekend “Dr. Seuss Experience”: Noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 2 at Water Tower Place, ...
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Elgin History Museum offers one-of-a-kind experiences in online auctionNov 08, 2021 10:00 pm - While there will be no in-person fundraising gala this year, the Elgin History Museum wanted to offer something special in the online auction. Generous donors have allow...
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Best Bets: Jurassic Quest roars into Rosemont this weekendNov 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Dinosaur revival Jurassic Quest returns with loads of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, interactive science activities and more this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Con...