Holiday Opening Weekend
Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6!
Shop from local vendors at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management, stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW presented by the U of I Community Credit Union, enjoy special musical entertainment, linger over food and drink, bundle up on a picturesque Carriage Ride presented by Busey Bank, stay overnight in the historic Mansion, and more!
This is an overview of the entire weekend – click on the date links below for more details and tickets.
FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 5-9 p.m.
— 5-9 p.m.: Holiday Showcase (Mansion), Holiday GLOW (outdoors), Greenhouse Café open (limited menu), Food Trucks (Gatehouse Lawn), Bar (Mansion + Gatehouse Lawn)
— Lodging available in the Mansion and guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online or call 217-333-3287.
$10/person. Tickets go on sale Oct. 1.
SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 12-9 p.m.
—11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Carriage Rides (tickets go on sale October 1)
— 12-8 p.m.: Holiday Showcase (Mansion), Bar (Mansion Solarium)
— 12:30 p.m. or 5 p.m.: Luncheon (Mansion Carriage House; tickets go on sale October 1.)
— 5-9 p.m.: Holiday GLOW (outdoors), Food Trucks + Bar (Gatehouse Lawn)
— Lodging available in the Mansion and guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online or call 217-333-3287.
Starting at $10/person. Tickets go on sale Oct. 1.
SUNDAY, DEC. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.*
— 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Holiday Showcase (Mansion), Carriage Rides (tickets go on sale October 1), Bar (Mansion Solarium)
— Noon or 3 p.m.: Afternoon Tea (Mansion Carriage House; tickets go on sale October 1.)
Starting at $10/person. Tickets go on sale Oct. 1.
*Sunday’s Holiday GLOW is not included in Opening Weekend but will begin Sunday evening at 5 p.m. with a cost of $10/vehicle.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu.
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