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, enjoy special musical entertainment, linger over food and drink, bundle up on a picturesque carriage ride, stay overnight in the historic Mansion, and more!
*Apply to be a Showcase vendor here, by August 28.
This is an overview of the entire weekend – more details will be posted as the date gets closer.
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.
— 12-8 p.m.: Holiday Showcase (Mansion), Greenhouse Café open (limited menu), 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), Greenhouse Café open (limited menu), 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.
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
