Holiday Opening Weekend
Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7!
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 U of I Community Credit Union, enjoy special musical entertainment, linger over food and drink, bundle up on a picturesque carriage ride, stay overnight in the historic Mansion, and more!
This is an overview of the entire weekend – please click on the event links below for more specifics on each day.
Friday, Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m.
— 5-9 p.m.: Holiday Showcase (Mansion), Natural Ornament-Making Workshop (Mansion Carriage House), Holiday GLOW (outdoors), Food Trucks (Gatehouse Lawn), Bar (Mansion + Gatehouse Lawn)
— 5-8 p.m.:Greenhouse Café open with a limited menu, wine tasting and additional vendors
— 5:30-8 p.m.: Monticello High School Madrigal Singers (Mansion Courtyard)
— 6-9 p.m.: Quest Church Handbell Choir (Brick Wall Garden, 20-30 minute performances at 7, 8 & 9 p.m.)
— Lodging available in the Mansion and guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online or by calling 217-333-3287.
$10/person. Find details and registration for Friday, Dec. 5 here.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 12-9 p.m.
— 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Carriage Rides (Mansion Courtyard, additional cost and reservations required here)
— 12-8 p.m.: Holiday Showcase (Mansion), Greenhouse Café open (limited menu and additional vendors), Bar (Mansion Solarium)
— Noon, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m.: Luncheon (Mansion Carriage House; additional cost and reservations required)
— 12-3 p.m.: Piano/violin holiday music by LeeAnn Capace and Judy Deverell (Mansion Gallery)
— 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 by calling 217-333-3287.
Starting at $10/person. Find details and registration for Saturday, Dec. 6 here.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.*
— 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Carriage Rides (Mansion Courtyard, additional cost and reservations required here)
— 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Holiday Showcase (Mansion), Greenhouse Café open (limited menu and additional vendors), Bar (Mansion Solarium)
— Noon or 3 p.m.: Afternoon Tea (Mansion Carriage House; additional cost and reservations required)
Starting at $10/person. Find details and registration for Sunday, Dec. 7 here.
*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. Find details here.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu.
If you have dietary restrictions, email Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu by Friday, Nov. 28
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.
Find information on all of our holiday events here.
