Through our brilliant events and festivals, you’ll experience the vibrance of the Champaign-Urbana area! Discover something new every day!
Note: Fundraisers, sales, and meetings related to membership-based groups are not included on the calendar.
Holiday Opening Weekend
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber Rd.
Monticello, Illinois 61856
(217) 333-3287
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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,
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!
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), 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.