December 2010
December 2
Christmas Tea
Lock 16 Visitor Center
754 First Street, LaSalle
(815) 223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org
Take a break from the hectic holidays for some "Me Time" with your best friends at Christmas themed tea. Tea sandwiches, sweets and scones are featured, with a variety of hot teas. Reservations required.
December 4
Christmas Shopping Trolley Tour
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
Board a trolley for some shopping with a touch of history. Trolley will take you to Starved Rock Marketplace and stop downtown Utica for some unique shopping and wine tasting. For ticket information call 815-220-7386.
December 5, 12, 19, 26
Trolley Tours
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area. You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks. You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal. While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area. For tickets and information please call 815-220-7386.
December 9, 10, 11, 12
A Hegeler Carus Christmas
Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
7:00 pm on the 9, 10, 11; 3:00 pm on the 12th
(815) 224-5891
www.hegelercarus.org
Relive Christmas in the late 1800's with this reenactment of a holday arty given by the Hegelers and Caruses. Local actors portray important people of the era. An annual favorite!
December 10 - 12
Music at the Reddick Mansion
100 W Lafayette St., Ottawa
815-431-6100
The Reddick Mansion presents "The Prairie Singers Dinner Concert Series".
December 11
2nd Annual Ice Odyssey
LaSalle Street, Ottawa
Come to downtown and enjoy vendors, snowmen, elves, and the amazing art of Ice Sculptures.
Christmas Farmers Market & Holiday Bazaar
Jeremiah Joe Coffee House
807 LaSalle St., Ottawa
Vendors will be offering a wide variety of goods, greenery, dog biscuits, jams & jellies, candy, gifts and much much more.
Christmas Shopping Trolley Tour
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
Board a trolley for some shopping with a touch of history. Trolley will take you to Starved Rock Marketplace and stop downtown Utica for some unique shopping and wine tasting. For ticket information call 815-220-7386.
December 13
The Legacy Girls
Christmas Cheer Holiday Show
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
Noon
Get ready for the holiday and get in the Christmas spirit by enjoying Christmas music by The Legacy Girls. Start with a delicious Homestyle Lunch Buffet and than relax and enjoy the show. Tickets 815-667-4211, ext 386.
December 18
Christmas Shopping Trolley Tour
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
Board a trolley for some shopping with a touch of history. Trolley will take you to Starved Rock Marketplace and stop downtown Utica for some unique shopping and wine tasting. For ticket information call 815-220-7386.
Breakfast with Santa
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Join the jolliest man, himself, as well as the Mrs. for a breakfast buffet. Following breakfast you'll be treated with "Magic by Cory" and "Grace" a white tailed deer.
Early reservations recommended. 800-868-7625, ext 386.
Ongoing December
Every Sunday
Trolley Tours
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area. You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks. You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal. While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area. For tickets and information please call 815-220-7386, ext 386.
Ongoing December
Christmas at the Weber House & Garden
1503 Baker Street
Streator
815-672-8327
www.weberhouseandgarden.com
Visitors to this popular tourist attraction will enjoy special holiday decorations in the historic home. Candles illuminate the house and each room has a unique story to be told.
