12/30/2023
Reminder: The First Division Museum at Cantigny will be closed in January and will be open Friday-Sunday in February from 10 am – 4 pm. May you all have a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
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12/29/2023
Meet our 25th and last Community Partner!🎉
Cantigny welcomes and thanks Pretty Me Inc. Girls Mentoring Organization for providing a volunteer team for Christmas at Cantigny. We cannot wait to share the winter fun with them tomorrow night, our last night of Christmas at Cantigny! If you would like to experience the light show, see the McCormick House, ice skate, and enjoy all the holiday festivities one last time, please join us for the fun! \
For more information on their organization, please check out their Facebook profile or their website here: https://bit.ly/41Apqsz
12/29/2023
Tomorrow is the day... the day we say goodbye to Christmas at Cantigny. It's a bittersweet thing to see it go but we have had a lot of fun and received great feedback and we cannot wait to bring it back even better next year!
The gardens, The First Division Museum, and the McCormick House will be closed throughout January, but our Oak Lodge, Skating Rink, and Cocoa Cabanas will remain open through February. ❄️
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟗 - 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟕
Mon: Closed
Tues - Thurs: 10 am - 9 pm
Fri - Sat: 10 am - 10 pm
Sun: 10 am - 9 pm
12/28/2023
It's not too late to come home for the holidays💙❄️
Our inaugural Christmas at Cantigny is slowly coming to an end, with its closing date being Saturday, December 30. We hope that you can join us, whether it'll be your first time or fifth time coming out! Christmas has ended but we're celebrating all month. We hope to see you soon! Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/47iEdJP
12/28/2023
Meet our 24th Community Partner!🎉
Cantigny welcomes and thanks National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for providing a volunteer team for Christmas at Cantigny. We cannot wait to share the winter fun with them tomorrow night. Join our volunteers tomorrow for a night of twinkling lights, hot cocoa, and fun photo opportunities!
For more information on their organization, please check out their Facebook profile or their website here: https://bit.ly/48x26ht
12/28/2023
Thank you, volunteers! ❤️
Thanks for volunteering your time and effort to make our Christmas at Cantigny a success and a memorable one. Last week would not have run as smoothly without you.
🎁 West Chicago Park Foundation
🎁 Anima Children's Choir
🎁 Ubuntu House
🎁 Neighborhood Food Pantries
🎁 Wellness House
For more information on these organizations and all of our community partners, visit https://bit.ly/4a4bOJT
12/27/2023
Meet our 23rd Community Partner!🎉
Cantigny welcomes and thanks Our Children's Homestead for providing a volunteer team for Christmas at Cantigny. We cannot wait to share the winter fun with them tomorrow night. Join our volunteers tomorrow for a night of twinkling lights, hot cocoa, and fun photo opportunities!
For more information on their organization, please check out their Facebook profile or their website here: https://bit.ly/3RG1cs6
12/27/2023
Meet our 22nd Community Partner!🎉
Cantigny welcomes and thanks Lombard Junior Women's Club for providing a volunteer team for Christmas at Cantigny. We are so excited to have them join us tonight! If you come for the light show and the McCormick House, say hi to our lovely volunteers.
For more information on their organization, please check out their Facebook profile or their website here: https://bit.ly/3RYU8Io
12/27/2023
There are only a few days left to enjoy the inaugural magical experience of Christmas at Cantigny. Despite the holiday passing, the winter festivities must go on! The final days of the lights and McCormick House are now through December 30.
We hope that you can celebrate with us and enjoy the McCormick House and lights, ice skating, and family fun. (Skating is through February.) For more information or to purchase your tickets, please visit cantigny.org theknudsonfive
12/26/2023
Your new wintertime bucket list before the end of 2023:
❄️ Go ice skating
❄️ Enjoy hot cocoa under twinkling lights
❄️ Have a mini photoshoot in a Cocoa Cabana with some great friends or family
❄️ Sip on a holiday cocktail in the Oak Lodge
❄️ Sit by the fire at the end of the night
If this sounds like a great time for you and your loved ones, visit Cantigny to get it all crossed off! For more information and to purchase your tickets and reservations, please visit: https://bit.ly/3tsNWiw
12/26/2023
Be a holiday hero! 🎁 On Thursday, December 28, from 11 AM to 3 PM, we will host another Cantigny Blood Drive with the Versiti Blood Centers. Give a very meaningful gift to those in need and receive a $20 E-Gift card and free admission to Cantigny, that day. Walk-ins are welcome, but registering is preferred.
To register:
https://bit.ly/2Qkzfd7
Call / Text 847.305.9998
Contact Brian Gray at 630.260.8167 or [email protected]
12/26/2023
Congrats to our very own Matt LaFond, Executive Director, on his appointment to the Wheaton Chamber Board.
🌟New Board Member Spotlight🌟
Matt LaFond of Cantigny 🌳 Director
A warm welcome to Matt LaFond, joining us as a Director of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Board. Exciting times ahead. 🏞️🤝
12/25/2023
Merry Christmas! Warmest wishes to you and yours this holiday season! This has been a great year for us filled with new programs, events and Christmas at Cantigny. We appreciate your support and couldn't be more grateful for incredible visitors like you. Happy Holidays!
- Your friends at Cantigny
12/24/2023
All is calm, all is bright...in the Visitors Center.✨ Here's just a friendly reminder that Christmas at Cantigny is closed December 24-26, but we'll be back in full swing the 27-30.
Our ice skating rink, Cocoa Cabanas and Oak Lodge will reopen on the 26th, though. For more information and tickets, please visit cantigny.org
12/23/2023
VENDOR LOVE: It's such an amazing feeling when ideas can turn into reality. We extend a big thank you to the teams at and .moon.designs for creating and installing such unique installations just for Christmas at Cantigny!
These flowers were fabricated from scratch specifically for this project. The amount of work that goes into projects like this takes time, teamwork, and expertise, but we're glad we worked with the best teams! Thank you for making Christmas at Cantigny such a beautiful experience. 👏
12/23/2023
"We go-go-go away from here!"
Comment a car🚗 or plane✈️ emoji if you travel during the holidays.
12/22/2023
Hey skaters! We have some updated hours the next two weeks.
December 23 | 10 am-10 pm
December 24 & 25 | Closed
December 26-31 | 10 am-9 pm
January 1 | Closed
January 2-7 | 10 am-9 pm
Visit Cantigny.org to see the hours for the rest of the month! We'll see you on the ice. Remember skating in $7 per person, $3 for skates and $10 parking.
12/22/2023
If you've been to Christmas at Cantigny, you might've stopped by one of our Cocoa Cabins throughout the walk.☕ These cute little cabins are stocked with your go-to Christmas drink, hot cocoa, as well as some snacks. And let's not forget the adult hot cocoa options. 😉 We want to know, what's your favorite Christmas drink?
12/22/2023
Same, same but different ⭐
Which color combo is your favorite?
12/22/2023
Meet our 21th Community Partner!🎉
Cantigny welcomes and thanks Wellness House for providing a volunteer team for Christmas at Cantigny. We wouldn't be able to share these holiday lights and activities if it weren't for our volunteers. If you come to Christmas at Cantigny tomorrow night, say hi to our lovely volunteers.
For more information on their organization, please check out their Facebook profile or their website here: https://bit.ly/3Nzs9wx
12/21/2023
Come for the lights, stay for the romance.💘
Yes, Christmas at Cantigny is the perfect date night idea. Hold hands as you walk through the light show, cozy up and cuddle near a fire pit, and even share a bite in our Oak Lodge (We don't have any spaghetti, but pizza should work!💋)
12/21/2023
Who's hoping for a snowy Christmas this year? 👀 ❄️ ☃️
12/21/2023
Meet our 20th Community Partner!🎉
Cantigny welcomes and thanks Neighborhood Food Pantries for providing a volunteer team for Christmas at Cantigny. There's still a lot of Christmas joy to spread around, and we are so happy that we can do it with this group. Say hi to the volunteers if you visit Cantigny tomorrow night!
For more information on their organization, please check out their Facebook profile or their website here: https://bit.ly/3qYz9Lb
12/21/2023
Tonight's the night! Experience the "SPIRIT" of Christmas at Cantigny🍸 🎄
For $60, you can experience the light show, McCormick House, and indulge in four festive cocktails, each served at exclusive stations along the charming walk, including a special drink in the McCormick House Freedom Hall Bar. Come for a date night, a girl's night out, or even a night without the kids! Let's cheer and toast to a festive evening under the twinkling lights!
To purchase your tickets, visit this link: https://bit.ly/47X6Hd0
12/21/2023
CHRISTMAS UPDATE🎄: Cantigny will be closed entirely on December 24 and 25 for the holidays. On December 26, the Christmas at Cantigny Light Show and McCormick House will remain closed, but the ice rink will be open! The lights and house will be open again the 27-30th.
If you would like to come out to skate, you can purchase your tickets online. Skating admission is $7, skate rentals are $3 and parking is $10. The Oak Lodge will be open and the Cocoa Cabanas will be available to rent, while spots last. For more information, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/47iEdJP
12/20/2023
Have you checked out our Christmas at Cantigny ornaments at the pop-up shop?😍 Not only do we have exclusive greeting cards, but we also have these gorgeous hand-blown glass Christmas at Cantigny ornaments. Choose between our three colors: red, green, and clear, or take the whole trio home with you!
Caution: These ornaments can bring extreme happiness and joy by placing them on your Christmas tree, gifting them to a loved one, or cherishing them as a souvenir from the first Christmas at Cantigny!🎁
12/20/2023
Find us at the Cantigny Ice Rink! ⛸️ ❄️
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Enjoy a scenic outdoor skate at our new rink on the Parade Field.
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The rink will be open through February and will be closed on Mondays. Operating hours vary depending on the day. (Visit the link to see the schedule)
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Admission to the rink is $7; spectator access is free. Skates are available for rent for $3 and parking at Cantigny is $10 per car. The rink is 100x40 feet and can hold up to 100 skaters at a time. You are allowed to bring skates if you have your own. All skaters must complete a participation waiver to enter the rink.
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐲?
Yes of course! Our Oak Lodge overlooks the rink and has snack options and a bar. It is fully heated, so you can warm up while waiting for your order. If you prefer a more intimate experience, our Cocoa Cabanas are available for rent. We offer three options to choose from; they all come with heaters, firepits, blankets, a server, hot chocolate, and food. (You can view the options through the link) You do not need to skate to rent a Cocoa Cabana.
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝?
There are restrooms inside the Visitors Center (just east of the Ice Rink), as well as at the Arrival Pavilion (South of the Visitors Center).
For more information or to purchase your tickets ahead of time, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/47iEdJP
12/20/2023
Meet our 19th Community Partner!🎉
Cantigny welcomes and thanks UBUNTU House AALR-Asserting Achievement Literacy & Resiliency for providing a volunteer team for Christmas at Cantigny. We wouldn't want to spread the Christmas joy with anyone else, tomorrow! If you come for Christmas at Cantigny, say hi to the volunteer team.
For more information on their organization, please check out their Facebook profile or their website here: https://bit.ly/3TyTDX4
12/20/2023
Meet our 18th Community Partner!🎉
Cantigny welcomes and thanks Anima - Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus for providing a volunteer team for Christmas at Cantigny. We are so thankful to be surrounded by a supportive community, and cannot wait to share the Christmas spirit with them!
For more information on their organization, please check out their Facebook profile or their website here: https://bit.ly/471ABM1
12/19/2023
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Final Days of Christmas at Cantigny
There are only a few days left to enjoy the inaugural magical experience of Christmas at Cantigny. Despite the holiday passing, the winter festivities must go on! The final days of the lights and McCormick House are now through December 30. We hope that you can celebrate with us and enjoy the McCormick House and lights, ice skating, and family fun. (Skating is through February.) For more information or to purchase your tickets, please visit cantigny.org theknudsonfive
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! Warmest wishes to you and yours this holiday season! This has been a great year for us filled with new programs, events and Christmas at Cantigny. We appreciate your support and couldn't be more grateful for incredible visitors like you. Happy Holidays! - Your friends at Cantigny
Skating Hours
Hey skaters! We have some updated hours the next two weeks. December 23 | 10 am-10 pm December 24 & 25 | Closed December 26-31 | 10 am-9 pm January 1 | Closed January 2-7 | 10 am-9 pm Visit Cantigny.org to see the hours for the rest of the month! We'll see you on the ice. Remember skating in $7 per person, $3 for skates and $10 parking.
Get into the Christmas Spirit!🍸🎄Every thursday leading up to Christmas, Cantigny will have Christmas Spirit nights. This night will offer guests the option to purchase a $60 ticket that will include your admission to Christmas at Cantigny and four festive cocktails that will be served at exclusive stations along the charming walk. Indulge in these special drinks, plus enjoy one of them right in the McCormick House Freedom Hall! These nights are perfect for girls night, date night or adults-only night. So cheer and toast to a festive evening under the twinkling lights! To purchase your tickets, please visit this link: https://cantigny.org/event/christmas-spirits/2023-12-14/ ❄️ #holidaycocktail #christmasspirit #cantigny #christmasatcantigny #wheatonillinois #dupagecounty #cocktailswithfriends #christmaslights #lightshow
Take a little bit of Cantigny with you back home! We are selling exclusive Christmas at Cantigny greeting card packs that will be perfect for the holidays. In this pack, you will get 8 cards with 2 designs and 4 different colors, plus envelopes. They feature our Christmas at Cantigny tree logo as well as other special design elements you’ve might’ve seen throughout the Visitors Center and McCormick House. To purchase yours, visit Cantigny’s Christmas pop-up shop any day between Tuesday and Sunday⭐️ #christmasatcantigny #christmascards #giftshop
Christmas at Cantigny
The magic of Christmas is alive and well at Cantigny. Join us for Christmas at Cantigny this December. Details and tickets here: https://cantigny.org/christmas-at-cantigny/
Meet us at the Cocoa Cabanas! ☕️🍫 We will have 5 exclusive rental cabanas available at our Christmas at Cantigny event starting December 1 through February 29. You do not have to skate to rent one out. There will be three options to choose from; Warm Wishes, Cocoa & Coziness, and Cocoa Party Package. Each cabana will have hot cocoa, a heater inside, a firepit outside, chairs and blankets, full bar service and a Cantigny server attendant for all your needs and questions, plus the package additions. If you would like additional drinks (yes, there will be adult drinks, as well) and hot meals, our hospitality tent will be the place for it! But don’t worry, we can bring your orders right out to you! We have a full menu of options ranging from pretzels to pizza, nachos to mac and cheese and more! To check out the menu, click here https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IceRink_Menu_1080x1700.jpg?fbclid=IwAR1s97_JgitV1mV3ZLUg2NTuhsjX-2A28xIHY8J7jB8qphJB-3wZJjCDK34. Visit our website for more information and to reserve your Cocoa Cabana!🌟🍫#christmasactivities #cozyvibes
Christmas At Cantigny Tree
Christmas is starting early at Cantigny! From twinkling lights and magical décor to ice skating and Christmas Poinsettias, join us for a season full of wonders. Save the Date, it all begins on December 1st. Visit https://bit.ly/47iEdJP for details and tickets. #CantignyChristmas #HolidaySeason
Goodbye, Halloween. Hello, Christmas! It’s not too early for Christmas decor and music, right? At Cantigny, we are wrapping up a big surprise for the holiday season and cannot be more excited to tell you! Details and more will be shared soon, so keep an eye out on our social accounts and website. In the meantime, if you visit our Visitors Center, you will be greeted by our festive wall design that was created by our Lead Designer, Ana Myers! If you take any photos by it, tag us and we can share your photo on our story!🎄✨ #cominghomeforchristmas #holidayseason #christmasdecor
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Come home for Christmas. We're decking the halls! #ChristmasAtCantigny
Christmas at Cantigny
We can't wait to light up your December nights. Stay tuned for more details! #Cantigny
Reminder: Howl2GO Dueling Pianos is back tonight from 7-10 pm, lots of good German food and beer, too! Heated Biergarten is open until 11 pm.
Fall Fest Evening Extras
Cantigny Fall Festival Evenings are so Extra! Aside from our amazing food, live music, and delicious beer selection on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, from 4 - 11 pm, there's even more to discover at Fall Fest! Challenge your friends and family to giant outdoor games that will test your skills! Try your hand at Giant Tumbling Towers, test your aim with Cornhole, or strategize your way to victory in Giant Connect Four. As the sun sets and the evening breeze rolls in, gather around our warm and inviting firepits curled up on an Adirondack chair and make memories under the starry sky in our outdoor lounge area. Don't miss these two nights of excitement, entertainment, and endless fun! Don't forget to reserve your parking, commemorative mug and beer tokens to skip the lines! Details here: https://bit.ly/48thBYN
Cantigny Fall Festival 2023
Do you have any fall-themed plans in October? We’ve got an idea! Join us at our Fall Festival on October 13-15. From 4 PM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, we will have a selection of German-style food and beer that you and your friends and family will enjoy. We will have a Biergarten featuring Spaten Märzen, Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier, Franziskaner Weissbier, Tighthead Oktoberfest, Alter Festbier, Schlafly Pumpkin Ale, Schöfferhofer, Generations Red Oktober, and more! You will have the option of choosing a 16 oz. draft, a 4x4 oz. flight or a 25 oz. Souvenir Beer Stein. Other beverages will be available. As for our food selection, our dinner menu will include a Bratwurst Dinner, Polish Dinner, Hungarian Goulash, Cheese & Potato Pierogi Dinner, and a Bavarian Pretzel! Mmmm, deeelicious! We hope that you come out to enjoy this Fall Festival with delicious food, cold drinks, great music, and fun vibes. Advanced beer tokens and stein sales will begin later this week, so keep an eye out for those. For more information and to purchase your parking ticket ahead, please visit https://bit.ly/4627KaL #festivalnights #germanbeer #oktoberfest
Camp Cantigny
Evening Campers! Head back to summer camp with an evening full of your favorite camp activities, crafts, and eats at Camp Cantigny Adult Summer Camp! We'll meet you on Thursday, July 27 from 6-9 pm for: Axe Throwing Bags Jumbo Beer Pong Volleyball Badminton Photo Scavenger Hunt And campfire fun! We'll have a nice selection of food trucks, or bring a picnic from home. Our signature cocktail is the Orange Creamsicle (Vanilla Vodka, Orange Juice, and Lemon Lime Soda.) Beer and wine will be available, too, including refreshing Cantigny Kolsch, brewed for us by 93 Octane Brewery in St. Charles. $15 per person Register here: https://bit.ly/3DwTn1p or pay when you come Locations: Allée, Education Center, and Campsites Note: Closed-toe shoes are required to participate in axe throwing. Please plan accordingly.
Summer Nights: Price Picnic
This week’s Summer Nights program is a charitable event featuring members of the #LGBTQ+ community and supporters to celebrate #Pride month. Join us on the beautiful McCormick Allée for an evening All proceeds from the evening will be donated to charity. A nice selection of food trucks will be on site, or bring a picnic from home. The Cantigny food and beverage team will also be offering a specially-themed cocktail. Tickets and details at canitgny.org #picnic #pride2023 #cantigny #cantignypark @baigoftricks @snapshotfotos1 @mysticartsandtarot @lilo.entertainment.co @invisiblecartoons @Kadooge @bella_donna_drag
Jazz and Wine Fest: The Count Basie Orchestra
Our Jazz and Wine Fest headliner is the legendary Count Basie Orchestra! CBO with guest vocalist Vanessa Rubin will close-out the show at 4:45 on Sunday, June 18. Get your tickets at cantigny.org. @countbasieorch #countbasie #jazz #wine #cantigny
Jazz and Wine Fest: Big Shoulders Brass Band
The Big Shoulders Brass Band will treat our concert-goers with a New Orleans-style street parade during our Jazz and Wine Fest this Sunday, June 18! Get your tickets at cantigny.org.
Groove to the sounds of the Victor Garcia Septet this Sunday, June 18 at the Cantigny Jazz and Wine Fest! Tickets available at cantigny.org #jazz #wine #cantignypark @victorgarciatrumpet
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