December 2021
Once Upon a Christmas
Free Old Fashioned Holiday Fun for the Whole Family! All ages are welcome! This free event has become a holiday tradition in Lisle featuring old-fashioned holiday fun for the entire family!
Find out more »April 2022
Library Storytime
Hear a story about trains and then check out the HO Gauge Model Railroad. Co-hosted with the Lisle Library District.
Find out more »May 2022
Spring High Tea
Bring the whole family and enjoy a Victorian Tea Party held in a historic parlour. Tea with an assortment of finger sandwiches and pastries will be served. FREE PARKING is available in the lot in front of the Beaubien Tavern and at Village Hall and in the commuter parking lots.
Find out more »Museum Trek
Scavenger Hunt! Venture around Lisle’s historic buildings to see what you can find and learn.
Find out more »June 2022
Investigation
Learn about an archaeological dig that took place in Lisle and how archaeologists unearth artifacts.
Find out more »July 2022
Blacksmith Shop Open House
Drop by our Blacksmith Shop and see our blacksmiths working at the forge. Our blacksmiths will be able to answer any questions on their techniques and tools. Also, learn about our upcoming classes. Free event. No registration required.
Find out more »Early Lisle Settlers
Learn about the earliest non-native settlers in the Lisle area. Ever wondered how early families journeyed to the area? Or perhaps, what the Lisle area may have looked like?
Find out more »Tavern Nights at the Museum
Leave your 21st century troubles behind, and join us for a pint of knowledge in our 1840’s Tavern. Lectures are led by the Museum’s curator and volunteers. There will be time for questions and discussion.
Find out more »WWII Girls Baseball Living History
Join us as we welcome WWII Girls Baseball Living History players to the Museum to learn more about the players and the game! Members of the Rockford Peaches will be showing off some baseball skills and sharing their love for the history of the game. The league portrays Women’s Baseball as it was played in 1943. Players will be in uniforms as the original All American League teams wore. Check out their equipment, such as wooden bats, and play catch…
Find out more »August 2022
Kids Time: Fun with Art
FREE EVENT - Fun with Art! Get inspired by art in the museum collection, then create your own artwork. Play the day away and explore the Museum your way! Bring your parents and friends for a free, family playdate in downtown Lisle. *********************************** Free parking is available in the lot in front of Beaubien Tavern, at Village Hall, and in the commuter parking lots.
Find out more »September 2022
Depot Days
Discover what life was like more than 100 years ago at Lisle Depot Days, where you'll be transported back in time as you tour the Depot Museum, Beaubien Tavern, Netzley/Yender House, and a working blacksmith shop. The event is free to the public. All ages welcome.
Find out more »Kids Time: Library Story Time
LIBRARY STORY TIME: Learn about all the beautiful trees in Lisle plus create your own tree.
Find out more »October 2022
Painting Pumpkins at the Museum
All ages are welcome to come paint their own pumpkin! As your pumpkin dries, take a tour of our 1874 Train Depot and 1880 Waycar. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Find out more »November 2022
Fiddle, Fret and Whistle in the Tavern
Come enjoy live folk music! Be the first to hear music in our 1840s Tavern in over 150 years. The tavern keeper was a legendary fiddler and credited with bringing the fiddle to Chicago in 1826. Please bring your own beverages. Light snacks will be provided.
Find out more »Kids Time at the Museum
INVESTIGATION: Tour the 1860s farmhouse and learn how meals would be prepared. Includes live demonstrations of the cooking in our Beehive Oven.
Find out more »December 2022
Once Upon a Christmas
A holiday tradition in Lisle featuring free old-fashioned, festive fun for the entire family! This event takes place in conjunction with the Village of Lisle Santa Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony (following parade). This free event includes: Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus in the Depot Enjoy hot chocolate and hot apple cider Create a holiday craft and write letters to Santa in the Beaubien Tavern Enjoy a holiday workshop in the Blacksmith Shop Purchase holiday gifts, including wares crafted…
Find out more »March 2023
Garden from Seeds: 1800’s Vegetables
REGISTER BY THE DAY BEFORE Come plant your own vegetable seeds to take home, tour the Farmhouse and learn about growing vegetables in the 1800’s! All ages welcome!
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