Holiday at the Homestead Open House, 7 December | Event in Dekalb | AllEvents

Holiday at the Homestead Open House

J. F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center

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Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm

4 hours

J. F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center

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Date & Location

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm (CST)

J. F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center

921 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115-3011, United States

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Holiday at the Homestead Open House
The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host its annual Holiday at The Homestead Open House on Sunday, December 7, at 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. The event is free and open to the public.

Visitors are invited to enjoy an afternoon filled with historic charm, holiday music, and family-friendly activities. Highlights include:

Live Music at 1 p.m. from DeKalb High School’s Black Box Quartet

Caroling at 2 p.m. by the Lightbeam Players

Clothespin doll craft activity for children

Cookies and refreshments

Tours of the beautifully decorated historic home

Unique holiday shopping in the museum’s gift shop

Please note: Some activities are located on the second floor and require climbing a flight of stairs.

“This event is our way of expressing gratitude to the community for its continued support,” said Jessi Haish LaRue, Glidden Homestead Executive Director. “We look forward to welcoming guests of all ages to experience the history, music, and warmth of the season at the Homestead.”

For more information, contact the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center.


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Holiday at the Homestead Open House, 7 December | Event in Dekalb | AllEvents
Holiday at the Homestead Open House
Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm