Hegeler Carus Mansion

Learn the lost art of Bobbin Lacemaking with Donna, a seasoned lace artist that has been working in lace for over 20 years providing demos and classes, and a member of the Lacemakers and Collectors Exchange. In this 3-hour class you will learn the fundamentals of lacemaking

Join us for an evening of spooky cake decorating. Decorate your very own 6-inch round, vanilla or chocolate Halloween-inspired cake in the Hegeler Carus Mansion in LaSalle, IL. All supplies included! Just bring yourself, an apron, and your creativity! This event is a partnership between the Hegeler

Mad Lab on October 4th! FREE EVENT! Come one, come all to Mansion Explorers: Mad Lab on October 4th! This FREE event will include science experiments and demonstrations, face painting, trick-or-treat stations, old time games, and so much more! Come in your best Halloween costume and take

Every Third Thursday the Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion fun facts, and more. Guests bring their own chairs or blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansions West Lawn. Bring

Tatters, the beloved dog of the Hegeler family, wants you to come to the mansion! For this Tatters’ Tales, come learn how books are made and explore where they used to be printed inside the Mansion. Then use your creativity and stamp your very own book cover!

We have a new day, new name, and new logo! Kev Roy & the Overjoyed take the stage on August 21st! Tickets are $5 a person. Gates open at 6:00pm with the concert from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Enjoy live music by Kevin & The Overjoyed, Ina Mae

Every Third Thursday the Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion fun facts, and more. Guests bring their own chairs or blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansions West Lawn. Bring

Want to take a stab at a new craft? Then join us for our first Needle Punch Workshop in the Open Court Editorial Office of the Hegeler Carus Mansion! Local artist Aubrey Sipula of Toil & Thyme will teach the class how to needle punch and assist

Learn the relaxing art of crocheting in the Open Court Editorial Office at the Hegeler Carus Mansion. Talented crocheter and Mansion volunteer Sandy Kokaly will teach the class some crocheting stitches and go over important lessons like reading yarn labels and understanding crocheting instructions. Participants will then

Learn how to decorate your very own Cupcake Bouquet in the Open Court Editorial Office of the Hegeler Carus Mansion in LaSalle, IL. All supplies included! Just bring yourself, an apron, and your creativity! This event is a partnership between the Hegeler Carus Mansion and Blue Eyed

Every Third Thursday the Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion fun facts, and more. Guests bring their own chairs or blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansions West Lawn. Bring

Hegeler Carus Mansion presents Third Thursday Concert Series May and September. Enjoy live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffles, mansion fun facts, and more. Guests bring their own chairs or blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansions West Lawn. Bring your friends and family

Anton Carus Special Performance Award-winning violinist Anton Carus currently, attending String Academy of the Puchheim Youth Chamber Orchestra in Germany, will give a special performance at the Hegeler Carus Mansion. The Hegeler Carus Mansion was the home of his great-great-great grandfather Edward Hegeler. Refreshments will be served

Introduction to Lace Making Workshop April 5th, 9am-12pm | Open Court Office (Ground Floor) at the Hegeler Carus Mansion Cost: $65 for new participants; $55 for returning participants. For New Students: What to bring: Bring yourself and your desire to learn this lost art form, and well

Have you ever pondered how historic hair care differed from our hair care today? Did they use the same tools? And the $1M question, did they brush their hair every day? Why or why not? This workshop will answer these questions and more. Your hair care experience

Decorate your very own 6-inch round, vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ($5 upcharge) Pretty in Pink cake in the Open Court Editorial Office of the Hegeler Carus Mansion. All supplies included! Just bring yourself, an apron, and your creativity! This event is a partnership between the Hegeler Carus

Bring yourself and your desire to learn this lost art form, and well supply the rest. What is provided: A lacing kit of a 18x20 foam board, bobbins for the project, pins, pincushion, thread, pattern and a handout. Learn the lost art of Bobbin Lacemaking with Donna,

Have you ever wondered what to do with all of those scrap fabrics? We are partnering with Quilting in the Valley on a one-day English Paper Piecing Workshop here in the Family Room of the Hegeler Carus Mansion. What is English Paper Piecing? English Paper Piecing (EPP)

Have you ever wondered what to do with all of those scrap fabrics? We are partnering with Quilting in the Valley on a one-day English Paper Piecing Workshop here in the Family Room of the Hegeler Carus Mansion. What is English Paper Piecing? English Paper Piecing (EPP)

Sankt Nikolaus has confirmed he will make three special visits to the Mansion. You and your family will have the opportunity to take a photo with him. Allow 10-20 minutes for each photo session. Friday, December 6th, 6pm to 8pm | Cocoa and Cookies with St. Nicholas

Join us for a relaxing evening of cake decorating and make your very own 6-inch vintage heart cake in the Main Hall of the Hegeler Carus Mansion in LaSalle, IL. Attendees can choose, upon registration, between a vanilla or strawberry (up charge) cake. All supplies included! Just