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Whistle-Stop Wonderland in Lake Forest

Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1 to 4 p.m.

History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
509 E Deerpath Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Whistle-Stop Wonderland in Lake Forest

In partnership with Midwest Rails, the History Center will host its third year of Whistle-stop Wonderland: A Model Train Exhibit this holiday season. The exhibit opens Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Model trains, holiday snacks and beverages, and family-friendly activities will be featured throughout December and January. To celebrate the exhibit, the History Center will host three Saturday hot chocolate parties—Dec. 13, Jan. 10 and Jan. 24—from 1 to 4 p.m.

Whistle-stop Wonderland is free, open to all and family-friendly. The History Center welcomes visitors throughout the holiday season.

Suggested Donation
Adult Admission: $10.00

For more information, call 847.234.5253


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