Name: Holiday Sip-N-Shop at Edith Farnsworth House
Start: 2025-12-21T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Edith Farnsworth House

Edith Farnsworth House

Join us for an afternoon of light sips, holiday refreshments, and personal service as you peruse the selection of expertly curated collections in the Museum Shop at Edith Farnsworth House!
The Sip-N-Shop is free and open to the public. No tour tickets are needed to shop with us. Walk-ins welcome! The Sip-N-Shop is free and does not include access to the House. Guided Holiday House Tour tickets or Winter Solstice Guided Lantern Walk &amp; Tour tickets can be purchased separately. 
<ul><li>Drop-in anytime 1:00pm-5:00pm.</li><li>Visitor Center and Museum Shop open 11:30am-5:00pm.</li></ul>

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We loved it so much we're doing it again! Join us for another festive afternoon designed for all ages! Enjoy hands-on crafts, family-friendly scavenger hunts, and seasonal treats before taking a peaceful winter walk through the woods. Visit Barnsworth gallery to experience our current exhibition, INHABIT: Edith Farnsworth House and Environs in Four Seasons by artist Tom Rossiter, and do some last minute holiday shopping in the Museum Shop.
<ul><li>Youth (2-17) Exterior View &amp; Access to the Grounds tickets are free with the purchase of an adult Exterior View &amp; Access to the Grounds ticket ($20).</li><li>Holiday House Tour tickets can be purchased separately for $35. Tours begin at 12pm and 2pm.</li><li>Crafts are free. Access to the property and House are not included.</li><li>Registration is encouraged but not required. Feel free to drop-in!</li></ul>

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Be part of the next largest meditation gathering on the planet. Date: May 21, 2025 Location: Aurora Public Library 101 S River St Aurora IL 60502 Time: 2 pm - 4 pm seating starts at 1.30 pm&nbsp;RSVP:<a href="https://tiny.cc/AuroraMeditates?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExU0UwWXQ5V0EyMXRKQkdCbXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4POlBG3T4bF4tEf_ZpKVuYrMIGLKEbLQrwnCtCa2lzgVsyGmhIlO3n-fItBQ_aem_1jL1-ET54Go41-DFe4sE_w" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://tiny.cc/AuroraMeditates</a> Join Aurora as we unite with millions around the world! City of Aurora is proud to be one of 120 participating U.S. cities hosting a World Meditation Day Community Hub. Together, we’ll tune into the LIVE global meditation led by Gurudev, streaming directly from New York City. Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this gathering is designed to uplift, rejuvenate, and connect us all through a shared moment of peace. Last year, on Dec 21, The World Meditates with Gurudev brought together 8.5 million people worldwide, becoming the largest meditation gathering on the planet, and breaking 1 Guinness Record + 6 World Records. This year, we’re going even bigger — and City of Aurora, IL is part of the movement. RSVP Now Be part of a historic moment — the next largest meditation gathering on Earth. &nbsp;Reserve your spot: <a href="https://tiny.cc/AuroraMeditates?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExU0UwWXQ5V0EyMXRKQkdCbXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5FqZxLfBxZuJeHpTDo3DLpboTuOSrK-Zm-GGquL-lD31UrkSwKnmrhMbNPew_aem_tzfbGE5CoXz5iu7I-iSG3Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://tiny.cc/AuroraMeditates</a>

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Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a lantern-lit winter walk and guided tour of the Edith Farnsworth House and grounds. As dusk settles over the Fox River, explore the rich history of the House and its nearly 60 acres of property by lantern light.
Before or after your tour, enjoy a Sip-N-Shop in the Museum Shop—an ideal chance to find a thoughtful gift or keepsake for yourself.
<ul><li>Tickets: $25/pp</li><li>Time: 3:00pm</li><li>Duration: 2 hours</li></ul>

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