Buckle up because adventure is waiting for you.

Explore the William E. Brook Wetland Sanctuary, play along the sandy beaches of The Chain, and discover the historic Hiram Butrick Sawmill.

Winter Activities

  • Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

    42909 Hunt Club Rd, Antioch, IL 60002

    Enjoy scenic overlooks, cross-country skiing, hiking, and horseback riding in some of the finest rolling topography found in Lake County, Illinois.

  • Kringle’s Christmas Village

    510 Orchard Street Antioch, IL, 60002

    Olde England comes alive in Historic Downtown Antioch, with handcrafted, lifelike figures representing scenes from the Dickens Era from November 24th – January 1st.

  • Santa at the Sawmill

    800 Cunningham Dr, Antioch, IL 60002

    Visitors and Village residents alike can come greet Santa and elves at the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill from December 2nd - 17th. Don’t forget to bring your wish list!

  • Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort

    11931 Fox River Rd, Wilmot, WI 53192

    Wilmot Mountain's welcoming 'come as you are' approach to skiing and snowboarding has created memories for countless guests spanning more than 80 years.

  • PM&L Theatre: A Christmas Story

    877 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002

    Watch the PM&L theatre company perform the holiday classic, A Christmas Story, from December 2nd - 18th. Don’t shoot your eye out!

  • Raven Glen Forest Preserve

    41080 North U.S. Highway 45, Antioch, IL 60002

    Enjoy cross-country skiing, hiking, and horseback at the preserve. It is known for Timber Lake, which is a glacial lake, and Hastings Creek, scattered wetlands and rolling terrain with oak and hickory groves.

  • Winter Wine Walk

    Downtown Antioch, IL 60002

    Join us on Saturday, January 21st for the Winter Wine Walk in Downtown Antioch. With a $45 ticket, you will receive a wine bag and glass, as well as a bonus bottle.

  • Ethel’s Woods Forest Preserve

    19330 Miller Road, Antioch, IL 60002

    Experience the beauty of this picturesque landscape as you hike, bike, horseback ride, and cross-country ski along the preserve's 1.6 miles of trails.

  • Downtown Antioch Ghost Signs

    Downtown Antioch, IL 60002

    Check out the five ghost signs inspired by the Antioch’s past. These murals were hand-painted to look like they have stood the test of time.

Stay tuned for other seasonal activities in the spring.