Lombard, IL – Families looking for a festive, kid-friendly holiday activity can step back in time this Saturday as the Lombard Historical Society hosts a special Children’s Christmas Tour at the Victorian Cottage, complete with a holiday mystery designed just for kids.
According to the Lombard Historical Society, the interactive event—titled “The Case of the Missing Christmas Crackers”—invites young visitors to help solve a holiday whodunit after an important party tradition mysteriously disappears from the historic home.
The tour takes place Saturday, December 20, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Victorian Cottage Museum in Lombard, located in DuPage County, about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago.
Designed for children ages 4 to 12, the experience encourages hands-on exploration. During the tour, children will search for clues throughout the cottage, create their own paper ornament, and help uncover what happened to the missing Christmas crackers. Once the mystery is solved, participants will even get to take a set of Christmas crackers home.
The cost is $5 per child, while adults may attend free of charge. Organizers note that adults must remain with children throughout the tour. Due to limited space inside the historic cottage, advance reservations are required for both children and adults.
The Victorian Cottage, operated by the Lombard Historical Society, is known for offering seasonal programs that blend local history with family-friendly activities, especially during the holidays.
Tickets and additional details are available through the Lombard Historical Society’s official ticketing page. Families are encouraged to reserve early, as spots are expected to fill quickly.
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