HILLFOREST 2008 CALENDAR of EVENTS
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Click on any underlined event to register or make reservation)
| April | May | June | July | September | October | November | December |
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Tuesday, April 1 | 1:00-5:00 pm | Hillforest opens for 2008 touring season | |
| Saturday, April 5 | 7:00 am - 2:00 pm | Hillforest Early Bird Rummage Sale |
Held at the Aurora City Park Pavilion. |
| Sunday, April 13 | 11:30 am | Cherry Blossom Brunch |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Members $25.00, Non-members $30.00 Enjoy a delicious spring brunch with family and friends. Tour included. |
| Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19 |
6:30 pm | “Murder Me Always” Murder Mystery Dinner |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Members $30.00, Non-members $35.00 Hillforest is hosting a fun-filled evening of murder, mystery and mayhem to be presented by the Rivertown Players. Full dinner included in the price of the event. There is limited seating. |
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Sunday, May 4 | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | Hillforest Community Appreciation Day |
Hillforest thanks the community for their support with a reduced admission price of $1.00 per person. |
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Saturday, June 14 | 6:30 - 9:30 pm | "A Toast to Thomas" Wine Tasting Gala |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
| Tuesday, June 17 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | "The American Girl" Day Camp for Girls - Ages 5&6 |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
| Thursday, June 19 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | "The American Girl" Day Camp for Girls - Ages 7-14 |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
| Sunday, June 22 | 2:00 pm | "Mommy, Teddy and Me Victorian Tea" |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED $20 - Adults, $15 - Ages 12 and under Mothers, daughters and a favorite teddy bear are invited to a special tea party and tour. Teddy bears will be on display and children will take home a "teddy" favor. |
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Tuesday, July 15 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | "The American Girl" Day Camp for Girls - Ages 7-14 |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
| Thursday, July 17 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | "The American Girl" Day Camp for Girls - Ages 7-14 |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Saturday, Sept. 6 | 6:30pm - 8:30 pm | Crescent Brewery Beer Tasting |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:30 pm | Who You Gonna Call? Ghost Hunters!! |
$10.00 per person Meet a real life ghost hunter. Learn how he does it, why he does it, and discover some of his findings in ghostly Aurora. |
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Nov. 18 - Dec 30 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | A Victorian Christmas Exhibit |
Visit beautiful Hillforest decorated in Victorian splendor
for the holidays. Regular admission charged. |
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Nov. 18 - Dec 30 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | A Victorian Christmas Exhibit |
Visit beautiful Hillforest decorated in Victorian splendor
for the holidays. Regular admission charged. |
| Saturday, Dec. 6 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Hillforest Holiday Open House |
See Hillforest's Victorian Christmas exhibit and enjoy periodic
entertainment and refreshments. Regular admission charged. |
| Thursdays, Dec 11,18 | 2:00 pm | Hillforest's Victorian Christmas Teas |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Members $20.00, Non-members $25.00 Tour Hillforest's Victorian Christmas exhibit and enjoy a festive tea in the Hillforest parlors featuring delicious seasonal treats and flavored tea. *Private holiday teas can be booked for groups of 12 or more by availability. |
| Sundays, Dec. 7, 14 | 11:30 am | Hillforest Holiday Brunches |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Members $25.00, Non-members $30.00 Enjoy a Christmas brunch with family and friends, then take a tour of Hillforest. |
| Saturdays, Dec. 13, 20 | 7:00 pm | Hillforest Holiday Dinners |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
| Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Last day to tour Hillforest |