6 things to do in LaSalle, IL this week, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. On the first page: 4 festival, 1 live music, 1 talks + ideas. Among them: History of the I & M Canal at Lock 16 Visitor Center (Wednesday 8 a.m.); Oh, Christmas Tree Tour at Hegeler Carus Mansion (Thursday 10 a.m.); Oh, Christmas Tree Tour at Hegeler Carus Mansion (Friday 10 a.m.); Oh, Christmas Tree Tour at Hegeler Carus Mansion (Saturday 10 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Lock 16 Visitor CenterLaSalle, IL0.5 mi
Talks + ideas
An 18-panel exhibit on the I&M Canal, displayed in the Vintage Room of the I&M Canal Visitor Center, with original illustrations by Tom Willcockson.
Lock 16 Visitor Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61301
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central Time
Hegeler Carus MansionLaSalle, IL0.5 mi
Festival
A guided one-hour yuletide tour of the main level and some Hegeler and Carus living quarters on the second floor, fully decorated for the holiday season. Vote for your favorite tree afterward. One-of-a-kind trees are auctioned through the season. Winning bids are announced at the Tannenbaum Brunch. $30 a person.
Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 7th St., LaSalle, IL 61301
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central Time
Hegeler Carus MansionLaSalle, IL0.5 mi
Festival
A one-hour guided holiday tour of the Hegeler Carus Mansion, with its living quarters decorated for the season. $30 per person.
Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 7th St., LaSalle, IL 61301
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central Time
Hegeler Carus MansionLaSalle, IL0.5 mi
Festival
The Oh, Christmas Tree Tour: a guided 1-hour walk through the Hegeler Carus Mansion's Main Level and Second Floor living quarters, decorated for the holidays. Vote for your favorite tree; the trees go to auction. $30 per person.
Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 7th St., LaSalle, IL 61301
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
Live music
This is an acoustic jam at Music Suite 408 at 408 Fine Arts Factory.
Music Suite 408 / 408 Fine Arts Factory, 408 5th St, Peru, IL 61354
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
5 p.m. Central Time
Rotary ParkLaSalle, IL1.9 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A drive-through display of thousands of lights along nearly three miles at Rotary Park. Donations are welcome at the gate.
Ongoing.
Rotary Park, 2837 E. 5th Rd., LaSalle, IL 61301
Ongoing through Jan 1, 2027, 5 p.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Jan 1, 2027
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