The Museums at Lisle Station Park

09/12/2026

Discover what life was like more than 100 years ago at Lisle Depot Days!

Explore historic buildings, watch demonstrations and enjoy hands-on activities. There will be something for everyone, including a petting farm, wagon rides, pioneer games, blacksmithing, antique vehicles, a working blacksmith shop and more!

📅 September 19 & 20
⏰ 12–5PM
📍 The Museums at Lisle Station Park
🎟️ FREE admission | No registration required

Learn more by selecting the link 🔗 in the comments. The 42nd annual Depot Days is presented by the Lisle Heritage Society.

09/09/2026

Discover the art of traditional knife forging and make your own knife! 🔥 You’ll learn hammer skills to shape hot metal, how to harden and temper your blade, and how to construct and rivet a wooden handle.

🗓️ Lecture/Demo: October 9 | 6:30–9PM
🔨 Workshop: October 24 & 25 | 8AM–5PM

Materials and safety equipment are provided. Registration closes September 28!

Learn more by selecting the 🔗 link in the comments.

09/08/2026

Home School Program: Winter on the Prairie register by September 9th!

Homeschool Lessons: Winter on the Prairie!

Discover how prairie animals and pioneer families got ready for winter in the 1800's. Try your hand at old-timey fun like natural dye painting, churning butter, and baking at a real wood-burning oven.

This program is held at The Museums at Lisle Station Park. We are a proud partner on this program series!

🗓️ Monday, September 14
⏰ 1:00-3:30pm
📍The Museums at Lisle Station Park (921 School Street)

Register by September 9th!
Are unable to make this date? No worries, there is another being offered in November.

09/02/2026

📜Egyptology Experience🏺Become an Egyptologist and unearth artifacts during a mock excavation. Learn how to write your name in hieroglyphs and other Egyptological skills. Each child gets to take their discoveries home.

🗓️ Friday, September 11
⏰ 5:45-6:45pm
📍The Museums at Lisle Station Park (921 School Street)

Register by September 4th! For more details visit: https://museumsatlislestation.org/kidstimeatthemuseum.html

08/27/2026

Did you know several of our parks are home to large white oaks, many of which are over or around 200 years old? 🌳

Join us for the Heritage Oak Tour on Saturday, September 12 from 10AM–12PM. 🌿 Travel between select parks with a naturalist as you learn about each tree’s history.

⏰ Registration closes soon! Sign up today through the link 🔗 in the comments.

08/25/2026

Step back in time at the 42nd Annual Lisle Depot Days!

Join us September 19 & 20 from 12–5 pm for an unforgettable journey into the past. Explore historic buildings, watch blacksmithing in action, play pioneer games, enjoy hayrides, meet adorable farm animals, and so much more!

No registration required. This event is FREE to the public. All ages welcome.

Learn more by selecting the link 🔗 in the comments!

This event is hosted by the Lisle Heritage Society

08/24/2026

Last day to register! Learn more and sign up by visiting: https://museumsatlislestation.org/kidstimeatthemuseum.html

08/19/2026

Discover the stories behind Lisle’s oldest oak trees! 🌳

Join us for the Heritage Oak Tour and travel between select parks to visit some of the Park District’s oldest oak trees. Along the way, learn about their history, the native plants beneath their branches and the wildlife that depends on them.

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 10AM–12PM
📍 Meet at Museums at Lisle Station Park

Learn more and sign up by visiting the link 🔗 in the comments!

08/13/2026

Did you know oak trees provide food and shelter for over 300 different species? 🌳

Step into the story of our local landscape at the Heritage Oak Tour! Participants will travel between select parks to visit some of the park district’s oldest oak trees.

Learn about each tree’s history, the native plants growing beneath its branches and the wildlife that depends on them.

📅 Saturday, September 12 | 10AM–12PM
📍 Meet at Museums at Lisle Station Park

Learn more or register by visiting the link 🔗 in the comments!

08/13/2026

Join us for Trailblazers & Codebreakers.

Registration for Lisle Residents is now open. Non-resident registration begins on August 15! Visit the link 🔗 in the comments to sign up and for more details.

Registration is now open for this new program!