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Good Templar Park opens its gates for Cottages in the Woods on October 17 &amp; 18, from 10 am to 4 pm each day.
This unique event, held throughout the grounds and in the historic cottages of Good Templar Park, features over 30 vendors selling everything from art, pottery, and needlecrafts to rosemaling, jewelry, and vintage items, and many more handcrafted goods.
Children can explore the park with a scavenger hunt, meet the park's very own tomte gnome, and make a free craft.
Enjoy homemade cakes and other specialty treats in the Lingonberry Bakery, as well as Scandinavian breads and tarts from the renowned Iversen's Bakery. Additional food is available from local food truck Strawberries BBQ and Geneva Boys Baseball.
Bring the whole family or make it a day out with friends!
Adults $10, kids 12 &amp; under free. Ample free parking available. Handicap parking or drop-off available at the 628 East Side Drive entrance. Service animals welcome; no pets, please.


Find more info at goodtemplarpark.org

Local Event: Cottages in the Woods

Cottages in the Woods

Good Templar Park opens its gates for Cottages in the Woods on October 17 & 18, from 10 am to 4 pm each day.
This unique event,...

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Don't miss the Final Weekend in 2026 to visit the World Famous 1893 Viking Ship! Saturday October 17 and Sunday, October 18.Our beautiful, full sized, 78 foot recreated Viking ship was based on an ancient 1000 year old excavated ship. Hand built in Norway in 1893, our ship was sailed by a hardy crew of 12 adventurers non-stop across the entire stormy North Atlantic, to become a star attraction of the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.Hear its exciting story, admire its dramatic beauty, and learn the secrets of the ancient Viking ship builders. Enjoy our hands-on displays of recreated Viking tools, weapons, jewelry, equipment and period images. Enjoy browsing the selection of distinctive and affordable items in our gift ship.&nbsp;Ship opens at 10 AM both Saturday and Sunday. Last tour starts at 3:45 PM. Tours by our friendly and knowledgeable guides start every 15 minutes; no reservations are needed.&nbsp; Still just $7 adults, $4 teens 13-17, FREE 12 and under.For more information, visit www.vikingship.usNote: The ship is in a gravel floored shelter. No flush toilets on site.

Local Event: The VIKINGS are Coming...and GOING!

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