Arlington Heights Historical Museum

Arlington Heights loves a barbecue, and the Park District is bringing you the best of local food and music. Stop by for delicious food & beverages available for purchase from Eddie’s of Arlington and stay for kids' crafts, games, face painting, inflatable axe throwing, and live music from Abby Kaye and local favorite, Exit 147 […]

Don’t miss FREE Irish fun for all ages at the Historical Museum! Stop by the "Wee Ones Fun Zone" for cookie decorating and crafts and visit with a leprechaun from 5-7:30PM. Try your luck on the Historical Society’s 50/50 Pot o’ Gold raffle, enjoy delicious food and beverages from Eddie's, and catch all of the […]

Join Museum Director Jeff Anderson as he delves into amazing historical topics and their connection to Arlington Heights. A $5 fee registration is required. Register

While the grown-ups are at the Lecture & Learn, kids can participate in their own historical fun! All supplies included in registration fee. The common museum rule of "Don't Touch!" will be changed into a new rule of "Please Touch" for this program only. Children will get to explore different aspects of the Museum's collection […]

Explore the cultural diversity within our community and enjoy a variety of exhibits, demonstrations and live performances. Presented by the AH Park District, AH Memorial Library, AH Historical Museum and the Village of Arlington Heights. The Arlington Heights Farmers Market will be open before and during Heritage Fest! Stop by from 8AM-12PM for even more […]

Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties at our exclusive Speakeasy Night! Enjoy two Prohibition Era themed cocktails (alcohol and non-alcohol options available) while indulging in small bites, touring historic buildings and exhibits, listening to live jazz, socializing over 20's board games, or learning the Charleston, the dance that defined a generation. Flappers and […]

Join us for a Victorian Halloween gathering filled with drinks, bites and oddities! This adults-only event will also include a Tarot Card Reader, Magician, and spooky treats! Register

Looking for a fun, Halloween themed night out with the family? Join us to continue a well-loved tradition-- pumpkin carving! Bring your favorite carving knives and we will provide the rest, including pumpkins, paint, decorations, and, most importantly, the messy clean up. No prior carving knowledge is necessary for this program, just show up, have […]

Did you know...Frosty the Snowman was born as a storybook character in the 1950's? Come celebrate winter and the Park District's 100th Anniversary 50's Era Jack Frost style at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum! Mail a letter to the North Pole, meet a real-life Ice Princess, Ice Queen and winter animal ambassadors, enjoy cocoa and […]

Helping to continue a well-loved tradition, families will receive all of the materials to build their very own gingerbread house! Hopefully you use more candy then you eat as you decorate as much or as little as you'd like with an assortment of candy provided. No baking necessary for this program, just show up, have […]