Upcoming Events at The Sanfilippo Foundation

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All tours and events are Vaccination and Mask OPTIONAL, but encouraged. We do ask any guest who is not feeling well the day of the tour to not attend, and we will refund your ticket, and/or make every effort to add you to a future tour. It is our intention to provide the safest environment for all guests, and we thank you for your cooperation. Protocols subject to any change from the Illinois Department of Health and the Illinois Governor's Office.

Introductory Tour - October 8, October 22, November 4, November 19, 2024

We get many requests for individual tickets for one of our 3-hour Docent-Guided Tours of the Collection. This tour includes 2 hours in the Sanfilippo Residence and one hour in the Carousel Pavilion with the Foundation Director as your tour guide.

Cost is $30 per guest. Limited tickets available; first come, first served. Tickets only available through The Sanfilippo Foundation Website. Come hear the story of the family and Collection, demonstrations of a variety of music machines, a mini-concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer and a the history of the items in the Carousel Pavilion. There's a reason many folks have taken this tour more than a few times! It's educational and highly entertaining.

After purchase, you will receive a confirmation email from Paypal, our credit card processor, as your receipt. We will send you a second email within a day with your ticket(s) and details to attend. We highly encourage carpooling if attending with family and friends.

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SPECIAL SATURDAY TOUR FOR CHARITY

November 16 - My Density Matters, fund raising tour at 9:00 am. OUR 3-HOUR INTRODUCTORY TOUR WITH PROCEEDS BENEFITING MY DENSITY MATTERS.

My Density Matters is a not-for-profit founded to inform and empower women to find out their breast density and take action to seek additional screening if necessary.

Early detection of breast cancer allows women the best chance of favorable outcomes and survival. However, breast density is a key factor that can impact the ability to detect cancer at an earlier stage. Not only does breast density make it more difficult to find breast cancer on mammograms, but it also increases one's risk of developing breast cancer. Our organization focuses on providing all women with information and tools that empower them to take charge of their breast cancer screening. This is accomplished through local community programs as well as national programming to help women get the breast cancer screening, they need to maximize the chances of finding their cancer early, while still curable. Ultimately, we envision a world where breast density no longer hinders the early diagnosis of breast cancer.

Click this link for the Special, My Density Matters Funding Tour

October 5, 2024 - Barrington Dance Ensemble Gala "Spanish Serenade"

Come out and see the performance, enjoy the house and pavilion touring, drinks, dinner, and auctions and raffles. Barrington Dance Ensemble is celebrating 35 years of providing dance opportunity to the children in our community. A great way to support local dance students while visiting the Estate.

Click this link for more information and tickets.

October 19, 2024 - 11th Annual Carousel of Possible Dreams

Here's a great way to support FIVE Children's Charities and ride the carousel to your heart's content.

The Sanfilippo Foundation partners with the Festival of Children Foundation (California), and all the funds raised goes to charities who serve children in diverse ways: Turning Pointe Autism Foundation in Naperville, Royal Family Kids (Foster Children summer camp with one on one counseling), Chicago Academy for the Arts (Boys Dance program and Arts High School), Jesse Rees Foundation NEGU (Pediatric Cancer Research), and a local charity called, InZone (safe living and better education for Chicago inner city youth at risk). Large or small, any donation here has a major impact on the children's lives, and the Carousel of Possible Dreams Gala delivers an unmatched experience at the Estate while providing important assistance to the children.

This event includes house touring, drinks and food in the Carousel Pavilion, video presentation about the 5 charities' work, and carousel rides. Hosted by NBC's Stephan Holt, it will feature a short dance performance, music performance, the delight of giving to the kids. There's even Chicago Italian Beefs after the event.

5 pm house touring - 6:30 pm drinks & food - 7:30 pm program - 8 pm Carousel rides galore!

Tables and individual tickets to this event are available, or you can assist with an online donation to one or more of these charities. All proceeds raised online and at the event directly benefit these five charities and the kids!

Businesses are encouraged to join us by attending and/or donating as we leverage dollars directly to these fine organizations. For Corporate sponsorships, contact the Sanfilippo Foundation Director (847-691-7425). You can even support the event online thru one or more of our Fund Raising Teams.

Click this link to view the fund raising teams and consider a donation.

October 26, 2024 - Sanfilippo Foundation Halloween Party

The Foundation's most popular party begins with an hour of touring the Estate Residence, followed by an original, B&W Silent Movie (filmed at the Sanfilippo Estate) with "live" Wurlitzer theater organ accompaniment by Organist Jelani Eddington. A spooktacular great time!

We carry on in the Carousel Pavilion with drinks, dinner, surprise entertainment, a fortune teller, and dancing to the Paris Swing Band. Of course riding the carousel rounds out this fun evening. This party is for those 18 years old to 100+. Costumes are optional, but highly encouraged. Prizes for the best costumes!

5 pm - 6 pm - House Touring (no touring during the Silent Movie)
6 pm - 7 pm - Silent Movie with live, Wurlitzer accompaniment. (Those attending the film will be shuttled to the pavilion after the movie). Those coming only to the dinner portion, doors open no sooner than 7 pm
7 pm - 7:30 Cocktails and Appetizers
7:30 - 9 pm Dinner, (Surprise entertainment during dinner)
8:30 pm - 9:15 pm Paris Swing Band, dancing
9:15 - 9:45 pm Carousel Rides
9:45 pm - 10:30 pm Paris Swing Band, Dancing

Tickets are $160 per person and include all of the above. Proceeds assist the Sanflippo Foundation's work with more than a dozen non-profit charities annually, and providing all guests an unmatched experience.

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October 31, 2024 - Harp Twins Halloween - Featuring Volfgang Twins

Harp Twins Rockin' Halloween Concert! You won't want to miss this all-ages concert full of spooky songs, tantalizing tunes, comedy, and classic rock favorites! The Volfgang Twins will join the Harp Twins on double drums for the exciting finale of the show! Free meet & greet with the Harp Twins immediately following the show.

Doors open 6 pm
House touring 6 pm - 7 pm
Concert 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Carousel visit and meet & greet 8:30 pm - 10 pm.

***Costumes are encouraged, but no costumes that cover your face are allowed and no backpacks. Tickets are $40 per person.

As is our Harp Twins concert tradition, we do ask you consider bringing a non-perishable item for the local food pantry. Drop off of items will be at the door upon arrival. We thank you for participating.

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Various Dates - Guided tour of the new Perfume Passage at the Sanfilippo Estate

The Perfume Passage Foundation mission: Preserving the history, beauty, and artistry of perfume bottles, compacts, ephemera and related vanity items, the Perfume Passage Foundation seeks to educate and inspire visitors by illuminating the connection between perfume and the human experience.

Come visit the unique window displays and travel through time and history with our intimate, docent-guided tour through the world of perfume bottles, vanity items, ephemera and much more.

For information and tour tickets for all four galleries, please visit Perfume Passage Foundation

Also coming in 2024, more details to follow:

December 6, 7, & 8, 2024 - Christmas Concerts featuring Dave Wickerham and special guests

Return to this web page often for an update of our events open to the public. You can also join our E-Newsletter List (below) and be among the first to receive notice of all our events, and how to obtain tickets.

Visiting the Sanfilippo Estate

The Sanfilippo Estate is a private residence not open to the general public except through pre-arranged charity events and pre-arranged group tours of 40 or more guests, and a limited number of corporate events. Interested groups may contact the Foundation Director by email: director@sanfilippofoundation.org for more information. We do not offer the Estate for weddings, wedding related activities, nor children's parties.

Special Events (concerts, gala fundraisers) can be arranged for Charity Organizations and Corporate Groups. Email the Sanfilippo Foundation Director: director@sanfilippofoundation.org. Please include a contact phone number.

Tour Groups: 3-Hour, Docent-Guided Tours of the Sanfilippo Collection are available for groups of 40 or more. Send an email to: info@sanfilippofoundation.org. Please include the name of your group and a contact phone number.

Individuals looking to visit the Estate are encouraged to find a group (such as your local libraries, park districts, senior centers, etc.) who can put together the required minimum for one of our 3-hour Docent-Guided Tours and then have the organization contact the Foundation Director; or you can visit one of the websites of the charities holding events at the Estate (links provided) and obtain tickets to an event listed; or you can attend a Sanfilippo Foundation event -- all are updated regularly on this website. We also encourage individuals to sign up for our E-Newsletter. On occasion, we offer individual tickets to a guided tour to our E-Newsletter subscribers. Our preference for initial contact is by email.