Gorton Center - Lake Forest, IL - MAKING THE MOVIE: HOME ALONE

MAKING THE MOVIE: HOME ALONE

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MAKING THE MOVIE: HOME ALONE

Co-Presented with The Winnetka Historical Society

Sat, December 6
3:00 pm
- 4:30 pm

$10 – $15
Brick colonial style house used in filming the John Hughes film Home Alone

Time

Sat, December 06, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Pricing

$10 student ticket, $15 general admission/adult ticket

Resources

Winnetka Historical Society

Location

Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater
400 E. Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Making the Movie: Home Alone – A Docu-story produced by the Winnetka Historical Society

Enjoy a captivating docu-story on the making of the movie “Home Alone” and other films shot on the North Shore created by Winnetkan, John Newcombe. Hear scintillating stories from family members who lived in the house during the shoot, view never before seen footage taken by a neighbor, and hear from local actors and extras on their experiences on set. Play a trivia game and test your knowledge about Home Alone and other fascinating films shot on the North Shore. 

Gorton Center houses the beautiful John and Nancy Hughes Theater featuring professional sound, light, video, and digital cinema technology. The 309-seat theater is a wonderful space to watch a film - we offer a wide variety - ranging from classics from the past to newer releases, documentary films and festivals, kids and family movies, and we screen John Hughes movies several times a year.

Gorton Center will take and may use photos and videos from this event for its promotional purposes. Your attendance indicates your consent to the above.

There is no refund given for unused film or event tickets.

Details

Date:
Sat, December 6
Time:
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost:
$10 – $15
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Venue

Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater
400 E. Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045 United States
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