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MAKING THE MOVIE: HOME ALONE

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MAKING THE MOVIE: HOME ALONE

Co-Presented with The Winnetka Historical Society

Sat, January 10, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

$10 – $15
Brick colonial style house used in filming the John Hughes film Home Alone
Purchase 3 PM Screening

Time

Sat, January 10, 2026 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
We apologize for the postponement, and are excited to now screen this wonderful story on January 10th!
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. 
Join us for a Q & A and book signing after the screening with author John Abendshien, who recently published the memoir “Home But Alone No More” about his experience residing in what became one of American cinema’s most iconic houses during the filming of the classic Christmas movie.

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, January 10, 2026
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 + Google Map

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