Long Grove's Holiday Festivities | Enjoy Illinois

Four consecutive weeks of timeless holiday happenings in Long Grove will give visitors authentic, shop small experiences. Festivities each weekend include the famous Christmas Tree Parade, complimentary horse drawn carriages and more.

Presented by the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association, four consecutive weeks of timeless holiday happenings in Long Grove will give visitors authentic, shop small experiences. Festivities each weekend (Saturdays & Sundays through December 17th) include the famous Christmas Tree Parade, complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides, strolling costumed carolers, Victorian buildings trimmed in lights, a picturesque covered bridge and cobblestone walkways lined in luminaries, and appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

The streets of downtown Long Grove come alive for the holidays beginning with horse-drawn carriages starting Friday, November 24th from 1 pm to 6 pm. Thereafter, the 30-minute carriage rides will continue every Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm through December 17th. Kids will encounter Santa Claus walking through the village, and on occasion they can also formally meet the Jolly Old Elf and have pictures taken at the Long Grove Visitor Center. Also helping set the festive mood each weekend will be strolling holiday carolers and musicians in costume along with the popular Christmas Tree Parade that debuted last year. Once again, 80-plus fresh pine trees are being distributed to local Long Grove businesses, who hand decorate them to the tune of their store's distinctive theme for public display throughout the season.

Historic Downtown Long Grove is home to an assortment of unique restaurants and specialty shops that will be welcoming visitors throughout the holiday season. Many of the family owned and operated, independent stores that the town is renowned for will be featuring big sales, drinks and complimentary snacks rewarding customers for shopping small. Decked out Long Grove stores, hawking everything from gourmet foods, jewelry and fashions to antiques, art and décor, are smart options for rare gifts that can't be found anyplace else.

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