La Grange Expands Events To Entice Holiday Shoppers

LA GRANGE, IL – The village of La Grange is partnering with the La Grange Business Association to expand its seasonal festivities in order to entice shoppers with classic home town holiday experiences that you can’t find on the Internet.

“Holiday shopping in La Grange is a tradition for residents, while it’s increasingly becoming a destination experience for shoppers from Chicago and other suburbs,” Village of La Grange President Tom Livingston said in a release. “We hustle to compete with online and big box retailers, so we work every year to make the holidays special. The Village and the LGBA welcome shoppers looking for the hometown feel and holiday cheer so they can enjoy the holidays rather than just get through them.”

According to the business association, holiday events begin with Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25 and continue with Shopper Rewards through Dec. 31. Other highlights include CyberMonday Flash Sale, the La Grange Holiday Walk, Treasure Hunts and unique events hosted by local merchants.

“We want to help people create great holiday memories, and we’re doing it by expanding our holiday traditions,” Kathy Dierkes, president of the LGBA, said in a release. “It’s important for people to know that when you support a small local business, you are supporting somebody’s dream. You’re investing in an entrepreneur, you’re creating jobs and you’re keeping dollars in the local economy. You’re giving a gift back to the community.”

Here is a schedule of holiday events in La Grange:

• Small Business Saturday – Saturday, Nov. 25

There will be a variety of quaint independent retailers and restaurants, offering in-store refreshments, special offers, and free gifts with purchase at selected merchants on Small Business Saturday.

• Holiday Shoppers Reward Program – Saturday, Nov. 25 – Sunday, Dec. 31

Visitors are invited to unwrap La Grange with a Holiday Shopper Rewards Program, an incentive to support local merchants.

• Cyber Monday Flash Sale – Monday, Nov. 27

Participating merchants and restaurants throughout the village will offer special sale prices and incentives, available in-store only, from 4 – 7 p.m. To locate participating businesses, visit www.lagrangeevents.com.

According to the business association, starting the Sunday after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, the La Grange Business Association will reward the first 100 holiday shoppers who spend at least $300 on retail products, gift certificates and services in the La Grange business community. After meeting the program requirements, shoppers are eligible to receive $50 in LGBA gift certificates. Complete details are available at www.lagrangeevents.com.

• La Grange Holiday Walk – Saturday, Dec. 2

Join the 26th anniversary of this annual favorite complete with a kiddie train, pony rides, ice sculptures, carolers, the giant tree-lighting at Village Hall, and more. Sponsored by the Village of La Grange, LGBA and The Rouso Group, La Grange puts on its holiday finery and celebrates the arrival of Santa by fire truck. Revelers enjoy holiday sing-alongs, nearly two dozen ice sculptures, free trolleys and dozens of festival merchant open houses. Visitors can also share their holiday Instagram posts on a giant screen in front of Village Hall.

• Holiday Treasure Hunt – 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 and 17

A new addition this year offering an interactive holiday experience. Players are encouraged to download the free game and dash off to local spots as they solve clues and puzzles about La Grange businesses and historic sites. Race against time as the first player or team back to complete the game in the shortest time wins a prize. A mini-version at the Holiday Walk (Dec. 2) will familiarize people with the game. See www.lagrangeevents.com for details.

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