Grinch Returns To Plainfield Christmas Tree Lighting

PLAINFIELD, IL — Dr. Seuss’ classic story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" will come to life on Nov. 24 when Village Green Park transforms in to the fictional town of Whoville for the Plainfield Park District’s annual Grinchmas on the Green. The event is part of the Park District and Plainfield Chamber of Commerce’s Heart of Christmas taking place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, in the village’s historic downtown.

Park district events for the day will include a visit from the Grinch and Scout (the district mascot), a Christmas tree lighting as well as a showing of the classic cartoon "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" —enough fun to make even the Grinchiest heart grow three sizes in one day.

As you wait for the Grinch’s arrival, families can check out Christmas trees decorated by area businesses and organizations on display throughout Village Green Park and stay warm with free hot cocoa and cookies (while supplies last).

Interested in decorating a Christmas tree that will be displayed during the event? Trees are still on sale now until Nov. 15 through the District’s website, plfdparks.org.

The lineup of park district festivities will include:

• 5 p.m.: Arrival of the Grinch
• 5:30 p.m.: Tree lighting with the Grinch and special guest Santa
• 5:45 p.m.: Bundle up and settle in for a showing of animated Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

Visit the Park District website (www.plfdparks.org) or Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s website, www.plainfieldchamber.com, for more Heart of Christmas event information.

Photo/article submitted by Plainfield Park District