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First Friday Holiday Fest and Cookie Walk

Friday, December 5, 2014 - First Friday Holiday Fest & Cookie Walk Downtown Skokie 5-8 p.m. at Skokie Heritage Museum

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First Friday Holiday Fest

The celebration begins at event headquarters, located at the Skokie Heritage Museum, 8031 Floral Ave., Skokie. There will be live reindeer, elves, photos with Santa, carolers to set the mood from Lincoln Jr. High School.

Cookie Walk

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Beginning at 5 p.m., guests will check-in at the Skokie Heritage Museum where we will be accepting donations of new winter accessories, (hats, gloves, coats), toys, or non-perishable food items for the Niles Township Food Pantry. Visitors are encouraged to make a donation prior to receiving a “cookie walk” passport. The passport will list participating merchants in Downtown Skokie, where small, festive cookies will be served and passed out.

Shop & Dine

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Shop and dine in Downtown Skokie on Friday, December 5 and turn in your receipts from 5-8 p.m. to the Skokie Heritage Museum. For every $10 spent, you will receive a FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes! Winners will be notified via email.

Special thanks to sponsors: Evanston Subaru in Skokie, North Shore Community Bank and Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar & Grill

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