Holly Days in Downtown Elgin
The holidays are right around the corner and the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is thrilled to be bringing back Holly Days! This blog will cover some of the exciting things coming up for downtown Elgin to get in the holiday spirit before Holly Days officially kicks off on Saturday, November 30 – Small Business Saturday!
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Holiday Beverage CrawlSaturday, November 30The Holly Days Beverage Crawl is coming back for another year on Small Business Saturday, November 30. Businesses will host participants for a sampling of a specialty drink at their establishment. Novelty cups purchased in advance will serve as your “ticket” for the event. Some of the drinks offered last year included hot cocoa, apple cider, mint mocha, PoncheNavideno which is a warm holiday fruit punch made with apples, pears, oranges, and guavas spiced with cinnamon, cloves, tamarind, and hibiscus. Child sized sample cups will be available at each location for children who are accompanied by a paying adult. Ticket sales will go live soon through the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin. Tickets will be priced at $25 for the Yeti-style cup. This year the cups are blue with a white colored logo in the center! |
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Krampus CrawlSaturday, December 7Krampus Krawl is a downtown Elgin bar crawl with a Krampus theme that first came to Elgin in 2015. You can join the Krawl at any point at participating bars and restaurants including Martini Room, Elgin Public House, Vern’s Tavern, Kubo Sushi & Sake Lounge, and more for food, drink specials, and entertainment! The night will conclude with dancing and authentic German folk music from pop band Alpine Thunder at Martini Room. Wear your Krampus themed costume to participate in the costume contest for a chance to win a downtown Elgin gift certificate. This is a great smaller scale event for fans of Nightmare on Chicago Street or anyone looking to do something unique around the holidays. |
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Holiday MuralsHoliday Murals will be popping up around Elgin again this season! Artists get to take creative liberties with this opportunity to paint a festive themed mural on participating businesses windows for the community’s viewing pleasure. Last year’s murals ranged from snowmen singing barbershop, to the Grinch, to a Charlie Brown! Keep an eye out for what the artists come up with this year and remember to scan the adjacent QR code to vote for your favorite mural.
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Holiday MarketsFriday, December 13th & Saturday, December 14thJoin the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin for the festive Holly Days Pop Up Market on Friday, December 13 from 5 PM- 8 PM and Saturday, December 14 from 9 AM- 12 PM.
Embrace the holiday spirit as the inside the lobby of the Habitat for Humanity building (56 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120) transforms into a winter wonderland with local artisans, crafters, and vendors offering unique, handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and holiday décor.
Whether you’re shopping for the perfect present or simply soaking in the festive ambiance, the Holly Days Pop-Up Market is the place to be!
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Holly Days in Downtown Elgin
The holidays are right around the corner and the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is thrilled to be bringing back Holly Days! This blog will cover some of the exciting things coming up for downtown Elgin to get in the holiday spirit before Holly Days officially kicks off on Saturday, November 30 – Small Business Saturday!
Holiday Beverage Crawl
Saturday, November 30
The Holly Days Beverage Crawl is coming back for another year on Small Business Saturday, November 30. Businesses will host participants for a sampling of a specialty drink at their establishment. Novelty cups purchased in advance will serve as your “ticket” for the event. Some of the drinks offered last year included hot cocoa, apple cider, mint mocha, Ponche Navideno which is a warm holiday fruit punch made with apples, pears, oranges, and guavas spiced with cinnamon, cloves, tamarind, and hibiscus. There will be QR codes available at the locations to vote for your favorite beverage from the crawl! Child sized sample cups will be available at each location for children who are accompanied by a paying adult. Ticket sales are available through the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin. Tickets will be priced at $25 for the Yeti-style cup. This year the cups are blue with a white colored logo in the center!
In addition to being a stop on the Holiday Beverage Crawl, The Haight located at 166 Symphony Way will be hosting a Makers Market from a curated collection of 40+ talented local makers so you can shop while you sip between 10 AM and 4 PM on November 30th. 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲, **𝑽𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑶𝑹 𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑰𝑺 𝑵𝑶𝑻 𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑵**
Krampus Krawl
Saturday, December 7
Krampus Krawl is a downtown Elgin bar crawl with a Krampus theme that first came to Elgin in 2015. You can join the Krawl at any point at participating bars and restaurants including Martini Room, Elgin Public House, Vern’s Tavern, Kubo Sushi & Sake Lounge, and more for food, drink specials, and entertainment! The night will conclude with dancing and authentic German folk music from pop band Alpine Thunder at Martini Room. Wear your Krampus themed costume to participate in the costume contest for a chance to win a downtown Elgin gift certificate. This is a great smaller scale event for fans of Nightmare on Chicago Street or anyone looking to do something unique around the holidays.
Holiday Markets
Friday, December 13th & Saturday, December 14th
Holiday Murals
Holiday Murals will be popping up around Elgin again this season! Artists get to take creative liberties with this opportunity to paint a festive themed mural on participating businesses windows for the community’s viewing pleasure. Last year’s murals ranged from Barbershop Quartet Snowmen, to the Grinch, to Charlie Brown! Keep an eye out for what the artists come up with this year and remember to scan the adjacent QR code to vote for your favorite mural.
