Experience the Hidden Treasure in Lake County

Discover why Long Grove has been named one of the "10 Best Christmas towns in America!" We invite you to join us in the historic downtown Long Grove business district as we light up town and kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 22, 6–8 pm! Here's what's being planned so far…

• Stores will be open late for holiday shopping
• Enjoy festive lights, window displays and more at individual businesses and throughout town
• Illuminated photo stations around town
• Visit with Santa
• Bridge Lighting at 7:30 pm with guest appearance by Village President, Bill Jacob
• and more!

More Vintage Holidays details coming this week!

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Trick or Treating through historic downtown Long Grove is THIS FRIDAY, October 25, 3–5 pm. Grab those costumes and the kiddos and enjoy making your way around town to visit the following businesses for some spectacular treats!

Bella Donna Boutique
Blu Fig Café
Broken Earth Winery
Compass
Country House of Long Grove
Enzo and Lucia's Ristorante
Epilogue Arts
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Highbrow Salon
In Motion Dance
Joanie's Pizzeria
LandMark Exteriors, Inc.
Long Grove Coffee Co
Long Grove Confectionary & Apple Haus
Ma and Pa's Candy
Olivia's Boutique
Parakeet Pilates
Rachael's Whimsical Boutique
Ritzy Christmas
Rivellino School of Art
Ryan Messner State Farm Insurance
The Village Tavern
Vintage Charm Homestead
The Visitor's Center
Weichert Realtors McKee
Within Reach

#trickortreating #historicdowntown #longgrove #longgroveillinois #letsgolakeco #spookyseason #SpookyVibes #spookycute #spookymonth #smallbusiness #northwestsuburbs #businesscommunity

It may still be October, but fans of our annual Holiday Carriage Rides are already getting excited to sign up! Registration opens NOVEMBER 1. Stay tuned for details and more about our Vintage Holiday activities around historic downtown Long Grove.

#jinglebells #carriagerides #vintageholidays #longgrove #longgroveillinois #letsgolakecounty #enjoyillinois #christmastown #chicagoland #northwestsuburbs

Thanks to all of the participants at this year’s Pet Costume Parade for joining us yesterday! Your creativity and enthusiasm are second to none. Didn’t make it this year? Take a look at some scenes from our annual event in historic downtown Long Grove.

And a huge round of applause for our sponsors for helping us put together this event:
@reneeclarkhomes
@brothersfield
@bentleyslonggrove
Fetch Pet Care of Buffalo Grove

#petcostume #petparadise #longgrove #longgroveillinois #letsgolakecounty #familyfun #sundayfunday #historicvillage #enjoyillinois

How much does it weigh? This GIANT pumpkin has been on display in historic downtown Long Grove for almost a month. It’s currently parked in the Stempel Parking Lot. You need to stand next to it for the full experience!

There are only a few days left to enter the “Guess the Weight” contest. Stop by the truck and scan the code to enter your guess. Entry with the closest guess will win $500. In the event of a tie (multiple entrants with the winning guess) the prize will be split between those winning entries.

This pumpkin will be weighed on October 20, 2024 at 2 pm at @brothersfield during the annual Pet Costume Parade.

A huge thank you to Farmer Paul for growing this beauty right here in Long Grove, Illinois and to The Mulch Center for donating this pumpkin and the prize for the winner(s).

#giantpumpkin #pumpkincontest #longgrove #longgroveillinois #ohmygourd

FREE event alert! Join us this Sunday, October 20 at noon for the Annual Pet Costume Parade. Registration not required but is recommended for participating pets. See our Profile Link ⬆️ to register. Check in and judging takes place at @brothersfield

🐶 Free to participate and free to watch
🦴 Judging Categories: Best Dressed, Most Unique Costume, Judge’s Favorite
🎃 Watch the Giant Pumpkin get weighed “live” during this event and hear the winner(s) of the “Guess the Weight Contest” announced

Thank you to our Sponsors:
@brothersfield
@reneeclarkhomes
@bentleyslonggrove
Fetch Pet Care of Buffalo Grove

#familyfun #sundayfunday #petcostumecontest #petparade #longgrove #letsgolakecounty

Spooky season is in full swing in historic downtown Long Grove! Here are eight ways to get your fright on before the end of October:

1. Tickets still available for the Long Grove Historical Society's annual Ghostwalk on October 25. Visit longgrovehistory.org for tickets and more info.

2. Frightful finds at @withinreachlonggrove and @vintagecharmhomestead. Snatch them up before they disappear...

3. Many of the DIY Scarecrows from our event on October 12 are now scaring crows and thrilling visitors along our downtown streets. Come out to see them and vote for your favorites through October 31.

4. Fun for your furballs at our annual Pet Costume Parade is this Sunday, October 20. Visit our PROFILE LINK to register.

5. Day of the Dead-themed 10th Anniversary Celebration at @epilogueartlg featuring uniquely crafted artworks made just for this event.

6. Snag a spooktacular sweater for your favorite plush primate at the @sockmonkeymuseum.

7. Spooky Beer Month continues at @buffalocreekbrewing featuring small batch beer releases each Friday... 10/18 Peanut Butter Stout and 10/25 Candy Corn Ale

8. Spooktacular Cabaret, October 18 at @brothersfield. A free show featuring spine-tingling performances by @fredastairelonggrove.

Visit our PROFILE LINKS ⬆️ for more ideas about spending time any time of year in our historic downtown.

📸 from our friends at: Long Grove Historical Society, Within Reach, Vintage Charm Homestead, Village of Long Grove, Epilogue Arts, Sock Monkey Museum, Buffalo Creek Brewing, Fred Astaire Dance Studio - Long Grove

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It’s the perfect fall day to visit historic downtown Long Grove! Join us behind the Fred Astaire Dance Studio for the annual DIY Scarecrow Day, 12-4 pm. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Bonus fun in Covered Bridge Park!
Visit the Mulch Center Pumpkin Patch for their pumpkin giveaway this afternoon including demonstrations by a professional pumpkin carver.

Get to town early for shopping and lunch. Stay late for dinner, drinks and entertainment.

#diyscarecrow #fallvibes #historicdowntown #longgrove #letsgolakecounty #familyfun #alwayssomethingtodo #northwestsuburbs #chicagoland #enjoyillinois #daytripillinois