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Memories Are Made in Long Grove
Surrounded by the charm of a small town, nestled within the cobblestone-lined streets, adventures are waiting to be explored.
Memories are made from new experiences, moments had with loved ones, and stories that are shared among friends over a drink and a great meal.
Long Grove, IL is a town designed to make memories.
From the unique boutique shops along the streets, the dining and nightlife events that occur on a weekly basis, to the spectacular festivals – every day something special is happening in Long Grove, IL.
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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
#fallvibes #spookyseason #smalltownusa #historicdowntown #longgrove #longgroveillinois #letsgolakecounty #northwestchicago #daytrip #chicagosuburbs #enjoyillinois
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
Oh what a spellbinding night! Thanks to all the witches for visiting historic downtown Long Grove for Witches Night Out yesterday! Here’s just a slice of the spook-tivities from spots all around town.
We’re already thinking about next year!
#witchesnightout #witchesofinstagram #longgrove #letsgolakecounty
Tonight's the night! These historic downtown Long Grove businesses are ready for you to join them for Witches Night Out, 5–8 pm. Check out all of the spook-tacular specials, discounts and more!
@shopbelladonnaboutique
A chance to win a gift certificate with any purchase
@bloomingboutiqueflowers
@brokenearthwinerylg
Serving homemade sangria
@corkedlonggrove
Drink Specials: The Black Rose and The El Diablo
Country House of Long Grove
20% off Halloween Merchandise and a DJ
@thechatterboxlg
10% off to everyone who comes in costume.
Specialty Drinks: Mary’s (Sanderson) Martini, Practical Magic, Witches Brew, Charmed
@enzoandlucia
The Wicked Twist specialty drink
@epilogueartlg
Witch ornaments, FREE spooky tattoos, and sale specials for witches!
@fredastairelonggrove
Free salsa lessons between 5-8pm.
@joaniespizzerialonggrove
Witches in costume get 10% off their bill. Specialty cocktail for the night will be “Drunken Witches Pot”.
@longgroveapplehaus
A chance to win a Brown Bag Apple Pie.
@longgrovecoffeeco
Ladies Night Karaoke and Sweets
@long_grove_confectionery_co
A gift with purchase and a chance to win a Boo Box and samples.
@maandpascandy
Samples of our Cotton Candy Glitter Bombs served with flavored seltzers, drawings for discounts and prizes and DJ Rachel Leigh.
@shopoliviasboutique
Gift certificates for the best dressed witches, plus 30-70% Special Sale and Witches Bubbly!
@parakeetpilates
Serving non-alcoholic beer, wine and more and gift basket drawings
@rachaels_whimsical_decor
Serving warm wine cocktails
@ritzy_christmas
10% discount
@longgrovevt
Spooky Cocktails
@vintagecharmhomestead ia
@withinreachlonggrove
20% off Halloween merchandise (exclusions apply) and a drawing for two $25 gift certificates
#witchesnightout #longgrove #longgroveil #letsgolakecounty #ladiesnightout #northwestsuburbs #longgrovemoms #mundelein #lakezurichillinois #buffalogrove #arlingtonheights #palatine #kildeeril #barringtonil #vernonhillsillinois #vernonhillsmoms #lincolnshireillinois
SAVE THIS POST and share it with a witch who need to know! Our downtown Long Grove businesses have been busy preparing for a spook-tacular night! Swipe to see all of the offerings available during Witches Night Out tomorrow, October 10, 5-8pm. Don't forget to register and check-in at the Village Tavern for a chance to win one of many $25 Gift Cards and Certificates good at our downtown merchants. Visit our LINK IN BIO > Witches Night Out to learn more and to REGISTER!
@shopbelladonnaboutique
@bloomingboutiqueflowers
@brokenearthwinerylg
@thechatterboxlg
@corkedlonggrove
@enzoandlucia
@epilogueartlg
@fredastairelonggrove
@joaniespizzerialonggrove
@longgroveapplehaus
@long_grove_confectionery_co
@longgrovecoffeeco
@maandpascandy
@shopoliviasboutique
@parakeetpilates
@rachaels_whimsical_decor
@ritzy_christmas
@longgrovevt
@vintagecharmhomestead
@withinreachlonggrove
#witchesnightout #longgrove #longgroveil #letsgolakecounty #ladiesnightout #northwestsuburbs #longgrovemoms #mundelein #lakezurichillinois #buffalogrove #arlingtonheights #palatine #kildeeril #barringtonil #vernonhillsillinois #vernonhillsmoms #lincolnshireillinois
Our crystal ball says you should join us this Thursday, October 10, 5-8pm for Witches Night Out! TAG your favorite witches and get ready for a night of shopping, specials, sips n’ nibbles and PRIZES! Visit our Profile Link "Witches Night Out" for details and to register.
ONLY registered witches and warlocks who check in at the event on Thursday will be entered into drawings for $25 Gift Cards good at merchants in historic downtown Long Grove.
A big round of applause to our generous sponsors!
@reneeclarkhomes
@longgrovevt
#witchesnightout #longgrove #longgroveil #letsgolakecounty #ladiesnightout #northwestsuburbs #longgrovemoms #mundelein #lakezurichillinois #buffalogrove #arlingtonheights #palatine #kildeeril #barringtonil #vernonhillsillinois #vernonhillsmoms #lincolnshireillinois
HAVE YOU REGISTERED? DIY Scarecrow Day is Saturday, October 12, 12–4pm and spots are going fast! This well-loved annual event is fun for the whole family. After your scarecrow building ends, spend your day in historic downtown Long Grove. You can visit the shops, grab a bite to eat and see all of the fall decorations. Pumpkins have been popping up all over town this week! Be sure to check out the GIANT pumpkin and enter the contest to guess how much it weighs for a chance to win $500.
Visit https://bit.ly/DIYScarecrowReg2024 to register today! Limited spots available.
BONUS THIS YEAR!
Stop by Covered Bridge Park on October 12, 12–4pm for a FREE pumpkin to take home, courtesy of The Mulch Center. Monetary donations accepted on behalf of the Long Grove Lions Club.
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DIY Scarecrow Day is organized by the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association with the generous support of our sponsors:
@reneeclarkhomes
@brothersfield
Long Grove Lions Club
#diyscarecrowday #fallvibes #FamilyFunDay #historicvillage #longgrove #longgroveillinois #visitlakecounty #letsgolakecounty #enjoyillinois
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