Game of Gnomes
November 20 – December 31

Join in on this family-friendly scavenger hunt around Wilmette. Scout out storefront windows for Gnome stickers, fill out the game card with business names and turn them in to win weekly prizes. Game cards will be available as the event draws near.

Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 5, noon – 7:00 p.m.

Grab your friends and head out on the town as we kick off the holidays with this popular annual Sip and Shop event. By popular demand, this event is starting earlier this year to give everyone more time for shopping and fun. Pop into your favorite shops and local businesses Downtown Wilmette to see the array of holiday gifts and fall/winter merchandise. Enjoy refreshments and special promotions from 12-7 pm and make a night of it by dining at one of our many Wilmette restaurants.

Holiday Happenings
Saturday, December 7, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Come on out for a day of family-friendly holiday fun, shopping and dining. The day is full of local shopping and dining promotions, visits with Santa, a giant snow globe, carolers, a scavenger hunt, live performances and a showing of Elf at The Wilmette Theatre. Bring a recent receipt from a local business of $10 or more and get a FREE ticket to the movie. Then join us on Village Green for hot chocolate, caroling and the annual tree lighting. Kick off the day with a special character pancake breakfast with visits from your favorite Frozen characters.