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Holiday in the Grove Guide - 2018

The Sugar Grove Community Christmas Festival

By Info via Holiday in the Grove website. November 27, 2018

Holiday in the Grove

Sat., December 1, 2018

Holiday in the Grove is a festive community event that includes Breakfast with Santa, Candy Cane Lane, Carriage Rides, a Craft Fair and many other holiday activities throughout the day in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Holiday in the Grove is volunteer-ran and was created to continue to tradition of The Sugar Grove Community Christmas Festival.  Several community members have volunteered to step in and continue the tradition for our community. This event is held on the first Saturday of December each year.


List of Festivities for the Day.....


CEREMONIAL TREE LIGHTING

Time: 7:45 am

Where: Community House

Santa Will Be Arriving Early

 

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Seating Times: 8am, 9am, 10am

Where: Community House

Sign Up: Register Online

 

PICTURES WITH SANTA

Visiting Times: 8am-12pm

Where: Community House

Photos: Will Be Made Available Complimentary Securely Online

 

MRS. SANTA'S SWEET SHOPPE

Time: 8am-1pm

Where: Sugar Grove United Methodist Church 

Activities: Pick up a variety of cookies, candy and fudge

 

CRAFTERS & VENDORS

Time: 9am-1pm

Where: John Shields Elementary School

Crafters and vendors for your holiday shopping needs

 

COOKIES WITH MRS. CLAUS & CHILDREN'S CRAFTS

Time: Crafts 9am-1pm 

Mrs. Claus - 12pm-1pm

Where: John Shields Elementary School

Cost: Free to Kids

 

SUGAR GROVE LIBRARY SCHEDULE          

Holiday Storytime: 10:30am

Kaneland Youth Orchestra: 10:30– 11:30 am

Harter Middle School Jazz Band: 11:30am

Crafts: 11:00 am – 3pm

Book Bingo: 1:00 pm – 2pm

Kaneland Madrigals: 2:30 – 3:30pm

***There may be one more middle school band performing at 11:30am but we haven’t confirmed yet.


CANDY CANE LANE  

Visit All Participating Locations to Be Entered Into a Fun & Festive Raffle 

11am-1pm - Sleigh Rides

Horsedrawn Sleigh Rides at the Community Building 


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9am-12pm - Fashion Fun

"Holiday Fashion Maker Fun"

Come and Dress Up Your Own Snowman


Ellen Violet Designs Sewing Studio

263 Main Street, Sugar Grove


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10am- 12pm - Santa's Treasure Chest

Pick a Key! Try Your Luck at Opening Santa's Magical Treasure Chest Filled with Fun Prizes - Two Winners Every Hour


Glancer Magazine

80 Main Street, Suite C, Sugar Grove


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10am-4pm - Candy Cane Hunt

Find Hidden Candy Canes Placed

throughout this Beautiful Boutique 


Nanette's Boutique

50 Cross Street, Sugar Grove


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9am-3pm - Santa Pet Photos

Santa and His Elves will be Visiting for Pet Pictures!  FREE Hot Chocolate & Treats for the Kids, Coloring Activities & $10 Pet Nail Trims Will Be Provided (Appts Perferred) 


It's Raining Cats & Dogs Luxury Pet Resort

4S.020 Harter Rd, Sugar Grove


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10:30am-10pm - $1 Short Shakes

Enjoy Scrumptious $1 Short Shakes at

Culver's During Regular Business House


Culver's

412 N. Sugar Grove Pkwy, Sugar Grove