Western Suburb decks the halls with festive activities and local shopping, classic holiday experiences for the entire family
LA GRANGE, Il. (Oct. 30, 2025) – It’s that time of year again! The Village of La Grange and the La Grange Business Association are welcoming in the holiday season with a community celebration, “La Grange Hometown Holiday, Wrapped in Timeless Traditions.” The festivities include exciting promotions at local shops and restaurants and cherished traditions, both new and old.
Located just 13 miles west of downtown Chicago on the BNSF Metra commuter train line, La Grange is an ideal destination for holiday shopping, dining, and memory-making. Beginning on Small Business Saturday, the village will promote shopping small and helping visitors create holiday memories with special events, sales promotions, enchanting holiday displays, and other holiday surprises throughout December.
“Hometown Holidays really showcases how La Grange is truly a picture-perfect holiday destination. It feels like stepping right into a classic holiday movie” said Village President, Mark Kuchler. “We invite our neighbors to stop by La Grange this holiday season to experience that timeless joy, whether they are shopping for unique gifts from our local retailers, dining at our delicious restaurants, or just soaking up the festive atmosphere during our annual Holiday Walk. We hope La Grange’s Hometown Holidays provides an opportunity for everyone to slow down and create special memorable moments with loved ones.”
Key Hometown Timeless Traditions Holiday Events
Small Business Saturday Flash Sale – Saturday, November 29
- Flash Sale Deals are on! For customers looking for great deals, La Grange businesses will be holding a Flash Sale with special offers and deep discounts for a limited time, making it the perfect way to kick off your holiday gift-buying.
La Grange Holiday Walk – Saturday, December 6
- A beloved tradition returns to La Grange. Look for Enchanted Events like the arrival of Santa by firetruck, the lighting of the majestic tree at Village Hall, the Village Sing with holiday choirs, and meet-and-greets with beloved children’s movie characters. Families can also delight in cherished favorites like the petting zoo, kiddie train rides, Letters to Santa, and open houses at local businesses. It’s a celebration that captures the enduring spirit and joy of the holidays in La Grange where timeless traditions shine brighter each year.
Ongoing Holiday Cheer Throughout the Season
‘12 Days of Timeless Traditions’ Promotion – Starting in December
- Santa and Mrs. Claus are spreading old-fashioned holiday cheer as they visit charming retail shops throughout La Grange. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting 12 retail locations, giving a sneak peek into special holiday deals and Mrs. Claus-approved gifts at area retailers. Follow the LGBA on social media to see where Santa and Mrs. Claus turn up each day.
Seasonal Sips
- From eggnog to toddies and mocktails to boba, local restaurants will be serving up classic cocktails and innovative new concoctions to put you in the spirit of the season.
A Picture Perfect Holiday
This year, visitors can revel in the timeless magic of the season with enchanting new oversized decorations adorning the Village Hall grounds,perfect for creating treasured family memories. Climb aboard a beautifully crafted sleigh that comfortably seats four (or more!) and a grand display featuring 12-foot-tall nutcrackers standing proudly beside candy canes reaching 10 feet high. These festive additions join the beloved lights and displays that have long made downtown La Grange a favorite holiday destination for families.
Nearly North Pole News
- In the true tradition of the holidays, local businesses and organizations will be spreading cheer throughout La Grange by hosting toy drives, donation collections, and volunteer projects. These heartwarming efforts capture the timeless magic of giving and the joy of coming together as a community. Follow local social media channels for the latest news on how you join in and help share the spirit of the season.
Video Broll: Video for past years of Hometown Holiday. For more information on the holiday program and events, visit https://www.lagrangehometownholidays.com/
About La Grange
Just 13 miles from downtown Chicago, La Grange offers the best of metropolitan living with the benefits of a small-town lifestyle. Since its founding in 1879, La Grange has been ahead of the curve. Its streets and neighborhoods were carefully planned by founder Franklin D. Cossitt, and its location at the crossroads of La Grange Road, Ogden Avenue (the original Route 66) and the Metra train line – with two stops – have drawn people to the community over 140 years to live, work, and visit.
About La Grange Business Association
The La Grange Business Association is a group of over 300 businesses, services and non-profit organizations that energizes and enhances the local business climate through events, networking, and advocacy. The organization celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023. For more information, go to http://www.lgba.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Christopher Comes
Lisa Ripson
Ripson Group for the Village of La Grange
(312) 493-5921 office
(312) 282-0539 mobile
Chris.comes@ripsongroup.com
Lisa.ripson@ripsongroup.com
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