Downers Grove Ushers in Holidays with Annual Gingerbread Festival
The Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation is offering activities, events Nov. 23-25 as part of the second annual Gingerbread Festival and Small Business Saturday.
It’s coming: Black Friday, the day big-box stores count on to bring in customers in droves and help them end the year with a profit. But what about the little guy? Mom and pop businesses will get their chance to shine on Small Business Saturday, which is on Nov. 24. The date coincides with the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation’s second annual Candlelight Christmas, a family friendly event that offers holiday-themed fun for the kids, plus plenty of opportunities for grown-ups to support local businesses. The festival starts Friday and runs through Sunday in downtown Downers Grove. Here’s a roundup of events. The Downers Grove holiday tree will feature more than 1,000 ornaments made by local children. Cookies and cider will be …
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