Holidays hit their stride with Elburn Christmas Stroll

From 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, downtown Elburn will feel like Christmas with Santa, hot chocolate, s'mores and a holiday light show.

Elburn's Town and Country Library will host Santa and Mrs. Claus, live holiday music, and a light display designed by the award-winning designer of the Larsen Light Show, Brian Larsen.

The light show will feature a 12-foot mega tree, 10 mini trees, a talking Santa, and an FM transmitter, which will play Christmas music that synchronizes with the lights.

Strollers can stop by the Elburn and Countryside Fire Department for s'mores and a tree burning safety demonstration, and enjoy free samples from local merchants at the Downtown Open House. The Elburn Christmas Stroll also will feature a hayride, live reindeer, a coloring contest, and a raffle to raise money for the Elburn Chamber of Commerce's annual Kaneland scholarship.

Raffle prizes include gift certificates and gift baskets from local businesses, and a grand prize of a 50-inch flat screen television. Raffle tickets are available at Old Second, NB&T, and Fifth Third, all in Elburn, at the Elburn Chamber of Commerce office and at the Christmas Stroll.

Tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20, and all proceeds go to the Kaneland Scholarship. Winners will be announced at Schmidt's Towne Tap at 8:30 p.m. and will be listed on the Christmas Stroll Facebook page.

Check out the Elburn Christmas Stroll on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ElburnChristmasStroll for updates and a complete list of raffle prizes, or call the Elburn Chamber of Commerce at (630) 365-2295.