Long Grove holiday events

Holiday festivities begin Saturday in Long Grove Historic Village. Carolers will stroll the downtown area throughout the afternoon, and the tree lighting will take place at 4 p.m. in Apple Haus Square.

Long Grove has a full schedule of family-friendly activities planned for the holiday season, including horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, live reindeer, live entertainment, and the Chimes of Long Grove. Admission and parking are free.

Scheduled events and attractions include:

• Live entertainment and carolers from noon to 5 p.m. and the holiday tree lighting at 4 p.m. Saturday.

• Carriage Rides from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 25, and Dec. 2, 9 and 16. $ 5 per person.

• On-going entertainment and carolers throughout the weekends until Christmas

• Santa sightings and visits with Santa on weekends.

• Live Reindeer from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2

• Walk Long Grove's signature covered bridge anytime.

• Chimes of Long Grove: Outdoor chimes at each of Long Grove's shops will add to the ambiance of the holiday season.

Long Grove Historic Village is near Routes 83 and 53, just north of Lake-Cook Road. For information, call the Visitor's Information Center at (847) 634-0888 or visit www.longgroveonline.com.