Shop Local During Holidays on the Town Friday, November 18 from 5-9 p.m.
The Downtown Palatine Business Association (DPBA) is kicking off the holiday season with its annual Holidays on the Town (HOTT) event Friday, November 18 from 5-9 p.m. The DPBA Holiday Trolley will whisk guests to 20 participating locations to enjoy a vast selection of holiday specials, food, drinks, entertainment, and more. A Closer Bond, 10-40-10 Fitness, Canning Creations, State Farm Agent Hugh Masterson, Illuminate Therapy & Wellness, and the Palatine Historical Society will all have tables upstairs at the American Legion. Santa will also be circling downtown to find out who's been naughty or nice and posing for selfies with guests!
Passports provide entrance into the event and rides on the DPBA Holiday Trolley - and are available now through Venmo (search: @Downtown-Palatine). Passports can also be purchased the night of the event at any participating location for $10. Guests can have passports stamped at any location during the event to be entered to win the store's individual raffle, and the event's "Rudolph Raffle," where winners will take away one of two baskets filled with gift cards from DPBA members!
"Hundreds of local residents have enjoyed this event over the years and the small businesses that make our city unique appreciate the additional sales," said DPBA Vice President Larry Schroth, who also co-owns Foxglove Cottage. "Holidays on the Town gives family and friends the perfect environment to create a new holiday tradition and lasting memories for years to come."
HOTT features special offers, sales, product demonstrations and giveaways, and the opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping! Guests will also be treated to wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres, and sweet treats at select locations!
Participating businesses and special offers include:
Anne's Unique Boutique: 20-50% off select items
American Legion Post 690: Cocktail specials
Arete Salon & Spa: 50% off waxing, 20% off retail, package deals for salon favorites
Brush Salon: 25% off all retail products
CC Additudes: 20-50% off select merchandise
Cook, Cork & Fork: 10% off merchandise and classes/wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres, and cooking demonstrations
Durty Nellie's: $4 pints and glasses of house wine, free admission to LynSkynyrd & Southbound
eyebrWOW: a raffle for half off the service of your choice (microblading, brow lamination, or lash lift)
Foxglove Cottage: 20% off one item - exclusions apply
Garfield's Beverage Warehouse: Wine tasting
Illuminate Therapy and Wellness: Make your own affirmation ornament
JL's Pizza & Sports Bar: Wine and dessert sampling
Madcats: Free admission to the Samuel Wyatt Trio
Mexico Uno: Samples of lime margaritas
Monson Jewelers: 20% off purchases - exclusions apply
Palatine Historical Society: Free walking tour book and cookies
Sweet C's: Samples of cookies and cupcakes and a complimentary select beverage
Tap House Grill: Complimentary holiday drink
The Music Room: 20% off all merchandise and one free music lesson when you spend $50 or more.
Thank you to "Deck the Hall" sponsors The Laura Cartwright Home Team, Palatine Bank & Trust, A Closer Bond, State Farm Agent Hugh Masterson, Michelle Rushing Group, 10-40-10 Fitness, and Vicarious Multimedia.
For more information about all the DPBA businesses and the organization, visit DowntownPalatine.org.