# Vintage Holidays in Historic Downtown Long Grove

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Nov 20 – Dec 24
- Where: Historic Downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove, IL 60047
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Carriage rides $15 per seat (ages 5 and under ride free on an adult's lap); free pictures with Santa
- Organizer: Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association
- Official page: https://longgrove.org/festival/holiday-season/
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Long Grove's historic downtown runs a holiday season of tractor-pulled wagon rides and a bridge and tree lighting on opening night, horse-drawn carriage rides on weekends, Santa visiting with children, and carolers strolling the village.

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