Enjoy the holidays in Barrington! Visits with Santa ~ Luminary night ~ Carriage rides ~ Extended shopping hours ~ Cultural events ~ Christmas caroling and holiday music ~ Gift basket raffles and giveaways ~ Window decoration contest ~ Promotions and events across the Village ~ Stores open late and on Sundays ~ Special in-store promotions ~ Free parking on weekends at the train station

 

Stroll through the Village amid the softly falling snowflakes, stop for a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie, and browse the many wonderful shops for that perfect gift. This season, the holidays are all about coming together.

 

The holidays are about gathering together – and we’ve planned many special events throughout the season to help you do just that!

 

November 1 – December 24

An Invitation to Spend the Holidays in Barrington

The Shops in the Village Center, The Foundry, The Ice House Mall & Village Shops, The Shops on Lageschulte, and the stores along the Northwest Highway corridor are offering wonderful promotions, extended store hours and special sales throughout the holiday shopping season. 

 

November 19, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Luminary Night

Kick off your holiday shopping season on Thursday, November 19 with Luminary Night. Local merchants will be participating in this beautiful evening, when the luminaries will light the way from store to store across the Village. There will be raffles, hot chocolate, cider, sweet treats, gift baskets, and essay and drawing contest for the children, and so much more! Start your holiday shopping in style and join us for this special evening!

 

November 27, 28 and 29, Noon– 2:00 p.m.

Santa visits at The Foundry

Santa will arrive at The Foundry Shopping Center for three special days following Thanksgiving. He will be ready to welcome children in the red Santa House with a special treat for each child. Foundry merchants will also greet you with special holiday surprises. Don’t forget to stop by!

 

December 5, 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tree Lighting Ceremony and Visits with Santa

A holiday tradition not to be missed - Barrington’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Free carriage rides will be offered downtown starting at 2:00 p.m. Santa will arrive at Cook and Main streets at 4:45 p.m. to help light Barrington’s official Christmas tree and the Barrington High School Madrigal Singers will also be on hand to perform holiday songs. 

 

After his arrival, Santa will visit with children in his red Santa House on Park Avenue where refreshments and hot cocoa will await. Don’t head home after you see Santa! Instead, take part in the first “Barrington Aglow” evening. Our shops will once again be lit with luminaries and will feature events from the new Barrington Cultural Commission, including art demonstrations, flower arranging, dance ensembles, string quartets, and even Christmas caroling. Shops will be offering extended evening hours, so stay in town and enjoy Barrington Aglow!  

 

December 12, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Santa Breakfast and Santa Visits at the Ice House Mall & Village Shops

Beginning on Saturday, December 5 with Santa’s arrival at 10:00 a.m., Santa will be taking up residence for the holiday season at The Ice House Mall where he’ll greet children until Christmas Eve. And don’t miss the special holiday tradition of Breakfast with Santa at the 111 Grille/Chessie’s on Saturday morning, December 12 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

 

In addition,

Santa Hours:

Saturday, December 5th Santa Arrival at 10 am

Saturday, December 5 11am - 3pm

Sunday, December 6 Noon- 2pm

Thursday, December 10 10am- 3pm

Friday, December 11 10am - 3pm

Saturday, December 12 Santa Breakfast at 111 Grille 9am to 11am

Saturday, December 12 Noon - 3pm

Sunday, December 13 Noon - 2pm

Thursday, Dec ember 17 10am - 3pm

Friday, December 18 10am - 3pm

Saturday, December 19 10am - 2pm

Sunday, Dec ember 20 Noon - 2pm

Monday, Dec ember 21 10am - 2pm

Tuesday, December 22 10am - 2pm

Wednesday, December 23 10am - 2pm

Thursday, Christmas Eve 10am - 2pm

 

*In the spirit of giving this holiday season, we are collecting items to help fill the area food pantries. Please bring your donations to the Village Hall. Thanks so much!!!*