LOCAL EXPERIENCES IN ELGIN

The holidays are coming with some amazing local experiences. From seeing Santa to Explore Elgin Area’s gift guides all the way to the festive beverage crawls, get to know the Elgin Area this holiday season. Every year, the wonderful communities in the Elgin Area come together to light their annual trees, show off their lights, display their gifts in the windows, and you can smell the scent of cookies in the air. Colors, lights, and sparkles adorn the streets of these towns and really show off their holiday spirit. Come together with your friends, family, and community members to see this spectacular range of events come to life. Experiences An amazing experience trumps all other gifts. It is a time to make memories with the people you love, in the community that you love. Perhaps you could purchase some tickets for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and hear some performances. Perhaps you could try doing something active like an Epic Air Trampoline Park or even a Fox Valley Flourish Twirling Club Class. Foodie Finds As for the foodies, there are many options in the Elgin Area. You could start by looking at Steep N’ Clay’s tea sets! From marshmallow root to Earls Grey tea, they have it all! But we cannot forget about Eastside Cafe’s coffee and wine selection! They have a full coffee bar made with high-quality locally roasted coffee to choose from! The wines come from small boutique wineries from around the world as well! Gift Ideas Gifts can be one of the most difficult parts of the holiday season. Some people are difficult to shop for. Others want one of everything they see. Whatever it may be, we have compiled a list of unique and creative gift ideas that anyone would love. Shopping Spots Well, if you are still at a complete loss as to what to get someone this year for the holidays, look no further than these shopping spots. Meraki

By the Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau localexperiencesThe Elgin Area Amazing Market Hub is one of our personal favorites for this time of year. Filled with handmade goods like soup, jewelry, and clothing- as well as other perfect gifts like mugs, dog toys, and food- what's not to love? Other shops such as the State Street Market Shop and The Half Full Nest are other local favorites for holiday shopping. They have a variety of different items that would look perfect in a gift box! Plants Tons of people are obsessed with plants right now- so why not stop on in at Trippots Plant Shop or Platt Hill Nursery and grab them something they can love and cherish for a long time coming? In general, gifts come from the heart and not from the pocketbook. Spend your time exploring the downtowns of our communities, get to know the locals, and see what inspires you. Gifts are a great way to show your love and appreciation to people, so shop local and be sure to #Explore the Elgin Area.