Hemingway District Holiday Shop Small Celebration
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CHICAGO - illiNews -- The Hemingway district shops in Oak Park are busy preparing for a day full of cheer, excitement, and new memories. On Saturday, November 26^th, local businesses invite the community to join them for a day full of seasonal festivities. Shops down the avenue will open at 10:00am and Hemingway the Polar Bear arrives at Scoville Square. Guests will discover a range of holiday offerings and ambrosial stations scheduled throughout the day leading up to the tree lighting on Scoville Square. After the tree lighting, friends and family are encouraged to gather and dine at local restaurants on the avenue. Shop Small is a day to celebrate and support local businesses in the community and strengthen the local economy, while also making memories and finding unique gifts.

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A quick overview of some of the day's festive offerings:

- 10 am to 5pm     Shop 'til you drop! Join in on the Hemingway Holiday Hustle!  Shop any retailer in the Hemingway District 11/24 – 12/24, spend $250 total from any store(s), then stop by Candycopia with your receipts to receive a ½ lb bag of bulk candy.
- 10 am to 1pm     Hemingway the Polar Bear arrives at Scoville Square
- 10 am to 1pm     Potos with Hemingway the Polar Bear at Oak Park Bank
- 11 am to 2pm - 'Reindeer Chow' treat bags & holiday mocktails at Oak Ave.Barber
- 11am to 5pm     Letters to Santa, mailbox provided by Collaboration for Early Childhood in lobby.
- 11am to 5pm     Ornament making provided by Kids Unlimited Therapy Services in lobby.
- 12pm to 2pm     Mulata Kitchen hot chocolate outside Selleria Veneta
- 12pm to 2pm     Selleria Veneta s'mores station operated by Skinny Piggy

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- 2pm to 4pm     Blackout Bakery Signature hot cocoa & marshmallows for sale at Scoville Square
- 2pm to 4pm     Zemi Artisanal coffee cart at Scoville Square
- 4:30 pm     Tree Lighting at Scoville Square Courtyard
For up-to-date information and promotions, please click here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HFoMA46lnMDZoUWrRoAO7PXtf9sbjo7rmstt8fO1mqs/edit).

About the Hemingway District Oak Park:

The Hemingway district brings local businesses and community stakeholders together to promote economic growth by creating new opportunities and cultivating meaningful partnerships. Their goal is to improve the quality of life and economic vitality in the Hemingway business district and Oak Park.

Contact: hemingwaydistrictop@gmail.com