STORYTIME WITH THE BOARD (NEW)
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Village Hall Room E
Join us for Storytime with the Board, a festive event where members of our board will bring holiday magic to life through beloved stories. Gather around as they read classic holiday favorites, sharing tales that capture the spirit of the season and warm hearts of all ages. No tickets or reservation needed. Children will receive a cookie & a giveaway, while supplies last.

ELK GROVE EXPRESS (NEW)
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Village Hall Parking Lot
All aboard the Elk Grove Express! Hop on our whimsical train ride designed just for kids! This train ride promises to create unforgettable memories and bring smiles to every face. No tickets or reservations needed.

REFRESHMENTS
4:00 p.m. | Village Green
Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider while you enjoy spending time with family and friends!

THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL CONCERT
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Village Green
Enjoy a live concert by The Lovin’ Spoonful!

Their first single, “Do You Believe in Magic,” flew to the top of the charts and was followed by an unprecedented string of hits including: “Daydream,” “Younger Girl,” “Summer in the City,” “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice,” “Darling Be Home Soon,” “Jug band Music,” “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind,” “Lovin’ You,” “Didn’t Want to Have to Do it,” “Rain on the Roof,” “Six O’clock,” “Nashville Cats,” “Coconut Grove,” and “She’s Still a Mystery (to Me).”

The band was so influential that such music legends as Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson cited them as forces of inspiration as did so many others. John Lennon call them “tunesmiths!”

The Lovin’ Spoonful was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

TREE LIGHTING, FIREWORKS & SANTA’S ARRIVAL
5:30 p.m. | Village Green
Following the concert, Mayor Johnson will throw the switch to light up the Village’s Holiday Tree and turn on over 250,000 lights around the Municipal Complex, Elk Grove Public Library, and the Elk Grove Park District Pavilion.

A special fireworks display will follow the tree lighting, announcing the entrance of Santa.

Families are invited to stay and take a free photo with Santa!

For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies.