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MainStreet Plainfield's Holiday Open House is Dec. 8

Events include Breakfast with Santa, Stocking Stuffer Stroll and more.

Fresh off its Candlelight Christmas event, MainStreet Plainfield has more holiday-themed fun in store for shoppers in downtown Plainfield this season with its Dec. 8 Holiday Open House/Stocking Stuffer Stroll.

Sponsored by The Wandering Dragon Game Shoppe, 23 businesses are participating in the Stocking Stuffer Stroll. Guests can stop by downtown merchants with their stocking to receive a free holiday treat.

Stockings cost $5 each, with proceeds benefiting MainStreet Plainfield. Guests must have stockings to participate; they are available for presale at the following locations:

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  • Back On The Rack
  • Pixie Pizazzi
  • Cathy’s Sweet Creations
  • Sigler Family Eye Care 
  • Front Street Cantina
  • Sweet Pea Children’s Boutique
  • Gourmet Junction
  • The Olive Gallery
  • Have to Have
  • The Perfect Invitation
  • HopScotch & Vine
  • The Tawny Tortoise
  • Just Ducky  
  • Village Flower Shop
  • Larry’s Diner
  • Main Street Candy & Toys
  • Wine & Cheese by TCC    
  • The Wandering Dragon Game Shoppe

Stockings will also be available the day of the event at Bin 48, Moe Joe's, Plainfield Public Library and The Loft Hair Salon.

Kids can enjoy both breakfast and lunch with Santa this year. Larry's Diner will host breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $4.35 for kids ages 10 and younger. For reservations, call 815-436-3055.

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Bin 48 will offer lunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids can enjoy free PB&J, hot dog or mac and cheese with the purchase of a regular menu item. Call 815-733-5212 for reservations.

HopScotch & Vine will also offer lunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All kids meals are $4.95. For reservations, call 815-230-5609.

The following events are scheduled throughout the Holiday Open House:

  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Village Flower Shop will accept donations of dog and cat food items to be donated to the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge. Donors will receive a coupon toward their next flower purchase.
  • 10 a.m.-noon: Free Christmas crafts at the Plainfield Public Library
  • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Free teas and holiday entertaining sampling at Gourmet Junction
  • 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Visit the Elf Workshop and Santa's Mailbox at Main Street Candy & Toys and get a free treat with purchase, plus "hands-free" shopping and free delivery to your home (15-mile radius). 
  • Noon-8 p.m.: Decorate a gingerbread house at Cathy's Sweet Creations; cost is $24.95. Reservations are required by calling 815-577-9660.
  • Noon-10 p.m.: Play Christmas Yahtzee or Jenga for the chance to win a $5 gift certificate at The Wandering Dragon. Games start every two hours.
  • 1-3 p.m.: Kids can create their own holiday ornament design for $8 each at Pixie Pizazzi. Kids color their design on paper and Pixie Pizazzi will transfer the artwork to an ornament. Pick-up date is Dec. 14.
  • 1-3 p.m.: Free ornament making at Sigler Family Eye Care.
  • 3-6 p.m.: Holiday appetizer at The Olive Gallery
  • 6-9 p.m.: Holiday wine tasting at Wine & Cheese by TCC.

Kids can also participate in a coloring contest sponsored by Provena Immediate Care Plainfield. Coloring sheets are available at all participating businesses during the Holiday Open House/Stocking Stuffer Stroll and can be turned in at MainStreet Plainfield, 24401 W. Lockport St. Winners will be notified by Dec. 10.


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