Holiday Trees 2025

SOLD OUT Get Your Business Rockin' Around the Holiday Trees   Description: Fresh evergreen trees, supplied by Platt Hill Nursery will be installed in the Old Town Park on the south end of the park around the center. Chamber businesses will have the opportunity......More

SOLD OUT Get Your Business Rockin' Around the Holiday Trees   Description: Fresh evergreen trees, supplied by Platt Hill Nursery will be installed in the Old Town Park on the south end of the park around the center. Chamber businesses will have the opportunity to decorate the trees for a fee.  Trees will be up from November 20 to January 4, 2026.  This gives members the opportunity to advertise their business in a new area reaching new potential customers. To increase resident’s participation, a pickle will be hidden in the tree; whoever finds it first and posts about it wins a gift card. This ensures people are looking at all the trees in search of the pickle. The number of trees are limited. Pricing: Trees $200 All participating businesses donate a gift card valued $15 or more for the weekly drawing. Use a Chamber Member business to purchase your gift card, if your business does not offer them. Optional fee to take down your tree of $40. Dates: November 18-22 trees will be installed by the Park District and Village November 22-26: Decorate your designated tree – Trees must be complete by the Festival of Lights, Tree Lighting & Kriskringle Market on November 29th. November 30th – January 4, 2026 public votes for their favorite tree January 5-9, 2026: Take down decorations. Optional fee of $40 to have the Chamber take down your tree and return the decorations. Marketing Benefits: All participating businesses will be listed on the Chamber’s website and on BloomingdaleHolidays.com Signage at your tree, with a QR code link to your website. Exposure of your business to a new market of potential customers during the largest winter festival of the village. The whole park is lit up with holiday decorations and people will walk through the park.  The Park District also does horse and carriage rides around Old Town, and sets up photo opportunities. Chamber’s Social Media postings Facebook posting from those who like and vote for your tree, exposing your business to their family and friends. The event will be advertised through banners in community, press release, Chamber website, eblasts, social media, Village’s enewsletter and/or Almanac and through all participating businesses who share the information.   Details: Decorations are to be festive and holiday themed, not to be pollical in nature or depict or encourage violence. If the design is deemed offensive in nature it will be removed. Electricity is available, if you provide a 20’ extension cord - please label your cord. Lights must LED. Your tree will be identified by a sign with your logo and QR code linked to your website. The entire trees needs to be decorated, top to bottom and on all sides. Decorations are to weather resilient and firmly attached to prevent litter in the area. Best to use heavy duty twist ties for ease of removal. No filled ornaments that can break open and spills its contents. NO GLASS ornaments. If I see glass I will ask you to take it down. Businesses are responsible for decorating, and taking down the decorations by January 9, 2026. There is an optional take down fee of $40 if you do not want to take the decorations down yourself. Recovered decorations will be returned to you. The Chamber, Bloomingdale Park District and the Village of Bloomingdale are not responsible for any harm to the trees or decorations. Businesses are to supply all decorations and LED lights. The event will be marketed across platforms: social media, Daily Herald, Village, Chamber website, posters and flyers in participating businesses. Businesses are encouraged to promote their tree on social media and with their customers and followers.  Please use #BCCHolidayTrees2025.  

Bloomingdale Old Town Park Third and Washington Streets

Raising Cane's Holiday Plush Puppy Fundraiser - Bloomingdale

Raising Cane's is officially kicking off the holiday season and teaming up with Peter Billingsley, best known as Ralphie Parker from A Christmas Story, to celebrate the season of giving with a heartwarming, movie-inspired holiday campaign that will run from November 19......More

Raising Cane's is officially kicking off the holiday season and teaming up with Peter Billingsley, best known as Ralphie Parker from A Christmas Story, to celebrate the season of giving with a heartwarming, movie-inspired holiday campaign that will run from November 19 through December 31, and the limited-edition "A Christmas Story" Plush Puppies benefiting animal welfare groups like Anderson Humane. The campaign brings the magic of A Christmas Story to life with -  Limited-edition A Christmas Story–inspired Plush Puppies, benefiting animal welfare organizations nationwide and the BISSELL Pet Foundation.  The return of Cane’s annual holiday bike giveaways, gifting thousands of new bikes and helmets to kids across the U.S.  Festive in-Restaurant décor, themed retail, digital ads and special surprises for our Caniac Club members.  The star of the show and back by popular demand are Cane’s three limited-edition holiday Plush Puppies, each inspired by iconic A Christmas Story moments.  Available November 19 through December 31. Available for purchase in-Restaurant for $10.99 plus tax. These adorable collectors' items will sell out fast!   Ralphie Cane – In classic Christmas morning pajamas with cracked glasses and Red Ryder charm.  Fra-Gee-Lay Cane – A nod to the leg lamp “major award,” complete with a crate and lampshade hat.  Pink Bunny Cane – The ultimate cozy collectible, dressed in the iconic pink bunny suit.  The Following Locations are Participating: Raising Cane's Shorewood - 1007 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, IL 60404 Raising Cane's Glen Ellyn - 499 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Raising Cane's Bloomingdale - 334 West Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL  Raising Cane's Batavia - 1998 McKee Street, Batavia, IL 60510 Raising Cane's Joliet - 3000 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435 Raising Cane's Naperville - 680 IL-59, Naperville, IL 60540 Raising Cane's Westmont - 60 W 63rd Street, Westmont, IL 60559  

Parade of Gingerbread Houses 2025

Use this opportunity to market your holiday promotions! Description: You decorate a gingerbread house and display in your business.  The general public will be able to vote for the best decorated house by placing money in a voting box.  The money raised throug......More

Use this opportunity to market your holiday promotions! Description: You decorate a gingerbread house and display in your business.  The general public will be able to vote for the best decorated house by placing money in a voting box.  The money raised through voting will go to St. Isidore Church to support their programs for the homeless. The business who raises the most will help present the check to St. Isidore and be included in the press release.  The Chamber will help market the businesses to the general public to increase traffic. The public will receive a map to be stamped at each business.  Once the map is completed, the map can be submitted to be entered into a random draw raffle to win $200. NEW this year we are offering you the opportunity to display your house in the Chamber's Gingerbread Village for the Festival of Lights, Tree Lighting, Kris Kringle Market and Chamber Open House night on Saturday, Nov. 29th. This is optional and your house must be delivered by Nov. 18th to be included.  This night Old Town is full of hundreds and maybe thousands of people, lets build on the exposure and get your business in front of them. Businesses will also have the opportunity to include any items on the Chamber gift table.  Residents join us for our Open House for free refreshment and free gifts. You may then leave your house at the Chamber office, or take it back to your business.  Details: Businesses must commit by November 20th so maps can be printed and distributed in time! Houses should be displayed for voting from November 29th – January 5, 2026. Residents will pick up a Map at each participating business or may download from BloomingdaleHolidays.com website. They receive a stamp at each business, each stamp is an entry into the raffle. Complete the entire map and entries into the raffle are DOUBLED!  Businesses must return their voting box to the Chamber office by January 7th . The winning business will help present a check to St. Isidore Church.  $30 fee per business to participate to help cover the expenses & prizes.   Business creates their own gingerbread house. Kits are not included.  The Chamber will provide the voting boxes, the business is responsible for keeping the boxes safe from theft and returning the box. House(s) may be made by staff or contracted out to a professional The house does not have to be a house, it can be a store, barn, church, train, be creative. House(s) may be multiple smaller houses or one house All components of the house(s), except the base, must be made entirely of edible material. No wood, cardboard, wire or other non-edible material may be used on the construction or decorating of the house.  Only exceptions are candies which contain non-edible material such as a lollipop. Marketing across platforms: Social Media, Daily Herald, Village Enewsletter, Village Almanac, Eblasts, Posters, Community Banners & Flyers. Businesses may offer those following the Parade of Gingerbread Houses a special promotion for stopping by their business. At registration choose Special Promotion to highlight your business on the map. A website was set up for the Holiday Promotions with rules:  www.BloomingdaleHolidays.com  To kick of the parade, we are offering the first 5 who send in their map with 3 stamps, will receive a gift card. If you would like to donate a gift card you will receive additional recognition. If we have more than 5 donate gift cards, we can increase the incentive or add another for the first 6 stamps.  

Alzheimers Support Group- OPEN to Public

Caregiver Support Group Are you a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's? You don’t have to do it alone. Join us for a FREE monthly support group designed to offer guidance, strength, and a sense of community. When: 2nd Sunday of every month? Time: ......More

Caregiver Support Group Are you a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's? You don’t have to do it alone. Join us for a FREE monthly support group designed to offer guidance, strength, and a sense of community. When: 2nd Sunday of every month? Time: 5:30 PM? Starting February 9th This group is open to everyone – come connect, share, and find support with others who understand the journey. It's okay to ask for help. It's okay to take a break. Let's support each other! #AlzheimersCaregivers #CaregiverSupport #AlzheimersAwareness #SupportGroup #CaregivingJourney #YouAreNotAlone #CaregiverCommunity

Hope Center 260 Glen Ellyn Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (Upper level Board Room)

Meet and Greet with Santa

Join us for a Meet and Greet with Santa at Chick-fil-A Bloomingdale!

Chick-fil-A Bloomingdale

Pop Up Lunch @ McAlister's Deli

Grab lunch with the Chamber President and fellow members? No formalities, no fuss. Just pop in, pick up your lunch, and enjoy some casual networking and good conversation. It's an easy way to connect, catch up, and break up your day! Everyone has to eat, lets do i......More

Grab lunch with the Chamber President and fellow members? No formalities, no fuss. Just pop in, pick up your lunch, and enjoy some casual networking and good conversation. It's an easy way to connect, catch up, and break up your day! Everyone has to eat, lets do it together over lunch.  Buy your own lunch No registration required but encouraged so I can save enough seats.

McAlister's Deli 454 W. Army Trail Rd Bloomingdale

Kris Kringle Market

Kris Kringle Holiday Market Join us for a festive Kris Kringle Holiday Market, hosted at Sunrise of Bloomingdale! Residents, families, and community members are invited to stroll through our holiday marketplace and shop from a variety of local vendors offering seasonal ......More

Kris Kringle Holiday Market Join us for a festive Kris Kringle Holiday Market, hosted at Sunrise of Bloomingdale! Residents, families, and community members are invited to stroll through our holiday marketplace and shop from a variety of local vendors offering seasonal gifts, handmade crafts, baked goods, and cozy winter treats. This “take-and-go” style market is the perfect opportunity to find unique holiday treasures, enjoy festive music, and share in the joy of the season. Whether you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer, a sweet treat, or just a little holiday cheer, you’ll find it here. ? Holiday shopping made simple ? Local artisans & crafters ? Seasonal food and drink favorites ? Warm, family-friendly atmosphere Come celebrate the spirit of the season with us—we look forward to seeing you there!

Sunrise of Bloomingdale 129 E Lake St. Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Oberweis Fundraiser for Anderson Humane

Enjoy some delicious ice cream at Oberweis this holiday season as they host a fundraiser for Anderson Humane all day Friday, December 19 at their St. Charles location (1790 W. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60175). Take a drive, enjoy some Christmas lights, and stop b......More

Enjoy some delicious ice cream at Oberweis this holiday season as they host a fundraiser for Anderson Humane all day Friday, December 19 at their St. Charles location (1790 W. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60175). Take a drive, enjoy some Christmas lights, and stop by for some ice cream and they will donate 20% of all sales to Anderson Humane. RSVP & all details here: https://www.groupraise.com/events/316807-anderson-humane-at-oberweis We hope you can join us in eating ice cream for a good cause!

Bloomingdale ONE Group Meeting

The Bloomingdale ONE Leads Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month with a July and December break.  It is composed of one member per business category.  It is the best way to quickly integrate into the Chamber.  All members help new initiates meet other......More

The Bloomingdale ONE Leads Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month with a July and December break.  It is composed of one member per business category.  It is the best way to quickly integrate into the Chamber.  All members help new initiates meet other members of the Chamber at all events.  AND we share business leads!  For more information on membership and open categories email John Rossini at [email protected] or call him at 630-372-2926.

104 S. Bloomingdale Rd. Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Chamber office 2nd floor

Bloomingdale ONE Group Meeting

The Bloomingdale ONE Leads Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month with a July and December break.  It is composed of one member per business category.  IT is the best way to quickly integrate into the Chamber.  All members help new initiates meet other......More

The Bloomingdale ONE Leads Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month with a July and December break.  It is composed of one member per business category.  IT is the best way to quickly integrate into the Chamber.  All members help new initiates meet other members of the Chamber at all events.  AND we share business leads!  For more information on membership and open categories email John Rossini at [email protected] or call him at 630-372-2926.

104 S. Bloomingdale Rd. Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Chamber office 2nd floor