A Festive Season on Chicago's North Shore!

What a great time of year the holiday season is around Chicago’s North Shore!  I’m sure many of you are busy with shopping, holiday parties and gatherings with friends and family.  

As a North Shore Real Estate agent, this festive time of year allows me to highlight even more of what the North Shore has to offer.  Whether you live in Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook or Deerfield; you’re sure to find an event or a local restaurant that will boost your holiday cheer!

Part of the reason that I love what I do is because I don’t just help people buy a home on the North Shore; I help them discover the North Shore lifestyle.  Buying a home is much more than the property itself, as it’s important to look at the community to see if it’s a good fit for you.  

If you are considering relocating to the North Shore, or currently live in a North Shore home and are looking for a few fun ways to enjoy the holiday season; don’t miss out on these upcoming events!

Ravinia’s Christmas Concert- Ravinia Festival

Ravinia Festival - Bennett Gordon Hall 

200 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park

December 6, 2012 - December 6, 2012 

- Elisabeth von Trapp joins the Empire Brass for a dazzling program of Christmas music, ringing in the holiday season with their brilliant artistry. Elisabeth is the granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday concert!  Get your tickets by visiting the Ravinia website. 

Shhh....opping Highland Park

Downtown Highland Park

Friday, December 7 from 4-9pm & Saturday, December 8 from 11am-4pm

- This wonderful annual family event is back with build your own gingerbread houses, live reindeer, french crepes, hot cider, roasted chestnuts, caramel corn, s'mores, strolling carolers and more.  Real snow guaranteed!  Learn more about this fun event on Highland Parks' website. 

A Holiday Chocolate Walk
Hubbard Woods Merchants in Winnetka
Shops along Green Bay Road between Scott Road & Tower Road 

Saturday, December 8 

- Join the fun at the Hubbard Woods Design District Holiday Chocolate Walk. Enjoy free tastings of chocolate confections at every stop and enter a raffle to win over $500.00 of Gift Certificates!  Visit 8 locations to have your card stamped and drop them off at Benvenuti and Stein showroom-899 1/2 Green Bay Rd. where the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies await. Special chocolates by Lorilicious will be handed out while quantities last. FREE!  Visit the Benvenuti and Stein website for more information. 

You’ll find that, no matter what event you attend, you’ll experience the fantastic lifestyle of the North Shore.  You’re sure to experience all the warmth and joy of the holidays in any of the North Shore cities!

If you don’t currently live on the North Shore, but have been seriously considering buying a North Shore home; please feel free to contact me!  There are many beautiful homes on the North Shore Real Estate market, and you’ll find many options that fit your needs, lifestyle and budget.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Janie Bress
Your North Shore Real Estate Expert

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