A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
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Downtown Morris has everything you need for a perfect Christmas outing!
2nd Annual Holiday in the Park
December 16, 2023
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Holiday in the Park, hosted by the City of Morris! Enjoy ice skating, visits with Santa, and fare from local food trucks in beautiful Goold Park! No admission fee
True North Holiday Events
HO-HO-HOLIDAY PARTY
Sunday, November 5, 2023: 10am-7pm
Everyone is invited to this party! See how the store becomes transformed into the True North Pole. Shop kitschy Christmas, vintage holiday, tinsel and trees.
SHOP SMALL DAY
Saturday, November 25, 2023, 10am-7pm
Its the National Shop Small Saturday event. Support more than 125 small businesses in one location. Shop True North, shop local, shop small.
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
Friday, December 1, 2023: 10am until 1am (technically Dec. 2)
The store will not close at 7pm. Instead it will stay open until 1am. We will turn off the overhead lights, so you can shop by flashlight. Adult scavenger hunt with adult prizes. Fun, friends, and shopping!
BLOODY MERRY SUNDAY
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Bloody Mary’s 1pm-3pm
Add some Merry to your holiday shopping. The Bloody Mary’s at True North are famous, and this event tends to be a favorite. DIY Bloody Mary bar- which includes bacon! (yes, bacon!) will be set up from 1pm-3pm. Get some gifts for those on your list while sipping a Bloody Mary. Be Merry!
FAN CLUB HOLLA-DAY
Saturday, December 16, 2023: 10am-7pm
True North Fan Club members get a discount on all items over $20. Candy Store and Market items 25% off. Free gift with any purchase. We will even wrap your gifts for you! (in a gift bag, but that counts.) Holiday cookies, free pretzels and more. Photo Opportunities, kids game, free craft, and more. Its a party!
Christmas Brunch at Clayton's Tap
December 17, 2023 - 8:30am-11am - 122 W Washington Street
What a fun morning it will be! Enjoy a festive brunch with your kids and keep the Grinch away. Santa visits are free! Make a snowglobe with Kimcoctions Makery. The snowglobes are $15 (cash is preferred) and part of the cost will be donated to operation St. Nick. There are so many options for the characters inside. They are 1st come 1st choice. They snowglobes are plastic and very kid friendly. A super fun and cute Christmas crafts!
Oleander's Boutique 12 Days of Christmas
Check the Oleanders Facebook page each day for new deals!
Montage Wine Bar & Spirits
December 2023
Check the Montage Facebook page each day during the 12 Wines of Christmas.
Live Music & Events at Montage
- Alex Hoffer - December 15th
- Jim Coleman - December 20th
- Wine & Jazz with Roy Backus & Friends - December 21st
- Terry Carter - December 27th
- New Year's Eve Brunch - December 31st