It’s time for holiday cheer with the 8th annual Holiday Window Decorating Competition! Businesses in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center will decorate their windows for the holidays, and YOU get to vote for your favorite! It all begins on Friday, November 28th!

There are two ways to vote:

In Person

Starting November 28th at 4 pm when you see a business you want to vote for, you can drop a voting slip into their ballot box. Not able to go inside? You can also visit the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, which will have a ballot box for every participating business.

Online

2025 Downtown Grayslake Holiday Window Competition

Starting November 29th at 5 pm photos of each business will be posted on the page (link and QR code above).

Each “like” = one vote.

The holidays are a beautiful time to stroll the streets of Grayslake's Historic Village Center. The event organizers are sure you’ll find a new-to-you unique retailer, restaurant, or other business that calls Grayslake home.

Voting ends December 27, 2025

Event Sponsors -

This Old Book
Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum