In-Store Events
Black Friday Storewide BOGO Sale
Friday November 28th 2025
Hours: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Storewide BOGO Sale!
Buy one item at full price get one item at half price of equal or lesser value.
Excludes fine jewelry and items marked firm
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Small Business Saturday
Sips with Santa: A Vintage Holiday Experience
Step into a nostalgic Christmas Past at Whatnots & Whimsies! ✨
Saturday Nov 29th 11-6pm
Our warehouse will be transformed into a Magical Vintage Winter Wonderland Market, filled with the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, sparkling lights, timeless décor, and holiday magic around every corner including the jolly man himself — Santa Claus! Capture memories, share laughs, grab a photo with Santa from 12pm to 3pm and celebrate the season with us as we participate in Elgin’s Holiday Beverage Crawl, purchase your annual cup from the downtown neighborhood association at facebook.com/share/v/1DixvdNLDU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Sip on Grinch Punch or Starbucks coffee as you Shop over 5000 square feet of unique vintage treasures, play festive games, enjoy complimentary treats and enjoy Small Business Saturday giveaways & Special Sales as our thank-you for shopping local. Make sure you take advantage of our Holiday photo oops featuring the Polar Express, Whoville and The North Pole with Santa himself!
🎅 Sip. Shop. Smile. Step into Christmas Past. 🎄
📍 Whatnots & Whimsies – Downtown Elgin
🛍️ Small Business Saturday