As Small Business Saturday winds down, next week Ravenswood Light Up Nights event is rolling out a special Holiday Raffle + Tree Sale — with a portion of proceeds benefitting Ravenswood Community Services (@rcschicago). When you purchase a tree (from our sponsor Christmas Trees Chicago) or a raffle ticket, you’re not only bringing holiday cheer home... you’re giving back to neighbors who need it most. 🌲🎟️ When you purchase a tree or grab a raffle ticket, you’re doing more than welcoming the season... you’re giving back to neighbors who need it most. That’s the true Ravenswood spirit. A few hint for our raffles include donations from @museumofillusions_chicago , @raviniafestival , our very own local businesses @kovaldistillery as well as @delsur.bakery , @hazelchicago and @colectivocoffee to name a few! More local businesses to come as we near our event. Event Details Reminder: 📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025 ⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM 📍 Wilson Ave (Ravenswood → Hermitage) ⸻ What’s Happening at Light Up Nights ✨ Tree-lighting ceremony at 5 PM, followed by caroling 🎺 Live music including a brass band + The Chicago Chorus Girls @chicagochorusgirls 🛍️ Holiday Market with local makers (perfect for Small Business Saturday!) ☕ Free hot cocoa 🕯️ Luminarias, ice sculpting (weather allowing), decorated trees & “Best in Glow” 📸 Festive photo spots to capture the magic ⸻ Why You Should Come This is the evening that brings our community together — to support small businesses, to celebrate the season, and to rally with our wonderful friends at @rcschicago rcschicago , who supports so many neighbors year-round and a portion to Ravenswood Neighbors Association whom create free events for our wonderful community. Bring your family, your friends, your dogs, your holiday sweaters... and help us light up Ravenswood brighter than ever. #RavenswoodNeighbors #LightUpNights #SmallBusinessSaturday #RavenswoodChicago #SupportLocal #RCSChicago #BestInGlow #HolidayMarket #ShopSmall #ravenswoodevents #chicago