At the Oct. 19 Village Board meeting, Sadie's on Main owners Marc and Gina Smith said they're selling the building and the business and that their last day will be Friday, Dec. 11, 2026. They told the board the decision had nothing to do with slow sales. They called Elburn a fantastic place to do business and thanked the board and residents for their support.
That date falls six days after the Elburn Chamber of Commerce's 32nd annual Christmas Stroll, set for Saturday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. downtown. So this year, Elburn's main downtown holiday night also opens the last week of a Main Street shop that has been part of it.
The Week Between the Stroll and Sadie's Last Day
Sadie's on Main is at 303 North Main Street. It sells home décor and personalized gifts. A Chamber member spotlight from last fall described framed art, handmade soaps and fragrances, vintage pieces and gifts from local artisans. The Smiths told the board they bought the building six years ago and rezoned it for mercantile use.
The shop's website lists hours of Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. With those hours and the Dec. 11 closing date, Stroll weekend is the start of the last stretch:
- Saturday, Dec. 5: Regular shop hours, then the Christmas Stroll downtown from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 6: Breakfast with Santa at Lions Park in the morning, then Sadie's from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 7 and 8: Closed on its regular schedule.
- Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 9 to 11: The last three days. Friday is the final day of business.
Shoppers buying gifts at Sadie's this season have five open days from Stroll Saturday through Dec. 11, and only Wednesday through Friday once the Stroll weekend is over. Once the building sells, a new owner will decide what comes next at 303 North Main.
What the Stroll Looks Like on Main Street
The Chamber's 2026 page promises downtown lights, Main Street shops, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and live reindeer. Last year's Stroll gives a good idea of how the evening is laid out. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by fire truck at the American Legion for the tree lighting at 4 p.m. Live reindeer stood in the Pound 4 Pound Fitness lot from 4 to 7. Santa moved to the Town & Country Public Library at 5:15. A free shuttle ran to downtown from the west Metra parking lot. Nearly every stop in 2025 was hosted by a local business, church or volunteer group. Sadie's on Main offered a kids' craft and treats that year. Check the Chamber page in early December for the 2026 lineup and parking details.
The sponsor list shows the same thing. The Village of Elburn is the major light sponsor with the Chamber. Sponsors at the $500 level and up include Ream's Meat Market, First Secure Community Bank, the Elburn Lions Club, Kane County Coins & Shooting Sports and Pet Station Animal Hospital. The $200 tier includes Paisano's Pizza & Grill, St. Gall Catholic Church, Elburn Community Congregational Church, American Legion Post 630 and Old Second Bank. The Kelly Schmidt Group is a Holiday Cheer sponsor this year too.
A Gift Loop Along Route 47
The downtown shops mostly sit along a short stretch of Main Street, and their hours don't overlap much. The table below lists them by address, using hours each shop publishes. Sterling & Me keeps the shortest schedule, so plan around it first.
| Shop | Address | What's there | Posted hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadie's on Main | 303 N. Main St. | Home décor and personalized gifts | Wed–Sat 10–5, Sun 11–3, through Dec. 11 |
| Frivolous Treasures | 138 N. Main St. | Antiques and vintage décor, with a Christmas-themed display upstairs | Tue–Sat 10–5, Sun 11–4 |
| Sterling & Me | 135 S. Main St. | Children's clothing, toys, cloth diapers, natural products | Wed 3–6, Sat 10–2, or by appointment |
| Kane County Coins & Shooting Sports | 111 N. Main St. | Coins, paper money, precious metals, collectibles, firearms | Check before visiting |
| Amazing Grace Antiques | 401 N. Main St. | Antiques and primitive décor | Check before visiting |
| Beautiful U Resale Shop | 112 N. Main St. | Volunteer-run resale shop | Check before visiting |
| Ream's Meat Market | 250 S. Main St. | Meats, specialty items, gift cards | Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 9–4, Sun 10–4 |
On Stroll Saturday, Sterling & Me is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., two hours before the Stroll begins. If you want something from there, go in the morning. Frivolous Treasures is open six days a week, so it's the easiest stop to fit into a weekday.
Ream's Meat Market works for both gifts and dinner. It sells physical and e-gift cards online. Its Thanksgiving feature in the Kane County Chronicle promotes fresh turkeys, old-fashioned hams, sausages and appetizers, and suggests planning early.
Where to Eat Before or After
For a meal around the Stroll, Obscurity Brewing's barbecue taproom at 113 W. North St. is open until 10 p.m. on Saturdays. Obscurity's Mead Hall & Cidery at 21 S. Main St. is closed for the season. Paisano's Pizza & Grill is at 106 N. Main St. In 2025 it handed out free pizza slices during the Stroll.
The Thanksgiving meal comes first. American Legion Post 630 posted an Oct. 22 invitation asking the community to join it for a Thanksgiving meal. The Post's events page describes it as a free dinner.
Sunday Morning at Lions Park
The morning after the Stroll, the Elburn Leos host their annual Breakfast with Santa at Elburn Lions Park, 500 Filmore Street.
- When: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, 8 to 11 a.m. No reservations needed.
- Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for children, free for children under 3. A made-to-order omelet station costs $3 extra.
- Menu: All you can eat, including pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pastries, orange juice, milk and coffee.
- Also: Free vision screenings for all children. Bring your own camera for photos.
Breakfast ends at 11 a.m., the same time Sadie's opens on Sundays. You can go straight from the Santa photo to the last Sunday of shopping at 303 North Main.
The Rest of the Calendar
After the Stroll weekend, the December events get smaller. The Town & Country Public Library has a Holiday Little Crafter session for ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, Dec. 8. On Thursday, Dec. 10, it offers holiday crafts for two age groups, 5 to 8 and 9 to 16. On Sunday, Dec. 13, the Chamber calendar lists Beautiful U's Pizza Pajama Party with Santa. Proceeds go to Beautiful U Ministries.
Elburn's renovated Village Hall may soon have a seasonal neighbor. The Village Hall and Police Department at 301 E. North Street reopened after a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 26. The Kane County Chronicle reported the project at $6 million, adding 16,500 square feet. At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Elburn Parks Commission agreed to put a proposed holiday ice rink on the open lot across North Street from Public Works. It cited water access, parking, lighting and easier staff monitoring. The commission's next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 17. Agendas and minutes are posted in the Village Agenda Center.
Our team is proud to be one of this year's Christmas Stroll sponsors. If the news about 303 North Main has you wondering what your own Elburn home might be worth, The Kelly Schmidt Group can give you a free home valuation, with no pressure.
