Downers Grove residents can put their own handiwork on the village's holiday tree in 2026.
The village is collecting homemade ornaments for its 2026 holiday tree, with a drop-off deadline of Nov. 20, according to the village's tree lighting page. Ornaments must be brought to Downers Grove Public Works, 5101 Walnut Ave. The office is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Each ornament must be at least eight inches across and made of weatherproof material. Heavy, sharp or pointy ornaments are not accepted. A loop of string or twine for hanging is also required, as Patch reported. Residents must include a completed ornament submission form, available on the village website, with their drop-off.
The village will not return ornaments.
The ornaments will hang on the tree at the Main Street Tree Lighting, scheduled for Nov. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the Main Street Train Station. The ceremony falls on Thanksgiving weekend.
The village's tree lighting page describes the handmade ornament program as a tradition. Past ornaments have represented community groups, businesses and individuals, according to the page.
