IKEA plans free Christmas activities at U.S. stores on Saturday, November 28, with cookie decorating, family crafts and holiday-hosting workshops among the attractions. For families already thinking about favorite Christmas cookies, the retailer’s Lingonberry Lane celebration offers a hands-on holiday outing.
Chicago-area shoppers have an earlier date to circle, too: IKEA is bringing a three-day outdoor holiday market to Schaumburg, Illinois, November 20–22. The events are part of a wider seasonal push that includes new Christmas decorations and member-only shopping offers.
Illinois gets a three-day outdoor Christmas market
The Lingonberry Lane Winter Holidays Market is scheduled for November 20 through 22 at IKEA Schaumburg, 1800 McConnor Parkway, in the Chicago suburbs. IKEA says the outdoor event will include local vendors, Swedish food, seasonal sampling and activities such as blanket embroidery.
It is one of only two flagship outdoor markets announced by the company this year. The other was scheduled for IKEA Brooklyn on November 6–8. Shoppers elsewhere should not expect an identical outdoor market at their local store.
IKEA is asking guests to check the Schaumburg store’s event page for local hours and activity details before traveling. The company has not promised that every attraction will be available throughout all three days.
Free activities are coming to stores nationwide
On November 28, IKEA plans to hold its free Lingonberry Lane Winter Holidays Event at U.S. stores. Among the activities it is promoting are cookie decorating, holiday-card making, crafts, photo opportunities and workshops on preparing the home for seasonal gatherings.
Some participating locations are also advertising visits with Santa and a scavenger hunt involving hidden gnomes. IKEA warns that activities and schedules vary by store, so a nearby location may offer only part of the lineup.
There are also limits on the giveaways. IKEA Family members can register for a limited-edition holiday bag charm, with walk-ins accommodated only as supplies allow. A personalized picture-frame activity also requires registration and IKEA Family membership. Joining IKEA Family is free, but signing up does not guarantee that limited supplies will last.
A separate Black Friday offer runs November 25–30
IKEA has also announced a holiday Spend & Save promotion for IKEA Family and IKEA Business Network members from November 25 through 30. The advertised benefit is $10 off every $100 spent on qualifying purchases, up to a total of $100 in savings. The offer applies only to eligible purchases, not every item automatically.
Separately, IKEA is advertising savings of up to 25% on selected popular products in its U.S. stores through December 24. Items highlighted include the BILLY bookcase and STORKLINTA dresser. That promotion is in-store only, and prices and eligibility should be checked at the individual store.
The retailer is also showcasing this year’s VINTERFINT decorations, including traditional Scandinavian-inspired designs and more colorful holiday pieces. Shoppers interested in the activities rather than a purchase can find local event and registration information on IKEA’s Lingonberry Lane event page.
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