120519 LCJ GL Tree Lighting (CJ)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Genevieve Leicht, 3, of Grayslake and her father, Daniel, look at the Exchange Club of Grayslake's holiday tree in the Giving Trees exhibit at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Children decorate construction paper links to add to the Grayslake Historical Society Children's Tree every year in the Giving Trees exhibit at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Ena Potter, of Grayslake with Eco Printing had cards for sale at the Holiday Market in the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Collin Hazlett, of Northbrook and his sister, Jillian, of Grayslake look at Giving Trees at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. The tree they were looking at was decorated by The Mothers Trust Foundation highlighting their Pop Up Prom Shoppe. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Collin Hazlett, of Northbrook and his sister, Jillian, of Grayslake share a laugh as they look at Giving Trees at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. The tree they were looking at was decorated by The Mothers Trust Foundation highlighting their Pop Up Prom Shoppe. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media The Grayslake Area Public Library's Giving Tree was on display at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Visitors gather around the holiday tree for the tree lighting during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Kassie Cerda, 6, of Waukegan tells Santa what she wants for Christmas at The Oasis during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Ainsley Hanner, 18, of Gurnee and her sister, Elinor, 14, write letters to Santa at The Oasis during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Jason and Carri McGahan, of Grayslake help their children, Chase, 7, and Callie, 3, decorate cookies at The Oasis during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. The cookies were provided by Somethings Brewing from Grayslake.(11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Maddux Schlesinger, 8, of Lindenhurst and his sister, Harper, 1, get their picture taken with Santa at The Oasis during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Carter Cadman, 5, of Grayslake tells Santa about what he wants for Christmas at The Oasis during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Emma Schaefer, 6, of Grayslake and Maddie Fox, 7, of Round Lake make a candy cane ornament craft at The Oasis during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media The Grace Notes hand bell choir from the United Protestant Church, of Grayslake and the Carol Choir from Grayslake North High School sing Christmas songs together in Centennial Park during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Desire Gonzalez, of Waukegan and her son, Leo, 2, watch a holiday concert in Centennial Park during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Diane Nachenberg talks with Ena Potter, both of Grayslake, with Eco Printing about the original prints and cards she had for sale in the Holiday Market at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during the Grayslake Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/29/19)