Saunter over to Berwyn's Depot District this Saturday, 12/10 from 5-9pm for Deck the Depot Festival of Lights, a brisk holiday walk through Berwyn's Winter Wonderland complete with lights, live reindeer and petting zoo, sleigh rides, and photos with Santa. For those who prefer to a chauffeur, a heated trolley will also be available. The Depot District merchants will stay open late to offer complimentary goodies, holiday specials and cheer to all who visit. Don't forget that holiday shopping list! As an extra incentive, the event will feature a special drawing for adults 21+ who spend $10 at any participating open house business for a chance to win a basket worth over $200!

If you don't get your fill on Saturday, then be sure to save the date for Sunday, 12/11 and head over to Berwyn's north side for the inaugural Roosevelt Road Holiday Stroll that will take place from 2-5pm. This joyous holiday event will celebrate the substantial completion of the shiny, new Roosevelt Road streetscape while showcasing some of our area's finest businesses! Experience the glorious aromas of roasting chestnuts and mulled wine and see why Roosevelt is considered one of Berwyn's premier shopping & entertainment districts.

In the spirit of celebrating new friends and old, the BDC has written its own "12 days of Christmas" (WILD Berwyn remix)! Traditionally, the "first day of Christmas" starts on December 25 and runs into early January. We invite our wonderful residents and commuters to spare a few moments over this holiday season as we unveil a new "gift" each day!

Here we go!

On the first day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/Zz8tNWxPdcs

On the second day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, two fancy drinks (Olive or Twist Restaurant & Martini Bar), and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/zFUPCTPP99U

On the third day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, three beef sizes (Buona Restaurant & Catering wants to know how big yours is!), two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/plDy5uK3C9I

On the fourth day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, four spa treatments (The Skincare Company Spa Salon), three beef sizes, two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/rxKGQmNmrYw

On the fifth day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, FIVE DOLLAR DEALS (Brando's Beef), four spa treatments, three beef sizes, two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/xbB17KDijrE

On the sixth day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, six cigars a-smoking (Cigars & Stripes), FIVE DOLLAR DEALS, four spa treatments, three beef sizes, two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/wQKEa6yxaF0

On the seventh day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, seven washers spinning (World's Largest Laundromat), six cigars a-smoking, FIVE DOLLAR DEALS, four spa treatments, three beef sizes, two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/yXYn5VNt-L4

On the eighth day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, eight forks a-scraping (Autre Monde Cafe & Spirits), seven washers spinning, six cigars a-smoking, FIVE DOLLAR DEALS, four spa treatments, three beef sizes, two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/kCRxUu9hVkI

On the ninth day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, nine breads a-baking (Turano Baking Company), eight forks a-scraping, seven washers spinning, six cigars a-smoking, FIVE DOLLAR DEALS, four spa treatments, three beef sizes, two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/0XpSm5xUP2M

On the tenth day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, ten pizzas tossing (Paisans Pizzeria & Bar), nine breads a-baking, eight forks a-scraping, seven washers spinning, six cigars a-smoking, FIVE DOLLAR DEALS, four spa treatments, three beef sizes, two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/OXCQoYafMSI

On the eleventh day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, eleven gifts a-wrapping (Serendipity Antiques, Gifts & Home Accents), ten pizzas tossing, nine breads a-baking, eight forks a-scraping, seven washers spinning, six cigars a-smoking, FIVE DOLLAR DEALS, four spa treatments, three beef sizes, two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/5uxmWWQbAWE

On the twelfth day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, twelve flowers blooming (Violet Flower Shop), eleven gifts a-wrapping, ten pizzas tossing, nine breads a-baking, eight forks a-scraping, seven washers spinning, six cigars a-smoking, FIVE DOLLAR DEALS, four spa treatments, three beef sizes, two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/2-i4NJxp6-A

When you're WILD, you can extend any holiday! On the thirteenth day of Christmas, WILD Berwyn showed to me, thirteen programs hopping (Pav YMCA), twelve flowers blooming, eleven gifts a-wrapping, ten pizzas tossing, nine breads a-baking, eight forks a-scraping, seven washers spinning, six cigars a-smoking, FIVE DOLLAR DEALS, four spa treatments, three beef sizes, two fancy drinks and videos for all to see! http://youtu.be/y0qRsWGd7mM

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The BDC has partnered with Emmy-winning Ben Hollis to create WILD Berwyn, an online video series that showcases Berwyn's dynamic business community. Ben Hollis, original host of WTTW's long-running hit show Wild Chicago, will bring you into our exciting world and our amazing stories and treasures. To stay on top of Berwyn's latest and greatest videos, subscribe to the BDC's YouTube channel. See videos that certainly will answer the age-old question, "Why Berwyn?"

The Roosevelt Road Renaissance is upon us! After several years of construction, the redevelopment project between Harlem and Austin is now substantially complete. Our new streetscape's beautiful landscaping, elegant street lights, and lighted crosswalks are a welcome sign for residents and visitors. Experience Berwyn's northern entertainment and dining corridor and you'll find a dynamic mix of urban and suburban, vintage and modern, both authentic and unexpected. We have everything you might want for the holidays. Check out our retailers, restaurants and entertainment hot spots!

The Roosevelt Road streetscape project was a joint effort led by the City of Berwyn in conjunction with the Town of Cicero and Village of Oak Park. The development earned an International Economic Development Council award in 2010 for Regionalism & Cross-Border Promotion. A small amount of remaining work will be finalized in spring 2012. Construction updates and more can be found at www.rooseveltroad.com.

This Saturday! Horrorbles on Roosevelt Road brings two events rolled into one! Get your Bob Howard, Plumber of the Unknown #3 comic signed by local artists Raf Nieves and Dan Dougherty. THEN Pre-Order "Haunting Tales of Horrorbles," which is a horror anthology comic book featuring stories that pay tribute to the classic EC comics like Vault of Horror and Tales from the Crypt, while keeping a decidedly modern edge that is seen in films!

The stories in HAUNTING TALES OF HORRORBLES (“HToH”) revolve around and take place in the monster memorabilia store Horrorbles, considered one of the most influential and successful shops of its type in the country. The stories will be introduced and/or ‘narrated’ by Horrorbles owner John ‘The Monster Man’ Aranza.

HToH will be a 48-page, black-and-white comic with full color covers. It will feature 32 pages of story content, consisting of 3 to 4 short stories of varying length. Advertising, Pin-up art, and editorials will make up the remainder of the book. The issue will also feature an introduction by Svengoolie, renowned horror-movie host. PRE-ORDER YOURS THIS SPECIAL NIGHT AND FOR $10 RECEIVE A LIMITED EDITION PRINT SIGNED BY THE CREATORS, RAFAEL NIEVES, DAN DOUGHERTY & JOHN ARANZA!