A little friendly competition. A whole lot of holiday magic.

A little friendly competition. A whole lot of holiday magic.

Make your home part of Winnetka Wonderland. Here’s everything participating households need to know—from getting ready for voting to celebrating the winners.

Enter the Decorating Contest

Your decorations AND yard sign must be ready before December 1

Your decorations AND yard sign must be ready before December 1

Your assigned number must be displayed in your yard before voting begins. Voters need to see that number to identify your home on their ballots.

01 Decorate your home & display your number

01 Decorate your home & display your number

Have your home decorated before December 1. Each participating home is assigned a number, and you’ll receive a lawn sign with that number and your ballot before December 1. Put the sign in your yard before December 1, where voters can clearly see it. This is an important part of getting your home ready for voting.

02 Tour the displays & cast your votes

02 Tour the displays & cast your votes

Only households entered in the decorating contest may vote. Use the assigned numbers displayed in each yard to identify your favorite homes on your ballot. You cannot vote for your own home.

03 Drop off your completed ballot

03 Drop off your completed ballot

Turn in your ballot between December 1 and December 3. Every participating household should drop off its completed ballot during this voting window.

04 Celebrate the winning homes

04 Celebrate the winning homes

Winners will be announced at the Opening Ceremony. Join your neighbors to celebrate the displays, the creativity, and the people who make Wonderland shine.

Three ways to shine.

Three ways to shine.

Best of Show

Best of Show

The ultimate holiday display, bringing the magic and the wow factor.

Most Creative

Most Creative

Imaginative, original, and wonderfully unexpected decorations.

Best Light Display

Best Light Display

The most dazzling lights. A little sparkle? Think a whole lot of sparkle.

Let’s make the neighborhood sparkle.

Let’s make the neighborhood sparkle.

Enter the Decorating Contest

Sign up before November 26

Sign up before November 26

Registration is required to enter the decorating contest. Make sure your home is signed up before November 26.