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Tuesday 12pm - 5pm Wednesday 12pm - 5pm Thursday 12pm - 5pm Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 12pm - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Whatnots & Whimsies

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Follow "The Yellow Brick Road” as it guides you through an eclectic array of 10 Rooms with Over 5000sq ft of Vintage Goodness!

Featuring Antiques, Collectibles, Art, Primitives, Mid-Century Modern, Kitschy Decor, Vintage Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories! The historical integrity of Chicago Street in the heart of downtown Elgin creates a charming backdrop for many Vintage / Antique shops and small businesses. Voted a new favorite kid on the block is our shop WHATNOTS & WHIMSIES Antiques & Resale. This whimsical destination features room after room of antiques and vintages treasures! Follow "The Yellow Brick Road" as it guides you on a journey through an eclectic array of Antique & Original Art, Primitives, Mid-Century, Victorian & Musical Collectibles including Furniture from many eras. Indulge yourself as you shop in our Parisian themed Boutique filled with Vintage Jewelry, Hats, Boutique Clothing and Designer Handbags

11/05/2026

I 🤍 SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES!

10/31/2026

Ooooh 🧟‍♀️ you totally want to 👻 go to whatnots and whimsies! 🎃

10/31/2026

🎃Happy Halloween🎃

A Halloween Shopping Experience at Whatnots & Whimsies

Looking for somewhere to wear that costume—or simply something different to do this Halloween?

Join us Saturday, October 31, from 12–5 PM, when we’re opening both the shop and our Halloween warehouse experience for an afternoon of vintage shopping, haunted nostalgia and Halloween fun!

10/29/2026

Looking for somewhere to wear that costume—or simply something different to do this Halloween?

You’re invited to our Halloween shopping experience!

🎃 A Halloween Shopping Experience

at Whatnots & Whimsies

Looking for somewhere to wear that costume👻—or simply something different to do this Halloween?

Join us Saturday, October 31, from 12–5 PM, when we’re opening both the shop and our Halloween warehouse experience for an afternoon of vintage shopping, haunted nostalgia and Halloween fun!

DRESS UP & SAVE 10%
Come in costume and receive 10% off your purchases.* Costumes are encouraged, but absolutely not required. Enter our costume contest to win a Whatnots gift certificate!

Introducing Brain Busters: our warehouse transformed into a vintage horror-video-store setting, complete with life-size animatronic Gremlins, movie-inspired seating scenes, scary movies, Mortal Kombat arcade game and handheld video games.

MAKE A LITTLE SOMETHING SPOOKY
An optional Halloween make-and-take craft will be available to purchase while supplies last. No advance purchase needed—choose when you arrive.

Bring a friend, wear your Halloween best or come just as you are. You don’t need party plans to have a little Halloween fun.

Saturday, October 31st 12–5 PM
Whatnots & Whimsies
211 E Chicago Street, Downtown Elgin
Free entry. No event ticket required.
*Discount excludes fine jewelry and items marked firm

Click here for event details from Whatnots & Whimsies!

10/29/2026

A Halloween Shopping Experience at Whatnots & Whimsies!
Looking for somewhere to wear that costume—or simply something different to do this Halloween?

Join us Saturday, October 31, from 12–5 PM, when we’re opening both the shop and our Halloween warehouse experience for an afternoon of vintage shopping, haunted nostalgia and Halloween fun!

DRESS UP & SAVE 10%
Come in costume and receive 10% off your purchases.* Costumes are encouraged, but absolutely not required. Enter our costume contest to win a Whatnots gift certificate! Please share our event and let us know in the comments below if you might drop by!

Introducing Brain Busters: our warehouse transformed into a vintage horror-video-store setting, complete with life-size animatronic Gremlins, movie-inspired seating scenes, scary movies, Mortal Kombat arcade game and handheld video games.

MAKE A LITTLE SOMETHING SPOOKY
An optional Halloween make-and-take craft will be available to purchase while supplies last. No advance purchase needed—choose when you arrive.

Bring a friend, wear your Halloween best or come just as you are. You don’t need party plans to have a little Halloween fun.

Saturday, October 31st 12–5 PM
Whatnots & Whimsies
211 E Chicago Street, Downtown Elgin
Free entry. No event ticket required.
*Discount excludes fine jewelry and items marked firm

10/27/2026

Please assist a local business, Remix Market if you have any information that could help.

10/21/2026

This is my favorite room in the whole store! 🤍

Address

211 E Chicago Street
Elgin, IL
60120

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12244028715

Website

https://whatnotsandwhimsies.com/

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