The Happy Elephant

The Happy Elephant �hello and welcome! i’m nikki allen, the candle lover + creator of the happy elephant. thank you so much for your interest, support, and love.

candle making wednes - sun every week (reservations rec’d!) | artisan soy candles + gifts | 🥂 full bar open to public | private candle making parties for groups of 10+ | local vendors | DIY charm bar

M&T: CL | WED&TR: 11-7p | FRI&SAT: 11-9p | SUN: 11-5p our purpose is to create handcrafted, artisan soy candles + gifts that you won’t find anywhere else. all candles are handmade with natural soy wax, cotton wicks, and non-toxic ingredients (free from all carcinagens, mutagens, and toxins found in most big box store candles). i am truly honored to create products for you to enjoy + gift. LOTS OF BRICK AND MORTAR DETAILS COMING SOON!

OCTOBER CANDLE MAKING RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!! 👻🖤🎃We still have *some* September availability too, but dates are fill...
09/15/2026

OCTOBER CANDLE MAKING RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!! 👻🖤🎃

We still have *some* September availability too, but dates are filling up quickkkk!

Got 10+ ghouls?! Email or DM us to reserve your private party! 🥂

This Thursday is the last farmers market of the season! Stop by and see us before or after you check out the vendors at ...
09/14/2026

This Thursday is the last farmers market of the season! Stop by and see us before or after you check out the vendors at the market down the street! 🍎

Next Thursday is the September Farmers Market in Downtown Troy!

It’s Apple Season! 🍎 And Liberty Apple Orchard will be there with all the favorite locally grown varieties!

Plenty of late summer produce, all the pasture raised meats, eggs, honey and some amazing bakery items, handmade goods, Fire Department BBQ and more! 🩵

Couldn’t love this more! We love being the place you and your coworkers look forward to team bondings and having some fu...
09/11/2026

Couldn’t love this more! We love being the place you and your coworkers look forward to team bondings and having some fun outside the office! 🙌🫶🏻🥰

Lexi reppin’ our NEW logo sweatshirts and looking so cute doing it!!! 🤎💚 NOW AVAILABLE in store in Dark Chocolate + Heat...
09/10/2026

Lexi reppin’ our NEW logo sweatshirts and looking so cute doing it!!! 🤎💚 NOW AVAILABLE in store in Dark Chocolate + Heather Green - the coziest way to rep your favorite local candle shop 🙌

Sometimes I think about what our towns would look like without all the amazing small businesses that make it so special… I hope that’s a world I’m never around to see 🥹

📣📣Support local everythingggg!! The people who took a chance on a dream and work hard everyday to continue to build it, show them love today, tomorrow, always! 🫶🏻

Have you tried our September drinks yet?! Friendly reminder: you don’t have to be making a candle to stop in for drinks!...
09/09/2026

Have you tried our September drinks yet?! Friendly reminder: you don’t have to be making a candle to stop in for drinks! 😉 Come grab one anytime we’re open - hang out on the patio, sip while you shop, or of course enjoy one while making your new fave fall candle 🍁

Our September lineup won’t be here forever, so come get ’em while you can!!

ANDDD… we have candlemaking spots available this Friday evening + Sunday! Grab your girls, your date, your mama - whoever - and come make something cute & sip something delicious 💃🍂

✨Booking link in the comments!

Gangs all here!!!! Yes it’s hot but the sun is going down and it’s time to party 🏈♥️🏈First Fridays Downtown Troyy 9/4 - ...
09/04/2026

Gangs all here!!!! Yes it’s hot but the sun is going down and it’s time to party 🏈♥️🏈First Fridays Downtown Troyy 9/4 - downtown Troy 6pm until 10pm (we will close at 9 but the fun on main goes until 10) apple cider sangria buckets, plus other delish drinks!

🏈First Fridays Downtown Troy: THIS FRIDAY 9/4!!!!🏈We’re pushing the start time back to 6PM because Mother Nature apparen...
09/02/2026

🏈First Fridays Downtown Troy: THIS FRIDAY 9/4!!!!🏈

We’re pushing the start time back to 6PM because Mother Nature apparently forgot it’s September 😆 BUT the sun is setting earlier, the temps will start dropping, and we’re ready for a FUN night downtown!!!

✨ Lots of vendors + downtown businesses will still be set up and ready for you
🍎 APPLE CIDER SANGRIA BUCKETS 🤩 plus lots of other delicious drinks!!
🌮 Takozz Food Truck
🎉 Parking lot party of course!!
🛍️ Shopping + vendors + all the First Friday fun!

We can’t wait to see you! Don’t miss out because it’ll be a little toasty 😉

Address

201 E. Market Street
Troy, IL
62294

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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