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Downtown Evanston is excited to invite everyone to enjoy our annual holiday events! Whether you are looking for a family-friendly holiday activity, or an evening out with friends to sip 'n shop, we've got it all downtown! Cheers!

New this year, the City of Evanston is offering 2 hours of FREE street parking per day from November 22, 2023 to January 1, 2024! That means you can enjoy 2 hours of free parking every day duirng the holidays while you shop and dine in Downtown Evanston!
Warm Bevvy Walk | Thursday, December 14, 4-7pm

Warm Bevvy Walk | Thursday, December 14, 4-7pm

Enjoy a self-guided stroll throughout Downtown Evanston visiting shops, restaurants, and other businesses offering warm beverages and shopping or dining specials. Warm Bevvy Walk event tickets are $10/person, a portion of which will be donated to local nonprofit organization, Evanston Made.  ID will be required if you intend to have alcoholic beverages.  

Please note this event is capped at 350 people. Click here to purchase a ticket!

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Holiday Window Decorating Contest | November 25 - December 24

Holiday Window Decorating Contest | November 25 - December 24

The 9th Annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest kicks off on Small Business Saturday, November 25. Evanston businesses are encouraged to decorate their windows with a "Glitter & Glow" theme. You will be able to view the window decorations at Evanston Holiday Window Contest Facebook page and vote for your favorites on a separate website. Winners will be announced on December 23 at 5pm! 

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Shop Local This Holiday Season!

Shop Local This Holiday Season!

Find the perfect gifts for friends and family members at your downtown shops this holiday season! From books to women's apparel to tennis racks to spices to plants to vintage finds to jewelry and much more, you can find it in Downtown Evanston! Scroll through the businesses below and plan an afternoon to visit these independently owned businesses!

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