Where’s Waldo? In Downtown Evanston, of course!
The famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting local businesses in Downtown Evanston this July. Stop by any one of the local businesses listed below to pick up a Waldo Passport and start your hunt in Downtown Evanston on July 1! You can also download and print the passport.
Once you get a passport, get it stamped or signed at each Waldo spot you visit. Collecting store stamps or signatures from twenty or more businesses will entitle diligent Waldo seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing at the celebration party at Bookends & Beginnings on Saturday, August 2 at 11AM. Turn in your stamped passports to Bookends & Beginnings located at 1620 Orrington Avenue by August 2 at 11AM to be entered in the raffle. The event is free and is a great way to explore Downtown Evanston's local retail shops!
This event is hosted by Bookends & Beginnings and Downtown Evanston, and is part of a nationwide “Shop Local” event
co-sponsored by Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association.
The famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting local businesses in Downtown Evanston this July. Stop by any one of the local businesses listed below to pick up a Waldo Passport and start your hunt in Downtown Evanston on July 1! You can also download and print the passport.
Once you get a passport, get it stamped or signed at each Waldo spot you visit. Collecting store stamps or signatures from twenty or more businesses will entitle diligent Waldo seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing at the celebration party at Bookends & Beginnings on Saturday, August 2 at 11AM. Turn in your stamped passports to Bookends & Beginnings located at 1620 Orrington Avenue by August 2 at 11AM to be entered in the raffle. The event is free and is a great way to explore Downtown Evanston's local retail shops!
This event is hosted by Bookends & Beginnings and Downtown Evanston, and is part of a nationwide “Shop Local” event
co-sponsored by Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association.
FIND WALDO AT THESE LOCATIONS FROM JULY 1-31
Please share your Waldo experience with us on Facebook and Instagram using
#DowntownEvanston and tag @downtownevanston and the participating businesses!
#DowntownEvanston and tag @downtownevanston and the participating businesses!
If you're driving into Downtown Evanston, we recommend parking in the Sherman Plaza Self Park garage--it's only a block away from Fountain Square. More information about parking. Downtown Evanston is also easily accessible by bike, bus or train!
