Now entering its 7th year, Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Markets showcase artists, makers, and retailers from the regional community. The 2025 market dates are June 5, July 10, August 7, and September 4, from 5-8PM on the south plaza at Fountain Square. Each of the Thursday Night Markets will feature approximately 30 vendors with a wide range of items for sale. It's free to stroll the market, and we invite you to engage the vendors to learn more about their businesses.

The July 10, August 7 and September 4 markets are hosted in conjunction with our Downtown Summer Sounds concert series during which there will be live music, food and beverage vendors, and other community activities. After the market and the music end, be sure to make plans for dinner in Downtown Evanston! For questions about the Thursday Night Markets, please email Laura Brown.

If you're driving into Downtown Evanston for one of our Thursday Night Markets, we recommend parking in the Sherman Plaza Self Park garage--it's only a block away from Fountain Square. Please follow this link for information about parking.
Downtown Evanston is also easily accessible by bike, bus or train!