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2026 Thursday Night Markets

Now entering its 8th year, Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Markets showcase artists, makers, and retailers from the regional community. The 2026 market dates are June 11, July 9, August 6, and September 3, from 5-8PM on the south plaza at Fountain Square (due to construction, the June 11 market will be on the north plaza). Each of the Thursday Night Markets will feature approximately 25 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 and the items they have for sale. Be sure to also stop by the Downtown Evanston tent to sign up for our e-newsletter and register for your chance to win a $50 Evanston E-Gift Card!

The July 9, August 6 and September 3 markets are presented in conjunction with our Downtown Summer Sounds concert series, where there will also be live music, food trucks, adult beverages, dancing, and children's art activities. After the markets and music end at 8PM, be sure to make plans for dinner in Downtown Evanston.

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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!

THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS:
Byline Bank
Chicago Stars FC
American Vintage Home
Local Pastures

2026 Market DATES & Vendors:

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JUNE 11 MARKET VENDORS:

JUNE 11 MARKET VENDORS:

Vendor list coming soon.



JULY 9 MARKET VENDORS:

JULY 9 MARKET VENDORS:

Vendor list coming soon.



AUGUST 6 MARKET VENDORS:

AUGUST 6 MARKET VENDORS:

Vendor list coming soon.



SEPTEMBER 3 MARKET VENDORS:

SEPTEMBER 3 MARKET VENDORS:

Vendor list coming soon.



THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS:

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Byline Bank

Byline Bank

A neighborhood bank is a place where the teller knows your name. It’s a place where bankers know when times are hard. It’s a place where we believe that small businesses are the heart of the community and help them grow. From the local corner stores and restaurants to the accountants, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs, we’re the partner that helps you write your story. We don’t need to be the biggest bank. We just need to be the bank that fits your life and your life’s work.

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Chicago Stars FC

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American Vintage Home

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Local Pastures

Local Pastures

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