Now entering its 5th year, Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Markets showcase artists, makers, and retailers from the regional community. The 2024 market dates are June 6, July 11, August 1, and September 5, from 4:30-7:30PM on the south plaza at Fountain Square. Each of the Thursday Night Markets will feature 25 to 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.

We're excited to announce that the July 11, August 1 and September 5 markets will all coincide with our new Downtown Summer Sounds concert series. On these three concert/market dates there will also be live music, beer & wine, food trucks, and other community activities. After the market and the music end, be sure to make plans for dinner in Downtown Evanston!

Thanks to Byline Bank, Designer Smiles and O. Long Law, LLC for sponsoring the 2024 Thursday Night Markets!

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!