Downtown Evanston has a variety of independent and national retail shops featuring apparel, gifts, books, games and more! Get ready for your favorite outdoor activities at Gearhead Outfitters, Tennis Ballerz, Commonwealth Running, Campus Gear, and Wheel and Sprocket.
Discover artsy items, books, music and more at The Alley Gallery, Bookends and Beginnings, Comix Revolution, Amaranth Books and Vintage Vinyl. For the DIYers and crafters, stop by Lemoi Ace Hardware and Blick. And one of the newer businesses, Heyday Vintage, has clothes ranging from the 1950s to 1990s and an assortment of accessories and home decor!
Looking for home accessories, jewelry and unique clothing? Try Eve J. Alfille for a unique engagement ring. Visit Ayla’s Originals for beads, jewelry and other gifts. Don’t forget to stop in at Artem Pop Up Gallery and Ten Thousand Villages Evanston where you can find a range of handmade art, apparel, jewelry and gifts. And be sure to check out a recent addition to downtown, Grove Gallery for original works of art.
Looking to brighten up your home, cheer up a friend, or send a gift to someone special? Flowers do it best, and we have two fabulous flower shops downtown, Flowers Flowers and Saville Flowers.
Seeking a new look? Accents Plus has an extensive collection of timeless looks from cozy looks for the weekend to wedding attire. Talia, offers temporary European women's fashion and handmade jewelry. Madison Grace is a shopping destination for elevated everyday style. Shop sustainably and affordably at Stepping Out on Faith and Crossroads Trading.
If you're driving into Downtown Evanston to shop and dine, we recommend taking advantage of the free holiday parking, or using 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! For questions, email info@DowntownEvanston.org.
