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2025 Sidewalk Sale & Chalk Art Contest

Get ready for a great weekend of summer shopping! From July 25-27, over twenty-five local shops in Downtown Evanston will set up racks and tables with "too-good-to-resist" deals outside on the sidewalks throughout the business district. 

On Saturday, July 26 between 9AM and 3PM, artists of all ages and skill levels will also be creating colorful chalk art designs outside of the local businesses listed below as part of the 8th Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest. CLICK HERE if you are interested in signing up!
 
CHALK ART LOCATIONS
Accents Plus | 601 Davis St.
Ayla's Originals | 1511 Sherman Ave.
Blick Art Materials | 1755 Maple Ave.
cloth + home | 1503 Chicago Ave.
Comix Revolution | 606 Davis St.
Commonwealth Running Company | 1627 Sherman Ave.
Heyday Vintage | 522 Davis St.
La Cocinita Restaurant | 521 Davis St.
Madison Grace | 612 Davis St.
One River School Evanston | 1033 Davis St. 
Ten Thousand Villages Evanston | 1509 Chicago Ave.
Wheel & Sprocket | 1027 Davis St.
 

Also on Saturday, from 11:30AM to 1:30PM, enjoy live jazz performed by local high school and college musicians.
While you're in Downtown Evanston, be sure to enjoy lunch at one of our many wonderful restaurants!

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If you're driving into Downtown Evanston for the Sidewalk Sale, 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!

In fact, on Saturday, July 26 at 10:15AM, Downtown Evanston is hosting an Evanston Rides! Family Bike Ride which starts at Robert Crown and ends in Downtown Evanston for the Sidewalk Sale. Learn more and register here.


SIDEWALK SALE SHOPPING SPECIALS:

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Accents Plus | 601 Davis St. **

Accents Plus | 601 Davis St. **

 A locally loved boutique offering timeless, ageless styles in fashion and accessories.
 
Chalk Artist: Natalie Glogowski

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Animal Records | 624 Grove St.

Animal Records | 624 Grove St.

Stop by Animal Records to browse an amazing selection of new and used vinyl, special merch and other fun items!

Chalk Artist: 

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Artem Pop Up Gallery | 1627 Sherman Ave.

Artem Pop Up Gallery | 1627 Sherman Ave.

Meet and shop from a selection of artists who sell their works at Artem Pop Up Gallery. Participating artists include:
  • Ron Crawford 


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Ayla's Originals | 1511 Sherman Ave. **

Ayla's Originals | 1511 Sherman Ave. **

Ayla's Originals is closing their brick and mortar store at the end of the summer. Stop by to shop 40% off everything plus other discounts!

Chalk Artist: Veronika Getz


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Blick Art Materials | 1755 Maple Ave. **

Blick Art Materials | 1755 Maple Ave. **

Stock up on creative essentials!

Chalk Artist: Alessandra Borroni

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Bookends & Beginnings | 1620 Orrington Ave.

Bookends & Beginnings | 1620 Orrington Ave.

Discover indie reads, children’s books, and thoughtful gifts tucked into this hidden literary gem. 




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cloth + home shop | 1503 Chicago Ave. **

cloth + home shop | 1503 Chicago Ave. **

Shop for one-of-a-kind and sustainably made apparel, jewelry and home decor!

Chalk Artist: Melanie Quire

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Campus Gear | 1722 Sherman Ave.

Campus Gear | 1722 Sherman Ave.

 Sales on Northwestern gear and all your favorite Chicago pro teams up to 70% off! 

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Comix Revolution | 606 Davis St. **

Comix Revolution | 606 Davis St. **

Stop by for sales on comic books, graphic novels and other fun items!

Chalk Artist: Robert Levy



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Commonwealth Running Company | 1631 Sherman Ave. **

Commonwealth Running Company | 1631 Sherman Ave. **

Great deals on running apparel, shoes, socks and other gear!

Chalk Artist: Cassandra Martinez and Andrew the Rose Artist 

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Crossroads Trading | 1730 Sherman Ave.

Crossroads Trading | 1730 Sherman Ave.

Shop the best of summer sale 50% off rack! 

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Grove Gallery | 619 Grove St

Grove Gallery | 619 Grove St

Explore works by local artists including original works and prints available for sale. 

Gallery is open from Thursday to Sunday, 1-6PM.

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Heyday Evanston | 522 Davis St. **

Heyday Evanston | 522 Davis St. **

Make sure you stop by Heyday Evanston – a collective of vintage sellers – for all things vintage including apparel, bags, home decor and more!   

Chalk Artist: Shabad Kaur Khalsa

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Madison Grace | 612 Davis St. **

Madison Grace | 612 Davis St. **

Shop the sidewalk sale at Madison Grace! Summer dresses, tops, jeans, shoes, and more will be marked down.

Chalk Artist: Elizabeth Niemczyk

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One River School Evanston | 1033 Davis St. **

One River School Evanston | 1033 Davis St. **

Stop by One River School between 9AM and 3PM to watch student artists in action!

Chalk Artists:
William (“Liam”) McIntire
Colette Cheng & Winnie Koo
Cheng/Nguyen

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Saville Flowers | 1714 Sherman Ave.

Saville Flowers | 1714 Sherman Ave.

Stroll by Saville for special deals on plants and other house decor items! 

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Stepping Out on Faith | 1632 Orrington Ave.

Stepping Out on Faith | 1632 Orrington Ave.

Stepping Out on Faith will have racks of clothes on sale outside and inside the store! 

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Ten Thousand Villages | 1509 Chicago Ave. **

Ten Thousand Villages | 1509 Chicago Ave. **

Shop fair trade home goods, accessories, and gifts!
Chalk Artist:

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Talia | 1526 Chicago Ave.

Talia | 1526 Chicago Ave.

Shop dresses, blouses, jackets and other apparel!

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Underground Printing | 822 Clark St.

Underground Printing | 822 Clark St.

Find Evanston and Northwestern gear or create your own custom apparel at great prices! 

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Vintage Vinyl | 925 Davis St.

Vintage Vinyl | 925 Davis St.

Vintage Vinyl will have THOUSANDS of records on sale outside for $5 or less! Shop the tables or explore more inside as well! 

Shop local at Evanston’s legendary record shop, established 1979!

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Wheel & Sprocket | 1027 Davis St. **

Wheel & Sprocket | 1027 Davis St. **

Get your bike in gear for summer rides and learn about helmet safety!

Chalk Artist: Ahneise Cox

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La Cocinita Restaurant | 521 Davis St.

La Cocinita Restaurant | 521 Davis St.

Stop by for lunch and check out the chalk art design!

Chalk Artist: Ebony Sade

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