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 local businesses as part of the 8th Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest.
**Asterisks below indicate there will be chalk art on the sidewalks in front of the business.
 

Also on Saturday, from 12PM to 3PM, 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 Ackerman Park and ends in Downtown Evanston for the Sidewalk Sale. Learn more and register here.