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Select items on sale! 

Get a custom-designed tote bag when you spend $100 or more! 

Check out all the amazing small batch products including clothing, jewelry, candles, knifes, home decor and more and take 30% off jerjerB jewelry!  

Ayla's has a lot of fun planned for Small Business Saturday and beyond! 

November 29 to December 1
Buy a $50 gift card, get $10 in bead bucks (expires 12/24/19)
November 29: Black Friday
 - 9am to 12pm: Door busters 70% Off including Swarovski, brown leather straps, silk, bulk findings, cork & wine jewelry, leather jewelry, tassel jewelry
 - 12pm to 6pm: Jewelry Sale 30% off
November 30: Small Business Saturday
 - Holiday Bells (drop in class from 10am-5pm)
 - Buy-one-get-one FREE earrings 

With purchase of any product and service you can receive a free Beauty Bash in 2020! The beauty bash includes 6 friends (including you), 1 free service (brow wax OR brow tint OR lash tint OR spray tan half body price) plus a mini make over while drinking bubbly! 

While you're there, you can also receive a free brow mapping with purchase. 

Blick drawing sets at up to 65% off, as well as other Hot Deals on other items throughout the store

Bloom 3 has flowers, ceramics, art and candles! Stop in to take 10% off all candles on Small Business Saturday. 

Bookends & Beginnings has various special treats and events "in store" for you on Small Business Saturday. Stop by for one event or stay for the whole day! 

• Free B&B tote bag with any purchase over $50 all day
• Get 20% off any item you are donating to Mayor Hagerty's Book & Toy Drive
• 10:30am | Sydni Gregg: Seagull and Sea Dragon Story Time
• 3:00pm | Chat with Evanston's author and nationally recognized children's book guru Betsy Bird about her kids' holiday gift selections and her own new picture book, The Great Santa Stakeout
• 5:00 PM | Fun and games that will keep you and your family happily engaged offline during the holidays. Come try the games and enjoy  " savory snacks from Olive Mediterranean Grill and sweet treats from Kilwins. 

Pick up your favorite team's jerseys and other sports gear! Select items are up to 50% off and additional specials will be available. 

Stock up on yarn during CloseKnit's best sale! From November 24 - 30 enjoy a buy-one-get-one free of any yarn in the sale section. Wonderful yarns have been marked down! 

Don't miss the Big December Blowout Sale kicking off on Friday, November 29 and going through the month of December. 

- 20% off accessories, gifts & ornaments
- 25-50% off most sweaters; 30% off jewelry
- 30-40% off most tops & tunics
- 30-40% off dresses and skirts
- 30-50% off pants
- 40-50% off jackets & coats

Click on link below for more info! 

First 50 customers receive a free reusable bag and coupon for 10% off one item.  

Deka Lash is offering $20 off an initial set of TrueExpress eyelash extensions and if you purchase $100 gift card you'll receive a free gift! 

Looking for holiday decorations, the perfect hostess gift or new additions to your wardrobe? Stop by dragonfly! For Small Business Saturday, they are offering 20% off when you spend $50 or more. 

See and touch the best books of 2019 for kids before you buy them for the holidays at a local Evanston small business! Come see the 101 Best Children's Books of 2019, selected by Evanston Public Library staff including Betsy Bird, EPL Collection Development Manager and Fuse#8 Blogger, and children's librarian, Brian Wilson, (2017 Caldecott Committee member). Note that the books will be on view from 11/26 - 11/30 (not counting Thanksgiving day when we are closed). 

Spice up your holiday parties with a game! Evanston Games & Cafe has special sales and is offering an additional 10% off to the first 5 customers on November 30! Plus, take 25% off a sandwich, salad, or soup with any game purchase.

When you stop in at Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio, enter a raffle to win a bracelet designed by artist Eve Alfille. No purchase needed, free to enter. 

Add some vibrant florals, succulents and more to your home! Enjoy 20% off sales when you shop at FlowersFlowers. 

Oh happy day! On Small Business Saturday, gigi BOTTEGA is offering a 20% discount.

If you're out shopping on Black Friday, gigi BOTTEGA will be open from 9am to 1pm and is having the following Progressive Sale:

Spend $35 on Small Business Saturday and get a free hot chocolate! 

Stop by One River School for discounted prices on upcoming Winter Day Camps (December 30 and Jan 2, 9:30am to 3pm). 

Stop in Saville for a bouquet, plant, candle or other home decor item to brighten your home! Take 20% off all ornaments on Small Business Saturday.

The salon is offering 10% off hair care products on Small Business Saturday! 

Plus, stop in on Black Friday for 10% off blowouts!

Check out downtown's only consignment store offering 25% off all purchases on Small Business Saturday! Men's and women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Open 10am to 7pm.  

Spices and tea and everything nice! Stop in for holiday recipe ideas and tea gifts for everyone. Enjoy a free gourmet gift with a purchase of $25 or more and buy three teas and the fourth on is on them!

Don't miss this great offer at Uncle Dan's, only offered on Small Business Saturday. $20 off a purchase of $100 or more (not combinable with any other sales, discounts, coupons, or offers).

Other promotions taking place:

• 25% off Arc'teryx (11/25-12/2) 
• 25% off Salomon footwear (11/19-12/6) 
• 25% off Select The North Face (11/24-12/2) 
• 30% off Select Patagonia (11/23-12/2)

Dine local at The Cellar at The Stained Glass before or during Small Business Saturday. Bring the Shopping Passport to receive 10% off your bill before tax and gratuity. Plus, enjoy $3 mimosas. Brunch is served from 11am to 2pm. 

Bring your "Keep Evanston Awesome" Shopping Passport to get 10% off your bill! 

When you stop in to pick up your Shopping Passport, enjoy a $3 Spiked Cocoas and Free non-spiked cocoas! And, fuel up with free breakfast at the hotel! 

FREE appetizer (up to $8) when you dine at Koi on Small Business Saturday. Plus, receive a $25 gift card when you spend $100 or more!

Get your brunch on at La Cocinita and enjoy a free side with a purchase of an entree! 

Bring the family for brunch on Saturday then have dad or grandma and grandpa take the kids home while you shop! $10 bottomless mimosas and kids eat FREE from 10am to 3pm.