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Celebrate the Season

Celebrate the season with family and friends over delicious Thanksgiving meals, festive special events, and memorable experiences in downtown Evanston—without all the cooking, cleaning, and holiday stress! Leave the hard work to the professionals and spend more time enjoying what matters most.

Plus, check out special concerts and live music to make your holiday season even more memorable. Gather your loved ones, savor the season, and let downtown Evanston businesses help make your Thanksgiving extra special!

DINING SPECIALS:

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Alcove Evanston | 1625 Maple Ave.

Alcove Evanston | 1625 Maple Ave.

Celebrate Thanksgiving on November 26, from 11AM-7:30PM, with a special three-course holiday dinner for $80 per person. Enjoy seasonal starters, delicious entrées like herb-roasted turkey, wild striped bass, or vegetarian risotto, and decadent desserts—all perfect for gathering with family and friends without the cooking or cleanup!

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Bennison's Bakery | 1000 Davis St.

Bennison's Bakery | 1000 Davis St.

Make Thanksgiving extra delicious with Bennison’s Bakery classic pumpkin pie (made from the same recipe since 1938), freshly baked breads and dinner rolls, festive turkey cakes, cookies, or seasonal pastries. 

Note that Bennison's will be open Wednesday, November 25, 7AM-6PM and on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 7AM-12PM. Please order any Thanksgiving items you would like on these days at least 48 hours in advance.

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Benson Avenue Tavern | 1735 Benson Ave.

Benson Avenue Tavern | 1735 Benson Ave.

Enjoy a traditional holiday feast featuring roasted turkey with herbed gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry herb stuffing, your choice of seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, and pecan pie. Vegan options are also available!

Pickup Wednesday, November 25, during restaurant hours. For menu details and more information, email infobat17evanston@gmail.com

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Evanston Corner Bistro | 703 Church Street

Evanston Corner Bistro | 703 Church Street

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Evanston Corner Bistro, inside the Hilton Orrington, with a classic holiday feast featuring roasted turkey, seasonal entrées, traditional sides, and festive desserts. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. View the menu here.

$53 per adult | $27 per child

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Prairie Moon | 1635 Chicago Ave.

Prairie Moon | 1635 Chicago Ave.

Bring the flavors of Prairie Moon to your Thanksgiving table with a delicious, chef-prepared holiday feast featuring cider-brined roasted turkey breast, savory sausage and mushroom stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes with gravy, seasonal sides, and freshly baked bread. Complete your celebration with a la carte items, homemade desserts and thoughtfully curated wines for a stress-free, memorable holiday meal.

Deadline to order is Friday, November 20 at 8PM.
Order by phone at 847-864-8328 or HERE. 
Choose pickup or delivery for Wednesday, November 25, 3-9PM. 

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LIVE MUSIC & MORE:

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Local Note Jazz | 1716 Sherman Ave.

Local Note Jazz | 1716 Sherman Ave.

Whether you're in town visiting family or staying here to host, check out some of the jazz shows at Local Note Jazz.  

November 25 | Neal Alger's Blue Note Quartet
November 27 | Chris Green Quartet
November 28 | Dave Miller Trio 

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Prairie Moon | 1635 Chicago Ave.

Prairie Moon | 1635 Chicago Ave.

Join Prairie Moon for a special night to gather with friends and family at their annual Thanksgiving Eve kickoff to the holiday season. Enjoy a great night out with live music from jazz swing band Ten Cat Swing, plus dining and drink specials all night. No cover charge.

Happy hour starts at 4PM, and live music starts at 8PM. Admission is free; however, dining is required for table reservations.

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