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2026 Trick or Treat Stroll

In celebration of Halloween, bring your kids to Downtown Evanston on Saturday, October 24, 2-4PM for trick-or-treating at local businesses! Stroll around Downtown at your own pace, and stop in at participating businesses for candy and other Halloween goodies. Meet up at Fountain Square (the plaza north of Davis Street) to pick up your official Trick-or-Treat Stroll map, take some photos in front of our Fall-themed backdrop, and get started on your stroll. The trick-or-treating is free, and fun and creative costumes are encouraged!

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Please note that not all businesses are participating in this event, so be sure to look for the Trick or Treat posters on the windows or doors. Some businesses may also have candy outside.

Special thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
Autobarn Mazda of Evanston
John J. Cahill, Inc.
J. Blanton Plumbing
BrightView Landscape Services
Chicago Stars FC
First Northern Credit Union
Goldfish Swim School of Evanston

Please stop by their booths and say "hi" when you meet-up at Fountain Square. 

Share your photos with us on Instagram by tagging @downtownevanston and using #DTEHalloween to be entered into a raffle to win a $50 Evanston E-Gift Card! Follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date, and please sign up for our newsletter here.

If you're driving into Downtown Evanston for the Trick or Treat Stroll, we recommend parking in the Sherman Plaza Self Park garage--it's only a block away from Fountain Square. Please follow this link for information about parking.
Downtown Evanston is also easily accessible by bike, bus or train!
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:


  1. Artem Pop Up Gallery | 1627 Sherman Ave.
    FREE Kyuteji stickers to the first 150 trick-or-treaters!
  2. Bella Oter | 1017 Davis St.
  3. Bookends & Beginnings | 1620 Orrington Ave.
    After the stroll, stop by at 2:30PM for a special Halloween-themed spooky storytime and a prize for best book-themed costume (kid, teen, and adult categories!)
  4. Commonwealth Running Company  | 1631 Sherman Ave.
    Enjoy 10% off when you shop during the event!
  5. Crossroads Trading Company | 1730 Sherman Ave.
  6. Evanston Corner Bistro | 703 Church St.
  7. EverSmiles Orthodontics | 901 Church St. 
  8. Five & Dime Evanston | 1026 Davis St.
  9. Guidepost Montessori | 1012 Davis St.
  10. Heyday Evanston | 522 Davis St.
  11. Kumon Math & Reading of Evanston | 1551 Sherman Ave. 
  12. La Cocinita Restaurant | 521 Davis St.
    Free churros for anyone in costume!
  13. Madison Grace | 612 Davis St.
  14. The Merion  | 1611 Chicago Ave.
  15. Mr. Cachito Bakery & Coffee | 1549 Sherman Ave.
  16. One River School | 1033 Davis St.
    Stop by during the stroll for a mini-pumpkin painting activity! Free but please RSVP here. 
  17. Penzeys Spices | 1615 Sherman Ave.
  18. Table To Stix Ramen  | 1007 Davis St.
  19. TITLE Boxing Evanston | 1029 Davis St.
  20. Taco Diablo | 1026 Davis St.
  21. Trophy Pet | 624 Grove St.
    Save the date for a pet costume party on October 31!
  22. Waxing the City Evanston | 917 Church St.
    20% off your first wax! Click here for more info.

And more coming soon!



THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS:

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Autobarn Mazda of Evanston

Autobarn Mazda of Evanston

Welcome to The Autobarn Mazda of Evanston – your premier dealership destination in Evanston and near Chicago, Skokie, and Lincolnwood. As your trusted Mazda dealership, we pride ourselves on delivering a superior car-buying experience that goes beyond expectations. Our expansive dealership offers an extensive selection of new and certified pre-owned Mazdas as well as high-quality pre-owned vehicles.

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J. Blanton Plumbing

J. Blanton Plumbing

At J. Blanton, we understand the importance of an owner’s home. We know that when disaster strikes, you need more than just a plumber; you need a problem solver who can bring fast relief to unexpected chaos. For more than 30 years, our professionals have raced through heat, rain, snow, and hail to restore order and peace back into the homes of many Chicagoland families.

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John J. Cahill, Inc.

John J. Cahill, Inc.

For over 135 years, John J. Cahill Inc. has been a name synonymous with trust, quality and integrity in the North Shore. From plumbing and HVAC services to full-scale kitchen and bathroom remodels, we’ve earned a reputation for delivering the same dependable service we’d want in our own homes and businesses.

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BrightView Landscape Services

BrightView Landscape Services

BrightView is the nation’s leading commercial landscape company. We take pride in delivering consistently excellent results for clients across the country, throughout the lifecycle of their landscapes.

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Chicago Stars FC

Chicago Stars FC

Professional soccer is back on the North Shore! Chicago Stars FC, Chicago's premier women's professional soccer team, is currently playing all home matches at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Come enjoy family-friendly entertainment and cheer on world-class soccer talent at a Stars match! Follow the link below for the season's schedule and ticket information.

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First Northern Credit Union

First Northern Credit Union

First Northern has been proudly serving residents of northern Illinois—including the Evanston community and surrounding areas—since 1944. Visit their location at 1705 Sherman Avenue for FREE membership*, a full suite of banking services, and personalized solutions to your financial needs. (*Insured by NCUA).

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Goldfish Swim School

Goldfish Swim School

Goldfish Swim School is proud to provide state-of-the-art aquatic swimming facilities that are dedicated to indoor children’s swim lessons and programs for children ages 4 months and up. From Jump Start Clinics to our competitive team known as Swim Force, we’re committed to helping your child develop important life skills so he or she can make waves in life.

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