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2025 Trick or Treat Stroll

In celebration of Halloween, bring your kids to Downtown Evanston on Saturday, October 25, 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!

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 BrightView Landscape Services, Artem Pop Up Gallery and First Northern Credit Union for sponsoring this year's Trick-or Treat Stroll in Downtown Evanston. Please stop by their booths and say "hi" when you meet-up at Fountain Square and be sure to pick up a complimentary bag from First Northern Credit Union (first come, first served while supplies last.) Don't forget to join One River School (1033 Davis St.) to paint mini-pumpkins after you are finished trick or treating.
The mini-pumpkin painting event is free, but please RSVP.

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. Accents Plus | 601 Davis St.
  2. Animal Records | 624 Grove St.
    Complimentary Animal Records stickers and Animal Crackers
  3. Artem Pop Up Gallery | 1627 Sherman Ave.
    Complimentary Kyuteji sticker for the first 100 trick-or-treaters
  4. Beacon Academy | 1574 Sherman Ave.
    Stop by for a treat and art activity
  5. Bookends & Beginnings | 1620 Orrington Ave.
    Special Hallow Storytime with bookseller, Adrien who will read the newly published, and only children's version, of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" at 1:15PM
  6. Blick Art Materials | 1755 Maple Ave.
    Stop in to shop for creative Halloween supplies!
  7. cloth + home | 1503 Chicago Ave. 
  8. Cold Stone Creamery | 1611 Sherman Ave.
    Try out the limited edition Boo Batter ice cream
  9. Commonwealth Running Company | 1631 Sherman Ave.
  10. Cozy Rice & Noodles | 1741 Sherman Ave. 
  11. Crossroads Trading | 1730 Sherman Ave.
    Specials include haunted finds, treat bags for the first 25 purchases, prize wheel and gift card raffle entry for shopping and selling with us
  12. Deep Purpl Acai | 630 Davis St.
  13. Devil Dawgs | 921 Church St.
    Try out the Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Milkshake
  14. Dozika | 1018 Davis St.
    Dine in on Halloween (Oct. 31) and wear a costume to receive 10% off your order!
  15. Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill | 1629 Orrington Ave. 
  16. elephant + vine | 719 Church St.
  17. Epic Burger | 1622 Sherman Ave. 
  18. Ergo Salon | 1567 Sherman Ave. 
  19. Evanston Corner Bistro | 703 Church St.
  20. Evanston Place Apartments | 1715 Chicago Ave.
  21. Evanston Public Library | 1703 Orrington Ave. 
  22. First Northern Credit Union | 1705 Sherman Ave.
  23. FlowersFlowers | 1110 Davis St.
    Enjoy 10% off during the stroll and check out the Halloween planters, gifts, and florals 
  24. Gather: Consciously Curated | 1509 Chicago Ave. 
  25. Grove Gallery | 619 Grove St.
    Enjoy 10% off works on paper 
  26. Guidepost Montessori | 1200 Davis St.
  27. Hyatt House Evanston | 1515 Chicago Ave.
  28. Kilwins | 1724 Sherman Ave.
  29. La Cocinita Restaurant | 521 Davis St. 
  30. Madison Grace | 612 Davis St.
  31. Moge Tee | 1590 Sherman Ave. 
  32. Mr. Cachito Bakery & Coffee | 1549 Sherman Ave. 
  33. One River School | 1033 Davis St.
    Stop by to paint mini-pumpkins! Free but RSVP to reserve a spot.
  34. Patissierie Coralie | 601 Davis St.
  35. Penzeys | 1615 Sherman Ave. 
  36. Stepping Out on Faith | 1632 Orrington Ave. 
  37. Studio 819 Salon | 819 Davis St.
  38. Table To Stix Ramen | 1007 Davis St.
  39. Taco Diablo | 1026 Davis St.
    Spooky temporary tattoos, light up finger rings and plenty of candy!
  40. The Merion | 1611 Chicago Ave. 
  41. Wafflavor | 1596 Sherman Ave.
    Waffle bites for parents and enter a raffle for a gift card or free waffle! 
  42. Waxing the City Evanston | 917 Church St.
  43. Wheel & Sprocket | 1027 Davis St.



THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS:

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Artem Pop Up Gallery

Artem Pop Up Gallery

Artem Popup Gallery, located at 1627 Sherman Avenue, curates a diverse collection of contemporary art from emerging and established artists. The gallery offers art enthusiasts a unique space to explore and acquire exceptional art pieces. They are dedicated to connecting artists with art lovers, fostering appreciation for art in a dynamic personal environment. In 2025, owner Sarita Kamat opened Artem, a welcoming creative space and gallery showcasing local artists and offering hands-on art experiences for adults of all skill levels. Learn more here.

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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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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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Smile Suite Orthodontics

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At Smile Suite Orthodontics, we believe that your smile is your resume, and that’s a feature worth investing in. Dr. Smith is here to give you the smile makeover you desire with the premium care you deserve.

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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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