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Offices @ Office805
805 Greenwood St
Evanston, IL 60201
super FUN ways to shop on small business saturday
Make your life a little easier, more fun, and a little bit more about YOU!
Shopping Trolley between Main-Dempster Mile and Downtown Evanston
11am-3pm
With Special Guest Conductors, the Elf on the Shelf and Chicago Stars' mascot Supernova!
Holiday Trolley runs between MDM and Downtown Evanston! See the trolley map and schedule at THIS LINK.
STOP 3 at Union/SPACE - jump off the trolley and grab some quick snacks and warm bevvies at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services!
Spend $100, Get a Gift Bag for YOU!
2pm-4pm
- Junior League Thrift House, 920 Chicago Ave
- Compass Evanston, 812 Dempster St
Show us your receipts totalling $100 spent in shops on Main, Dempster or Chicago Ave in between and you'll get a mystery gift bag full of merchandise donated by shops like Stumble & Relish, niceLena & Friends.
Get Your Free Souvenir Shopping Bag
Find them at these great locations!
- TIBETGift, 828 Dempster St
- Skylight Vintage, 812 Dempster St
- Secret Treasures, 605 Dempster St
- Shaker Traditions, 609 Dempster St
- Stumble & Relish, 1312 Chicago Ave
- FRÍO Gelato, 1301 Chicago Ave
- Murphy's Fit, 513 Dempster St
- niceLena & Friends, 1235 Chicago Ave
- Junior League Thrift House, 920 Chicago Ave
- Invisible Landscapes, 917 Chicago Ave
- Chicago-Main Newsstand, 860 Chicago Ave
- Booked, 506 Main St
- Belgian Chocolatier Piron, 509 Main St
- Dave's Rock Shop, 711 Main St
- Squeezebox Books & Music, 743 Main St
- Classy Closet Consignment, 701 Washington St
FREE HOLIDAY PARKING
Community members and visitors to Evanston’s business districts will enjoy up to two hours of free parking daily from November 26, 2025, through January 1, 2026.
To access this promotion, follow these easy steps:
Step 1: Download the Park Evanston app, available for both iOS and Android devices
Step 2: Start your parking session through the app
Step 3: Tap "Redeem" and enter the validation code: Holiday2025
Artistic Gift Wrap by Paper Artists
November 29, 1pm-4pm
For a donation, the paper artists at the Hive Center will wrap your gifts. Different tiers of donations will receive different stylings of gift wrappings and additions. All proceeds will go to Hive.
While you're there, shop the Hive Holiday Market full of delightful handmade books, journals, prints, and other paper-y objects for your gift needs.
Small Business Shopping Bingo
Kicks off Nov 29 and lasts through December!
No purchase necessary to get a bingo. Just recognize the small moments of joy that come with shopping small and local.
Get a bingo? Visit Booked (506 Main St) to get a prize through December.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN STORES!
Nov 28-30
Annual Ahimsa Yoga Black Friday Sale
November 28
Save more than $600 on ulimited access to all Ahimsa locations. Once a year, only on Black Friday!
Record Store Day at Squeezebox Books & Music
743 Main St
Loads of holiday music and the most eclectic selection of books and records around on sale all weekend after Record Store Day releases on 11/28.
Classy Closet Black Friday Sale All Weekend Long
701 Washington St
- 25% Off Clothing, Jewelry, & Accessories Upstairs
- 50% Off all Pants, Shorts, & Skirts
- 50% Off Lower Level Items
Stumble & Relish
1312 Chicago Ave
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 29th, in our small packed shop we extend it for 3 days!! Free gift with $30 purchase all three days.
Come check it out and if you cannot celebrate us in person, please shop a small business- we all need you & appreciate every single dollar you spend. SHOP SMALL. LOVE LOCAL. HIGH FIVE!
niceLena is going all out all weekend long!
November 28-30
20% OFF Everything- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Saturday- Free "Community is Resistance" with every purchase over $20
Free Small Fraser Fir Candle with every purchase over $50
-while supplies last
NEW BUSINESS ALERT: Free Gift with Purchase at Invisible Landscapes
Nov 28-30
This incredible new resale retail shop will give you a smile for sure. Find something for anyone among their piles of treasures. Sales all weekend long, and a free gift if you mention "Small Business Saturday"
15% Off Full Price Merch at Marie Parie Boutique
508 Main St
Fully stocked with French flair, decor and beautiful independent designer fashion and fair trade knits.
20% off at Dave's Rock Shop
711 Main St
On Saturday 11/29, 5% of sales will be donated to the Chicago Food Depository.
For our Thanksgiving Holiday special we will have 20% off the entire stock starting Friday, November 28th and ending Sunday, November 30th.
Make Your Own Flower Bar at Ella's Essence
904-6 Hinman
Warm bevvy sips, snacks and $9 MYO bouquet at the Ella's Essence Flower Bar
Pink & Tan
604 Dempster St
2pm-5pm, Nov 29
Join us for a warm, festive afternoon at Pink & Tan, a little thank-you to everyone who keeps small businesses like ours thriving.
- Sips & Snacks
- New Arrivals
- Curated Bundles
Live Portrait Sessions with Guest Artist Petra Anyakem! Petra will be in the shop offering 10-minute live illustrated portraits (on a letter size 8.5 x11 watercolor paper). Walk away with a one-of-a-kind piece, a meaningful gift or a unique keepsake for your home. ($30 each session. Limited slots; sign up here)
Christopher Duquet Fine Jewelry
1224 Chicago Ave
NEW COLLECTION LAUNCH "Things That Fly":
Here are some tiny reminders of the whimsy and childlike quality of life that can bring positive moments and outcomes. Each creation has the symbolism and meaning that anyone can add. They are “talismans” that can be interpreted however one chooses.
Holiday Opening at Thrift House
All New (to you) Arrivals! Purchases power grants, scholarships, & volunteer projects throughout our community
Belgian Chocolatier Piron Hot Chocolate
509 Main St
The best hot chocolate you might ever taste. Truly a bucket list experience, and a holiday staple. Get it with or without housemade whipped cream.
