Please join us for the Independence Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, June 14 starting at 10 AM with a kickoff by Mayor Biss, followed by short speeches and a ribbon cutting ceremony and photo opportunity at 10:30 AM.
Starting at 10:45 AM, guests are welcome to enjoy the park play area and the special promotions/activities presented by Central Street businesses.
Alicia Mohr | 2014 Central Street
Take 20% off sale items!
Celtic Knot Public House | 2022 Central Street
Starting at 11 AM, enjoy the Kids Eat Free promotion from 11 AM to 2 PM. (One choice from the Kids Menu for each adult meal purchased.)
Evanston Art Center | 1717 Central Street
Stop by the Evanston Art Center after the ribbon cutting for a Community Mural Painting event from 10 AM - 3 PM! Enjoy a day filled with creativity, live performances, ice cream, and more. This mural is curated by the Evanston Art Center's Curatorial Fellow, Sholo Beverly. This event is free and open to the public.
Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street
Stop in for goody bags for dogs from 10 AM - 12 PM while supplies last
Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe | 2909 Central Street
Visit Hartigan's! In honor of Independence Park being 86 years old, from 1 - 5 PM, buy one kids single scoop and get a second kids single scoop for $.86!
Starting at 10:45 AM, guests are welcome to enjoy the park play area and the special promotions/activities presented by Central Street businesses.
Alicia Mohr | 2014 Central Street
Take 20% off sale items!
Celtic Knot Public House | 2022 Central Street
Starting at 11 AM, enjoy the Kids Eat Free promotion from 11 AM to 2 PM. (One choice from the Kids Menu for each adult meal purchased.)
Evanston Art Center | 1717 Central Street
Stop by the Evanston Art Center after the ribbon cutting for a Community Mural Painting event from 10 AM - 3 PM! Enjoy a day filled with creativity, live performances, ice cream, and more. This mural is curated by the Evanston Art Center's Curatorial Fellow, Sholo Beverly. This event is free and open to the public.
Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street
Stop in for goody bags for dogs from 10 AM - 12 PM while supplies last
Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe | 2909 Central Street
Visit Hartigan's! In honor of Independence Park being 86 years old, from 1 - 5 PM, buy one kids single scoop and get a second kids single scoop for $.86!
Heaven Meets Earth Yoga | 2746 Central Street
Stop by the Heaven Meets Earth Yoga studio at 2 PM for a pop-up ecstatic dance 5-rhythms celebration wave! Free family-friendly fun!
Heroines & Heroes | 2026 Central Street
Drop-in and play Magic the Gathering Final Fantasy event, Heroscape demos, and free comic book giveaways for the park's reopening!
Notice | 2112 Central Street
Notice will give away Wildflower Seed Packets with every purchase all day. Packets include Help Butterflies, Pollinator Hummingbird and are ready to toss, grow and enjoy.
Tag's Bakery | 2010 Central Street
From 10 AM -1 PM Tag's will be serving fresh grilled Vienna Beef hot dogs! One hot dog + chips + drink for $5.00. Also, check out the Donuts for Dad special!