Businesses on Central Street are staying open late on Thursday, December 12 to make sure you find the perfect gift for that special someone on your list! Many shops will be staying open until 7pm. Come for the shopping and stay for the dining. Thanks for supporting our local business community.
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Special Activities:
Backlot Coffee - Gingerbread House Workshop | 2006 Central Street
From 5-7 PM, join Backlot Coffee during Late-er Night Thursday for the very first Gingerbread House Workshop! *Reserve your kit for $55 by emailing emily@backlotcoffee.com.
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Special Activities:
Backlot Coffee - Gingerbread House Workshop | 2006 Central Street
From 5-7 PM, join Backlot Coffee during Late-er Night Thursday for the very first Gingerbread House Workshop! *Reserve your kit for $55 by emailing emily@backlotcoffee.com.
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Celtic Knot Public House - Grand Opening | 2022 Central Street
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Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street
Furry friend photos with Santa from 4 - 7 PM
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Heroines & Heroes | 2026 Central Street
In-store gaming with organized play for Magic the Gathering and Star Wars Unlimited card games.
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Parlor On Central | 2002 Central Street
Santa Meet & Greet from 5-7 PM. Come get a photo with Santa and your favorite ice cream!
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Free Parking!
The City of Evanston is making local holiday shopping easier this year by offering a “Holiday Parking: Free for 2024” promotion. Community members and visitors to Evanston’s business districts enjoy up to two hours of free parking daily through January 1, 2025.
Download the Park Evanston App and enter the code "Holiday2024". This offer is valid for app users once per day per account.
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Current List of Participating Businesses offering special promotions.
SHOPPING PROMOTIONS
* Treats or beverages served while shopping
Central Street East End
Evanston Art Center | 1717 Central Street
Gym 1801 | 1801 Central Street
* The Alchemists Wife | 1810 Central Street
Central Street Central
Alicia Mohr | 2014 Central Street
* Beer on Central | 1930 Central Street
Christian Science Reading Room | 1936 Central Street
Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street
* Gracies | 1939 Central Street
Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony | 1901 Central Street
MyEyeDr | 2000 Central Street
Notice | 2112 Central Street
Sew On Central I 1937 Central Street
Shower Blooms | 1917 Central Street
* Stella | 2116 Central Street
Storm Print City | 2601 Prairie Avenue
Then again… | 2016 Central Street
* The Spice House | 1941 Central Street
YWCA Shop For Good | 2122 Central Street
Walsh Natural Health | 2116 Central Street
Central Street West End
Heaven Meets Earth Yoga | 2746 Central Street
Mack’s Bike & Goods | 2948 Central Street
DINING PROMOTIONS
Central Street Central
Comida Cantina Evanston | 1928 Central Street
Great Harvest Bread Co. | 2126 Central Street
Pinto Thai | 1931 Central Street
Central Street West End
*Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe | 2909 Central Street
The Fat Shallot | 2902 Central Street
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Backlot Coffee | 2006 Central Street
Celtic Knot | 2022 Central Street
Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street
Heroines & Heroes | 2026 Central Street
Parlor On Central | 2002 Central Street
Celtic Knot Public House - Grand Opening | 2022 Central Street
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Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street
Furry friend photos with Santa from 4 - 7 PM
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Heroines & Heroes | 2026 Central Street
In-store gaming with organized play for Magic the Gathering and Star Wars Unlimited card games.
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Parlor On Central | 2002 Central Street
Santa Meet & Greet from 5-7 PM. Come get a photo with Santa and your favorite ice cream!
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Free Parking!
The City of Evanston is making local holiday shopping easier this year by offering a “Holiday Parking: Free for 2024” promotion. Community members and visitors to Evanston’s business districts enjoy up to two hours of free parking daily through January 1, 2025.
Download the Park Evanston App and enter the code "Holiday2024". This offer is valid for app users once per day per account.
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Current List of Participating Businesses offering special promotions.
SHOPPING PROMOTIONS
* Treats or beverages served while shopping
Central Street East End
Evanston Art Center | 1717 Central Street
Gym 1801 | 1801 Central Street
* The Alchemists Wife | 1810 Central Street
Central Street Central
Alicia Mohr | 2014 Central Street
* Beer on Central | 1930 Central Street
Christian Science Reading Room | 1936 Central Street
Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street
* Gracies | 1939 Central Street
Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony | 1901 Central Street
MyEyeDr | 2000 Central Street
Notice | 2112 Central Street
Sew On Central I 1937 Central Street
Shower Blooms | 1917 Central Street
* Stella | 2116 Central Street
Storm Print City | 2601 Prairie Avenue
Then again… | 2016 Central Street
* The Spice House | 1941 Central Street
YWCA Shop For Good | 2122 Central Street
Walsh Natural Health | 2116 Central Street
Central Street West End
Heaven Meets Earth Yoga | 2746 Central Street
Mack’s Bike & Goods | 2948 Central Street
DINING PROMOTIONS
Central Street Central
Comida Cantina Evanston | 1928 Central Street
Great Harvest Bread Co. | 2126 Central Street
Pinto Thai | 1931 Central Street
Central Street West End
*Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe | 2909 Central Street
The Fat Shallot | 2902 Central Street
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Backlot Coffee | 2006 Central Street
Celtic Knot | 2022 Central Street
Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street
Heroines & Heroes | 2026 Central Street
Parlor On Central | 2002 Central Street
