Late Night Thursdays

Late-er Night Thursday | December 12, 2024

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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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Follow Your Nose | 2016
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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The Fat Shallot | 2902 Central Street
Stop by for live entertainment - TBA.
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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. Promotions announced closer to December 12.

SHOPPING PROMOTIONS
Alicia Mohr | 2014 Central Street
Beer on Central | 1930 Central Street
Christian Science Reading Room | 1936 Central Street
Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street
Gym 1801 | 1801 Central Street
Heaven Meets Earth Yoga | 2746 Central Street
Mack’s Bike & Goods | 2948 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
The Alchemists Wife | 1810 Central Street
Then again… | 2016 Central Street
The Spice House | 1941 Central Street
YWCA Shop For Good | 2122 Central Street
Walsh Natural Health | 2116 Central Street

DINING PROMOTIONS
Comida Cantina Evanston | 1928 Central Street
Great Harvest Bread Co. | 2126 Central Street
Parlor On Central | 2002 Central Street
Pinto Thai | 1931 Central Street
Ten Mile House | 1700 Central Street
The Fat Shallot | 2902 Central Street

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Backlot Coffee | 2006 Central Street
Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street
Heroines & Heroes | 2026 Central Street
Parlor On Central | 2002 Central Street
The Fat Shallot | 2902 Central Street

SHOPPING PROMOTIONS



DINING SPECIALS



SPECIAL ACTIVITES



Backlot Coffee Gingerbread House Workshop | 2006 Central Street

Backlot Coffee Gingerbread House Workshop | 2006 Central Street

On December 12 from 5-7 PM, join Backlot Coffee during Late-er Night Thursday for the very first Gingerbread House Workshop! Build and decorate a gingerbread house with icing, candies, cookies and holiday cheer! The workshop is open to all ages, but children under the age of 8 will need to be accompanied by their guardian. Backlot’s own elves will be available to help create your masterpiece!

*Reserve your kit for $55 by emailing emily@backlotcoffee.com.
Walk-ins accepted while supplies last!

Each participant will also receive a complimentary kids beverage and a surprise treat.

Raffle drawing for the Gingerbread Treehouse at 6:30pm that same evening. Ask one of our baristas about purchasing a ticket for $5 anytime leading up to the drawing! 

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Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street

Follow Your Nose | 2016 Central Street

Bring in your furry friend for a photo with Santa from 4 - 7 PM. 

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Heroines & Heroes | 2026 Central Street

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

Parlor on Central | 2002 Central Street

Santa meet and greet from 5 - 7 PM! During Late-er Night Thursday, Santa visits the ice cream shop for the very first time! Come take a photo with Santa and your favorite scoop 🍨of ice cream!!

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The Fat Shallot | 2902 Central Street

The Fat Shallot | 2902 Central Street

Enjoy live entertainment - TBA! While you're at it, drink specials include apple cider punch, pisco sours, Christmas ale, and special beer on tap and in cans.

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