Peace Love & Light

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This holiday season, let’s keep the lights shining bright on Central Street. Visit our local shops and give a gift from the heart. 

Let’s double the impact of each and every gift we buy and invest in a local business. And in doing so, let’s share the peace, love and light on Central Street with everyone. Because if there was ever a year to bundle up, explore locally, and gift with an impact, this one is it.
Late-er Night on Central

Late-er Night on Central

Didn't make it out to shop during Small Business Saturday, but you still want to support local? Participating businesses are staying open until 7pm so you can make it a night of shopping and dining on Central Street! Our businesses are staying open just for you, so we hope you'll come out and visit us!

LIST OF LATE-ER NIGHT SHOPPING/DINING PARTICIPANTS:
EAST END - Purple District
Ikandi Hair Studio - 1705 Central
Ten Mile House - 1700 Central
The Evanston Art Center - 1717 Central (The Winter Arts & Crafts Expo)
The Alchemist's Wife - 1810 Central
T.J. Cullen Jeweler - 1812 Central
CENTRAL CENTRAL- Yellow District
Lock Chicago Escape Rooms - 2510 Green Bay Road
Maya Papapya & Tony Macarony - 1901 Central
Frolic & Detour - 1909 Central
Shower Blooms - 1917 Central
Storm Print City - 2601 Prairie Ave
Prairie Joe's West - 2608 Prairie Ave
Gallery 1925 - 1925 Central
Pinto Thai - 1931 Central
Sew on Central - 1937 Central
The Spice House - 1941 Central
DeSalvo's Pizza - 1945 Central
Beer on Central - 1930 Central
Bluestone - 1932 Central
Comida Cantina - 1928 Central
Notice - 2112 Central
Allegro Dance Boutique - 2114 Central
Stella - 2116 Central
Walsh Natural Health - 2116 Central
Vinissimo Wine Shop - 2120 Central
WEST CENTRAL - Orange District
The Fat Shallot - 2902 Central
Famous TacoBurger - 2901 Central
Mack's Bike & Goods - 2948 Central
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Central Street Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting

Central Street Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting

HOLIDAY STROLL & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY -  NOVEMBER 11 (THIS EVENT HAS ENDED)
Get into the holiday spirit early this year. Spend the day shopping and dining on Central Street! Enjoy special promotions, holiday festivities, a tree lighting at 5pm, followed by delicious dining.
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Holiday Entertainment While You Shop & Dine:
Santa Visits Central Street:
2pm: Santa arrives on the west end
3pm: Santa makes his way to the east end
3:30-5pm: Santa Warming House (2110 Central) - Selfies with Santa
*Santa will be in and out of the warming house during this time
2-5pm: Strolling elves
4-7pm: Strolling carolers - The Frozen Robins
4:30pm: Cocoa & cookies for purchase outside Foodstuffs (2106 Central)
5pm: Annual tree lighting in Independence Park (Central/Stewart), caroling and official countdown with Santa

Visit this link and save the dates for more Central Street holiday activities.

**Official Santa Letters Mailbox Locations**
- Mack's Bike & Goods:
2948 Central Street
- Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony:
1901 Central Street
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Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 25
Light the way to your holidays on Central Street. Our shops are filled with treasures, and our restaurants serve delicious food. Shop early this year and visit local shops to give a gift from the heart. When you invest your dollars at a local business, you are also investing in your local community. Show your support, shop small on Central Street, and make an impact!
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**Stay tuned to this page. Promotions will be posted closer to the date!**

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