Annual Events
Get ready for Central Street's annual Insidewalk Sale, Thursday through Saturday in January! Enjoy extra savings on holiday, fall and winter clearance items.
When:
TBA
Experience Central Street
April 20-26, explore all that makes Central Street Evanston special. From mini-workshops, demos, tastings and more, we’re excited to connect you with all your favorite Central Street businesses...one experience at a time! Stay tuned for more information.
When:
April 20-26, 2023
Wellness Wednesdays
Central Street is home to so many great health and fitness businesses. June - August, we'll be teaming up with a variety of fitness and wellness studios to bring you "Wellness Wednesdays" a series of free summer classes! This series will run every week on Wednesdays at Independence Park, unless otherwise noted.
When:
June - August
Takeout Picnic in the Park
Join us for a summer evening takeout picnic in the park. Order take out from one of our many Central Street restaurants, grab your picnic blanket, and come listen to live music under the lights in Independence Park. We'll kick things off at 6:30PM, so get there early to claim your spot and find your friends.
When:
June 22: 6:30-9:30PM
Annual Sidewalk Sale
Biggest sales of the year!
When:
July 20-23, 2023
Central Street Trick or Treat
Family fun awaits! Celebrate Halloween on Central Street Evanston. It's our annual Halloween event. Enjoy Halloween-themed crafts, trick-or-treating, and more!
When:
October 21, 2023
Central Street Annual Meeting
Reserve your space for Central Street Evanston's Annual Meeting. This is an open meeting to Central Street merchants and the community, where we'll talk about highlights from 2023, thank our outgoing Board Members, welcome new Board Members, enjoy a sneak peek of what's to come, and share a glass of wine to toast a great year. Please reach out to angela@centralstreet-evanston.com if you'd like to attend.
When:
October 26, 2023
Central Street Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting
Light the way to your holidays on Central Street! Spend the day on Central Street November 11. Enjoy shopping and dining specials, holiday festivities, and a tree lighting ceremony. Tree lighting at 5pm in Independence Park.
When:
November 11, 2023
Small Business Saturday
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!
When:
November 25, 2023
