Downtown Evanston is excited to host Thursday Night Markets, a monthly, fun-filled evening featuring a variety of artists, makers, and retail shops.

The markets take the first Thursday of each month - June 1, July 6, August 3 and September 7 - from 4-8pm at Fountain Square. Bring the family to browse the artist tents and dance at Fountain Square followed by dinner or a sweet treat at a nearby restaurant.

New this year, we are having live music at the plaza across Davis Street. Join us on June 1 to enjoy the music of Ruby in a Bucket of Dimes.

Special thanks to Byline Bank and Avidor Evanston for sponsoring the markets this summer!

Bring your kids trick-or-treating in downtown Evanston! Stroll around downtown to stop at participating businesses for candy and other goodies. Downtown Evanston will provide a map closer to the date so you can plan out your trick-or-treat route! Stop by Fountain Square for other fall activities and to pick up your map at the beginning of your stroll. 

Celebrate what we love most about the season -- a holiday mug filled with warm bevvies, shopping, and showing love to our local business owners. Enjoy a stroll through downtown stopping in local businesses for a tasty sip and find local gifts for everyone on the holiday list. Free event. 

Bring your families downtown on Saturday, December 2, 4:30-7pm to watch the annual tree lighting at Fountain Square with Santa and other special visitors. Enjoy holiday music by Evanston Children's Choir and others to be announced.