HOLIDAY PARTY
& TREE LIGHTING
DEC. 12, 2025
5pm to 8pm
CHURCH & DODGE STREET
1823 Church St.
Come celebrate with us!
What kinds of activities will there be?
We will have a station for youth to make ornaments to be proudly displayed on the Church & Dodge tree.
Get a photo with Santa who will have gifts for the children
Ride the decked-out trolly with carolers as it goes around the business district.
There will be holiday carolers from ETHS to bring holiday cheer
Tree lighting ceremony featuring prominent city leaders and local businesses
Make your own s’mores station
Mural unveiling with the community members and elected officials featured in the mural
Warm up with some hot cocoa or apple cider
Local business holiday vendors selling their goods
Will there be food & drinks?
Yes! All provided food is free of charge and will include items from the following local businesses (while supplies last):
REMAINING VENDORS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON 12/1
Will there be vendors?
Yes! You can find gifts for purchase (or treat yourself) from the following vendors:
If you are interested in being a Vendor, please sign up HERE by 11/21
LIST TO BE ANNOUNCED ON 12/1
Location
1823 Church St. (Use Dodge Ave. side of building)
Evanston, IL 60201
Hours
December 12, 2025
5pm–8pm