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):

  • C&W Market

  • 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

 

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