ANDERSONVILLE HOLIDAY TROLLEY
DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2024 | 11AM - 4PM
The FREE holiday trolley returns once again the first weekend in December. The trolley will run both North and South on Clark Street, stopping at seven intersections where visitors and shoppers can easily hop on and off all weekend.
*First 40 kids that ride the Holiday Trolley on December 7 receive a free kids scoop at Jeni’s Ice Cream
THE GUESTHOUSE HOTEL (4872 N CLARK)
BAR ROMA (5101 N CLARK)
SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM (5211 N CLARK)
BERWYN
BALMORAL
CATALPA
PARSON’S CHICKEN & FISH (5721 N CLARK)
The Andersonville Holiday Trolley is sponsored by SSA #22, ENJOY: An Urban General Store, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Bar Roma, Early to Bed, Cheetah Gym, and GL Home Decor.
ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC & SHOPPING
PHOTOS WITH SANTA*
December 1 | 11 - 4PM
The Guesthouse Hotel 4872 N Clark
Sponsored By: Urban Pooch Tickets Required
HOLIDAY TROLLEY WITH SANTA
December 7 | 12:30 - 3:30PM Free
TROLLEY TRIVIA WITH STEWPENDOUS PRODUCTIONS
December 8 | 1 - 3PM Free
COOKIE DECORATING WITH SANTA*
December 8 | 9:30AM - 2:30PM
The Guesthouse Hotel 4872 N Clark
Sponsored By: Urban Pooch and defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery Tickets Required
MUSIC & CAROLERS
Windy City Performing Arts
December 7 & 8 | 1 - 3PM windycitysings.org
Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles
December 6 | 6:30 - 8PM
December 7 | 2 - 3:30PM lakesidepride.org
JULMARKNAD “SWEDISH HOLIDAY MARKET”
December 7 | 10AM - 5PM
December 8 | 10AM - 4PM
Visit the Swedish American Museum (5211 N Clark) for traditional Swedish entertainment, food, and crafts at this indoor holiday market!
Admission: Donations welcome
ST. LUCIA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
December 13 | 4:45PM
Join us for the traditional candlelit, carol-filled procession around Andersonville! Departing from the Swedish American Museum (5211 N Clark) at 4:45PM and heading north, Andersonville businesses and volunteers will light the way with lanterns along the sidewalk. The Lucia procession will cross Clark Street at Catalpa stopping for carols at the Holiday Tree, and continuing down to Foster. The Lucia procession will then head back to the Swedish American Museum.
HANUKKAH CANDLE LIGHTING & DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME
December 22 | 4 - 6PM
Rogers Park Montessori 1800 W Balmoral
Join us and our Drag Queen Bubbie Merriam Levkowitz to celebrate another year of Hanukkah, the festival of lights. Merriam will lead a Hanukkah drag queen storytime, dazzle with musical performances, and lead us in lighting the Hanukkah Menorah.
*Santa will make a number of appearances in Andersonville this December! Visit the “Santa Tracker” section on our website at andersonville.org
LATE
NIGHT
ANDERSONVILLE
December 6 and 20
ALAMO SHOES
5321 N Clark
December 6 & 20
Á NDALE MARKET
5232 N Clark
December 6 & 20
ANDERSONVILLE ANTIQUES
5234 N Clark
December 6 & 20
ANDERSONVILLE GALLERIA
5247 N Clark
December 6 & 20: Open until 8PM
CASSONA HOME
5241 N Clark
December 6 & 20
CHICAGO DANCE SUPPLY
5301 N Clark
December 6: 15% off leotards, warm ups, & social shoes over $95. $15 off Regina & SUR tango shoes.
CITY OLIVE
5644 N Clark
December 20 only
DEARBORN DENIM AND APPAREL
5202 N Clark
December 6 & 20: 10% off everything in store
EARLY TO BED
5138 N Clark
December 6 & 20: Free gift with $25 purchase and 10% off from 5-8PM
EDGEWATER CANDLES
1050 W Bryn Mawr
ENJOY: AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
5307 N Clark
December 6: Experience an ENJOY Indie Holiday Pop-Up! ENJOY will be staying open till at least 8PM for your gift giving needs. December 20: ENJOY will be open till at least 8PM (maybe later) with some holiday surprises!
EVENT HORIZON GALLERY
5517 N Clark
December 6 & 20: Late Night Aville Virtual Reality! Open until midnight with immersive virtual escape rooms and fun!
FOURSIDED
5061 N Clark
December 6 & 20
Buy 3 Holiday Greeting Cards and get the 4th free!
FULL KIT GEAR
5021 N Clark
December 6 & 20
GL HOME DECOR
5225 N Clark
Open until 8PM on December 6 & 20
THE GREEN GOOSE SHOP
5238 N Clark
December 6 & 20
THE GUESTHOUSE HOTEL
4872 N Clark
December 6 & 20
KITCHEN WITCH TYROMANCY
December 6: Popping up at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar (5553 N Clark).
LILLA BARN CLOTHING
5535 N Clark
December 6 & 20: Lilla Barn is offering free gift wrap as well as holiday-inspired cocktails.
M.HENRY
5707 N. Clark
December 6 & 20: Come by m. henry for festive food & drink specials!
MÁS BEAUTY RESTORATION
1515 W Berwyn
December 6 & 20
MERCANTILE M
5409 1/2 N Clark
December 6 & 20
MILK HANDMADE
5137 N Clark
December 6: Baked goods pop-up with Everyday Feast.
December 20: Receive special discount on gift cards.
MINYOLI
5420 N Clark
December 6th & 20: All day Happy Hour. Minyoli will be offering a discount to anyone using the Andersonville Shop Local Passport through December 31, 2024.
PAPER & PENCIL
1480 W Berwyn
December 6 & 20
*PLAY
5311 N Clark
December 6 & 20
RARE FORM
5438 N Clark
December 6 & 20: Come Sip and shop
RATTLEBACK RECORDS
5405 N Clark
December 6 & 20
RAYGUN
5207 N Clark
REPLAY ANDERSONVILLE
5358 N Clark
December 6 & 20: Enjoy craft holiday cocktails and winter beer
SALON AKEN
5666 N Clark
December 6 & 20
STELLALILY
Popping up outdoors at 5233 N Clark
December 6 & 20: Handmade works by women artists and makers
STRANGE CARGO
5216 N Clark
Participating on December 20 only
STUDIOUS
4806 N Clark
December 20: Fundraising workshop with Artists for Equity
SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM
5211 N Clark
December 6 & 20
Museum & store open until 8PM
TRANSIT TEES
5226 N Clark
December 6 & 20
UVAE KITCHEN & WINE BAR
5553 N Clark
December 6 & 20
VASE & VESSEL
5135 N Clark
December 6 & 20: Stop in for special discounts on great gift ideas and holiday decor items! On December 20, stop in for special discounts on last minute gift ideas for everyone on your list!
VIA ROSE HAIR STUDIO
5142 N Clark
December 6 & 20
VIOLET HAWTHORNE
5447 N Clark
December 6 & 20
Holiday party with SkinQ on December 20
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