2024 Holiday Brochure

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WELCOME

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us here in Andersonville! December is the perfect time to explore our picturesque district, recently celebrated as one of Chicago’s top neighborhoods for its unique character, vibrant culture, and strong local businesses. Whether you find yourself here for a festive ride with the kids on our free Holiday Trolley, discovering new treasures during our Late Night Andersonville shopping events, or participating in beloved Swedish holiday traditions like Julmarknad and the St. Lucia Festival of Lights; the magic of the season awaits you in Andersonville.

SHOP SMALL PASSPORT

This holiday season, we are excited to bring back our Shop Small Passport to encourage and reward local shopping in Andersonville. Running from November 30 through December 31, shoppers can pick up a Shop Small Passport at the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce office (1554 W Hollywood) or at participating businesses. Visit and make purchases at 10 or more businesses to complete your passport and become eligible for special prizes! By supporting local businesses, you help keep Andersonville vibrant and thriving all year long.

SHOPLOCAL PASSPORT

NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 31, 2024

Be one of the first 100 to pick up a Shop Small Passport at the Swedish American Museum (5211 N Clark) on November 30 for special Small Business Saturday prizes!

LATE NIGHT ANDERSONVILLE

DECEMBER 6 & 20, 2024 | 5 - 9PM

Late Night Andersonville is pure magic, where festive lights twinkle over cozy cafes and bustling shops, filling the streets with warmth and cheer.

Participating Andersonville businesses welcome you with extended hours, cozy refreshments, and special deals for joyful holiday shopping. Wander through the district, where you’ll find charming events, heartwarming carolers, and a festive spirit that fills every corner.

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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