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Ravenswood Pictures with Santa
Santa will be visiting Ravenswood during Small Business Saturday, giving your children and/or your pets the opportunity to get their pictures taken with him! Santa starts the day on Damen Avenue at The Perfect Cup where kids can get a chance to sit and talk with him. Then, Santa will travel over to Urban Pooch on Ravenswood Avenue where you'll be able to capture the magical moment of your pets sitting with him.
KID DETAILS
Date: Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Time: 10am - noon
Location: The Perfect Cup, 4700 N Damen Avenue
Admission: FREEPET DETAILS
Date: Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Location: Urban Pooch Canine Life Center, 4501 N Ravenswood Avenue
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Lincoln Square Victorian Carolers
During Small Business Saturday, carolers dressed in Dickensian costumes will fill the crisp air with song in the heart of Lincoln Square. Starting at 11am, you can stop by Giddings Plaza to enjoy festive carols throughout the day. While doing so, be sure to enjoy some German glühwein or hot cider from the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Time: 11:00am - 4:30pm
(30 minute performances at the top of each hour)
Location: Giddings Plaza, 4731 N Lincoln Avenue
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Lincoln Square Tree Lighting
Invite your friends and family to celebrate what makes the Lincoln Square and Ravenswood community so special during the annual Tree Lighting ceremony in Giddings Plaza. It's the perfect way to wind down your Small Business Saturday shopping, or get together right before going to dinner at one of the many local restaurants in the area.
Join us for the Pre-Show at 5pm with emcee, Derek Bish. Derek is host of "Welcome to the Show", a live Chicago-centric/variety show held weekly at The Getaway. He'll be chatting up Santa, Alderman Martin, and more in the lead-up to the tree lighting. And be sure to grab a German glühwein or hot cider from DANK Haus German Cultural Center while you're there. Santa will be available to meet & greet starting at 4:45, before joining Derek on stage for the Pre-Show.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Pre-Show Time: 5:00pm
Tree Lighting Time: 5:30pm
Location: Giddings Plaza, 4731 N Lincoln Avenue
Admission: FREE
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Chicago Artisan Market
4325 N Ravenswood Avenue
Small Business Saturday and Sunday, shop food, fashion, home goods, and art under one roof at the Artifact Events Building.
Use code gingerlime to get free admission for 2 and shop Ginger & Lime Print Shop in person!
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Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
4912 N Western Avenue
Preview the Small Print Show Holiday Sale from 1-6pm.
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Dovetail Holiday Market
1800 W Belle Plaine Avenue
Visit Dovetail Brewery for their Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday from 12 - 6pm.
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Holly Jolly Trolley
Various stops around Ravenswood
Travel between local businesses like Urban Pooch, Hazel, and Dovetail Brewery courtesy of GRCC. The trolley is free to ride from 11am - 5pm.
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A Pretty Flower
2334 W Lawrence Ave
15% off all holiday gifting delivered throughout the month of December using the code: aprettycoupon2025 at checkout!
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a. favorite design
4432 N. Kedzie Avenue
Free greeting card with every $20+ purchase (while supplies last), hidden gift cards throughout the shop all day.
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Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N. Rockwell Street
When purchasing for friends and family, get a $120 Gift Certificate for only $100!
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Bon Femmes
4917 N. Damen Avenue
All purchases – Receive an exclusive Bon Femmes sticker. Orders $45+ get a sticker + a holiday greeting card set. Orders $100+ get a sticker + greeting card set + a set of Bon Femmes coasters! Online and in-store while supplies last!
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Special offer: Yearly Commitment Unlimited Membership - $108/month
0r 20 class package - $360, valid for 6 months only.
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EBikeCityZen.com
10% off all Ebikes purchased through our website PLUS free delivery before the holiday if ordered by December 5th.
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Edgewater Candles
1050 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue
20% off everything in-store and online. (Gift cards excluded).
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ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
4723 N. Lincoln Avenue
Extended holiday hours, we will be open 9:00am-9:00pm. Plus the first 20 customers at ENJOY Lincoln Square will receive goodie bags with some sweet treats to help power them through the rest of the day. 4 of the goodie bags will have ENJOY gift cards for a future purchase!
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Gearhead Outfitters
4724 N. Lincoln Avenue
Gearhead Outfitters will be offering special perks and givaways throughout the day.
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Hazel & Hazel Apparel
1835 W. Montrose Avenue & 1825 W. Montrose Avenue
With a purchase made at either store, customers can enter to win a gift card worth $25-$100.
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MADE w/LOVE Organic Vinegar
Offering 12% discounts 8am - 10am, and 10% discounts 10:01am - noon on all vinaigrette 3pc sets!
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Merz Apothecary
4716 N. Lincoln Avenue
The first 20 customers who spend $150 or more will receive a free gift.
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Midwest Nice
4619 N. Lincoln Avenue
The first 25 customers will receive our NEW Midwest Nice tote bag as well as a cookie made by our friend Top Notch Bake Shop to help you power up for Small Business Saturday!
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Neighborly
4710 N Lincoln Avenue
Neighborly celebrates other local, small businesses by offering 15% off locally made products all weekend long.
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Nomadic Ant
4604 N Western Ave
Small $10 mystery grab bags, 20% off select items, and free cups of warm cider.
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Petite Protea
Buy one, get one 20% off with code: BOGO20 *discout applies to lesser-priced item. Applicatble Saturday, November 29, 2025 only. Some exclusions apply.
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Planet Access Company Store
4727 N. Lincoln Avenue
Spend $100 on Small Business Saturday and get entered to win a $50 gift card!
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Ponnopozz
1966 W Montrose Avenue
Treats and a pop up from Dear Thistle plus a free gift valued at $25 for the first guests in store to spend $45.
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Savory Spice Shop
4753 N Lincoln Avenue
Buy $100 get $100. Spend $100 in-shop and get $100 to spend on spicesin 2026.
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StretchLab Lincoln Square
2317 W Lawrence Avenue
StretchLab Lincoln Square is offeringspecial pricing on StretchLab Stretch Session Bundles.
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The Book Cellar
4736-38 N. Lincoln Avenue
We are offering our tradition of "Draw For Discount" With a purchase, you may draw for a discount of 10-50%
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The Chopping Block
4747 N. Lincoln Avenue
15% off retail, 10% off wine/beer/spirits, and free Le Creuset wine accessory gift with purchase over $50.
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Timeless Toys
4749 N Lincoln Avenue
Every $100 purchase in-store will receive a $10 gift card to another local shop or restaurant.
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LSR Community Gift Card
Help keep local dollars LOCAL with the new LSR Community Card! Redeemable at participating businesses in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood, the Community Card allows you to give the gift of local this holiday season.
How it Works. Select the value of your LSR Community eGift Card. Choose your recipient (family, friends, team members) and send via email or text message. The recipient can use that value to make purchases at any participating locations! Get one today!
