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Join us for an evening of holiday cheer as Andersonville businesses stay open late! Enjoy pop-up vendors and festive characters for a night of shopping, dining, and holiday fun along Clark Street. See below for the list of participating businesses (updated daily)!

Popping up on Clark from 4-8PM

AforAce | Afor Ace will be offering holiday gifts, homemade from nonprofit members for sale, plus holiday-themed ring toss & cornhole

Hillside Orchards | Hillside will be selling roasted chestnuts from their farm

Tiny Bubbles | Tiny Bubbles was created to allow members of Lakeside Pride to explore the ukulele, an underutilized and overlooked instrument. Stop by to listen to Holiday Music.

Txtile | Txtile will be selling jackets made from repurposed quilts, embroidered velvet jackets, cozy robes, and quilted bags

Costume Jewelry | Costume Jewelry will be selling discounted vintage costume jewelry from every era, great for holiday gifts

Healing Roots | Healing Roots will be doing ornament decorating

2025 Participating Businesses

AlleyCat Comics | 5304 N Clark (rear)

Andersonville Antiques | 5234 N Clark

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark

Campo Golf Club I 5121 N Clark: Campo is offering a free closest to the pin golf challenge!

Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark

Cowboys and Astronauts | 1478 West Summerdale

The Dropped Stitch | 1524 W Bryn Mawr

Early to Bed | 5138 N Clark

Foursided 5061 N Clark (gift shop) + 5111 N Clark (framing)

Full Kit Gear | 5021 N Clark

The Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N Clark

Macaron Bar | 5152 N Clark

Mercantile M | 5409 1/2 N Clark

Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark

*play | 5311 N Clark

Rare Form | 5438 N Clark

RAYGUN | 5207 North Clark Street

Replay Andersonville | 5358 N Clark

Salon Aken | 5666 N Clark: Holiday Party from 5-9PM! Snack, Sip, and Be Merry. Guests also receive 25% off their entire in-store purchase during the event.

The Dropped Stitch | 1524 W Bryn Mawr

Transit Tees | 5226 N Clark

Women & Children First | 5233 N Clark

Viking Pub Crawl

The Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl is back for its 7th year!

Get ready to unleash your inner Viking at the annual Viking Pub Crawl in Andersonville on Sunday, November 17! Join us for an afternoon of festive fun as we journey through Andersonville’s best bars, enjoying drinks, laughs, and camaraderie with fellow Norse-enthusiasts.

Dress in your Viking best, because the costume contest is back! Show off your creativity and spirit for a chance to win amazing prizes. Whether you’re a fierce warrior or a Viking royalty, this pub crawl promises a memorable day in the heart of Andersonville. So gather your crew, don your finest faux furs, and let your imagination run wild!

Group discount for groups of 6 or more. Contact info@andersonville.org for a group ticket buy.

2024 Participating Businesses:

Atmosphere Bar | 5355 N Clark: Odin's blessings, All Drafts $5.00

$5 Shots:
Dragons Breath (Fireball)
Thor's Hammer (Tullamore Dew)
Loki's Deception (Malört)

Farraguts | 5240 N Clark: $3 PBR and Miller lite pints. - Cash Only

Kopi Cafe | 5317 N Clark: Happy Hour Prices for Vikings!

Lonesome Rose | 5310 N Clark: $1 off draft beer

m.henry | 5707 N Clark: $5 each, House Made Popcorn, Goose Island Pilsner, Goose Island Sofie Belgian

Meeting House Tavern | 5025 N Clark: featuring $3 House Shots, $12 Mimosa Carafes

Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria | 5204 N Clark: $6 Casa Humilde IPA "Neblina, $4 House Tequila Shots, $3 Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos, $12 Asada Fries

Ranalli's Pizza | 1512 W Berwyn: featuring $3 pizza slices

Replay Andersonville | 5358 N Clark

Simon's Tavern | 5210 N Clark: featuring $6 Solemn Oath Kidnapped by Vikings IPA

The SoFo Tap | 4923 N Clark: featuring $6 New Amsterdam Cocktails; $7.50 Big Miller

Sweetheart's Bar | 5310 N Clark

Check in details
Check in begins at 2PM on Sunday, November 17 at Meeting House Tavern (5025 n Clark). Please check in for the event no later than 5PM. We cannot guarantee check-in after that time. The event runs from 3-6PM.

If you are entering the costume contest, please fill out this form prior to attending. Those entering the costume contest must check in at the costume contest table to have their photo taken. Pre-filling out the form will expedite the process! If you are not traveling with a big group, we may have route leads available to lead groups in waves. An announcement will be made prior to departure. Lastly, remember to bring cash! Some of the establishments are cash only.

Holidays in Andersonville

Join us in December for Holidays in Andersonville!

The holidays in Andersonville are a joyful celebration of community, connection, and local pride. Throughout the season, Clark Street sparkles with festive lights, creative window displays, and neighborhood events that bring people together. Visitors can shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from independent shops, enjoy seasonal menus at local restaurants, and take part in cherished traditions like the Holiday Tree Lighting, Photos with Santa, Julmarknad, St. Lucia, and more. More than ever, supporting one another and investing in our small businesses is essential. Every purchase, meal, and shared moment helps keep the Andersonville community strong and thriving.

Halloween in Andersonville

Join us for Aville-o-Ween activities!

Kick off your Halloween celebrations with the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. Dress up in your best costume and enjoy Trick-or-Treating through the Andersonville business district from 12–3 PM. (see locations below)!

Thank you to our event sponsors and partners: AlleyCat Comics and Urban Pooch!

The fun doesn't end there! The Andersonville Vintage Market is returning to Winona for one more day to celebrate all things Halloween. The Creepy Market is taking place Sunday, October 19 from 10AM-4PM.

Fright on Farragut

On Saturday, October 25, Farragut transforms into the most haunted street in Andersonville! Join us from 11AM–3PM at Clark & Farragut for Fright on Farragut. Show off your costumes, play creepy games, snag some candy, and dance along with DJ Lexie. The fun isn’t just for human monsters, bring your furry friends for the Pooch Costume Contest from 12-1PM, sponsored by Urban Pooch!

Other Special Events

Gethsemane Pumpkin Patch | 5739 N Clark | September 27 - October 31
Open 7 days a week from 9AM-3PM from September 27 - October 31. Experience pumpkins, photo fun, and a straw maze! On Saturdays from 10AM-2PM, there will face painting and pumpkin painting for all ages!

48th Ward Halloween Parade | 5400 N Broadway | October 25 at 10:30AM
The 48th Ward Halloween Parade will begin at Bromann Park (5400 N Broadway). The parade route will be as follows: West down Balmoral, North on Lakewood, then West down Catalpa. The parade will end at for a day of costumes, games, candy, and more!

GUS® | Original Gus Giordano Dance School Presents SPOOKTACULAR! Dance Show | 1463 W Gregory | October 25 at 3PM
GUS® presents “Spookatcular!" Saturday 10/25 at 3PM! Bring the whole family to this fun, FREE Halloween dance show! “Spookatcular!" features GUS® Company dancers from Gus Giordano Dance School performing hip hop, jazz and more! The shows ends with a huge cast performing Thriller! You won’t want to miss this event! SHOW LOCATION: Helen C. Peirce Elementary Field on 10/25. Show begins 3pm. Let’s “boo”gie! guslegacy.org/performance

W.A.N.T Ghostly Gardens | Berwyn & Ravenswood | October 25 from 5-6PM
Join West Andersonville Neighbors Together for their annual Ghostly Gardens at the West Andersonville Community Garden. Come in your best costume to a non-scary, kid-friendly Halloween event with games, treats, and prizes!

WEAR "Boo! at the Park" | Park 599 - 1623 W Edgewater | October 26 from 2-5PM
West Edgewater Area Residents invites you to a Halloween event at Park 599. Family-friendly activities include pumpkin decorating, crafts, games with prizes, treats & drinks.

DEI Symposium

Arts Weekend

Wine Walk

May 17, 2026 | 3-6PM

The Andersonville Wine Walk turns 21! Celebrate with us on Sunday, May 17. Every year the Andersonville Spring Wine Walk turns businesses throughout the district into wine-tasting destinations. Thank you to our event partner: In Fine Spirits

Check in location coming soon
No Refunds or Exchanges / This event is rain or shine
Routes are subject to change

We are looking for check-in volunteers for Wine Walk. Volunteers will have the opportunity to attend the Wine Walk following their shift time. Please email info@andersonville.org if you are interested!

Vintage Market

2025 Andersonville Vintage Market gets creepy!

Ghosts and ghouls have taken over Vintage Market! Join us on Sunday, October 19 from 10AM-4PM at Clark & Winona for Creepy Market, our Vintage Market with a halloween twist. Shop eerie treasures from vintage vendors, show off your Halloween best, and compete for prizes in the costume contest!

Location: 1500 W Winona and the AT&T parking lot

Hours: 10AM-4PM | $5 suggested donation

Thank you to our sponsor, Chiro One!

Vendors looking to participate may apply here.
Please note that the event is currently full and folks applying after July 1, 2025 will be automatically added to the waitlist.

INSIDEWALK SALE

Participating Businesses Include:
*Times vary by business

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark: Vendor deals ranging from 10%-50% off! Spotlight on the ICIRR fundraiser table, 100% of proceeds from sales of items in this section go directly to ICIRR.

Buffalo Exchange | 5252 N Clark: Sale items discounted to 75% off!

Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark: Special discounts up to 60% on selected items. Buy 3-get 4th item free!

Cowboys & Astronauts | 1478 W Summerdale: Save up to 50% off!

David Jay Collins | Pop-up location TBD

Early to Bed | 5138 N Clark: Friday 3/27, Mystery Grab Bags while supplies last. Saturday 3/28 and Sunday 3/29, a Mini Maker's Market featuring 11 local artists and makers.

ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark: Third Annual Backroom Blowout! Deals and steals on retiring and imperfect packaging ranging from $1-$15; and stay tuned to @enjoychicago on Instagram for special extra deals!

Foursided | 5061 N Clark: In-store discounts.

FOLK | 5668 N Clark: FOLK invites you to experience their new in-store coffee counter! Now you can shop vintage, while sipping hand-crafted coffee pour-overs and international favorites like Yemeni coffee, Kurdish coffee, and Adeni chai.

Full Kit Gear | 5021 N Clark: Sales on various men's underwear, clothing, etc. in-store and online.

Lilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N Clark: Extra 15% off sale items with the code "andersonville". Plus a few bonus items in the sale section!

Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark

*play | 5311 N Clark

Rare Form | 5438 N Clark: 20% off all spring merchandise.

RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark: RAYGUN's Dumpster Sale: Buy One $7 Shirt, Get One Free. New product feature at the front of the store.

Salon Aken | 5666 N Clark: 20% OFF all Aveda retail products. $20 OFF Essential Facial for new clients.

Winifred Grace | 5632 N Clark: Offering deals on discontinued jewelry collections from Abby Alley,

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FAQ

Late Night Andersonville is on Friday, December 12!

2025 Participating Businesses

The Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl is back for its 7th year!

Join us in December for Holidays in Andersonville!

Join us for Aville-o-Ween activities!

Kick off your Halloween celebrations with the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. Dress up in your best costume and enjoy Trick-or-Treating through the Andersonville business district from 12–3 PM. (see locations below)!

Thank you to our event sponsors and partners: AlleyCat Comics and Urban Pooch!

The fun doesn't end there! The Andersonville Vintage Market is returning to Winona for one more day to celebrate all things Halloween. The Creepy Market is taking place Sunday, October 19 from 10AM-4PM.

Fright on Farragut

Business District Trick or Treating

Each business on the map will have candy, toys, or prizes from 12-3PM. Map will be updated with new businesses daily!

Other Special Events

Gethsemane Pumpkin Patch | 5739 N Clark | September 27 - October 31 Open 7 days a week from 9AM-3PM from September 27 - October 31. Experience pumpkins, photo fun, and a straw maze! On Saturdays from 10AM-2PM, there will face painting and pumpkin painting for all ages!

W.A.N.T Ghostly Gardens | Berwyn & Ravenswood | October 25 from 5-6PM Join West Andersonville Neighbors Together for their annual Ghostly Gardens at the West Andersonville Community Garden. Come in your best costume to a non-scary, kid-friendly Halloween event with games, treats, and prizes!

WEAR "Boo! at the Park" | Park 599 - 1623 W Edgewater | October 26 from 2-5PM West Edgewater Area Residents invites you to a Halloween event at Park 599. Family-friendly activities include pumpkin decorating, crafts, games with prizes, treats & drinks.

DEI SYMPOSIUM | November 5, 2022 | 9AM - 4PM

Join us for the 21st annual Arts Weekend!

The event kicks off Friday, October 3, with opening parties & artist receptions and continues through the weekend with 30+ local businesses hosting artists from across Chicago.

This year’s event is dedicated to the memory of Todd Mack, beloved artist and founder of Foursided, whose visionary spirit and commitment to uplifting fellow creatives helped shape Andersonville’s artistic identity.

Chicago for Chicagoans Free Tour

Tour one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods to discover Andersonville’s Swedish roots, historic landmarks, small businesses, iconic traditions, mansions, and its reputation as a welcoming LGBTQ+ haven.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

May 17, 2026 | 3-6PM

2025 Andersonville Vintage Market gets creepy!

Ghosts and ghouls have taken over Vintage Market! Join us on Sunday, October 19 from 10AM-4PM at Clark & Winona for Creepy Market, our Vintage Market with a halloween twist. Shop eerie treasures from vintage vendors, show off your Halloween best, and compete for prizes in the costume contest!

Location: 1500 W Winona and the AT&T parking lot

Hours: 10AM-4PM | $5 suggested donation

Thank you to our sponsor, Chiro One!

Vendors

InSidewalk Sale | March 27 - 29

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Each business on the map will have candy, toys, or prizes from 12-3PM.
Map will be updated with new businesses daily!

Gethsemane Pumpkin Patch | 5739 N Clark | September 27 - October 31
Open 7 days a week from 9AM-3PM from September 27 - October 31. Experience pumpkins, photo fun, and a straw maze! On Saturdays from 10AM-2PM, there will face painting and pumpkin painting for all ages!

W.A.N.T Ghostly Gardens | Berwyn & Ravenswood | October 25 from 5-6PM
Join West Andersonville Neighbors Together for their annual Ghostly Gardens at the West Andersonville Community Garden. Come in your best costume to a non-scary, kid-friendly Halloween event with games, treats, and prizes!

WEAR "Boo! at the Park" | Park 599 - 1623 W Edgewater | October 26 from 2-5PM
West Edgewater Area Residents invites you to a Halloween event at Park 599. Family-friendly activities include pumpkin decorating, crafts, games with prizes, treats & drinks.