2023 Holidays in Andersonville
Viking Pub Crawl | November 18
Small Business Saturday | November 25
JOY on Clark Street | November 28
Late Night Andersonville | December 1 | December 15
St Lucia | December 13
Viking Pub Crawl | November 18
Small Business Saturday | November 25
JOY on Clark Street | November 28
Late Night Andersonville | December 1 | December 15
St Lucia | December 13
Friday, March 24-26
Dates may change due to weather, subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop!
Participating Businesses Include:
AlleyCat Comics | 5304 N Clark
20% off all Warhammer game sets, figure models, paints & tools
Andersonville Antiques | 5254 N Clark
20% off speciality marked items
Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark
Spend $100 or more and receive a $25 Gift Certificate towards your next purchase
Andersonville Kitchen & Bath | 5038 N Clark
Water luminaries and Window vases by Modgy! Water luminaries expand with water and come with water activated LED tealights to create a soothing environment for your space
Big City Optical | 5653 N Clark
New customers without insurance receive a $49 dollar comprehensive exam with 25% off complete pairs, 25% off all Ray Ban Sun and others (not including Dita or Maui Jim.) Insurance customers receive an extra 10% off orders, Contacts and Glasses!
Brown Elephant | 5404 N Clark
TBD
Bryn Mawr Jewelry | 5139 N Clark
Bryn Mawr Jewelry will be offering up to 50% off select items in store
Buffalo Exchange | 5252 N Clark
50% select items in store, free bolas with purchase of $75 with $50 raffle for gift card
Cowboys & Astronauts | 1478 W Summerdale
20% off already marked down winter items
CBD Kratom | 5303 N Clark
Offering the following "Sweet Dreams" Deal: Free Caramel 3-pack with purchase $80+.
Chicatolia | 5209 N Clark
Purses 20% off, Backpacks 30% off, Apparel up to 40% off, Rest of the store 10%
Dearborn Denim | 5202 N Clark
10% everything in store with new Women's spring collection
Early to Bed I 5044 N Clark
Inside store sale items, gift grab bags deeply discounted, use code “Andersonville” for 15% off purchases online
Foursided | 5061 N Clark
20%* off select items in store March 19-20
*discount does not apply to custom framing, already marked down purchases, gift cards or custom gifts
Graham Crackers Comics | 5028 N Clark
Sale on new products, new summer stock, T-shirts and select Graphic Novels on sale!
GL Home Decor | 5225 N Clark
Floor model clearance, overstock/discounted items on sale
Jameson Loves Danger | 5208 N Clark
50% off select toys, food and treats for both dogs and cats, items will be featured on their front table! You’ll find everything from cases of your pets favorite food on sale to other select surprise goodies.
Mercantile M | 5409 ½ Clark
Up to 50% off select merchandise in store!
Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark
Many clearance items throughout the store. Purchasing any sale item this weekend will get you 15% off all full priced merchandise, all weekend!
Play Toys and Books | 5311 N Clark
low sale prices on all dings, dents, tents, displays and downright fun items!
RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark
Buy one get one free sale items & 10% total purchase
Rattleback Records | 5405 N Clark
25-50% off brand new Vinyl LP’s, $1 used LP’s, $0.50 used CD’S, $0.25 used cassette tapes
Roulette 18 @ Kopi Cafe | 5317 N Clark
10% off Roulette 18 Designed By Me Jewelry
Sandbox Baby Boutique | 5349 N Clark
Loads of discounted merchandise up to 25% off!
School of Rock Andersonville | 5600 N Ridge
Use coupon code “Andersonville” to receive 20% summer camp options
Sine Qua Non Salon | 5057 N Clark
20% product purchases for Andersonville residents
Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark
Fyndhörna on a shelf in the store to score some great deals, also 50% and more on selected store items. March 20 is the last day to see the current exhibit “Art for all” special guest, art curator; Cori North, will be speaking at 12PM in the Gallery
Uncharted Books | 5140 N Clark
Mystery date with a book! Find a new date with a book with their mystery book promotion!
The Wooden Spoon I 5047 N Clark
Andersonville Restaurant Week 2023
February 24 - March 5
2023 Participating Restaurants (Menus Coming Soon!)
Anteprima | 5316 N Clark
Bar Roma | 5101 N Clark | Menu
Big Jones | 5347 N Clark
Boca Loca Cantina | 1477 W Winnemac | Menu
Fiya | 5419 N Clark Ave
Kopi Cafe | 5317 N Clark
Lady Gregory's | 5260 N Clark
Land & Lake Andersonville | 5420 N Clark
Oda Mediterranean | 5657 N Clark
Parson's Chicken & Fish | 5721 N Clark
Replay Andersonville | 5358 N Clark
Smack Dab | 6730 N Clark
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark
Be Mindfully Merry this Holiday season by stopping by or shopping online at one of your favorite participating businesses to purchase a gift card. Gift cards will be collected from the participating locations and donated to local non-profits that support families in need this Holiday Season.
Clothing
Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark | Gift Cards
Cowboys and Astronauts | 1478 W Summerdale | Gift Cards
Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N Clark | Gift Cards
ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark | Gift Cards
RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark | Gift Cards
Sandbox Baby Boutique | 5349 N Clark | Gift Cards
Extra curricular activities
GUS®| Original Gus Giordano Dance School | 5230 N Clark | Gift Cards
Food
Edgewater Produce | 5515 N Clark | Gift Cards
Mental Health & Wellness
A Pretty Flower | 2334 W Lawrence | Gift Cards
Early to Bed & Trans Essentials | 5138 N Clark | Gift Cards
Toys and Music for Children
*play | 5311 N Clark | Gift Cards
AlleyCat Comics | 5304 N Clark | Gift Cards
Big City Optical | 5653 N Clark | November 27 - December 17
Toy, clothes, and food drive
Care for Real | Food Rescue Program | November 29
Help reach their goal with a donation of any size. Share with friends and family to take them over the finish line by Giving Tuesday on November 29. Click here to donate
Blaze Pizza | 6550 N Sheridan | November 29 | 1PM-8PM
20% of dine in, delivery, and takeout sales will be donated to Care for Real! Help them reach the minimum registration required to secure support and register in advance. Register here
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark | November 29 | 6PM-8PM
$5 with 100% of proceeds donated to Care for Real!
Edgewater Candles | Online | November 29
Donating 10% of their online sales on Giving Tuesday, November 29 to Care for Real.
ONE Northside | 4648 N Racine | Toy Drive | December 11 | 11AM-1PM
CP4P | 1766 W Devon | Toy Drive | December 11 | 2PM-4PM
Hardware Strength & Conditioning partnering with ONE Northside and CP4P to bring holiday cheer to their neighborhood kids. Accepting gifts for those newborn to 16 years old. Masks are required at drop off locations. Accepting donations via mail to arrive before December 12. Click here for details
The Neo-Futurist Theater | 5153 N Ashland | 40k in 60 Days Fundraiser | Through December 31
Support The Neo-Futurist's growth in community partnerships and more by donating to their fundraiser! Full details here
Women & Children First | 5233 N Clark | Weekends in December
Volunteer gift wrapping fundraisers on weekends in December supporting local organizations.
The SoFo Tap | 4923 N Clark | December 3 | 9PM-1AM
Toys for Tots toy drive as part of their monthly DILF party. Click here for event page
Lady Gregory's | 5260 N Clark | Children's Book Drive | December 4 | 5PM-6:30PM
Bring Santa a book to support Care for Real and receive a complimentary photo from Angela Garbot Photography!
KOVAL Distillery | 4241 N Ravenswood | Coat Drive | December 17-24
Coat Drive with One Warm Coat
Orange Shoe | 5609 N Clark | November 14-January 8
Accepting diapers, wipes, & formula. Contact Orange Shoe if you have questions about drop off hours or items.
Andersonville hosts a robust events calendar. Come explore the neighborhood in wonderful ways. Please email info@andersonville.org if you are ever interested in joining us as a vendor at one of our events or are interested in sponsorship opportunities.
Andies Restaurant | 5253 N Clark | Menu
Big Jones | 5347 N Clark | Menu
Boca Loca Cantina | 1477 W Winnemac | Menu
Mango Pickle | 5842 N Broadway | Menu
Oda Mediterranean | 5657 N Clark | Menu
Click here to view details on Fika Fest weekend events and promotions
Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark | Pop-up Café | February 3-5 | 11AM - 3PM
StudioUs | 4806 N Clark | Valentine's Stuffies Workshop | February 3 | 10AM - 3PM
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams | 5306 N Clark | Ice Cream Breakfast | February 4 | 9AM - 12PM
Coffee & Hot Cocoa Crawl | February 4 | 10AM - 1PM
KOVAL Distillery | 4241 N Ravenswood | Ravenswood Makers Market | February 4 | 1PM - 6PM
Nobody's Darling | 1744 W Balmoral | Mimosa Happy Hour | February 4 | 2PM - 4PM
Lilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N Clark | Plus Size Sustainable Fashion Night | February 4 | 6PM - 8PM
The Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange | 5601 N Clark | February 5 | 11AM-3PM
Atmosphere | 5355 N Clark | Madonnarama | February 5 | 4PM
Hopleaf Bar | 5148 N Clark | Super Stout Sunday | February 12 | 12PM
Land & Lake Andersonville | 5420 N Clark | Superbowl Takeout | February 12 | Until 8PM
Nobody's Darling | 1744 W Balmoral | Superbowl 2023 | February 12 | 5:30PM - 9:30PM
Parson's Chicken & Fish | 5721 N Clark | Big Game Wings Bucket Pre-Order | February 12
Smack Dab | 6730 N Clark | Superbowl Weekend Menu | February 11 & 12 | 8AM - 2PM
Bar Roma | 5101 N Clark | La Festa di San Valentino | February 14
defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery | 1477 W Balmoral | Valentine's Day Ordering | Until February 5
Edgewater Candles | 1050 W Bryn Mawr | Candle Making Class | February 14 | 6PM - 8PM
Jeni's Ice Cream | 5306 N Clark | Valentine's Day Gifts
KOVAL Distillery | 4241 N Ravenswood | Valentine's Weekend Party | February 10
Lost Larson | 5318 N Clark | Valentine's Day Pre-orders
Nobody's Darling | 1744 W Balmoral | Monthly Singles Mixer | February 16 | 6PM - 8PM
Smack Dab | 6730 N Clark | Valentine's Day Menu | February 14 | 8AM - 1PM
StudioUs | 4806 N Clark | Valentine's Stuffies Workshop | February 3 | 10AM - 3PM
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark | Sweetheart Wines | February 11 | 3PM - 4:30PM
Women & Children First | 5233 N Clark | Women Writing About Desire: Virtual Event | February 13 | 12PM
Big Jones | 5347 N Clark | Mardi Gras Menus | through February 21
Lost Larson | 5318 N Clark | Fat Tuesday Pre-orders
Smack Dab | 6730 N Clark | Mardi Gras & Paczki Menu | February 21 | 8AM - 1PM
Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark | Pop-up Cafe & Semla Pick up | 11AM - 3PM
Menus coming soon!
Bar Roma | 5101 N Clark
Big Jones | 5347 N Clark
Boca Loca Cantina | 1477 W Winnemac
Fiya | 5419 N Clark Ave
Lady Gregory's | 5260 N Clark
Land & Lake Andersonville | 5420 N Clark
Oda Mediterranean | 5657 N Clark
Parson's Chicken & Fish | 5721 N Clark
Replay Andersonville | 5358 N Clark
Smack Dab | 6730 N Clark
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark
Edgewater Candles | 1050 W Bryn Mawr | Candle Making Class | March 17 | 6PM - 8PM
Pauline's | 1754 W Balmoral | St Patrick's Day | March 17 | 11AM - 3PM
2023 Vendor Applications are open!
Click here to apply to be a vendor
Click here to view the sponsorship deck
2023 band & sponsorship inquiries please email info@andersonville.org
InSidewalk Sale | March 24-26
Andersonville in Bloom Campaign | April
Wine Walk | May 7
Farmers Market | Wednesdays, May 10 - October 18
Vintage Market | July 9 | August 13 | September 10
Andersonville Go Back to School Campaign | August
Movie & Roller Skate Night | August 1
Arts Weekend | September 29 - October 1
Art Wine Walk | October 1
Halloween in Andersonville | October 28
Pumpkin Smash! Compost | November 4
Viking Pub Crawl | November 18
Small Business Saturday | November 25
JOY on Clark Street | November 28
Late Night Andersonville | December 1 | December 15
St Lucia | December 13
email info@andersonville.org
Midsommarfest is located in Andersonville, a neighborhood located in the Chicago northside. The festival takes place on Clark, from Foster to Gregory (just north of Catalpa).
Yes, though crowded- the festival is as accessible as possible to allow for wheelchairs.
Yes, food is available to purchase from both vendors and at the restaurants participating in the festival. Check back for a complete list of food vendors.
Alcohol is available for purchase by those who are 21 and older with a valid ID. Alcohol purchased at the beer booths along the festival footprint may be carried within the boundaries of the festival. If you purchase alcohol at a bar or restaurant, you may not leave the establishment with the drink.
The festival hours are
Friday: 5-10PM
Saturday: 12-10PM
Sunday: 12-10PM
Cash, Credit Card and Venmo. There are ATM’s onsite and please use @avillechamber for venmo payments
Yes, check back to sign up to volunteer
Yes, dogs are allowed into the festival. If your dog has sensory sensitivities, please note that it does get crowded and there will be live music and performances.
There are several sponsorship opportunities, view the details by clicking here
All band inquiries can email info@andersonville.org
Click here to view places to stay in Andersonville and the surrounding area.