Event Opportunities

Sip, stroll, and shop your way along Damen Avenue tasting cool season wines and seasonal cocktails! 2025 application closed

Explore classic cuisine and fine dining during LSR Restaurant Week.  A diverse assembly of neighborhood restaurants participate in this yearly event, showcasing food from all over the world. Application available now.

Our membership boasts well over 50 women owned businesses. To celebrate them and International Women's Day, we're hosting our 3rd annual International Women's Day Market featuring local businesses, makers, and artists at Artifact Events in Ravenswood. Application available early January 2025.

During Spring Wine Stroll, participating businesses host wine distributors to pour samples that are paired with delicious hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants.  Attendees stroll between businesses to see what makes our community so unique and special. Application available late February 2025.

Enjoy the crisp air of Fall while meandering through Ravenswood during Damen at Night.  Businesses will offer special treats and discounts throughout the night, with various pop-up vendors right outside of their stores. Application available July 2025.

Usher in Fall with Apple Fest!  Dozens of vendors participate in the festival every year, selling everything from candy apples to scarves and hats. Pick up fresh apple pie, hot apple cider, or even a whole bushel of apples!  This family-friendly event has over 70K visitors. Application available early April 2025.

(Oct 26, 2025 | 11am - 1pm) Trick-or-Treat with your kids in Lincoln Square Ravenswood!  On the Saturday before Halloween the business district transforms into LINCOLN SCARED and RAVENSWoooooD, as children trick-or-treat between participating businesses. Application available August 2025.

(Nov 6, 2025 | 6:00pm-9:00pm) Kick-off the holiday shopping season with the Fall Wine Stroll.  Business participants throughout Lincoln Square Ravenswood host wine distributors to pour samples of wine to attendees while they explore the business community. Application available early September 2025.

Each year from May through November, LSRCC hosts two Farmers Markets each week in the heart of Lincoln Square, bringing the community together around the goodness of fresh fruits, vegetables and small batch, handcrafted goods. 

Swing by Giddings Plaza on select Thursday evenings in the Summer and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians during the Summer Concert Series. Application available early February 2025.

Toast the start of Summer at Damen at Night!  Businesses along Damen Avenue are open late to celebrate, and invite some of their friends to pop-up shop outside on the sidewalk.  Participants feature deals, treats, and special products for this night only. Application available April 2025.

In collaboration with Old Town School of Folk Music, Square Roots brings a vibrant mix of local restaurants, craft breweries, market vendors, and world music to Lincoln Avenue! Application available February 2025.

There’s a lot in-store for shoppers this Small Business Saturday!  Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, LSRCC transforms the business community into a Holiday wonderland, complete with festive decorations, carolers, ice sculptures, and a tree lighting ceremony.

Stay up late on the Thursdays in December with businesses throughout Ravenswood.  Participating businesses will be open until 8pm with refreshments and specials to help you knock out your Holiday shopping gift list. Application available October 2025.

Shop late at the businesses in Lincoln Square on Thursdays in December.  Participating businesses will have deals valid for the evenings of Shop Late Lincoln Square only. Application available October 2025.