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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 28th, 2026
Time: 10am - noon
Location: The Perfect Cup, 4700 N Damen Avenue
Admission: FREEPET DETAILS
Date: Saturday, November 28th, 2026
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 28th, 2026
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 at various locations throughout Chicago. 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 28th, 2026
Pre-Show Time: 5:00pm
Tree Lighting Time: 5:30pm
Location: Giddings Plaza, 4731 N Lincoln Avenue
Admission: FREE
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Esquina
4602 N Western Avenue
Esquina will be open from 6-8pm with a table of discounted jewelry and DJ SZR OG Ant playing music.
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Wander Home Holiday Market
The Guesthouse Hotel - 4872 N Clark Street
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with a curated collection of local makers, festive treats, and the warm, welcoming spirit of Andersonville at our Wander Home Holiday Market from noon - 5pm.
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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 online purchases for delivery through the end of December with code: APFSMLBIZ.
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Bad Luck Club
2114 W. Montrose Avenue
40% off Bad Luck Club sticker packs
30% off Bad Luck Club apparel
25% off holiday items and lighters
20% off purses and bags
15% off neon
Cards: buy 4, get one free!
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The Book Cellar
4736-38 N. Lincoln Avenue
The annual tradition of "Draw For Discount" With a purchase, you may draw for a discount of 10-50%
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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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$30 for 30 days unlimited yoga for new students.
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The Chopping Block
4747 N. Lincoln Avenue
20% off all retail, 10% off wine/spirits, plus a free Le Creuset cast iron book with cast iron purchase over $50 (while supplies last), and free tastings throughout the day.
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Ecodunia
5311 N Kedzie Avenue
Biggest discounts of the year on every item in stock! Order online, free shipping over $74 or pick up at our showroom.
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ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE
4723 N. Lincoln Avenue
Kick off our 21st holiday season at ENJOY Lincoln Square! We'll be open extended hours (9am - 9pm) for Small Business Saturday. Join our ENJOY Gift Card Scavenger Hunt: find hidden gift cards in the shop and it's yours to spend on a future visit. Can't make it in? Take 10% off online at urbangeneralstore.com with code ENJOYSHOPSMALL2026, November 28-30.
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Ginger & Lime Print Shop
4609 N Wolcott Avenue
10% off entire purchase with code SMALLBIZ10 plus a free tote bag with purchase of $50 or more if shopping in-store!
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Hazel & Hazel Apparel
1835 W. Montrose Avenue & 1825 W. Montrose Avenue
With a $50+ purchase made at either store, customers can enter to win a gift basket full of Hazel and Hazel Apparel goodies. Both stores will be participating and there's no limit to how many entries each person can get!
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KOVAL
4241 N Ravenswood Avenue
Shop local this Small Business Saturday at KOVAL! They'll be open at noon with an exclusive 10% off all in-store purchases.
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Midwest Nice
4619 N. Lincoln Avenue
Shop Midwest Nice apparel and accessories on Small Business Saturday. The first 25 customers will get a Midwest Nice tote bag filled with goodies including cookies by local baker Top Notch Bake Shop!
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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. Also, search the shop for one of 10 golden tickets to win a $10-$100 gift card to Neighborly!
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Nomadic Ant
4604 N Western Ave
Nomadic Ant will have extended hours from 10am - 8pm and will be offering hot beverages, $5 mystery grab bags, and a free gift with purchases over $50, and a chance to enter a raffle for a $50 gift card to the store.
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Petite Protea
15% off Small Business Saturday. Sign up for Petite Protea's newsletter and be eligible to win a $100 gift card! Must be 18+, entry ends December 23 and winner is drawn.
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Piccadilly Pub
4749 N Rockwell Street
Stop by the pub for over the top holiday decor, a cozy fireplace, and a long list of festive cocktails!
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Soothsayer Hot Sauce
Through our online store, get a free koozie for any orders $36 or more as well as a free Lump of Coal mini hot sauce bottle for orders $70 or more.
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Urban Pooch Canine Life Center
4501 N Ravenswood Avenue
Pick-a-Discount - Scratch-Off to get 10-50% off your entire shopping trip! Plus Santa Photos from 1-3pm with a $20 donation to One Tail at a Time.
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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!
