Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll
Families stroll through the downtown area at their own pace, stopping at participating local businesses to collect candy and Halloween goodies. Attendees can stop by Fountain Square to pick up an official stroll map, visit sponsor booths, and pose in front of a fall-themed photo backdrop. Creative and fun costumes are encouraged for trick-or-treaters.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Trick-or-treating is free.
Hours
2-4PM.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Evanston
Food & Drink
Participating shops hand out candy and Halloween goodies, and La Cocinita Restaurant offers free churros to visitors in costume.
Parking
For those driving, the page recommends Sherman Plaza Self Park garage, one block from Fountain Square, and links to parking information.
Going?
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Tips & Advice
- Look for official Trick or Treat posters on storefront windows and doors, as not all businesses participate.
- Park at the Sherman Plaza Self Park garage, located just one block from Fountain Square.
- Share photos on Instagram using #DTEHalloween and tagging @downtownevanston to enter a raffle for an Evanston E-Gift Card.
Special Events & Promotions
- The first 150 trick-or-treaters at Artem Pop Up Gallery can get free Kyuteji stickers.
- Costumed visitors can get free churros at La Cocinita, and Commonwealth Running Company offers 10% off shopping during the event.
- Bookends & Beginnings hosts a Halloween-themed spooky storytime at 2:30 p.m., with prizes for the best book-themed costumes in kid, teen, and adult categories.
- One River School offers free mini-pumpkin painting during the stroll; RSVP is required.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should attendees wear?
Fun and creative costumes are encouraged for everyone participating.
How do visitors identify participating businesses?
Participating locations display Trick or Treat posters on their windows or doors, and some may have candy set up outside.
What activities are available at Fountain Square?
Visitors can pick up the official Trick-or-Treat Stroll map, take photos in front of a fall-themed backdrop, and visit sponsor booths.
How can visitors enter the photo raffle?
Share your photos on Instagram by tagging @downtownevanston and using the hashtag #DTEHalloween to be entered to win an Evanston E-Gift Card.
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