• Small Business Saturday
  • This holiday season, let the small businesses in the community know how much you appreciate them.  Show your support for the local economy and join us on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 for another exciting Small Business Saturday in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood!

    Not only will many businesses in the area offer special discounts and promotions, but festive events take place throughout the day.  Join us in the morning for pictures with Santa, enjoy holiday tunes throughout the day by Victorian Carolers, and end the day with our annual Tree Lighting.

    So come out and have fun with family and friends, and allow the friendly faces in our local shops help you shop early, shop easy, and shop small!

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  • Pictures with Santa

    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 30th, 2024
    Time: 10am - noon
    Location: The Perfect Cup, 4700 N Damen Avenue
    Admission: FREE
    (Professional photographer prints available for purchase from TK Photography)


    PET DETAILS

    Date: Saturday, November 30th, 2024
    Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
    Location: Urban Pooch Canine Life Center, 4501 N Ravenswood Avenue
    Admission: 
    Free! Santa will be in store and you can snap a photo with him!

  • Victorian Carolers

    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 30th, 2024
    Time: 11:00am - 4:30pm
    (30 minute performances at the top of each hour)
    Location: Giddings Plaza, 4731 N Lincoln Avenue
    Admission: FREE

  • Annual Tree Lighting

    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.  And be sure to grab a German glühwein or hot cider from DANK Haus German Cultural Center while you're there. Santa will also be at the tree for a meet & greet starting at 4:30 - you can even snap a photo with him with your phone.


    EVENT DETAILS

    Date: Saturday, November 30th, 2024
    Time: 5:30pm
    Location: Giddings Plaza, 4731 N Lincoln Avenue
    Admission: FREE

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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!

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