Holiday Shopping
The holidays are a time for family, friends, gatherings, and cheer… but all the errands and running around can take a toll on your festive spirit. Consider shopping locally this holiday season:
Support your community and small businesses
Find one-of-a-kind, unique, and thoughtful gifts
Personalized customer service and attention to detail
Convenience
Here are four ways you can take advantage of shopping locally this season:
1. Holiday Market | DEC. 2 - 3, 10 AM - 4 PM | Atelier by elliestyled - 1900 Sheridan Rd.
Atelier by elliestyled will be hosting their fourth annual holiday market featuring over 30 curated vendors, including 3 other Highland Park businesses: Ozmun Home, The Flower House, and the Laughlin Gallery. Sip and snack while you shop a unite collection of gifts, jewelry, décor, art, and more. Need another reason to visit? Proceeds from the market will benefit Erika’s Lighthouse, a 501c(3) non-profit focused on making mental health programs accessible in schools.
2. Night Under the Lights on the Block | DEC. 5, 5 PM - 8 PM | 600 Block of Central Ave.
Crisp evening air and twinkling holiday lights await visitors at this jolly community event. Six local businesses will be participating and offering a variety of holiday-themed shopping, treats, and activities:
Beanstalk | 645 Central Ave.
Holiday music
Central Café | 664 Central Ave.
Tasty treats & drinks
Central Boutique | 662 Central Ave.
Central for Men - Tequila tasting
Central for Women - Custom sweater monogramming
Harper + Ash | 668 Central Ave.
Piercing party featuring Be Loved Jewelry
Sprout Kids | 644 Central Ave.
Custom creations featuring Bella Colletta Jewelry
Wild Willow | 658 Central Ave.
Tinsel your hair featuring Rad & Refined Jackie Rezak
3. Parking | NOW THROUGH JAN. 5, 2024
What would you do with unlimited time? We can’t add an extra hour to the day, but we can give you more parking time! Now through January 5, 2024, time limit restrictions at all municipal parking lots have been suspended. Take your time and enjoy the shopping and dining experience without having to remember how much time is left at your parking spot. How much more shopping can you get done now?!
Please note: ADA-accessible parking, fire hydrant zones, loading zones, on-street customer-only parking, permit parking, and employee parking restrictions will remain in effect during these parking holidays. EV charging areas will also be enforced in order to give multiple individuals the opportunity to use the service.
4. Enjoy Highland Park
Looking for one location to find information on shopping and dining in Highland Park? Visit enojoyhighlandpark.com for everything you need to know about events and holiday happenings, as well as shopping and dining across the city. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @enjoyhighlandpark for updates on the go. Want weekly shopping, dining, and event opportunities sent right to your inbox? Sign up for the Weekender and discover exciting places to explore and activities to experience.
Is your local business hosting a holiday event? Reach out to Marketing Coordinator, Diane Larson (dlarson@cityhpil.com) to be featured in an upcoming city publication.