First Fridays in Grayslake: A New Tradition Starts Here
Members of the Village Center business community are bringing something new (and fun) to historic downtown Grayslake!
Join them for First Fridays, a monthly community event where your favorite local businesses stay open late (6 - 9 pm) and offer something special for you to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a casual night out, a girls’ night, a date night, or just an excuse to explore downtown…this is for you!
No tickets needed!
Just come as you are and enjoy the night!
We recommend stopping into multiple locations to experience everything the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center has to offer.
Each month may look a little different, so there’s always something new to check out.
Grab your friends, plan your stops, and let’s make Friday nights in Grayslake something to look forward to.
What to expect:
Find something different at each participating business including:
Drink specials + happy hour menus
Shopping promotions + exclusive discounts
Raffles and giveaways
Complimentary snacks or treats
Interactive experiences + pop-ups
Sip, shop, dine, and explore all in one night while supporting local businesses that make our community so special!
Participating Businesses
Abel’s Cantina (125 Center Street)
Andy’s Records (16 N. Whitney Street)
Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street)
Black Lung Brewing (2 S. Lake Street)
Blush Boutique & Spa (229 Center Street)
Dockside Direct Furniture (31 S. Seymour Avenue)
Emil’s Tavern on Center (161 Center Street)
First Draft (250 Center Street)
Grayslake Arts Alliance
Pop & Float (31 S. Seymour Avenue)
Sienna Lifestyle (123 Center Street)
This Old Book (138 Center Street)
Victoria’s Floral (141 Center Street)
Wild Raspberry Resale (55 N. Barron Boulevard)
Yhana Boba Cafe (10 N. Lake Street)
Note, participation may vary each month.
Some of the October 2nd Specials/Offerings:
Enjoy $5 off margarita pitchers at Abel’s Cantina
Join Beer Bazaar for First Fridays Karaoke Night! And from 6 - 9 pm spend $10 or more and get a penny pour redeemable during your next Beer Bazaar visit (limit one per person).
Check out Black Lung Brewing as they host Grayslake Arts Alliance Featured Artist Katniss Villanueva from 5 - 8 pm.
Trick-or-Treat! Save 31% on anything that fits in your pumpkin at Blush Boutique & Spa.
At First Draft, get a one topping 16 inch pizza and bucket of beer for ONLY $23!
Join Sienna Lifestyle for a fun evening of line dancing! Just $10 at the door. The dancing begins at 6:30 pm!
Join This Old Book and the Grayslake Area Public Library for an exciting evening of spooky storytelling. Enjoy a chilling classic short story read aloud by the Grayslake Library, followed by a reading and book signing by local authors E. Black and S. Black, authors of The Chimera Snare series. Stop in This Old Book, enjoy the Halloween atmosphere, have a spooky snack, terrifying drink, pick up some library swag, and discover your next great read. Come dressed up and receive a special gift! Buy 2 books, get 1 free!
