Introducing First Fridays: 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!
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!
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)
Closet Traders (31 S. Seymour Avenue)
Dockside Direct Furniture (31 S. Seymour Avenue)
Emil’s Tavern on Center (161 Center Street)
Participating Businesses / Organizations
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.
Some of the July 3rd Specials/Offerings:
Enjoy $5 off margarita pitchers at Abel’s Cantina
Join Andy’s Records for Grayslake’s First Fridays as they welcome their newest featured artists from Save-a-Pet! They’re so excited to have artwork made by the animals themselves up on display and for sale in the shop for all of July and August, with all proceeds from the artwork sales going back to Save-a-Pet
Sing some karaoke at Beer Bazaar
Take 20% off all red, white, and blue apparel and accessories at Blush Boutique & Spa AND if you spend $50 in the boutique, receive a FREE Red Light Therapy session
Bring a candle vessel / jar previously purchased at Romney Brown and refill it for only $5
Spin the Wheel at Yhana Boba Cafe for your chance to win prizes
First Draft (250 Center Street)
Grayslake Arts Alliance
Pop & Float (31 S. Seymour Avenue)
Romney Brown Candle Company (170 Center Street)
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)
