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!
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 August 7th Specials/Offerings:
Enjoy $5 off margarita pitchers at Abel’s Cantina
Join Andy’s Records for Grayslake’s First Fridays when they welcome back their current featured artists Save-a-Pet! All sales from artwork created by the pets go directly to Save-a-Pet. Plus, bring your own pet and let them make some art!
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).
Join the Grayslake Arts Alliance at Black Lung Brewing Company during First Fridays for an Artist Meet & Greet with Jon Billman. Check out his artwork while you enjoy delicious food and their brand new menu!
Take 30% off all pajamas, robes, & slippers for adults and children at Blush Boutique & Spa. They are also offering calming IV drips ($125), Vitamin B12 shots ($25), and Botox at $15 per unit with Nurse Practitioner Aman.
Get in the back-to-school spirit! Wear or bring anything that shows what school you’ll be attending in the fall and receive a FREE order of Beer Nuggets at Emil’s Tavern on Center (1 order per table/ticket).
Enjoy $5 refills on all candles previously made and/or purchased at Romney Brown Candle Company.
Buy 2 books, get 1 free at This Old Book and Book Signing Event featuring author Shelly Pettibone.
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)
