First Friday is a monthly, themed-event in Hubbard Woods Design District on Green Bay Road between Tower Road and Scott Avenue. As the name suggests, these events typically fall on the first Friday of the month (excluding July due to the holiday) from May–October.
Participating merchants decorate their storefronts, stay open later for extended shopping hours and provide uniquely themed snacks.
It’s a evening of shopping, art, music and fun in Hubbard Woods!
First Friday: Chocolate Walk
Celebrate a sweet start to spring with the return of First Friday! Join us in Winnetka’s Hubbard Woods Design District for an evening of after-hours shopping, complimentary cocktails and bites including decadent chocolates at participating locations. 🍫
✨ Mingle with neighbors and local creatives
🛍️ Explore the latest spring collections from local boutiques
🍷 Sip, shop, and snack your way through the district
Whether you're reconnecting with neighbors or discovering your new favorite art gallery, be sure to join us for the first, First Friday of 2025!
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Hubbard Woods Design District is located in Winnetka, Illinois on Green Bay Road between Tower Road and Scott Avenue. Visit our website for more information on HWDD as well as details on merchant and parking locations.
🛜 https://www.shophwdd.com
📍Hubbard Woods Park
939 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
Holiday in Hubbard Woods
We’re kicking off the holiday season with Holiday in Hubbard Woods on November 14th!
October First Friday: Art Walk
Our First Friday monthly event series wraps up the 2024 season with Art Walk.
September First Friday: Taste of Hubbard Woods
On September 6th, our monthly First Friday event just got even juicier! You can stroll through the neighborhood and shop your favorite businesses ✨ after hours ✨ while snacking on complimentary bites provided by the fabulous restaurants of Hubbard Woods! Live music, libations, and a great opportunity to stop, browse, and shop!
August First Friday: Midsummer Chill
On August 2nd, cool off with us in Hubbard Woods during our First Friday event, Midsummer Chill! Along with live music throughout the district, participating stores will be staying open late and offering themed refreshments to help you beat the heat. It’s a great opportunity to stop, browse, and shop so come explore Chicago’s North Shore destination for art, home, design, fashion and dining!
July First (Actually Second) Friday: Selfies and Snacks
On July 12th, the Hubbard Woods Design District’s monthly First Friday event returns—this month on the SECOND Friday—with Selfies and Snacks! Join us from 4–7pm for an evening of after-hours shopping; themed snacks and libations; art and music. Be sure to stop by participating merchants to take a selfie at their selfie stations! 📸
Come explore Chicago’s North Shore destination for art, home, design, fashion and dining!
June First Friday in Hubbard Woods Design District
On June 7th, the Hubbard Woods Design District’s monthly First Friday event returns with Pops and Dots! Join us from 4–7pm and help us kickoff summer with an evening of after-hours shopping, themed snacks, art and music!
A Chocolate Walk: First Friday in Hubbard Woods Design District
On May 3rd, the Hubbard Woods Design District will host its first, First Friday of 2024! Along with live music throughout the district, participating stores will be offering refreshments, including deliciously decadent chocolates. It’s a great opportunity to stop, browse, and shop after hours!
Participating HWDD Merchants:
Arch
Bedside Manor
Benvenuti & Stein
Byrne Carazzo Studio
Casa Spazio
HeART Studio
Material Possessions
Mattie M
Randoon’s
Robin Thomas Interiors
Selleria Veneta
Vivid Art Gallery
Wellyhaus
