Small Business Saturday in Evanston/Skokie/Wilmette

Positioned between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday has been a nationwide effort that has gained steam over the last five years to promote locally-owned businesses. Last year, an estimated $14.3 billion was spent at small, independent businesses nationwide on the day.

Here’s what’s being offered locally in Skokie, Evanston and Wilmette.

Skokie:

Buy one cup of Intelligentsia Coffee and get another free on Saturday at Cocomero, 4849 Oakton St.

Local vendors will make up a pop-up gift shop from 1-6 p.m. at North Branch Yoga.

Gaite Salon is offering 20 percent off certain services.

Evanston:

Lots to check out in Evanston on Saturday. The Evanston Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring free trolley rides from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to help you get around.

Coucou & Olive, 1716 Sherman Ave. is offering 25% off everything on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Sunday. Get an extra 20% off already marked down merchandise.

Bucephalus Bikes, 1424 Lake St. is offering 15% off all accessories and 10% off for gift cards on Saturday.

The Spice House, 1941 Central St. will offer 15% off your entire purchase when buying four stock gift boxes on Saturday.

Jan’s Antiques, 2002 Dempster St. will offer 30% off all items on Saturday.

Allegro Dance Boutique will offer 25% off all “small” brands.

Evanston Stitchworks, 1234 Sherman Ave. will offer 10% off all yard and fabric throughout the store on Saturday.

Chicago Rare Book Center, 703 Washington St. will offer 20% off all books on open shelves on Saturday.

Happy Husky Bakery, 2601 Prairie Ave. will offer discounts of “up to 50 percent” on Saturday.

Buy a gelato and get one free Saturday at Frio Gelato, 517 Dempster St.

Each table will also get a free dessert with a purchase of food at Trattoria D.O.C., 705 Main St.

Wilmette:

Downtown Wilmette is holding a “Ready, Set, Shop” program for its small businesses from Saturday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 13.

Hubba-Hubba, The Noodle and Wilmette Jewelers are among the many featured merchants.