- Date:November 29, 2025, 10:00 am-10:00 pmEvent Description:Visit downtown Libertyville the Saturday after Thanksgiving for Small Business Saturday!Shop and enjoy the downtown. Many shops have special offers. Support your neighbors and yourselves!
Downtown Libertyville Shines When You Shop Small
There’s something special about the holiday season in downtown Libertyville—the twinkling lights, the friendly hellos, and the warmth that comes from supporting the people who make our town what it is. There’s something truly special about the holiday season in downtown Libertyville—the twinkling lights, the friendly hellos, and the warmth that comes from supporting the people who make our town what it is.
All across America, however, independent businesses are navigating rising costs, staffing shortages, and increased competition from online and big-box retailers—and Libertyville is no exception.
Therefore, in the spirit of giving, MainStreet Libertyville is rewarding shoppers for shopping and dining in downtown Libertyville. For every $200 spent on Small Business Saturday, shoppers will receive a $20 MainStreet Libertyville Gift Certificate redeemable at any MainStreet Libertyville member business.* The goal of the program is to keep downtown registers ringing while re-investing in the district through shopper incentives.
When you shop in downtown Libertyville, you’re not just checking off a holiday list—you’re supporting the shop owners, chefs, and entrepreneurs who pour their hearts into creating the experiences we all love.
Here’s why shopping small matters right here at home:
- It stays local: For every $100 spent downtown, $68 stays in our community—supporting schools, local initiatives, and jobs for our neighbors.
- It keeps Libertyville vibrant: Our small businesses give downtown its character—from cozy shops and inviting restaurants to the welcoming faces behind every counter.
- It strengthens community giving: Libertyville’s small businesses give back in countless ways, supporting local fundraisers, events, and programs that benefit us all.
Share your experiences online using the hashtags #ShopSmall and #ShopLibertyville.
And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more business news and updates.Let’s keep Libertyville’s downtown thriving, unique, and full of holiday spirit—one small purchase at a time!
*Shopper Bonus Program Terms and Conditions:
Receipts for purchases made on Nov. 29 from any non-office businesses in downtown Libertyville qualify for gift certificate award.
Multiple receipts can be used.
The minimum qualifying amount is $200 (yielding a $20 MSL Gift Certificate).
An additional 10% award will be made for every $100 over $200, with a maximum award for $1,000 in qualifying receipts per household (a max of $100 in gift certificates).
To “gross up” dollar amounts to the next $100 level, customers can buy MSL gift certificates. (eg Receipts =$370 + $30 MSL Gift Cert purchase = $400 Total = $40 award
Redemption center will be at Milwalky Taco (605 N Milwaukee Ave) and will operate from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM


