Lake Forest Station Pop-Up

11/14/2022

Looking for the Lake Forest Station Pop-Up Shop? The Pop-Up Shop is back this holiday season with a new location and new name - the Think Local Pop-Up Shop!

Follow City of Lake Forest, Illinois and the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce for details on this year's Think Local Pop-Up Shop! This page will no longer be updated.

Great news - the Pop-Up Shop returns this year with a new name and the same great mission to support local non-profit organizations!🥳

This holiday season, the City has partnered with the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce to introduce the Think Local Pop-Up Shop!

Formerly known as the Lake Forest Station Pop-Up Shop, the Think Local Pop-Up Shop will now be located in a storefront in Market Square (252 Market Square).

The Think Local Pop-Up Shop debuts the day of the Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration in Market Square (Friday, November 25) and the will be open for shopping Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 4 pm throughout the holiday season.

The shop will add to the holiday buzz in the downtown shopping district and support many local non-profits by providing a venue to raise their visibility and sell branded items. When you purchase merchandise from one of the nonprofit organizations, proceeds from the sale will go directly to that organization.

Nonprofits will also have volunteers on site on designated days to help spread awareness and information about their organizations.

For more information, please visit the Chamber’s website at: https://www.lflbchamber.com/think-local-pop-up-shop/?fl_builder

01/14/2022

That’s a wrap! It was amazing to see the community come together to help support various local non-profit organizations at the Pop Up Shop again this year. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped staff the store while it was open, our sponsor Lake Forest Bank and Trust, and everyone who visited the Lake Forest Station. You made a difference!

Participating non-profits:
Lake Forest High School Boosters
Green Minds LFLB
Croya
Paws For Patrick
Mothers Trust Foundation
Equestrian Connection
Lake Forest Sailing
Deer Path Art League
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
Friends of Lake Forest Library
School of St. Mary Lake Forest, IL
Reading Power Inc
Gorton Center
Elawa Farm

01/06/2022

Tomorrow starts our final blowout sale! All items will be 20%-50% off, while supplies last. Don't miss your last chance this season to find one-of-a-kind Lake Forest merchandise and to support 14 local non-profits!

Paws For Patrick
Lake Forest High School Boosters
Mothers Trust Foundation
Croya
Lake Forest Sailing
Gorton Center
Friends of Lake Forest Library
Deer Path Art League

01/04/2022

Get ready for the Lake Forest Station sale! This is your last chance this winter season to grab one-of-a-kind Lake Forest merchandise, and support 14 local non-profits! Hours will be Friday, January 7, from 11am-5pm, and Saturday, January 8 from 11am-4pm.

Participating non-profits:
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
Friends of Lake Forest Library
Lake Forest High School Boosters
Green Minds LFLB
Croya
Paws For Patrick
Mothers Trust Foundation
Equestrian Connection
Lake Forest Sailing
Deer Path Art League
Gorton Center
Elawa Farm
Reading Power Inc
School of St. Mary Lake Forest, IL

12/29/2021

The Lake Forest Station will be closed today, 12/29 and tomorrow, 12/30. Stay tuned for our sale hours!

12/23/2021

We are open today from 11 am - 5 pm! If you are still looking for that perfect gift, we have gifts for the whole family, and your purchase supports 14 local non-profits!

Participating non-profits:
Gorton Center
Elawa Farm
School of St. Mary Lake Forest, IL
Reading Power Inc
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
Friends of Lake Forest Library
Lake Forest High School Boosters
Green Minds LFLB
Croya
Paws For Patrick
Mothers Trust Foundation
Equestrian Connection
Lake Forest Sailing
Deer Path Art League

12/22/2021

Looking for that last-minute gift this holiday season? We are open today, from 11 am - 5 pm! and buy gifts that give back by supporting 14 local non-profits. Learn more about the Deer Path Art League, one of our participating non-profits on Lake Forest Love!

Other Participating Non-profits:
Gorton Center
Elawa Farm
School of St. Mary Lake Forest, IL
Reading Power Inc
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
Friends of Lake Forest Library
Lake Forest High School Boosters
Green Minds LFLB
Croya
Paws For Patrick
Mothers Trust Foundation
Equestrian Connection
Lake Forest Sailing

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12/21/2021

We are open today with special shopping hours from 11 am - 5 pm! Learn more about one of our participating non-profits Elawa Farm, in their feature on Lake Forest Love.

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12/19/2021

The Friends of Lake Forest Library is one of our participating non-profits this holiday season! Read more about the organization on Lake Forest Love: https://bit.ly/3yoDyXb

We're open from 11 am - 4 pm today!

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12/18/2021

LFHS Spirit Store has stocked our shelves with great Scours gear. Stop in today 11-5! We also have the caroling by LFHS students so stop by for holiday cheer!!!!!

12/18/2021

Did you know, our volunteers will help wrap the gifts you purchase at the shop? We're helping make gift giving easy for you this season! Stop by today from 11 am - 5 pm

Participating Non-Profits:
Lake Forest High School Boosters
Green Minds LFLB
Croya
Paws For Patrick
Mothers Trust Foundation
Equestrian Connection
Lake Forest Sailing
Deer Path Art League
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
Friends of Lake Forest Library
Gorton Center
Elawa Farm
Reading Power Inc
School of St. Mary Lake Forest, IL

12/17/2021

We love having special events on Saturdays! Tomorrow, the Lake Forest High School Madrigal Singers will be performing at 11 am, and the Lake Forest High School Bel Canto Singers will be performing at 1:30 pm.