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ANDERSONVILLE — A collection of Andersonville shops is offering great deals and events to keep you in the holiday spirit this weekend including free gift wrapping, a photo op with sexy reindeer, live music and more at Late-er Night Andersonville.

From 6-10 p.m. Friday, local businesses invite the community out for a night of deals and holiday cheer similar to Late Night Andersonville.

The schedule:

• From 4-10 p.m. at Vignette Vignette, 5407 N. Clark St.: Gift-making open house, which includes painting holiday cards, decorating ceramic stoneware plates, cups, vases, beads and seasonal directions. Walk in, pick a project and create with the staff.

• From 6-8 p.m. at the Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St.: Head to the museum for free photos with Santa.

• From 6-10 p.m. at Andersonville Galleria, 5247 N. Clark St.: The Galleria will host a tasting of Terry's Toffee.

• From 6-11 p.m. at Brimfield, 5219 N. Clark St.: Enjoy holiday cocktails and live music at the local home decor shop.

• From 7-9 p.m. at Marguerite Gardens, 5059 N. Clark St.: Head to the flower shop for live music.

• From 7:30-10 p.m., at George's Ice Cream and Sweets, 5306 N. Clark St.: eco-Andersonville will provide all the materials to environmentally friendly wrap a gift including unique gift wrap, shredders, crimpers and more.

• From 6-9 p.m. at Room Service Chicago, 5438 N. Clark St.: Take photos with sexy reindeer at the vintage home furnishings shop.

• From 6-10 p.m. at Milk Handmade, 5137 N. Clark St.: Local designer Sophia Reyes will host a trunk show along with a cocktail tasting with Crafthouse Cocktails.

• From 7-9 p.m. at Murray & White, 5416 N. Clark St.: Enjoy songs from the Merry Carolers.

A printable guide to deals is available here, in participating stores or listed here. Coupons must be presented to receive deals.

And check out our Holiday Gift Guide featuring gifts from local stores.

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