All True North events are always free, always fun, always open to the public, and registration is never required. If you are not a True North Fan Club member, ask to join the next time you shop True North. If you have questions about any event, ask!
2025 True North Events
HOLIDAY HOURS
Closing early on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.

True North will close early on Christmas Eve, at 5pm, and be closed Christmas Day. See you on the 26th. Enjoy whatever holiday you celebrate!
33 HOUR SHOPPING EVENT
Friday January 23, 2026, 10am until Saturday, January 24, 2026, 7pm

True North will open at 10am on Friday – and then NOT lock the doors until 7pm on Saturday! That’s right… both buildings will remain open for 33 hours of shopping fun! January 23, 2026 – January 24, 2026
33 HOUR SHOPPING EVENT
Friday January 24, 2025, 10am until Saturday, January 25, 2025, 7pm

True North will open at 10am on Friday – and then NOT lock the doors until 7pm on Saturday! That’s right… both buildings will remain open for 33 hours of shopping fun! January 24, 2025 – January 25, 2025
BLOODY VALENTINE EVENT
Sunday, February 16, 2025 – 1pm-3pm

True North will be serving FREE Bloody Marys to all True North Fan Club members from 1pm-3pm. Not a member? Ask to join.
SHITTY PRETZEL PARTY
Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 5pm-7pm

You can come if you want. If not, whatever. You’d probably have a shitty time anyway. Free Shitty crafts. Next Page Book Store Grand Opening. Crappy beer. More unexciting activities.
The biggest excitement of the evening will be the opening of Next Page – an independent book store @ True North… but you probably don’t read books, so… up to you.
(Please come so the staff won’t be there all by themselves.)
NO TAX – TAX DAY
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – 10am-7pm

True North will pay the sales tax for our True North Fan Club members so you don’t have to.
Not a member? Ask to join.
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EASTER
Sunday, April 20, 2025 – 10am-7pm

True North will now be OPEN on Easter. There’s finally something fun to do after the egg hunt. Bring the family in to True North to shop, play, and explore. Open 10am-7pm.
NORTH AVENUE GRAND OPENING
Saturday, May 10, 2025 – 10am-7pm

Join us for the Grand Opening
of the Second Floor at
True North: Building Two.
“North Avenue” features
32 Small Businesses and opens
Saturday, May 10th.
FFOREST FEST
Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 12pm-8pm

Save the date and plan your summer vacation around this music festival. Don’t miss this fun day under the trees.
Live Music, Vendor Market, Food Truck Rally, Free Activities, Crafts, Kids Fest, Adult Beverages, & more.
Details: www.fForestFest.com
CUT IT OUT: Plant Day
Saturday, July 26, 2025 – 12pm-5pm, Building Two

True North is hosting a Plant Day, with partnership from the Grundy County Houseplant Addicts Group. Trade cuttings, start a seedling, buy a plant, learn how to care for your plants, create crafts, and more.
Plus: a ‘Cut it Out’ craft by the Sh!tty Craft Club!
Details will be listed in the
True North Fan Club facebook group.
FEATURED EVENT: TRUE NORTH FEST
Sunday, August 31, 2025 – 12pm – 5pm

Vendor Market + Pretzels & Pringles + Food + Music + Crafts + Plant Swap + Outdoor Reading + Fashion Show + Kids Camp + Hot Sauce Tasting + Outdoor Games + Arcade Gaming Contest + Tattoos + More …
…and Shopping!
FUN FOR EVERYONE! Don’t miss this.
TIK.TOK.TOBER
October 19, 2025

Have you ever wanted to create content at True North? This is your time! Come to True North and film your YouTube videos, Tik-Toks, and reels with True North as your background.
- Create a TikTok.
- Post it before October 18th.
- Tag #shopTrueNorth to enter.
- October 19th the top 3 will be posted.
- Winner will receive $500 in prizes!
Winner will be announced during “Boo North”!
BOO NORTH
Sunday, October 26, 2025 – 10a-7p

- Shop True North in your costume.
- Take a selfie and share in TNFC.
- Staff will vote on a winner.
- Win $100 in TN gift coins!
Trick or Treat at both buildings, spooky pretzels from 1pm-3pm, Halloween crafts at SCC, and shopping!
ANNUAL TN HOLIDAY PARTY
Sunday, November 2, 2025 – 10a-7p

Kitschy Christmas at BOTH buildings.
Christmas Cookies & Holiday Happy Hours 12-3p.
Vintage Christmas, Festive Finds, Midwest-Made Gifts, Cute Clothing, Decor, and more.
Holiday Music & Christmas Crafts.
Write a Letter to Santa at TN2.
Double TNFC tickets for purchases.
Kick off your holiday shopping and decorating with this epic event.
SANTA DAY
Sunday, November 16, 2025 – 1pm-3pm

Come visit Santa at True North: Building Two. Take photos, tell him your list, and just say hi! Bring the kids!
CLOSED: THANKSGIVING
Thursday, November 27, 2025 – 10am-7pm

Both True North buildings will be closed for Thanksgiving. Visit us for Black Friday & Shop Small Saturday! Hours will return to 10am-7pm, 7 days a week. more: www.shoptruenorth.com
MIDNIGHT SHOPPING
Friday, December 5, 2025 – 10am-12am (midnight)

This is a favorite! True North will turn off the overhead lights. Shop both buildings by flashlight & the glow of twinkling Christmas lights. Participate in the FREE adult scavenger hunt and win a “prize.”
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
Friday, December 12, 2025 – 10am-10pm

Our fellow retailers downtown Morris will be open until 10pm. Both of our buildings will also be staying open another 3 hours (until 10pm) to help you get your holiday shopping done!
While we are not officially a part of the Morris Retail Association, we love to support our friends!
BLOODY MERRY SUNDAY
Sunday, December 14, 2025 – 1pm-3pm

True North will be serving FREE Bloody Marys to all True North Fan Club members from 1pm-3pm. Not a member? Ask to join.