an evanston community organization
Offices @ CoLab
900 Chicago Ave., Ste. 104
Evanston, IL 60202
BYO Mug, or pick up a free one at one of the locations listed on the map.
holidays on the mile
Your Destination for Unique, Friendly, Local Shopping & Dining
Hometown Holiday Celebration & Stroll
December 7, 5pm-8pm
FREE EVENT. Free gift at check-in, free hot cocoa and cider, living windows, in-store sales and events ... an amazing way to get your holiday shopping done!
Holiday Tree Decorating Contest
Each year, dozens of our neighbors decorate the fir trees in our sidewalk planters. Find a map and vote for your favorite
Holiday Gift Guide
Get inspired! Browse edibles, wearables, experiences, self care and traditional gift ideas in our 2023 Gift Guide.
Iconic Candy Cane Lights on Main St
Add a little extra merry to your holiday by visiting the candy cane street lights on Main Street in Evanston. So many selfie opportunities while you shop!
** enjoy the Main-Dempster mile **
What's going on in the neighborhood?
FINALLY!
The Main-Dempster Mile is excited to have dozens of businesses who are a part of the new Evanston Gift Card, a digital gift card that can be used at over 60 businesses (and growing) in Evanston!
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November 25
MDM GIFT BAG GIVEAWAY
Saturday 11/25, 2pm-4pm
Village Farmstand, 810 Dempster St
If you spend $100 on the Mile on SBS, redeem your receipts at designated locations to get a mystery gift bag filled with amazing local goodies!
NEW IN 2023! Shopping Trolley between the Main-Dempster Mile and Downtown Evanston, sponsored by Northwestern University. Click HERE for details, see below or on the map for MDM trolley stops and departure times):
EVANSTON wine walk
Thursday, September 14
5:00pm-8:00pm
TICKETS: $39 at the door
DAY OF EVENT SALES LOCATIONS (starting at 5pm sharp):
CHECK-IN LOCATIONS (Pick up cleaning supplies, a wristband, and get a route assigned):
Walk-up tickets available the day of the event at the following locations:
July 14: Tonight's plein air block party & art market is on!
VOTE FOR THE 2022 "FAN FAVORITE" holiday tree UNTIL DECEMBER 16
what's happening on spooky saturday!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 28
11am-1pm Trick or Treat the Businesses plus a couple of fun extras. Watch for:
4pm-6pm Spooky Saturday Block Party, 500 Block of Dempster St
Spooky Saturday will be happening rain or shine.
FRONT PORCH CONCERT SERIES:
Your wonderful neighbors have donated their porches for these amazing community building concerts. BYO blankets, chairs and snacks. No alcohol allowed.
12pm - Jutta & the Hi-Dukes at 1224 Hinman Ave
1:30pm - Sophia at 1014 Main St
3:00pm - Martin Metzger at 1014 Maple St
TRAIN STATION ALLEY FESTIVAL
4:00pm - Donnell
6:30pm - The Gingers
PLUS food, wine and beer from Firehouse Grill, YoFresh Cafe and The Wine Goddess, pop-up market and mini Car Show!
It's that time again where we ask our neighbors to decorate trees all along the business district! All trees would need to be decorated by December 8th, 2021.
CLICK HERE to see contest rulles and get a look at last year's entries.
THANK YOU!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUPPORT A BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS IN EVANSTON?
CLICK HERE to see a directory of black-owned businesses in Evanston-North Shore, and a special shout out to these black-owned businesses on the Mile:
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