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Offices @ CoLab
900 Chicago Ave., Ste. 104
Evanston, IL 60202
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!
hometown holiday celebration & stroll
THURSDAY DECEMBER 7th,
5pm-8pm
FREE EVENT! Walk-ups are welcome.
BYO Mug, or pick up a free one at one of the locations listed on the map.
- DOWNLOAD THE MAP
- 5pm-5:30pm Justin Roberts Concert 4 Kids! Squeezebox, 743 Main St.
- 6:00pm - Live Menorah Lighting, Booked, 506 Main St
- 6:30pm - St. Luke's Choir Caroling Performance, Minasian Rugs, 1244 Chicago Ave
- 7:15pm - Live Menorah Lighting, Booked, 506 Main St
holidays on the mile
Your Destination for Unique, Friendly, Local Shopping & Dining
Holiday Tree Decorating Contest
Click the link to vote for the 2023 Fan Favorite! Pictures of all entries included.
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!
Holiday Dining Guide
Check often for Holiday Specials and Family Meal Deals as we add them!
Hometown Holiday Celebration & Stroll
December 7
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate!
Small Business Saturday
November 25th
Thank you for an amazing day!
small business saturday WEEKEND!
November 25
- Pick up free holiday-themed shopping bags at participating businesses (see the map)
- Enjoy local sales and events (see the map).
- Try to spend $100 because ...
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):
- 740 Main St (Tapestry Station), departures at 11am; 12pm; 1pm; 2pm
- 911 Chicago Ave (Wild Fork garage entrance), departures at 11:10am; 12:10pm; 1:10pm; 2:10pm
- 1245 Chicago Ave (Union/Space), departurest at 11:20am; 12:20pm, 1:20pm, 2:20pm
EVANSTON wine walk
Thursday, September 14
5:00pm-8:00pm
TICKETS: $39 at the door
DAY OF EVENT SALES LOCATIONS (starting at 5pm sharp):
- Kombucha Brava, 717 Custer Ave
- Coco Design & Build, 600 Dempster St
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WINE WALK MAP
CLICK HERE TO BUY WINE WALK RAFFLE TICKETS (100% of sales go to Shorefront Legacy Center)
April 22,
11:00am-1:00pm
WE ARE A GO FOR SATURDAY APRIL 22. The weather is cooperating, but it will be a little chilly. Please dress appropriately.
WALK UPS ARE WELCOME!
CHECK-IN LOCATIONS (Pick up cleaning supplies, a wristband, and get a route assigned):
- MDM / CoLab Evanston - 900 Chicago Ave Suite 104
- Maison du Prince, 1239 Chicago Ave
THANK YOU!
... for supporting businesses on Sidewalk Sale Weekend.
Evanston arts & craft Beverage Crawl
thursday may 18th, 5pm-8pm
Tickets at the door: $39
Walk-up tickets available the day of the event at the following locations:
- Coco Design & Build, 600 Dempster St
- Search Inc, 824 Dempster St
- Ten Thousand Villages, 915 Chicago Ave
- Kombucha Brava, 717 Custer Ave
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:
- The Raven Maniac SCarolers strolling the neighborhood singing ghoulishly de-fright-ful tunes
- Automo-SQUEALS at City Volkswagen (1033 Chicago Ave)! Come hang out with KITT the talking car from Knight Rider and maybe a few other Cool Cars in Costumes
4pm-6pm Spooky Saturday Block Party, 500 Block of Dempster St
- 4pm Pumpkin Contest Fan Favorite Voting Begins
- 4:30pm Kids Costume Parade
- 5:00pm Pet Costume Contest
- 5:45pm Pumpkin Contest Winners Announced
Spooky Saturday will be happening rain or shine.
mdm plein air music festival
IS ON TODAY 7/16!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!
mdm HOLIDAY ADOPT-A-TREE TRUNK DECORATING CONTEST
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:
- Classy Closet Consignment
- Compass Evanston
- D21 Fit Studio
- Executive Studio Hair Salon
- Noir d'Ebene Chocolate et Patisserie
- Shambee Law Office, Ltd.
- Studio 876, call 224-634-0729
- YoFresh Cafe
- Rich Foreman Photography
- Hinman LNG
