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Offices @ CoLab
900 Chicago Ave., Ste. 104
Evanston, IL 60202
MDM FALL FESTIVAL & PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
family friendly, socially distanced
saturday october 9
1pm-4pm
entrance at 801 dempster st
COVID POLICY: The MDM Fall Fest is a family-friendly event. As children under 12 are unable to be vaccinated, we are providing socially extra-distanced seating clusters, cleaning supplies, and asking guests to wear masks when they are not eating or drinking. No proof of vaccination is required. If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
ATTN KIDS: Fairies & Scaries Storytime!
Starting at 1:15pm sharp!
Did you know some of our local businesses are haunted or enchanted? We'll be reading ghost stories and fairy tales set right here in the neighborhood.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Two $100 prizes! Voting starts at 2pm
- One prize will be chosen by judges.
- One prize will be chosen by festival attendee votes
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Live Music from the Rolling Clones
Your favorite Rolling Stones classics, but local
This killer Stones cover band is made up entirely of employees and alumni from The Guitar Works Ltd on Main Street. They are a local treasure.
Local Food & Beverages
Visit these wonderful local businesses in our marketplace:
- Firehouse Grill (pizza, beer)
- Village Farmstand (fresh treats)
- YoFresh Cafe (hot dogs, pretzels and of course, fro yo)
Pop-Up Shopping
Visit the following businesses in our marketplace:
- Life: Styled by Jackson (Fall & Halloween home decor)
- Witchy Woman World Apothecary (Fall & Halloween bath and body products)
- The Allie & Julie Team at Compass (free tee shirts and water bottles!)
