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Main-Dempster Mile

805 Greenwood St., Evanston, IL 60201 Visit Map
(847) 448-0748

The Main Dempster Mile is home to an active community of over 200 independent businesses located along Chicago Avenue, Main Street, and Dempster Street in the southeast corner of Evanston. The area is anchored by two Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Purple Line stations and the Main Street Metra suburban station, creating a transit-oriented and walkable neighborhood that offers residents and visitors a variety of unique options for shopping, dining, and entertainment in some of the oldest commercial buildings in Evanston.

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EVENTS AT Main-Dempster Mile

 

25
July

Skylight Vintage Festival on Sidewalk Sale Weekend

July 25, 2026
This new family-friendly festival, which includes 15 Vintage Vendors, Live Music and ... MORE
24
July

Main-Dempster Mile Summer Sidewalk Sale

July 24, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Find the best prices of the year during our Annual Sidewalk Sale and Clearance Event.... MORE
10
Sep

Evanston Wine Walk

September 10, 2026
Enjoy wine tastings in dozens of locally, independently-owned shops on Main Street an... MORE
24
Oct

Spooky Saturday on the Main Dempster Mile

October 24, 2026
Kids of all ages are invited to trick or treat the businesses of the Main-Dempster Mi... MORE
28
Nov

We're Glad You're Here Holidays - Shop Local

November 28, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Simple, happy, fun and retro activations to make you remember why it’s great to... MORE
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