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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

 

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May

Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl

May 14, 2026
Once again, we are teaming up with Evanston Made to pop up one-night only art exhibit... MORE
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June

Main Street Fair

June 27, 2026
The Main Street Fair will showcase artistic wares from over 100 artisans from across ... MORE
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July

The Main Dempster Mile - Pein Air Fesitval Block Party

July 17, 2026
Once again, we're hosting a block party celebration for Evanston Made's Plein... MORE
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