Experience Mount Prospect

06/06/2025

The scoop on Cap's Ice Cream! 🍦

Lovers of Capannari Ice Cream will continue to enjoy its classic flavors at the downtown Mount Prospect location for at least the remainder of the decade and possibly beyond. The business has a new le...

05/16/2025

Garage Sale Weekend starts now!

Looking for weekend plans? Look no further! Mount Prospect is home to one of the largest garage sale events in the suburbs: the Mount Prospect Garage Sale Weekend.

Today through Sunday, explore hundreds of garage and yard sales within our community. Get all the details and find the map at https://mountprospectgaragesale.com.

The Mount Prospect Garage Sale Weekend has been an MP tradition since 1993! This grassroots event is organized by Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate Mount Prospect Office and sponsored by community-minded local businesses.

05/02/2025

Party with us on Prospect Avenue!

What's happening on Prospect Ave. this weekend?

▪️Cinco de Derby Street Fest: Free event starting at noon (inside) with an outside street festival from 3-10 pm feat. local food vendors, mariachis, DJs & Revolucion De Amor Mana Tribute Band. Hosted by Whiskey Hill Brewery & Kitchen- Mt. Prospect. More details at facebook.com/events/1366832567672142

▪️Derby de Mayo Pub Crawl: Get a taste of downtown Mount Prospect's eating and drinking establishments, on Prospect and beyond, from 3-7 pm (registration at 2 pm). Stops include EMERSON'S ALE HOUSE, Khepri Cafe, Mount Prospect Public House, Mrs. P & Me, Patina Wine Bar, Station 34 & Whiskey Hill Brewery & Kitchen- Mt. Prospect. Hosted by the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants' Association. Reserve a spot at ow.ly/necX50VKeWM

▪️Alfresco Dining on Prospect: Outdoor dining is back on Prospect in front of Lady Dahlia Tequila Bar and Patina Wine Bar! The experience is enhanced with open-air dining, charming aesthetics, and the lively ambiance that continues to flourish on Prospect. While exploring the area, locals and visitors alike are encouraged to visit our other downtown merchants!

⚠️ Road closure for the street festival begins first thing Saturday morning. Prospect Ave. will be fully closed from Main St. to Wille St. for the remainder of the day. Prospect will be opened up by Sunday morning.

04/29/2025

👒🍻 Continuing with the upcoming weekend of outdoor excitement in Mount Prospect, join the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants' Association for their annual Derby de Mayo Pub Crawl on May 3! Wear your Derby best while also celebrating Cinco de Mayo at downtown eating and drinking establishments.

Participating locations:
EMERSON'S ALE HOUSE
Khepri Cafe
Mount Prospect Public House
Mrs. P & Me
Patina Wine Bar
Station 34
Whiskey Hill Brewery & Kitchen- Mt. Prospect (Street Fest running 3-10)

Registration is at 2 pm, and the event runs from 3-7 pm. Go to mpdowntown.com to view the menus and get tickets while space is still available!

04/29/2025

🪇🐎 It's time to gear up for festival season! The first weekend of May kicks off Mount Prospect's outdoor entertainment season. New on May 3 is the Cinco de Derby Street Festival held by Whiskey Hill Brewery & Kitchen- Mt. Prospect (99 W. Prospect Ave.). This is a free, all-ages event.

From 3-10 pm, enjoy local food vendors, an outdoor showing of the Kentucky Derby on a jumbo TV, live mariachi bands, Latin DJ sets, and Revolucion De Amor Mana Tribute Band.

For more information, go to whiskeyhillbrewing.com.

04/25/2025

The MPDMA is ready for the Derby de Mayo Pub Crawl - are you? Make your reservations today! https://bit.ly/4kT0Axj
Saturday, May 3
2 - 7 p.m.
Downtown Mount Prospect
Stops include: EMERSON’S ALE HOUSE, Khepri Cafe, Mrs. P & Me, Mount Prospect Public House, Patina Wine Bar, Station 34, Whiskey Hill Brewery & Kitchen- Mt. Prospect