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to Downtown Mount Prospect! The Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association is a organization run by downtown businesses that hosts community events and promotions to benefit the community and your favorite downtown businesses. Our “Events” tab has more information about our past and upcoming events. Check out our members lists and click here to find out about the latest downtown events and the downtown directory!
Movies on the Green
Enjoy a magical evening under the stars at Movies on the Green, hosted on the Centennial Green at Village Hall in Downtown Mount Prospect. Bring your family, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs and settle in for a relaxing outdoor movie night in the heart of the community.
Location: Centennial Green at Village Hall
50 S. Emerson Street — just one block north of the Mount Prospect Metra Station
2026 Movie Date & Time
- October 14 – Wicked – Start time no later than 6:00 p.m.
Run time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Admission is free, and seating is first come, first served—so arrive early, get comfortable, and enjoy a memorable night of outdoor entertainment in Downtown Mount Prospect.
Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Mount Prospect
Last Wednesday in October
Get your costumes ready and bring the whole family to Downtown Mount Prospect for a spooktacular afternoon of Downtown Trick-or-Treating! Little ghouls and goblins can stroll through downtown and collect treats from participating businesses in a safe, festive environment.
Enjoy the sights of creatively decorated storefronts, friendly merchants, and a lively Halloween atmosphere as kids show off their best costumes while filling their treat bags.
It’s a sweet way to celebrate Halloween and support local businesses—don’t miss this Downtown Mount Prospect tradition!
Costumes encouraged. Fun guaranteed.
Santa Photo Shoot
November 28 & 29
Kick off the holiday season with a magical Santa Photo Shoot in Downtown Mount Prospect! Bring the kids, gather the family, and capture a timeless holiday memory with Santa himself.
This festive experience is perfect for holiday cards, keepsakes, and creating joyful moments to cherish for years to come. Make it a fun holiday outing and enjoy the sights, sounds, and spirit of the season while visiting Downtown Mount Prospect.
Don’t miss your chance to snap the perfect Santa photo!
New Year’s Eve-Eve Family Celebration
December 30, 2026
Station 34 | 34 S. Main Street
Celebrate the New Year early at the New Year’s Eve-Eve Family Celebration in Downtown Mount Prospect! This daytime event is designed especially for families, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Ring in 2027 with music, dancing, live entertainment, delicious food, and an exciting mid-day balloon drop that kids (and kids at heart) will love. It’s all the excitement of New Year’s Eve—without the late bedtime!
Bring the whole family and make lasting memories as you kick off the New Year together in Downtown Mount Prospect.
Fun, festive, and family-friendly!