The McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes are a group of mini farmhouse-style retail spaces near Boone Creek. Ryan Rayburn/Shaw Local

Downtown chalets in Muskegon, Michigan. The Batavia Boardwalk Shops. Berwyn’s retail cottages.

Warrenville leaders are embracing the tiny shop trend as a platform for homegrown small businesses. The city plans to start its own seasonal pop-up market in a park along the West Branch of the DuPage River. A soft launch will be held over two weekends starting Oct. 25.

“I believe that we are the first in the county, and we’re proud to bring the option here for that type of experience. And given the location that we have, it’s all the more unique,” said Amy Emery, Warrenville’s community and economic development director.

The Batavia Boardwalk Shops are clustered together

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