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Downtown Evanston

922 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201 Visit Map
(847) 866-6319
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Offering a unique blend of one-of-kind shops, boutiques, national retailers and diverse restaurants. You’ll find apparel, furnishings, book stores, salons and plenty of places to replenish your thirst and satisfy your appetite. A fun place to wander, the walkable downtown is steps from Lake Michigan and connected to the city by Chicago's famed "el" train.

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EVENTS AT Downtown Evanston

 

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July

Downtown Summer Sounds - Trabuco Salsa Band

 July 9, 2026
Trabuco Latin Salsa Band performs latin tropical music from the Caribbean with lyrics... MORE
9
July

Thursday Night Markets

July 9, 2026
Now entering its 7th year, our Thursday Night Markets are an opportunity to show supp... MORE
16
July

Downtown Summer Sounds - Chicken Bone

July 16, 2026
Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings fro... MORE
19
July

Evanston Cars & Coffee

 July 19, 2026
Downtown Evanston invites you to display your vintage (pre-2000) cars at one or more ... MORE
23
July

Downtown Summer Sounds - Joel Paterson Swing Quartet

July 23, 2026
Guitar legend Joel Paterson and his Quartet bring you Chicago's finest blend of J... MORE
24
July

Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale and Chalk Art Contest

 July 24, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Prepare for a burst of color and an abundance of fantastic finds as Downtown Evanston... MORE
17
May

Downtown Evanston - Sunday Jazz at the Square

May 17, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Join us at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston for a relaxing lunchtime at Sunday Ja... MORE
30
July

Downtown Summer Sounds - Mixx Company Band

July 30, 2026
Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings. Th... MORE
6
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - Alongside Harold

August 6, 2026
Alongside Harold is an Evanston and Chicago-based band that blends female-led vocals ... MORE
6
Aug

Thursday Night Markets

August 6, 2026
Now entering its 7th year, our Thursday Night Markets are an opportunity to show supp... MORE
13
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - Funkadesi - featuring Pavithra Anand

August 13, 2026
Funkadesi has been wowing crowds for over 27 years with their blend of Indian bhangra... MORE
20
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - The Windy City Ramblers

August 20, 2026
The Windy City Ramblers will be performing high energy New Orleans style brass band s... MORE
23
Aug

Evanston Cars & Coffee

August 23, 2026
Downtown Evanston invites you to display your vintage (pre-2000) cars at one or more ... MORE
27
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - Jake Sanders Quintet

August 27, 2026
The Jake Sanders Quintet plays swing & classic jazz for your dancing and listenin... MORE
3
Sep

Downtown Summer Sounds - Suite Mollie Band

September 3, 2026
The Suite Mollie Band plays a mix of R&B, Funk, Rock, and a bit of Jazz. Now... MORE
3
Sep

Thursday Night Markets

September 3, 2026
Now entering its 7th year, our Thursday Night Markets are an opportunity to show supp... MORE
20
Sep

Evanston Cars & Coffee

September 20, 2026
Downtown Evanston invites you to display your vintage (pre-2000) cars at one or more ... MORE
24
Oct

Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll

October 24, 2026
Bring your kids Downtown Evanston to trick or treating at local businesses! Stroll ar... MORE
1
May

Evanston Rides - May - October

 May 1, 2026 - October 24, 2026
Evanston Rides! Get ready to pedal into summer with Downtown Evanston in partnership ... MORE
28
Nov

Downtown Evanston Small Business Saturday

November 28, 2026
Shop BIG at your local shops during the holiday season! Join us on Saturday, November... MORE
5
Dec

Downtown Evanston Holiday Light Celebration

December 5, 2026
All families, friends, and neighbors are invited to Fountain Square in Downtown Evans... MORE
10
Dec

Downtown Evanston Warm Bevvy Walk

December 10, 2026
Celebrate what we love most about the season -- a special holiday mug filled with warm... MORE
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