Our calendar is full on Chicago's North Shore. From street fairs, famed festivals, special interest tours, walks and talks to an elite array of theatrical offerings, world-class concerts, unique performing arts presentations, sporting events, farmers markets, and so much more, Chicago’s North Shore offers the visitor an exceptional array of entertainment options.
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Halloween Spooktacular October 18, 2019 Halloween Spooktacular: Join us for a spooky adventure back in time at “Jurassic” Park Center! A family-friendly indoor Halloween party with inflatables, entertainment, creepy crafts, ghoulish games and more. The event is designed for ages 2-10 years; parents must accompany their children. Costumes are encouraged. Snacks available for purchase. $10 per child; adults and children under 2 are free.. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Glenview Park District Ice Center 1851 Lanwehr Road Glenview, IL (847)724-5670 |
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Northwestern University Football vs. Ohio State October 18, 2019 Northwestern Wildcats host Ohio State University on Ryan Field in some of the best Division 1 college sports action in the Midwest competing in the Big Ten Conference. Prices Vary. Type: Sports. MORE! |
Ryan Field 1501 Central St. Evanston, IL 847-491-2287 |
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Pavlo in Concert October 18, 2019 Buckle in for a major musical extravaganza! Internationally renowned, award-winning recording artist, performer, and songwriter, Pavlo has become famous for bringing every audience to its feet. One of the most influential and respected guitarists of our time, Pavlo and his band will take you on a Mediterranean escape for a couple hours, performing their signature feel good music. OPA!! $42-$62/person. Type: Performing Arts. MORE! |
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 673-6300 |
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Pumpkins in the Woods October 18, 2019 Hubbard Woods Park will be transformed into a pumpkin patch for the family to enjoy! The event will include pumpkin decorating, carnival games, bounce houses, a DJ, costume contest, and more. Cookies, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase from Chef Phil. Register by October 15 to receive a pumpkin. Pending availability, pumpkins may be purchased at the event for $7 residents and $12 non-residents. Those not interested in receiving a pumpkin do not need to pre-register for this event – just show up! Pumpkin fee is $5 residents; $10 non-residents. Type: Family Fun. MORE! |
Hubbard Woods Park 939 Green Bay Road Winnetka, IL |
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Stars, Stories and Smores October 18, 2019 Join us for an evening in the Forest Preserves. Enjoy a cozy fire, s’mores, storytelling, astronomy, night hikes, natural material building, and a bat sonar activity with the BackYard Nature Center. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Erickson Woods Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy near Winnetka in Cook County, IL (708) 386-4042 |
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Haunted Trail of Winnetka October 19, 2019 Dare to be scared by the ghosts of the Great Lakes? Legend has it that every year before Halloween the ghosts of those who swam out in Lake Michigan and don’t return haunt whoever dares to step foot inside Lloyd’s boat house. Enter the haunted house at your own risk and experience the fear of the unknown. Those brave enough to take this journey must be prepared for the consequence. This event is meant to scare and is recommended for ages 10 and up. $5 per person; Cash at the door. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Lloyd Beach / Winnetka Park District 799 Sheridan Road Winnetka, IL |
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Judy Collins October 19, 2019 Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-album body of work and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. $50 | $60 | $65. Type: Live Music. MORE! |
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts 9501 Skokie Blvd Skokie, IL 847-673-6300 |
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Walking Tour: Burnham in Evanston October 19, 2019 Evanston History Center offers docent-led walking tours. Burnham in Evanston: Stroll through the neighborhood where architect Daniel Burnham chose to live, work and build. We will see his property, houses and schools he designed, and hear about the man and his love of “bucolic Evanston. | The Evanston History Center offers lively docent-led walking tours of Evanston neighborhoods, downtown and lakefront. Unless otherwise stated, tours meet at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston and last for 90 minutes. Reservations are strongly recommended. RSVP to Kris Hartzell at khartzell@evanstonhistorycenter.org or 847-475-3410. $20 payable at the door; $15 members. Type: Tours. MORE! |
Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St Evanston, IL (847) 475-3410 |
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Things That Go Bump in the Night October 18, 2019 - October 19, 2019 Meet some of the fascinating but often misunderstood critters of Emily Oaks! This popular event is intended to be fun and informative and is NOT frightening. As you're guided along the trail, you will watch three skits with costumed characters. Your visit will end at a campfire featuring snacks and songs. For all ages. In case of heavy rain, the event will be moved indoors. Advance tickets $5; Tickets at the gate IF available. Type: Family Fun. MORE! |
Emily Oaks Nature Center 4650 Brummel Ave Skokie, IL 60076 847) 674-1500, ext. 2500 |
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Glencoe French Market Through October 19, 2019 Glencoe French Market is an outdoor market open Saturday mornings from June 8th—October 19, 2019 on Wyman Green. Vendors feature fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts and more. Type: Farmer's Market. MORE! |
Wyman Green 675 Village Ct. Glencoe, IL |
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Winnetka Farmers Market Through October 19, 2019 Located in the Winnetka Village Hall south parking lot, on the corner of Oak Street and Green Bay Road. Bring the whole family to shop and visit with farmers and neighbors. Enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables, plants and cut flowers, a wonderful variety of cheeses and baked goods as well as specialty items. Every Saturday rain or shine. Music and fun activities vary from week to week. (Please note that there will be no market on June 22nd due to the Winnetka Music Festival.) Type: Farmer's Market. MORE! |
Winnetka Village Hall 510 Green Bay Road Winnetka, IL 60093 |
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Fall Festival October 20, 2019 Fall Festival: Join us as we celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Storytelling, beekeeping demos, pumpkin painting, hayrides and more! Admission is free; there are small fees for some activities or bring a non-perishable food item to donate to The Greater Chicago Food Depository in exchange for activity tickets. 1 item = 1 ticket. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave Northbrook, IL (847) 824-8360 |
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Music of the Baroque: The Chase October 20, 2019 In the 18th century, hunting was more than a leisure activity—it was a potent symbol of power, virility, and even good government. Nicholas Kraemer leads a wonderfully evocative program that brings the natural world of “the hunt” to life, from the hunting scene in Rameau’s opera Hippolyte et Aricie to Haydn’s Chase Symphony to Bach’s delightful Hunt Cantata. $25-$85. Type: Performing Arts. MORE! |
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL 60077 312-551-1414 |
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Semiprecious Stone Workshop October 20, 2019 Create your very own genuine semiprecious stone and brass jewelry with help from Tania Rodamilans. This engaging 2 hour workshop gives you a glimpse into materials and the jewelry making process, while we guide you through creating a pair of earrings or a necklace. Express your personal jewelry style while enjoying a glass of wine and learning from one of our industry experts. $10. Type: Classes/Workshops. MORE! |
Assembly Creators 1642 Orrington Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 |
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Sophonisba October 20, 2019 Author Anya Jabour will give a talk titled: “’Champion of the Championless’: Sophonisba Breckinridge and Social Reform in Progressive-Era Chicago.” Breckinridge, a native of Kentucky, spent her adult life in Chicago, where she became a tireless advocate of social justice.Based on this new biography, the October talk will focus on Breckinridge’s participation in Chicago’s reform milieu in the heyday of Progressivism, from the turn of the century until World War One. $10; FWHA members are free. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Frances Willard House 1730 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL (847)328-7500 |
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Open House Chicago — EVANSTON October 19, 2019 - October 20, 2019 Over 15 sites in Evanston makes the city one of the most visited area of Open House Chicago. Evanston is Chicago's lakefront suburban neighbor to the north. It is the focal point of a group of suburban communities known as the "North Shore." Home to Northwestern University, Evanston has always retained the distinctive character of a quaint university town despite its bustling, urban central business district and a population of 75,000. Evanston is the long-time home of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and was birthplace of the 19th-century Temperance Movement. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Various Locations throughout Evanston See website for locations Evanston, IL 312.922.3432 |
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A Night of 1,000 Jack-O'Lanterns Through October 20, 2019 More than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins—some as large as 150 pounds—will light up the night at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns is the only event of its kind in the Chicago area. Using scalpels, knives, gouges, and power tools, artists for the New York-based company Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns spend up to 15 hours sculpting a single pumpkin. The LED-lit jack-o’-lanterns will be staged along a festive, paved pathway, starting at the Esplanade. Along the way, encounter entertaining characters, watch live carving, and view the ghostly trains in the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America. Purchase light snacks and drinks such as cider and ale on the Esplanade before you head onto the path. Along the path, stop over at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden for more hearty seasonal fare. Event is held rain or shine. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. Varies. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL (847) 835-5440 |
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Mother of the Maid Through October 20, 2019 Isabelle Arc is a hard-working, pious peasant woman with an odd and extraordinary daughter. When adolescent Joan announces she’s having visions, her mother isn’t quite sure if she should credit the Holy Spirit or teen hormones. But with faith in God and her destiny, Joan sets off to lead the French at war. As she ascends from farm girl to holy martyr, we follow the unexpected perspective of her proud, fierce, and frightened mom in this deeply moving drama about the glories and challenges of raising an exceptional child. Varies. Type: Performing Arts. MORE! |
Northlight Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd Skokie, IL (847) 673-6300 |
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Women and Prohibition: A War of Mothers and Daughters, Sisters and Wives Through October 20, 2019 This is a new exhibit at the Frances Willard House Museum that highlights the work of women to expand their public lives, advocate for themselves, and protect their families from the serious problems that alcohol can cause. Visitors can learn how women acted in the political arena before they were able to vote and how they worked to gain the vote to extend their reach. This exhibit is a companion to two exhibits at the Evanston History Center – Dry Evanston: the Untold Story (up through January 2020) and Spirited: Prohibition inAmerica (up through October 20, 2019). Special joint tours of the Willard House and the Dawes House are offered in conjunction with these exhibits. Purchase an admission to either museum to receive your coupon for half-off tours at the other museum. $10; Students: $5. Type: Visual Arts. MORE! |
Frances Willard House 1730 Chicago Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 328-7500 |
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Spirited: Prohibition in America Through October 20, 2019 The Evanston History Center is proud to present this national exhibit in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 18th Amendment and Evanston’s own historic role in the story. Spirited runs September 1, 2019 - October 20, 2019, and is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 – 4:00pm. Admission is $10. $10. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St. Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 475-3410 |
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Downtown Evanston Fall Crawl October 24, 2019 Join us at our first-ever Downtown Evanston Fall Crawl on Thursday, October 24, 5-8pm. Businesses will offer tastes of fall beverages, and share special style tip, demo or activity! Event is free, but RSVPs are required via the Eventbrite link. Free; RSVP required. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Downtown Evanston Various locations Evanston, IL (847) 866-6319 |
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Fit Yourself By Yourself October 24, 2019 Fit Yourself...By Yourself. Led by instructor Peggy Sagers from Fit2Stitch on PBS! We think we need a fitting buddy...but you do not! What you need is the knowledge to fix what is wrong...we know what we do not like, we just do not know how to fix it...learn how to fit what is wrong and how to do it by yourself, on yourself! Bring any pre-made muslin of any Silhouette Pattern and we will drape the pattern on you and show you the hows and whys! $125 includes one pattern. Type: Classes/Workshops. MORE! |
Vogue Fabrics 718 Main St Evanston, IL (847) 864-1270 |
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Taste of the Town 2019 October 24, 2019 Celebrating its 19th year, Wheeling’s Taste of the Town returns to Chevy Chase Country Club. More than 20 of the area’s most popular restaurants, wineries and breweries, many of which are located on Wheeling’s famed “Restaurant Row,” will be serving tastings from their menus – a true culinary feast! $30 – $35. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Traditions at Chevy Chase Golf Course 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave. Wheeling, IL (847) 465-2300 |
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BOOnanza October 25, 2019 BOO-Nanza: Children, ages 10 years and younger , are welcome to spend a bewitching afternoon at the CRC (Creepy Reeky Castle) filled with spooky fun! Decorate your own pumpkin and create a craft. Enjoy spooky storytelling, hay rides, a magic show and inflatables. It's all free and kid-friendly! Children and adults are welcomed to come in their favorite costumes. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Wheeling Community Recreation Center 100 Community Boulevard Wheeling, IL (847) 465-3333 |
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Eilen Jewell October 25, 2019 American Songwriter describes Eilen Jewell as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.” That singular voice springs forth from a woman of more than one mind, and she taps into many of them on Gypsy, due out August 16, 2019. $20 – $35. Type: Live Music. MORE! |
Evanston SPACE 1245 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL (847) 492-8860 |
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2 Day Over Bust Corset Class October 26, 2019 Learn a brilliant way to cut, fit and sew a two-layer corset using a pattern, based on your waist measurement. Over $100 of supplies are provided, so bring your scissors, sewing machine and a tightly woven fashion fabric or quilting cotton. Vogue Fabrics will provide the rest. Perfect for burlesque, bridal, cosplay, steampunk. Instructor: Ginger from Farthingales, expert corseter. $295 includes supplies. Type: Classes/Workshops. MORE! |
Vogue Fabrics 718 Main St Evanston, IL (847) 864-1270 |
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Custom Soap Making October 26, 2019 Create bars of soap for yourself or to gift this holiday season. Express your personal, one-of-a-kind soap design while enjoying a glass of wine and learning from one of our industry experts. This fun 2-hour workshop give you a glimpse into the process and creation while we guide you through making your very own product. You're $10 registration fee goes towards the price of the product you make. It's a deposit to hold your spot! $10. Type: Classes/Workshops. MORE! |
Assembly Creators 1642 Orrington Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 |
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Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll October 26, 2019 Celebrate Halloween in downtown Evanston on Saturday, October 26 from 11am to 2pm! Bring yourself and your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews or neighbors in costume to trick-or-treat at downtown businesses from 11am-2pm and take part in special Halloween-themed activities. Type: Festival/Special Events. MORE! |
Downtown Evanston Evanston, IL 60201 |
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Monster Bash October 26, 2019 Come with the whole family to celebrate Halloween! You can play carnival games, win prizes, and make crafts. There will be family entertainment and fun for all. Event price includes Exploritorium play! Come in costume. Children, ages 1 and older, and all adults must pre-register. Varies; Childen under age 1 are free. Type: Family Fun. MORE! |
Oakton Community Center 4701 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60077 |
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Northwestern University Football vs. Iowa (Homecoming) October 26, 2019 Northwestern University Football hosts Iowa University at Ryan Field on Homecoming weekend. | The Northwestern Wildcats offer some of the best Division 1 college sports action in the Midwest, featuring 12 teams competing in the Big Ten Conference. Varies. Type: Sports. MORE! |
Ryan Field at Northwestern University 1501 Central Street Evanston, IL |
