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28
June

Everyone at Play

 June 28, 2026
Kohl Children’s Museum was specifically designed to be inclusive of all childre... MORE
2
Sep

History of Old Orchard Walking Tour

September 2, 2026
Celebrate Old Orchard Mall's 70th anniversary with a stroll down memory lane and ... MORE
3
Sep

Wheeling Thursday Night Live

 September 3, 2026
Come and experience Petty Kings, a tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Enjoy ... 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
5
Sep

Northwestern University Football vs. South Dakota State

 September 5, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The Wildcats offer... MORE
5
Sep

Walking Tour: Prairie School North Evanston

 September 5, 2026
This architectural tour highlights the Prairie School (late 19th to early 20th centur... MORE
5
Sep

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

September 5, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
3
Sep

Bill W. & Dr. Bob

 September 3, 2026 - September 5, 2026
In 1929, famous New York stockbroker Bill Wilson crashes along with the stock market ... MORE
6
Sep

Chicago Stars vs North Carolina Courage

 September 6, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
9
Sep

Picturing the Modern Metropolis: Prints and Photographs from the Block’s Collection

 September 9, 2026
In the twentieth century, many artists working in the United States were drawn to the... MORE
10
Sep

Wheeling Thursday Night Live

 September 10, 2026
Come and experience Big Brother's Vinyl, high energy rock and blues, featuring du... MORE
10
Sep

Evanston Wine Walk

September 10, 2026
Enjoy wine tastings in dozens of locally, independently-owned shops on Main Street an... MORE
11
Sep

First Friday in Hubbard Woods ft. Steely Dad

 September 11, 2026
Join us for an evening of style and creativity at First Friday in Hubbard Woods! Part... MORE
12
Sep

Walking Tour: Historic Apartment Buildings

 September 12, 2026
This tour through southeast Evanston explores how the different architectural styles ... MORE
12
Sep

Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market

 September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Join us for an exciting market at Westfield Old Orchard for a fun filled summer serie... MORE
12
Sep

Shimmering Summer -The Bubbler is Back

 September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Glowby the Bubbler returns for another magical experience.... MORE
12
Sep

Evanston Folk Festival

September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Evanston Folk Festival returns to lakefront at Dawes Park: Saturday, September 12th +... MORE
17
Sep

Wheeling Thursday Night Live

 September 17, 2026
Come and experience Industrial Drive, an eclectic variety of rock music from the 80&#... MORE
19
Sep

Northwestern University Football vs.Colorado

September 19, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Colorado Buffaloes. The Wildcats offer some of the... MORE
19
Sep

Petty Kings - Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

 September 19, 2026
Petty Kings deliver an authentic tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, bringing... MORE
20
Sep

Chicago Stars vs Washington Spirit

 September 20, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... 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
19
Sep

Shimmering Summer Finale

September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Close out the season with an Oktoberfest-style family event.  ... MORE
19
Sep

Central States Dahlia Society Show

September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Get ready for an explosive burst of color that will leave you loving dahlias! Present... MORE
24
Sep

Wheeling Thursday Night Live

 September 24, 2026
Come and experience Dry County Line, all styles of country and western musiuc layered... MORE
24
Sep

Head East

 September 24, 2026
The legendary classic rock band Head East has long set the standard for authentic, fu... MORE
25
Sep

Don McClean

September 25, 2026
North Shore Center Presents Don McLean, an evening with the legendary singer-songwrit... MORE
8
June

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Join a Walking Tour

 June 8, 2026 - September 25, 2026
America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories- July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversar... MORE
26
Sep

Glenview Blocktoberfest

September 26, 2026
Come together and celebrate downtown Glenview with live music, food, beverages, and f... MORE
2
Oct

World Ballet Company - Swan Lake

 October 2, 2026
The World Ballet Company presents Swan Lake. This production features 50 professional... MORE
2
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs. Penn State Homecoming

 October 2, 2026
Northwestern Wildcats host their Homecoming Game againt the Penn State Nittany Lions ... MORE
2
Oct

First Friday Art Walk in Hubbard Woods

October 2, 2026
Our First Friday monthly event series wraps up the 2026 season with Art Walk! Sip, ni... MORE
3
Oct

Walking Tour: Double Houses Lakeshore Historic District

 October 3, 2026
This Walking Tour is based on the Design Evanston book Hidden in Plain Sight: Evansto... MORE
3
Oct

Leonid & Friends 2 Shows

 October 3, 2026
Leonid & Friends is a globally acclaimed, genre-defying 11-piece collective renow... MORE
3
Oct

Touch-a-Truck

October 3, 2026
Grab a hard hat and join us for this free family event that allows children to see, t... MORE
3
Oct

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

October 3, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
4
Oct

Downtown Evanston Big Bite Night

October 4, 2026
Northwestern students are invited to explore restaurants and cafes in Downtown Evanst... MORE
4
Oct

Chicago Stars vs Denver Summit FC

 October 4, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
3
Oct

Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market

 October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026
Join us for an exciting market at Westfield Old Orchard for a fun filled summer serie... MORE
7
Oct

History of Old Orchard Walking Tour

October 7, 2026
Celebrate Old Orchard Mall's 70th anniversary with a stroll down memory lane and ... MORE
7
Oct

Ghostbusters in Concert

 October 7, 2026 - October 8, 2026
Experience the original Ghostbusters film like never before projected on the big scre... MORE
10
Oct

Nitelite Presents: Face 2 Face

 October 10, 2026
Face 2 Face® is an electrifying tribute band that pays homage to two iconic piano... MORE
10
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs. Ball State

 October 10, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host The Ball State Cardinals. The Wildcats offer some of t... MORE
17
June

Northbrook Farmers Market

June 17, 2026 - October 14, 2026
Treat yourself to some Wednesday Love at Northbrook Farmers Market! Enjoy the freshes... MORE
16
Oct

Feast a da Funny

October 16, 2026
In Italian culture there are numerous celebrations or “feasts”, such as S... MORE
17
Oct

Walking Tour: Double Houses & Prairie School Ridge Historic District

 October 17, 2026
This tour covers both the double houses featured Design Evanston’s book Hidden ... MORE
18
Oct

Chicago Stars and Seattle Reign FC

 October 18, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
23
Oct

Chicago Stars and Houston Dash

 October 23, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... 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
24
Oct

Maria Bamford

 October 24, 2026
Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental... MORE
24
Oct

Spooky Saturday on the Main Dempster Mile

October 24, 2026
Kids of all ages are invited to trick or treat the businesses of the Main-Dempster Mi... MORE
24
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs. Rutgers

 October 24, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Wildcats offer some o... MORE
20
June

Glenview Farmers Market

 June 20, 2026 - October 24, 2026
The Glenview Farmers Market will open for the season on June 20 o... 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
25
Oct

Day of the Dead Family 5k Walk/Run

October 25, 2026
Join us for a 5K run/walk celebrating the Day of the Dead. Run through picturesque He... MORE
7
Oct

Night of 1,000 Jack-O'Lanterns

October 7, 2026 - October 25, 2026
Let the gourd times roll! Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path aglow with artist-ca... MORE
30
Oct

The Sinatra Experience from Las Vegas

 October 30, 2026
From Las Vegas to Skokie — The Sinatra Experience — a brilliant tribute s... MORE
6
June

Winnetka Farmers Market

 June 6, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Saturdays Rain or Shine! Bring home some of the most luscious, fresh- picke... MORE
18
Apr

Wilmette French Market

 April 18, 2026 - October 31, 2026
The Wilmette French Market operates every Saturday from 8am to 1pm just east of the W... MORE
8
Oct

Music Theater Works Presents Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville

 October 8, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Music Theater Works presents the first professional production of Jimmy Buffet's ... MORE
31
May

Skokie Farmers Market

 May 31, 2026 - November 1, 2026
The 2026 Skokie Farmers’ Market begins on Sunday, May 31, and will be open... MORE
7
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs. Iowa Hawkeyes

 November 7, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Wildcats offer some of the best... MORE
7
Nov

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

November 7, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
2
May

Downtown Evanston Farmers Market

 May 2, 2026 - November 7, 2026
The Downtown Evanston Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 2 through Novem... MORE
13
Aug

Sisters

August 13, 2026 - November 8, 2026
 Matilda and Greta have always been there for one another, through joy and grief... MORE
15
Nov

David Cross

 November 15, 2026
This comedy performance features the Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and ... MORE
18
Nov

Fran Lebowitz

 November 18, 2026
Lebowitz worked odd jobs, such as taxi driving, belt peddling, and apartment cleaning... MORE
20
Nov

Gravity & Other Myths Ten Thousand Hours

 November 20, 2026
GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS brings Ten Thousand Hours, a breathtaking, family-friendly ... MORE
17
May

Visit Schmidt-Burnham Log House

 May 17, 2026 - November 20, 2026
The Schmidt-Burnham Log House is the oldest log structure in Cook County, Illinois. B... MORE
22
Nov

Lincolnwood 50th Annual Turkey Trot -5k/10k/Walk/Dash

November 22, 2026
The 50th Annual Lincolnwood Turkey Trot tradition is back again for another year!&nbs... 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
28
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois

 November 28, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Wildcats offer some ... MORE
22
Oct

The Royale

 October 22, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Jay is a really good boxer, so good they call him “The Sport.” He’s... 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
28
Nov

We're Glad You're Here Holidays - Shop Local

 November 28, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Simple, happy, fun and retro activations to make you remember why it’s great to... MORE
27
Feb

Centennial Farm Exhibit

 February 27, 2026 - December 31, 2026
A Look at Farming Then and Now. The exhibit showcases a century of agricultural chang... MORE
17
Dec

Music Theater Works presents Hairspray

 December 17, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Music Theater Works presents Hairspray - Full of heart and 1960s flair, HAIRSPRA... MORE
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