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Northwestern Wildcats 2023 Home Games

Fall means a new school year, pumpkin spice everything, and, of course, college football. Here on Chicago’s North Shore, we have our very own Big Ten team to root for: the Northwestern Wildcats. Click here to get your tickets. Go 'Cats! Interested in other Northwestern Big Ten sports? Click here. 

Home Schedule
Northwestern Vs. Penn State: Sat., Sep. 30, 2023 - Buy Tickets
Northwestern Vs. Howard (Homecoming): Sat., Oct. 7, 2023 - Buy Tickets
Northwestern Vs. Maryland: Sat., Oct. 28, 2023 - Buy Tickets
Northwestern Vs. Iowa (at Wrigley Field): Sat., Nov. 4, 2023 - Buy Tickets
Northwestern Vs. Purdue: Sat., Nov. 18, 2023 - Buy Tickets

Game Day Information 
Plan out your weekend on Chicago's North Shore with the buttons below from where to stay, what to do (besides the game of course) and where to eat.
 
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21
Sep

Eurydice

 September 21, 2023 - October 22, 2023
Writers Theatre introduces you to the newlywed and newly dead Eurydice as she arrives... MORE
22
Oct

“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli

 October 22, 2023 - April 14, 2024
More than a place to get a meal, the Jewish deli is a community forged in food. &ldqu... MORE
29
Sep

Joan Osborne

 September 29, 2023
Joan Osborne is an American singer, songwriter, and interpreter of music, having reco... MORE
29
Sep

Linda Eder

 September 29, 2023
Back by popular demand, we are excited to welcome Linda Eder back to the Center as sh... MORE
30
Sep

Northwestern University Football vs. Penn State Nittany Lions

 September 30, 2023
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Wildcats offer some ... MORE
30
Sep

Glenview Blocktoberfest

September 30, 2023
Party like it's 1999 with a jam-packed lineup of live music, food, and family ent... MORE
30
Sep

Gallery Talk - Rosalie Favell - Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera

September 30, 2023
The exhibit Rosalie Favell: Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera presents an extensiv... MORE
30
Sep

Bill & Jilian Nershi featuring Jason Hann

 September 30, 2023
Guitarist and co-founder of The String Cheese Incident, Bill Nershi, and wife Jilian ... MORE
1
Oct

Peckish Pig Annual Pig Roast

 October 1, 2023
Tickets include full access to their buffet of slow-roasted whole pig and delicious s... MORE
1
Oct

Coco Montoya

October 1, 2023
Coco Montoya releases his double CD set on RUF Records, Songs From The Road, the next... MORE
1
Oct

Bike the Ridge in Evanston

October 1, 2023
Ridge Avenue will be closed to ALL vehicular traffic between Howard and Church Street... MORE
1
Oct

Nino Katamadze & Insight

 October 1, 2023
World-renowned jazz sensation Nino Katamadze and Insight Band have announced their hi... MORE
1
Oct

45th Annual Northbrook Shermerfest

October 1, 2023
Take a step back in time at this fun-filled community fall festival. Fun for all age... MORE
1
Oct

The Grove Folk Fest

October 1, 2023
Local history comes to life at The Grove Folk Fest on Sunday, October 1 from 11am-5pm... MORE
26
Aug

Evanston Art Center’s 26th Evanston and Vicinity Biennial 2023

 August 26, 2023 - October 1, 2023
The Biennial Jury chooses six artists to receive awards, the Best in Show and Runner ... MORE
6
Oct

Dave Hays & The Mermaid w/Tim Hause

 October 6, 2023
Tim Hause is a singer/songwriter from Philadelphia. Since 2014 Tim has carved out a n... MORE
6
Oct

Sergio Mendes Bossa Nova Samba Celebration

 October 6, 2023
One common thread weaves throughout the staggeringly diverse tapestry of music that S... MORE
7
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs.Howard Bison

 October 7, 2023
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Howard Bison. The Wildcats offer some of the best ... MORE
7
Oct

Animaniacs in Concert

 October 7, 2023
Animaniacs in Concert stars the show’s original Emmy-Winning composer, Randy Ro... MORE
8
Oct

Matt Wertz w/ Nathan Colberg

October 8, 2023
MATT WERTZ is excused. Yes, it has been three years since his last full-length releas... MORE
8
Oct

Evanston Made Maker's Market

October 8, 2023
Evanston Made and Downtown Evanston present Maker's Markets 5th Annual Season, wh... MORE
7
Oct

Fall Festival & Bulb Sale

 October 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Celebrate fall as you plan for spring. The 2023 Festival is anchored by the Fall Bulb... MORE
30
Sep

Chalet Nursery Scarecrow Making Event

 September 30, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Our popular fall family event is back! Enjoy quality time with your family at Ch... MORE
8
Sep

A Chorus Line

 September 8, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Skokie Theater invites you to the beloved crowd pleaser A CHORUS LINE. It revolutioni... MORE
7
Sep

Baked! The Musical

September 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre presents Baked! The Musical is an all-new, all-Asian musi... MORE
7
Sep

Birthday Candles

 September 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Northlight Theater invites you to spend Ernestine Ashworth's 17th birthday with h... MORE
21
June

Northbrook Farmers Market

June 21, 2023 - October 11, 2023
The Northbrook Farmers Market's mission is to support local farmers, producers an... MORE
17
June

Glenview Farmers Market

 June 17, 2023 - October 21, 2023
The Glenview Farmers Market will open for the season on June 17 on Sat... MORE
11
Oct

Night of 1,000 Jack-O'Lanterns

October 11, 2023 - October 22, 2023
Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, featuring a display of artist-carved pumpkins ... MORE
27
Oct

Donna the Buffalo

 October 27, 2023
Donna the Buffalo is a band from Trumansburg, New York. It plays both original songs ... MORE
27
Oct

VSQ - Vitamin String Quartet - Music from Bridgerton

 October 27, 2023
Enjoy an evening with Vitamin String Quartet as they perform hits from Netflix’... MORE
28
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs.Maryland Terrapins

 October 28, 2023
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Maryland Terrapins. The Wildcats offer some of the... MORE
28
Oct

Spooky Saturday: Trick-or-Treat & Pumpkin Carving Contest

 October 28, 2023
Kids of all ages are invited to trick or treat the businesses of the Main-Dempster Mi... MORE
28
Oct

Vince Herman Band of Leftover Salmon

 October 28, 2023
Vince Herman is a guitarist and singer-songwriter best known for being one of the fou... MORE
28
Oct

The Wailin' Jennys

 October 28, 2023
The Wailin' Jennys are a Canadian music group. A 2011 review says they "sing... MORE
28
Oct

Isaac Mizrahi

October 28, 2023
Isaac Mizrahi makes his North Shore Center debut with his band performing a range of ... MORE
17
Sep

Historic Wagner Farm Fall Sales

September 17, 2023 - October 28, 2023
Mum Sales begin 9/17,  Pumpkin Sales begin 10/1, Sale hours: Daily, 10 am, Addit... MORE
3
June

Winnetka Farmers Market

 June 3, 2023 - October 28, 2023
Saturdays Rain or Shine! Bring home some of the most luscious, fresh- picke... MORE
6
May

Downtown Evanston Farmers Market

 May 6, 2023 - October 28, 2023
The Downtown Evanston Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 6 through Octob... MORE
15
Apr

Wilmette French Market

 April 15, 2023 - October 28, 2023
The Wilmette French Market operates every Saturday from 8am to 1pm just east of the W... MORE
29
Oct

A Tribute to Jewish Women - From the Bible to the Boardroom

October 29, 2023
Presenting selections from the musical Stars of David by Daryl Roth. Featuring: In co... MORE
21
Sep

Ripcord

 September 21, 2023 - October 29, 2023
Oil Lamp Theater presents Ripcord, an uproarious comedy about two women who are force... MORE
3
Nov

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis

 November 3, 2023
HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv) is coming to you straight from a 70-show run Off-Broadwa... MORE
4
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs.Iowa Hawkeyes

 November 4, 2023
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Iowa Hawkeyes at the legendary Wrigley Field Stadi... MORE
4
Nov

Louis Cato Live

 November 4, 2023
GRAMMY-nominated Louis Cato, an internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, prod... MORE
5
Nov

Resilience Entertainment presents Dmitry Gordon

 November 5, 2023
Dmitry Ilyich Gordon is a Ukrainian journalist, interviewer, politician and singer. H... MORE
3
Nov

Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show

November 3, 2023 - November 5, 2023
The A+M Show is the ultimate destination for interior designers, treasure hunters and... MORE
20
Oct

Imagine U: Frida Libre

 October 20, 2023 - November 5, 2023
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts brings to to life Imagine U: Frida Libre, inspir... MORE
4
June

Skokie Farmers Market

 June 4, 2023 - November 5, 2023
The 2023 Skokie Farmers’ Market begins on Sunday, June 4, and will be open... MORE
20
Oct

Music Theater Works presents Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon

 October 20, 2023 - November 12, 2023
Music Theater Works takes you into the magical Brigadoon, the enchanted town in the m... MORE
16
Nov

Gallery Talk - For One and All - Prints from the Block's Collection

 November 16, 2023
Block gallery talks explore exhibitions by posing multidisciplinary questions and per... MORE
17
Nov

The Moth Main Stage

November 17, 2023
WBEZ is honored to host the Moth Mainstage for live storytelling featuring talent fro... MORE
17
Nov

Illuminate Northbrook Hot Cocoa Stroll

November 17, 2023
Gather in the heart of Northbrook to kick off the holiday shopping season with compli... MORE
17
Nov

Atlanta Rhythm Section

 November 17, 2023
Atlanta Rhythm Section came together in 1970 as a part of the vibrant Southern Rock s... MORE
18
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs.Purdue Boilermakers

 November 18, 2023
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Purdue Boilermakers. The Wildcats offer some of th... MORE
18
Nov

Holly Bowling

November 18, 2023
Cast aside any and all expectations.Whether behind the piano on a windswept mountaino... MORE
18
Nov

Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak - 2 Shows!

November 18, 2023
Paul is an Emmy & Peabody Award winning comedian for his work on “The Daily... MORE
19
Nov

Music of the Baroque: Windy City

 November 19, 2023
Politics may have prompted Chicago’s nickname, but wind and water are at the he... MORE
17
Nov

Heroes of the Fourth Turning

 November 17, 2023 - November 19, 2023
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts presents Heroes of the Fourth Turning. A story w... MORE
16
Nov

The Grove Holiday Market

November 16, 2023 - November 19, 2023
Start your holiday season at The Grove! Shop for holiday gifts, decorations, personal... MORE
10
Nov

The Prom

 November 10, 2023 - November 19, 2023
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts invites you to The Prom. A play that  tells... MORE
20
Sep

Rosalie Favell - Facing the Camera

 September 20, 2023 - December 3, 2023
The Block presents the first Chicago presentation of Rosalie Favell: Facing the Camer... MORE
20
Sep

For One and All: Prints from The Block’s Collection

 September 20, 2023 - December 3, 2023
In its foundational years, The Block Museum of Art gained a reputation for presenting... MORE
27
Oct

Assassins

 October 27, 2023 - December 17, 2023
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre is proud to bring you a multiple Tony Award-winning theat... MORE
16
Nov

Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol

November 16, 2023 - December 24, 2023
Writers Theatre brings to life Aunt Trudy, an avowed holiday skeptic who has been rec... MORE
16
Nov

Gift of the Magi

November 16, 2023 - December 30, 2023
Oil Lamp Theater presents The Gift of the Magi, a lovely adaptation of the short stor... MORE
10
Nov

Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape

November 10, 2023 - January 7, 2024
An enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail! The brightest spot for holiday cheer. E... MORE
17
Nov

Let It Shine Lightshow

November 17, 2023 - January 8, 2024
'Let It Shine' is a brand new curated drive thru light show in Chicago’... MORE
3
Jan

No Rest: The Epidemic of Stolen Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirits

 January 3, 2023 - December 31, 2024
A thought-provoking traveling exhibit highlighting the epidemic of stolen indige... MORE