Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday. 3:00 pm

4th of July donuts are here! Specialty sprinkles, Lemon Blueberry, and more classics! Order by 2pm. 6:30 am

Celebrate July 4th with donuts, treats, grill ready meats, seafood, BBQ, & more! Order Now. 6:30 am

Evanston 4th of July Celebration 2026: Concert & Fireworks 7:30 pm

Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park, 1647 Sheridan Rd, Evanston

Presence and Absence: The Space Between | Curated by Indira Frietas Johnson 9:00 am

Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central St, Evanston

Downtown Summer Sounds: Trabuco Salsa Band 6:00 pm

Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

Enjoy the Best Pizza in America when Pequod's heads to your neighborhood. Order by noon. 3:00 pm

Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday. 3:00 pm

Inaugural Welcome Weekend for the Consulate of Costa Rica 10:00 am

2214 Ridge Ave, Evanston

Evanston Plein Air Festival Exhibit at Saw Room Gallery 5:00 pm

Saw Room Gallery: 1712 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

Val Nora 5K and Food Truck Festival 9:00 am

2040 Brown Ave, Evanston

Downtown Summer Sounds: Chicken Bone 6:00 pm

Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

“Therapy Players: Silly in Napervilley!” 8:00 pm

Center Stage Players, 1665 Quincy Ave, Naperville

Evanston Cars & Coffee 9:30 am

Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Evanston

Downtown Summer Sounds: Joel Paterson String Quartet 6:00 pm

Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

Blues Traveler at Brookfield Zoo Chicago 7:30 pm

Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 31st Street and Golfview Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513

Free Summer Program for Evanston Kids: Rainforest-Themed VBS (July 27–31) 9:00 am

First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, 1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston

Downtown Summer Sounds: Mixx Company Band 6:00 pm

Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston