Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Thursday, November 12

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BHHS Chicago Holiday Toy Collection

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12

9:00 AM

1239 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

BHHS Chicago is collecting toys until December 7th. Help make a child's holiday brighter this season by donating a new,...

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Saturday, November 14

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Central Street Evanston Annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting

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14

11:00 AM

Central Street, Central St, Evanston, IL

Please join Central Street Evanston on November 14, 2026 for the annual holiday stroll and tree lighting. Kick off the holiday...

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Evanston Dance Ensemble Presents WRKSHP

NOV

14

4:30 PM

Studio5, 1938 Dempster St, Evanston, IL

WRKSHP is a fully staged dance performance celebrating the possibilities of creative exploration. Nov. 13-15 at Studio5 Under...

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Sunday, November 15

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Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Nov 15th (Pre-Thanksgiving Market)

NOV

15

11:00 AM

Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL

Pick-up thoughtful gifts of gratitude from 115 talented artisans at our flagship Chicago Artisan Market at Morgan MFG (401 N....

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Thursday, November 12

• BHHS Chicago Holiday Toy Collection 9:00 am

  1239 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, November 13

• Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Wednesday. 2:30 pm
  
  

Saturday, November 14

• Central Street Evanston Annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting 11:00 am

  Central Street, Central St, Evanston

  
  
• Evanston Dance Ensemble Presents WRKSHP 4:30 pm

  Studio5, 1938 Dempster St, Evanston

  
  
• Spread kindness with Do-Rite donuts! Pumpkin Old Fashioned, Apple Cider, & more. Order by 4pm Friday 6:00 am
  
  

Sunday, November 15

• Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Nov 15th (Pre-Thanksgiving Market) 11:00 am

  Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago

  
  
• Therapy Players: Afternoon Delight! 2:30 pm

  Cornservatory Theatre, 4210 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Theme and Variations 3:00 pm

  Lincolnwood Community Center, 4170 Morse Ave, Lincolnwood

  
  

Monday, November 16

• Noon Concert featuring Brad Conroy 12:00 pm

  St Mark's Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Noon Concert featuring Brad Conroy 12:00 pm

  St Mark's Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Noon Concert featuring Brad Conroy 12:00 pm

  St Mark's Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Midlife Women's Wellness Collective: The Myth of Balance at Midlife 7:30 pm

  910 Church St, Evanston

  
  

Tuesday, November 17

• The Musick Plays On: A Benefit Concert for Glioblastoma with "Second Hand News" 7:00 pm

  Evanston SPACE, 1243 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, November 20

• Pequod’s signature pan pizza and caramelized cheese crust at home. Order by noon Wednesday! 2:30 pm
  
  
• Holiday Magic: Sip & Stroll 5:30 pm

  Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St, Brookfield

  
  
• Alexander/McLean Project at Studio5 7:30 pm

  Studio5 Performing Arts Center, 1934 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202

  
  

Wednesday, November 25

• Evanston's Thanksgiving Eve Homecoming 8:00 pm

  Prairie Moon, 1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  

Sunday, November 29

• Third Coast Symphony: The 007 Days of Christmas 3:00 pm

  North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie

  
  

Wednesday, December 2

• Come See Us in Action: Admissions Open House 10:30 am

  North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka

  
  

Friday, December 4

• John Moulder Quintet featuring Zach Brock & Paul Wertico at Studio5 7:30 pm

  1934 Dempster St, Evanston