Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Friday, September 18

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Midnight Circus In The Parks

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7:00 PM

Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St, Evanston, IL

Experience the magic of Midnight Circus as they celebrate 20 years of world-class performances. Join The Actors Gymnasium for...

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Saturday, September 19

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31st Annual Care Strut For Strays 2026

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9:00 AM

Mcgrath Evanston Subaru, 3340 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

Help us meet our goal of raising $51,015 for homeless pets! In-person kickoff at McGrath Evanston Subaru on Sept 19, followed...

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Saturday, September 12

• Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. 6:00 am
  
  

Sunday, September 13

• 🌭 Free Deacons' Hot Dog Social 10:30 am

  1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am. 3:00 pm
  
  

Thursday, September 17

• Artist Reception: Val Zee 5:30 pm

  2126 Central St.

  
  

Friday, September 18

• Midnight Circus In The Parks 7:00 pm

  Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St, Evanston

  
  
• Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Wednesday. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Jamming Jean - Free Concert featuring Soul 2 The Bone Band 5:00 pm

  Levy Senior Center | James Park, 300 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202

  
  

Saturday, September 19

• 31st Annual Care Strut For Strays 2026 9:00 am

  Mcgrath Evanston Subaru, 3340 Oakton St, Skokie

  
  
• Jeanie B! Trio (Free Children's Concert) 10:00 am

  1417 Hinman Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Midnight Circus In The Parks 2:00 pm

  Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St, Evanston

  
  

Sunday, September 20

• Evanston Cars & Coffee 9:30 am

  Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  
• EAC portfolio Day 2026 10:00 am

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central St, Evanston

  
  
• Midnight Circus In The Parks 2:00 pm

  Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St, Evanston

  
  

Friday, September 25

• Free Inaugural Youth Equity Summit for Chicagoland Students 9:00 am

  Gibbs - Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church St, Evanston

  
  
• "There's a Higher Power: Celebrating the Music of the Louvin Brothers" 7:30 pm

  American Legion, 1030 Central St, Evanston

  
  

Saturday, September 26

• Come to Evanston’s OktoberFiesta celebration! 3:00 pm

  1012 Lake St, Evanston

  
  

Monday, September 28

• Noon Concert featuring Sara Su Jones & Tatyana Stepanova 12:00 pm

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

  
  
• Midlife Women's Wellness Group- September 28th 7:30 pm

  910 Church St, Evanston

  
  

Friday, October 2

• Aiki-Taiso: The Japanese Art of Healthy Movement 6:00 pm

  Lakeshore Aikido Club, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston