Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Sunday, July 19

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Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Jul 19th (Summer edition)

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11:00 AM

Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL

Join us this Sun, Jul 19th (11am-5pm) to shop small, local & sustainable with 100+ talented artisans at our flagship Chicago...

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Evanston Plein Air Festival Grand Finale

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12:00 PM

Evanston, IL

5th Annual Evanston Plein Air Festival • July 11 -19, 2026  Evanston Made presents the 5th Annual Evanston Plein Air Festival:...

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Thursday, July 23

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Central Street Evanston Sidewalk Sale

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10:00 AM

Central Street, Central St, Evanston, IL

Get ready for the biggest sales of the year during the Central Street Evanston Sidewalk Sale, Thursday, July 23 to Saturday,...

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2nd Annual Pups & Purrs Pet Picnic Returns to Downtown Skokie July 23

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23

5:00 PM

Kneads & Wants Artisan Bakery and Cafe, 8042 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL

Downtown Skokie's favorite four-legged tradition is back! The 2nd Annual Pups & Purrs Pet Picnic takes place Thursday, July 23...

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Saturday, July 18

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

  Center Stage Players, 1665 Quincy Ave, Naperville

  
  

Sunday, July 19

• Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Jul 19th (Summer edition) 11:00 am

  Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago

  
  
• Evanston Plein Air Festival Grand Finale 12:00 pm

  Rotary Headquarters, 1560 Sherman Ave.

  
  
• Evanston Cars & Coffee 9:30 am

  Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Thursday, July 23

• Central Street Evanston Sidewalk Sale 10:00 am

  Central Street, Central St, Evanston

  
  
• 2nd Annual Pups & Purrs Pet Picnic Returns to Downtown Skokie July 23 5:00 pm

  Kneads & Wants Artisan Bakery and Cafe, 8042 Lincoln Ave, Skokie

  
  
• Top Chef Rick Bayless brings his city spot Frontera Grill your way! Order by Wednesday. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Downtown Summer Sounds: Joel Paterson String Quartet 6:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, July 24

• 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
  
  
• Blues Traveler at Brookfield Zoo Chicago 7:30 pm

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

  
  

Saturday, July 25

• Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. 6:30 am
  
  
• Summer Sidewalk Sale 10:00 am

  1717 Central St, Evanston

  
  

Sunday, July 26

• Free: "American Prophets -- Writers, Religion and Culture" 2:00 pm

  Baháʼí House of Worship, 100 Linden Ave, Wilmette

  
  

Monday, July 27

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

  First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, 1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  

Wednesday, July 29

• Lobster lovers get ready, Happy Lobster rolls + more are headed your way! Order by 10am. 3:00 pm
  
  

Thursday, July 30

• Top Chef Rick Bayless brings his city spot Frontera Grill your way! Order by Wednesday. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Downtown Summer Sounds: Mixx Company Band 6:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, July 31

• Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Fondue at Home! Cheese Flights, Kabobs, & Chocolate from Geja's Cafe. Order by Thursday. 3:00 pm