Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

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Wednesday, July 1

  • Lobster rolls, crab cakes + more from Happy Lobster are coming your way! Order by 10am. 3:00 pm

Thursday, July 2

  • 6-week Aikido Beginner Program 6:00 pm

    Lakeshore Aikido Club, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston


Friday, July 3

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

Saturday, July 4

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

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

    Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park, 1647 Sheridan Rd, Evanston


Monday, July 6

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

    Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central St, Evanston


Thursday, July 9

  • Downtown Summer Sounds: Trabuco Salsa Band 6:00 pm

    Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston


Friday, July 10

  • 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

  • Beth Emet to Welcome New Senior Rabbi July 10 6:30 pm

    Beth Emet The Free Synagogue, 1224 Dempster St, Evanston


Saturday, July 11

  • 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


Sunday, July 12

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

    2040 Brown Ave, Evanston


Thursday, July 16

  • Downtown Summer Sounds: Chicken Bone 6:00 pm

    Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston


Saturday, July 18

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

    Center Stage Players, 1665 Quincy Ave, Naperville


Sunday, July 19

  • Evanston Cars & Coffee 9:30 am

    Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Evanston


Thursday, July 23

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

    Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston


Friday, July 24

  • Blues Traveler at Brookfield Zoo Chicago 7:30 pm

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


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


Thursday, July 30

  • Downtown Summer Sounds: Mixx Company Band 6:00 pm

    Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston