Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Thursday, August 6

Saturday, August 8

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2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's

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9:00 AM

Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL

The Most Exciting Experience In Pickleball  There's nothing like seeing the world's best pickleball players compete in...

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Saturday, August 15

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Evanston Folk Festival presents: A Gospel Brunch

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11:00 AM

1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

Featuring the music of DJ Sean Alvarez & The Second Baptist Mass Choir led by Reverend Vernon Clark, Minister of Music, and a...

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Wednesday, August 5

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

Thursday, August 6

• 2026 Shriners Children’s™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago 5:00 pm

  Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park

  
  
• Downtown Summer Sounds: Alongside Harold 5:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, August 7

• Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday. 3:00 pm
  
  

Saturday, August 8

• 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's 9:00 am

  Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park

  
  

Sunday, August 9

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

Wednesday, August 12

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

Thursday, August 13

• Top Chef Rick Bayless brings his city spot Frontera Grill your way! Order by Wednesday. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Downtown Summer Sounds: Funkadesi, featuring Pavithra Anand 6:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, August 14

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

Saturday, August 15

• Evanston Folk Festival presents: A Gospel Brunch 11:00 am

  1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  

Sunday, August 16

• Evanston Cars & Coffee 9:30 am

  Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Thursday, August 20

• Downtown Summer Sounds: Windy City Ramblers 6:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Saturday, August 22

• Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival 11:00 am

  800 Chicago St, Evanston, IL 60201

  
  
• Try-it for FREE Aikido For Kids 3:00 pm

  Lakeshore Aikido Club, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston

  
  
• Zoo Uncorked 4:00 pm

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

  
  

Sunday, August 23

• Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival 10:00 am

  800 Chicago St, Evanston, IL 60201

  
  

Monday, August 24

• Midlife Women's Wellness Collective 7:30 pm

  910 Church St, Evanston

  
  

Tuesday, August 25

• Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic 6:00 pm

  Independence Park, 2627 Stewart Ave, Evanston