Rally for Rescues is back for its sixth year! Join us Saturday, October 17 for our much-anticipated, family-friendly, fan-favorite, fall festival community event! 
Bring your family, gather your friends, and come enjoy an afternoon at Baker Park in Evanston. We'll be at the corner of Keeney St. and Forest Ave. from 12-3pm, and you're welcome to drop in whenever works for you and stay awhile!$10 entrance fee for everyone! 
Enjoy pumpkin decorating, carnival games, silent auction and raffle, food and bevvies, music, crafts, cuddly cats, photo booth, and more!All admissions and activities fees help to support your favorite feline nonprofit, Paws and Claws Cat Rescue.GET TICKETS NOW AT: <a href="https://rally2026.givesmart.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETE0WGpkN1pqTUI3TUJ3SXZCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvJIWuZdpxZYdlXoK3HOBLZppStmXjw9NQ29UBrIwLD2mh1XhuNgBIAtDkhS_aem__CyQpXZeM3kiR9yRLKgpjA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://rally2026.givesmart.com</a>

Local Event: Rally for Rescues - Fall Fest

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Rally for Rescues - Fall Fest

Rally for Rescues is back for its sixth year! Join us Saturday, October 17 for our much-anticipated, family-friendly,...

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Fair Trade Rug Event - October 7-11 at Gather (formerly Ten Thousand Villages Evanston)
Where: Gather: Consciously Curated located at 1509 Chicago Ave in Downtown Evanston
When: Weds-Sun, October 7-11, 2026
Come out to see stunning hand-knotted wool rugs made by fairly paid adults in Pakistan! All durable and high quality in a wide variety of colors and styles from 2’x3’ to 10’x14’ plus runners, rounds, squares and pillows. Gather will be filled with fair trade rugs from Bunyaad artisans for 5 days only!
Store Hours - Mon-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6
More info at <a href="https://bunyaad.com/event/rug-event-in-evanston-il/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bunyaad.com/event/rug-event-in-evanston-il/</a>

Local Event: Fair Trade Rug Event October 7-11

Fair Trade Rug Event October 7-11

Fair Trade Rug Event - October 7-11 at Gather (formerly Ten Thousand Villages Evanston)
Where: Gather: Consciously Curated...

Celebrate the season with <a href="https://www.thetalkingfarm.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Talking Farm</a> at a festive fall picnic at the Howard Street Farm, featuring the toe-tapping folk and bluegrass sounds of The <a href="https://www.sullivansistersbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sullivan Sisters</a>!
We’ll serve two vegetarian dishes made with fresh, seasonal produce from the Howard Street Farm, along with cocktails by <a href="https://us.mothdrinks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Moth</a> and delicious desserts from <a href="https://www.threetartsbakery.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Three Tarts Bakery</a>. Bring your favorite picnic extras—charcuterie, proteins, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages—to make your meal your own.
We’ll also fire up the grills, so feel free to bring something to cook. Grilling utensils will be provided.
Pack your favorite picnic gear if you’d like, or simply bring yourself! We’ll have tables, chairs, and compostable dishes, utensils, and cups ready for you.

Local Event: Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters

Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters

Celebrate the season with The Talking Farm at a festive fall picnic at the Howard Street Farm, featuring the toe-tapping folk...

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 The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Symposium featuring talks moderated by Blair Kamin, Geoffrey Baer, Lynn Osmond, and Bill Kurtis will take place in Lake Forest College's Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel.
9:15 a.m. - Coffee Reception &amp; Registration
9:50 a.m. - Welcome, Michael Sosulski, Lake Forest College President
10 -10:45 a.m. - Session I: Why Preservation Matters - How is Lake Forest Different?
(Frank Butterfield, Jason Wicha, Art Miller, Thomas Rajkovic, moderated by Blair Kamin)
11-11:45 a.m. - Session II: The Legacy of Shaw, Adler &amp; Anderson
(Stuart Cohen, William Rutledge, Paul Bergmann, moderated by Geoffrey Baer)
12 noon-1 p.m.: Campus Lunch Stroll &amp; Book Signings
1:30-2:15 p.m. - Session III: Preservation vs. Progress - Who Owns the Future of Our Cities?
(Richard Economakis, Adrian Smith, Javier Quintana de Una, Lee Bey, moderated by Lynn Osmond)
2:30-3:15 p.m. Session IV: The Future of the Past- What's Next for Preservation?
(Thomas Rajkovich, Bonnie McDonald, Ashley Wilson, Dajoin Williams, moderated by Bill Kurtis)
3:45-4:30 p.m. Market Square Architectural Tour with Art Miller
Tickets are priced at $65 for members and $75 for non-members and includes lunch and the tour. Please register and purchase tickets www.lfpf.org/events.
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Local Event: Lake Forest Preservation Foundation - 50th Anniversary Preservation Symposium

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Lake Forest Preservation Foundation - 50th Anniversary Preservation Symposium

1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of movement, music, mindfulness and connection.
Move alongside leading instructors. Discover fresh ways to feel your best. Recharge by the lake, connect with your people and close out the day with a live sunset performance by Elderbrook.
This isn’t wellness as usual. It’s immersive, energizing and meant to be experienced out loud—together.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

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Rally for Rescues - Fall Fest

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605 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL

Fair Trade Rug Event October 7-11

Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters

Lake Forest Preservation Foundation - 50th Anniversary Preservation Symposium

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet