Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Friday, July 17

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USA Laundromat Grand Opening

JUL

17

12:00 PM

USA Laundromat, 4744 Dempster St, Skokie, IL

Join us for a patriotic celebration featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony, free pizza, and drinks from Sarpino's Pizzeria. Early...

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Usa Laundromat Grand Opening

JUL

17

12:00 PM

Usa Laundromat, 4744 Dempster St, Skokie, IL

Celebrate the grand opening of USA Laundromat with a weekend full of celebrations starting with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The...

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Sunday, July 19

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

JUL

19

11:00 AM

Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL

Join us on 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

JUL

19

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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The Talking Farm X Tasting India Farm Dinner

JUL

19

5:00 PM

Howard Street Farm, 3669 W Howard St, Skokie, IL

Experience an unforgettable evening highlighting peak summer produce through a contemporary Indian lens. This special...

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Sunday, July 12

• Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Saturday. 6:00 am
  
  
• Val Nora 5K and Food Truck Festival 9:00 am

  2040 Brown Ave, Evanston

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

Tuesday, July 14

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

Wednesday, July 15

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

Thursday, July 16

• Downtown Summer Sounds: Chicken Bone 6:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, July 17

• USA Laundromat Grand Opening 12:00 pm

  USA Laundromat, 4744 Dempster St, Skokie

  
  
• Usa Laundromat Grand Opening 12:00 pm

  Usa Laundromat, 4744 Dempster St, Skokie

  
  
• Enjoy the Best Pizza in America when Pequod's heads to your neighborhood. Order by noon. 3:00 pm
  
  

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.

  
  
• The Talking Farm X Tasting India Farm Dinner 5:00 pm

  Howard Street Farm, 3669 W Howard St, Skokie

  
  
• 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

  
  
• 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

  
  

Saturday, July 25

• Summer Sidewalk Sale 10:00 am

  1717 Central St, Evanston

  
  

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