Check out Patch's list of pumpkin patches near Evanston to find the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Evanston.
Earth Day 2026 is April 22. Here's how you can give back to the planet in Evanston.
Mark your calendars for this year's egg hunt in Evanston, happening on April 4.
There's still time ahead of Fat Tuesday to stock up at these local bakeries for Paczki Day and Mardi Gras 2026.
The free community event will celebrate the Year of the Horse with activities, speakers and a traditional Lion Dance.
Here's what will be closed and where you can honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026.
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered for Best of 2025 to celebrate the people, places and moments that made this year truly memorable.
Here’s everything you need to know to recycle your Christmas tree in Evanston.
Here's where you can meet Santa Claus near Evanston this holiday season.
Small Business Saturday is sandwiched between two major shopping holidays geared towards national brands.
Some grocery stores in Evanston will be open on Thanksgiving for those who need to get some last-minute items.
Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly.
Spread holiday cheer to children in your community this year by donating to Toys for Tots in Cook County.
Celebrate the season on Central Street with shopping, dining, and festive fun for the whole community!
The event is free and open to all residents who may not have their own way to dispose of compostable waste.
Residents can alert trick-or-treaters if their household is participating with a sign to display on the front door.
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Evanston.
The summer solstice marks the beginning of summer and is the longest day of the year.
This year's Juneteenth celebration in Evanston will include a parade, a family-friendly celebration and a live concert.
Check out these restaurant options in Evanston that are perfect for Mother's Day.
Mark your calendars for this year's egg hunt in Evanston, happening on April 19.
There's still time ahead of Fat Tuesday to stock up at these local bakeries for Paczki Day and Mardi Gras 2025.
A lion dance, Hóngbāo red envelopes and more activities are planned for Sunday's 2025 Lunar New Year event on Dempster Street.
Evanston Patch’s most-read stories cover controversies at Northwestern, challenges District 65 and new businesses opening in town.
From family-friendly festivities, to adults-only open bars, here are some of this year's New Year's Eve happenings on Chicago's North Shore.
Darin Ortman, manager of a Lincoln Square bar, collected toys and delivered them to kids at Swedish Hospital for the seventh year in a row.
Nominate your neighborhood's top holiday decorations to spotlight holiday cheer in the Evanston community.
Discover Santa events and festive family fun on the North Shore this holiday season.
Support Evanston nonprofits this Giving Tuesday as they tackle housing, mental health, education and equity challenges in the community.
Skip the cooking this Thanksgiving — discover which Evanston restaurants are open on Nov. 28.
Patch has rounded up some of the best area pumpkin patches during this Halloween and fall season.
Fireworks Near Me: Evanston July 4th 2024 Events
Here is your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Evanston.
Local ceremonies honor fallen members of the military, facilities closed and service adjustments planned for Memorial Day 2024 in Evanston.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.