Holiday Events and Things to do in Evanston, IL

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Summertime MDW
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Reserv
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Summertime MDW
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Reserv
Camp Chicago: A Retro American Fest on the 4th
Sat, Jul 4, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
Camp Chicago: A Retro American Fest on the 4th
Sat, Jul 4, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
CAMP CHICAGO: A Retro American Fest on the 4th of July
Sat, Jul 4, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
CAMP CHICAGO: A Retro American Fest on the 4th of July
Sat, Jul 4, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
CAMP CHICAGO: Camp After Dark on the 4th of July
Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
CAMP CHICAGO: Camp After Dark on the 4th of July
Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
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Camp Chicago: Sun Downer Boat Cruise (5:30–7:30PM)
Sat, Jul 4, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
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Camp Chicago: Sun Downer Boat Cruise (5:30–7:30PM)
Sat, Jul 4, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
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Camp Chicago: Afternoon Banger Boat Cruise (3–5PM)
Sat, Jul 4, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
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Camp Chicago: Afternoon Banger Boat Cruise (3–5PM)
Sat, Jul 4, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
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Camp Chicago: Nighttime Fireworks Boat Cruise (8:30–10:30PM)
Sat, Jul 4, 8:30 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
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Camp Chicago: Nighttime Fireworks Boat Cruise (8:30–10:30PM)
Sat, Jul 4, 8:30 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
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Camp Chicago: Day Breaker Boat Cruise (11AM–1PM)
Sat, Jul 4, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
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Camp Chicago: Day Breaker Boat Cruise (11AM–1PM)
Sat, Jul 4, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
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Just Released - Chicago - Wig Out For Summer Holiday Bar Crawl - June 26
Sat, Jun 26, 4:00 PM
Chicago · DSTRKT Bar & Grill
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Just Released - Chicago - Wig Out For Summer Holiday Bar Crawl - June 26
Sat, Jun 26, 4:00 PM
Chicago · DSTRKT Bar & Grill
Lux IS Love ... OUTSIDE
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM + 3 more
Chicago · Big Marsh Park
Lux IS Love ... OUTSIDE
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM + 3 more
Chicago · Big Marsh Park
Holiday Open House with Santa at Barrington’s White House
Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 AM
Barrington · Barrington's White House
Holiday Open House with Santa at Barrington’s White House
Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 AM
Barrington · Barrington's White House
South Holland's 2026 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Sat, Jul 4, 6:00 PM
South Holland · Veterans Memorial Park
South Holland's 2026 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Sat, Jul 4, 6:00 PM
South Holland · Veterans Memorial Park
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Summer Solstice Celebration
Sunday at 1:00 PM
Crest Hill · B3 Yoga and Wellness Center
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Summer Solstice Celebration
Sunday at 1:00 PM
Crest Hill · B3 Yoga and Wellness Center
Autumn Equinox Celebration
Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 PM
Crest Hill · B3 Yoga and Wellness Center
Autumn Equinox Celebration
Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 PM
Crest Hill · B3 Yoga and Wellness Center
New Moon Autumn Barn Bash
Sat, Oct 10, 3:00 PM
Ringwood · John Hogan Twin Oaks Farm
New Moon Autumn Barn Bash
Sat, Oct 10, 3:00 PM
Ringwood · John Hogan Twin Oaks Farm
Winter House Festival 2026
Sun, Dec 20, 4:00 PM
Crest Hill · B3 Yoga and Wellness Center
Winter House Festival 2026
Sun, Dec 20, 4:00 PM
Crest Hill · B3 Yoga and Wellness Center
Celebrate 4th of July at Ina Mae Tavern: Crawfish Boil, Live Music, Drinks
Sat, Jul 4, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Ina Mae
Celebrate 4th of July at Ina Mae Tavern: Crawfish Boil, Live Music, Drinks
Sat, Jul 4, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Ina Mae
Fourth of July Celebration
Sat, Jul 4, 3:00 PM
Northbrook · 1300 Shermer Rd
Fourth of July Celebration
Sat, Jul 4, 3:00 PM
Northbrook · 1300 Shermer Rd
3rd Annual Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Fair by Artisan Markets
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM
Itasca · Springbrook Nature Center
3rd Annual Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Fair by Artisan Markets
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM
Itasca · Springbrook Nature Center
4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival
Sat, Jul 4, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 4th on 53rd Parade Staging Grounds
4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival
Sat, Jul 4, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 4th on 53rd Parade Staging Grounds

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Frequently asked questions about Evanston

What are the best festival events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best festival events are:

Camp Chicago: A Retro American Fest on the 4th

CAMP CHICAGO: A Retro American Fest on the 4th of July

CAMP CHICAGO: Camp After Dark on the 4th of July

Camp Chicago: Sun Downer Boat Cruise (5:30–7:30PM)

Which events are currently trending in Evanston?

The trending searches this month in Evanston are:

memorial day

northwestern university

job fairs

kids

Which festival events are coming up?

Discover the best festival events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Summer Solstice Celebration

Summertime MDW

Lux IS Love ... OUTSIDE

Camp Chicago: Day Breaker Boat Cruise (11AM–1PM)

Summertime MDW

Summertime MDW

Camp Chicago: A Retro American Fest on the 4th

Camp Chicago: A Retro American Fest on the 4th

CAMP CHICAGO: A Retro American Fest on the 4th of July

CAMP CHICAGO: A Retro American Fest on the 4th of July

CAMP CHICAGO: Camp After Dark on the 4th of July

CAMP CHICAGO: Camp After Dark on the 4th of July

Camp Chicago: Sun Downer Boat Cruise (5:30–7:30PM)

Camp Chicago: Sun Downer Boat Cruise (5:30–7:30PM)

Camp Chicago: Afternoon Banger Boat Cruise (3–5PM)

Camp Chicago: Afternoon Banger Boat Cruise (3–5PM)

Camp Chicago: Nighttime Fireworks Boat Cruise (8:30–10:30PM)

Camp Chicago: Nighttime Fireworks Boat Cruise (8:30–10:30PM)

Camp Chicago: Day Breaker Boat Cruise (11AM–1PM)

Camp Chicago: Day Breaker Boat Cruise (11AM–1PM)

Just Released - Chicago - Wig Out For Summer Holiday Bar Crawl - June 26

Just Released - Chicago - Wig Out For Summer Holiday Bar Crawl - June 26

Lux IS Love ... OUTSIDE

Lux IS Love ... OUTSIDE

Holiday Open House with Santa at Barrington’s White House

Holiday Open House with Santa at Barrington’s White House

South Holland's 2026 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

South Holland's 2026 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

Summer Solstice Celebration

Summer Solstice Celebration

Autumn Equinox Celebration

Autumn Equinox Celebration

New Moon Autumn Barn Bash

New Moon Autumn Barn Bash

Winter House Festival 2026

Winter House Festival 2026

Celebrate 4th of July at Ina Mae Tavern: Crawfish Boil, Live Music, Drinks

Celebrate 4th of July at Ina Mae Tavern: Crawfish Boil, Live Music, Drinks

Fourth of July Celebration

Fourth of July Celebration

3rd Annual Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Fair by Artisan Markets

3rd Annual Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Fair by Artisan Markets

4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival

4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival

Things to do around Evanston

Trends in Evanston

1. Memorial day

2. Northwestern university

3. Job fairs

4. Kids

5. Mothers day

6. Yoga free

7. Singles

8. Northwestern

9. Drag

10. Volunteer

11. Concert

12. Cahn auditorium

What are the best festival events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Evanston?

Which festival events are coming up?