Events in Evanston — October 2026 (250 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Evanston, Illinois brings 250 live events across the city, led by art (66), community (53), music (47). 11 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Evanston in October 2026?

There are 250 events in Evanston, Illinois in October 2026, including Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market — Saturday at Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market, Music: Ashley Usher at Sketchbook Brewing Co., Walking Tour: Double Houses, Lakeshore Historic District at Evanston History Center, ART: Sketch at Sketchbook at Sketchbook Brewing Co.. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Evanston in October 2026?

Yes — 11 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Evanston. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Evanston for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Evanston, Illinois with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Evanston — October 2026

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Events in Evanston — October 2026

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Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market — Saturday

Music: Ashley Usher

Walking Tour: Double Houses, Lakeshore Historic District

ART: Sketch at Sketchbook

Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball

Amélie Farren, Lilith Max, Rabbitology - The Three Wishes Tour

Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers

Saturday Sesshin

Walgreen's Free Flu Shots at Evanston Public Library

House Tours

Sketching at Sketchbook

Evanston Pup Social

Fall Fest @ First | FREE Family Fall Festival in Evanston

Chinese Storytime / 普通话故事时间

POSTPONED Cook-off: Corn!!

Cactus and Canyons: A Tribute to the Sun-Drenched Country-Rock of Laurel Canyon

Suzuki Sunday

Evanston Trivia

Taller de Papel Picado Láser

The art of recycled materials for kids

Introduction to Zen Meditation 10AM in Person and Online

House Tours

Let's Roll: An Evening of Tabletop Gaming!

Let's Play Mahjong! (Education Edition)

Hearts of Readers

Ageless Grace® Brain and Body Fitness

Cricut Mugpress 101

The art of recycled materials for kids

History Book Discussion Group: Empires of the Plain, by Lesley Adkins, and The Mesopotamian Riddle, by Joshua Hammer

Paris Chansons

The Chicago Rock Exchange: The Music of 1967

Wits Workout for Older Adults - Tuesday

Irish Music Session

Armor Down Girls

3D Modeling - Fidget Clickers

Linda Kass WORLD NEWS FROM WAVERLEY HIGH

Donovan's Garage: Evanston's Free Monthly Jazz Performance Laboratory

Understanding the Maze of Medicare

An Incredibly Condensed History of Magic – Tricks Included!

Hot Cocoa & a Cold Case

Northwestern University Press presents Micheal O'Siadhail: The Essential Poems

Cocktails & Connections

Bonus: Thriller Class - Dance Captain Ericka

The Critique Group

Drop-in Baby Playtime

Fun Fright Frames - part of the art for older adult workshop series ( ages 55 & up)

Jammie Time

Intro to 3D Modeling

Evanston / Skokie Senior Expo

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center: Mobile Living Room

House Tours

Painting Class

Cristina Rivera Garza Reading

Pintar y Beber: Pintura bajo vidrio

Ciera

High Lights 6-Week Creative Writing Workshop

The Search for Signs of Life Beyond Earth

SLIPPAGE Presents: Unfinished Grief: A Panel and Performance

Talks@EHC: Women, Intimate Wear, and Identity in Evanston: 1920s-2020s

THE LONG DAY CLOSES in 35mm with guest Nick Davis

Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market — Saturday

Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market — Saturday

Music: Ashley Usher

Music: Ashley Usher

Walking Tour: Double Houses, Lakeshore Historic District

Walking Tour: Double Houses, Lakeshore Historic District

ART: Sketch at Sketchbook

ART: Sketch at Sketchbook

Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball

Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball

Amélie Farren, Lilith Max, Rabbitology - The Three Wishes Tour

Amélie Farren, Lilith Max, Rabbitology - The Three Wishes Tour

Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers