Saturday Morning at the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays at University Place and Oak Avenue. See 2026 season details, parking, LINK access and Evanston Made.
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Dillo Day: Northwestern’s Student-Run Music Festival Next to the Lake
Dillo Day is Northwestern’s annual student-run music festival on the Lakefill in Evanston. Here is its history, who runs it and who can attend.
A Guide to Evanston’s Beaches, Starting at Clark Street
Evanston has five public lakefront beaches, free resident passes, paid daily tickets and a separate dog beach. Here is how the 2026 rules worked.
Two Libraries, One System: Evanston Public Library Today
Evanston Public Library now runs two locations, the Main Library on Orrington Avenue and the Robert Crown Branch. Here is how it got there and what each has
Chicago-Dempster Charity Wine Walk Returns Sept. 17 for a Second Year
More than 30 Chicago-Dempster shops pour Chilean wine Sept. 17 at the second annual charity wine walk benefiting JJ’s List and the Woman’s Club of Evanston.
Waldo Is Hiding in Evanston Shops Through July 31
Children can hunt for a hidden Waldo in Evanston businesses through July 31 in a scavenger hunt tied to a national program run with independent bookstores.
Sidewalk Sale Season Opens on Central Street, With Downtown and Chicago-Dempster to Follow
Evanston’s summer sidewalk sales start July 10 on Central Street, then move to downtown and the Chicago-Dempster district for a July 24-26 weekend of deals.
Ethnic Arts Festival Turns 30, Returning to Dawes Park July 18-19
The 30th annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival was set for July 18-19, 2015, at Dawes Park with a Parade of Nations, world music, dance and international food.
Photographer Ron Wahome to Portray Evanston Business Founders in Public Art Project
Photographer Ron Wahome is shooting portraits of Evanston entrepreneurs for a gallery show and public displays tied to a City of Evanston art initiative.
Independent Bookstore Day and Free Comic Book Day Share a Saturday in Evanston
On May 2, 2015, Independent Bookstore Day and Free Comic Book Day fell together, giving Evanston’s bookshops and comic stores a double reason for events.
Evanston Draws Chicago TV Crews After Downtown Ranking
After Livability.com ranked downtown Evanston 10th in the nation in March 2015, Fox 32 and ABC 7’s Windy City Live put local shops and Curt’s Cafe on air.
Evanston Plans ‘We Love Evanston Day’ for March 7
The City of Evanston set Saturday, March 7, 2015 as We Love Evanston Day, with a water plant tour, free classes and restaurant specials tied to a WWF contest.