More information about the programs below can be found in the Fall 2015 edition of Evanston Life magazine. Click here >>>
 Stop by the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St., for a Halloween Party on Friday, October 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The fun will include games, exotic balloons, face painting and refreshments. Plus, try to recognize the staff dressed in costume! Come on the early side to enjoy a story hour, arts and crafts from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The fun house will be available from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event is for ages 4-12 years. Admission is free!
 Join us for Halloween Fest at the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market, located at University Pl. & Oak Ave., on Saturday, October 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. The first 50 kids 12 years and under in costume will receive a goody bag and the first 100 kids will receive a free pumpkin to decorate, a treat bag and mask crafts. There will also be a performance from the Foster Dance Troupe.
 Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St., will host its annual Halloween Skate on the Main Rink from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Admission and skate rental are free when you come in a costume. For safety, admission is limited to the first 50 skaters. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 847-448-8258.
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 Celebrate the “Day of the Dead” at the Levy Center, located at 300 Dodge Ave., on Sunday, November 1, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The free event will feature a concert performance from the Academy of Mexican Dance and Music, the region’s premiere Mexican folkloric performing ensemble. Other fun activities include interactive arts stations where families can create ofrendas, and a costume parade for all ages. Food will be available for purchase.
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On October 3, athletes from the Evanston
Special Olympics Team competed in Special Olympics Chicago’s Flag Football
Tournament. This was the first time that Evanston has competed in flag
football. All players received competition medals and the team received a
team trophy as well as a game ball. Also, 4 athletes were selected to
compete in the all-star game after the regular competition finished.
On October 17, an athlete from the Evanston
Special Olympics Team competed in the Special Olympics District Bowling
Tournament. The athlete received 7th place in a very
competitive division.
Test your nocturnal senses on a guided night hike through the Ladd Arboretum on Friday, November 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. You will learn about animals' night vision and its importance to their nocturnal lifestyle. In addition to the hike, there will also be a campfire with s'mores! Preregistration is required and may be done by calling 847-448-8256 or registering online. |
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 Recreational indoor soccer leagues begin Saturday, November 7 and run through Saturday, December 12. This 5-week program teaches youth in preschool through 3rd grade soccer
fundamentals, sportsmanship and teamwork. The first week, a
group clinic meets; the second week, we’ll form
teams and begin games. Parents will receive their
child’s team assignments and game schedules
prior to the second week. See the Fall 2015 edition of Evanston Life magazine for details.
 Do you want to continue playing tennis during the fall and winter, but don't want to pay a club membership fee? Space is limited, so sign up today for indoor tennis programs! The programs provide a wide variety of instruction, including stroke development, strategy, court positioning, shot selection, footwork and supervised match play. See the Fall 2015 edition of Evanston Life magazine for details.
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