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 Enjoy: Halloween! Ways to celebrate in Evanston
Halloween may just be our favorite holiday of the year. You can choose to keep it light: decorating your front porch with mums, enjoying pumpkin lattes, and collecting candy with friends, or dive straight into the world of ghost stories and haunted houses. To help you get into the spirit, we’ve collected a few of our favorite upcoming events around town.
Saturday, Oct. 5 | Costume Swap | 1-3 p.m.
Hosted by the City of Evanston at Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Bring in all of the old costumes that you’ve outgrown and help them find a new life. Learn More.
Saturday: Oct. 12 | Pumpkin Painting at Shower Blooms | 12-3 p.m.
Hosted by Shower Blooms at 1917 Central Street
Join Shower Blooms for some pumpkin decorating and family-friendly fun to soak up the season. Learn More.
Saturday, October 19 | Zombie Scramble | Starting at 5 p.m.Hosted by the City of Evanston at Ladd ArboretumLace up your shoes and prepare for a run like no other in a city overtaken by zombies! In this fun, interactive race , you’ll lose your “lives” aka flags and race to the finish without becoming “infected.” Learn More.
Sat., Oct. 19 | Kid’s Fall Festival at Mack’s Bike and Goods | 1-3 p.m.
Hosted by Mack’s Bike and Goods at 2948 Central Street
It’s good old-fashioned fun at Mack’s Bikes. Enjoy face painting, pumpkin decorating, and games at this fall fest. Learn More.
Friday, Oct. 25 | Trunk or Treat | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Hosted by City of Evanston at Robert Crown Community Center
Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon at the City of Evanston Parks and Recreation Trunk or Treat event! Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a safe and exciting Halloween experience filled with decorated trunks, delicious treats, and festive fun. All ages are welcome to attend, though the recommended age is up to 5 years old. Registration is not required. Learn More.
Friday, Oct. 25 | Nightmare on Foster Street | 6-9 p.m.
Hosted by City of Evanston at Fleetwood - Jourdain Community Center
Prepare for a spine-chilling evening at the Nightmare on Foster St. Haunted House! This haunted attraction will transport you to a world of eerie thrills and terrifying chills as you navigate through the dark and twisted corridors of Fleetwood-Jourdain. Learn More.
Saturday, Oct. 26 | Central Street 2024 Trick or Treat | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hosted by Central Street Business District
Make your way through the shops of Central Street and enjoy some fun trick-or-treating. Learn More.
Sat., Oct. 26 | Downtown Evanston 2024 Trick or Treat Stroll | 2-4 p.m.
Hosted by Downtown Evanston Business District
Bring your kids to Downtown Evanston on Saturday, Oct. 26 for trick-or-treating at local businesses! Stroll around Downtown and stop in at participating businesses for candy and other Halloween goodies. Meet up at Fountain Square to pick up your official Trick-or-Treat Stroll map and get started. Learn More.
Saturday, Oct. 26 | Spooky Saturday | 11 a.m - 6 p.m.
Hosted by Main-Dempster Mile Business District
Find some spooky fun for the whole family with trick-or-treating at local businesses starting at 11 a.m., a pumpkin carving contest, kids costume parade, pet costume contest, and more! Learn More.
Saturday, Oct. 26 | Bug A Boo | 4-7 p.m.
Hosted by Evanston Ecology Center at Lovelace Park
Join the Ecology Center staff for their annual Halloween event that will highlight the creatures that call the North Shore Channel home. Learn fun facts and amazing adaptations of animals that live right here in Evanston. Learn More.
 Photo courtesy of Marcos Rivera
Enjoy Evanston's Hispanic and Latin American Food Scene!
What better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month than with food! Among the many amazing Hispanic-owned and Latin American-owned eateries in Evanston, The Daily Northwestern recently highlighted three amazing restaurants and shared fun history about their journey. Read the full article.
This list is certainly not exhaustive, and there are many more to check out - and enter a raffle while you're at it! Now through Oct. 15, patrons will be able to visit the library to pick up a punch card, choose at least 5 participating local Hispanic-owned and Latin American-owned businesses to visit, and either make a purchase or talk to staff to learn about their business for a punch. When their punch card is full, they can be entered into a raffle for one (1) $100, one (1) $75, or one (1) $25 gift card from one of the featured businesses.
 Get Artsy with Evanston Made's Big Art Weekend
Peruse handmade goods: Check out the Maker's Market in Downtown Evanston on Sun., Oct. 6, from noon to 5 p.m. Head to the 5th Floor of the Maple Avenue Parking Garage to shop hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind, handmade goods. Plus, enjoy free art-making and artist demos.
Tour artists' studios: Participate in Evanston Made's annual Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. Explore artists' studios, meet artists, learn about their work, and start your art collection during this self-guided tour opportunity. View a list of participating artists.
First Saturday Art Events: Explore Evanston's art scene with a free self-guided tour Evanston’s creative community. See art on display and for sale at venues across town. Shop for art and handmade goods, meet small business owners, learn to sketch, and more! Find participating venues and artists, as well as a map, to plan your day!
 'Empowering Small Businesses' Workshop Series
Please join us Wednesday, October 9 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for the next workshop in our "Empowering Small Businesses" series. This workshop will feature two presenters who will help you navigate and make the most of the digital marketing landscape. Attendees of this workshop will learn about two important topics:
- Proactive Social Media & Digital Management, presented by Patricia J. Pickett, APR of Pickett&Associates, LLC
- LinkedIn 101 for Businesses – How to Grow Quickly & Exponentially, presented by Anna Kate Anderson
All workshops are free and will take place at Evanston Community Bank & Trust, located at 901 Grove St. Coffee and light bites provided. Register now.
See below for upcoming events and start planning your weekends! You can find the full calendar of events on the Enjoy Evanston website.
Downtown Evanston
Central Street
Ashland Arts
West Village
West End
Howard Street
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- Only public events may be listed
- Cannot be solely retail in nature
- Cannot be solely religious or political in nature
- Cannot be solely fundraisers or networking events
- Should be leisure time or recreational activities
Event eligibility is also evaluated on a case-by-case basis. At this time, we are only able to accept event listings in English.
 Enjoy Evanston: Student Food Edition!
Between classes, exams, and all of the studying, the best part of college is exploring your new home. Whether you’re now an official Evanstonian, studying hard at Northwestern, or you’ve decided to wander north from any of the colleges and universities in neighboring Chicago, Evanston is the perfect place to enjoy your time in college.
As the first of many guides to the city, we’ve selected a few of your must-try places for your next study break. Enjoy discovering this small sampling of coffee shops, restaurants, and more!
For Studying
Coffee Lab Roasters | Noyes | 910 Noyes St.
Outside of the many places to grab a coffee on campus, this bustling shop is a go-to for many Northwestern students hoping to sneak in a few hours of studying. Grab a table for your next group project.
Backlot Coffee | Central Street | 2006 Central St
Make your way a little further north to discover Backlot. Both the seasonal drinks and food are worth a try. You’ll find plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. This shop is perfect for meeting up with a new friend or professor.
For Brunch with Besties + Visitors
Ovo Frito | Maple/Foster | 1936 Maple Ave
Close to campus, Ovo Frito specializes in breakfast, lunch, and brunch and they do it so well. You’ll feel right at home with this mexican-American inspired dishes.
The Lucky Platter | Main-Dempster Mile | 514 Main St
This quirky restaurant is the perfect place to take your family when they’re visiting. It’s one-of-a-kind and they’ll tell all of their friends about it when they’re back home. After checking out, make your way to the shop to grab ice cream and other delicious treats at their in-house market.
Stacked & Folded | Noyes | 824 Noyes Street
You’ll find delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this local restaurant and hangout. Bring your family and friends when they visit but definitely make it a regular stop for trivia nights and game days!
For Off-Campus Dining
D&D Diner | Noyes | 825 Noyes Street
On one side, you have a great shop to pick up all of your dorm room essentials, on the other side you have the perfect place to grab wraps, burgers, hot dogs, and craveable milkshakes.
Tomatae Fresh Kitchen | Noyes | 914 Noyes Street
A few taps on your phone and you’ve got the most delicious tacos, gorditas, and burritos. Don’t skip out on a horchata or any of the fresh, seasonal drinks. Order online and pick up at the window on your way to campus.
Foster Deli | Maple Foster | 831 Foster Street
Sometimes a simple sandwich can keep you from feeling homesick. Stock up on your favorite snacks while you wait.
For the Foodies
Buffalo Joe’s | 812 Clark Street | Downtown
This place is legendary with even students from Chicago traveling up north to check it out. Bring cash and split wings with your friends. Perfect for get-togethers and game days.
Blind Faith Cafe | 525 Dempster Street | Main Dempster Mile
No matter your diet or dining preferences, everyone will love this vegan restaurant with internationally inspired cuisine.
DeSalvo’s Pizza | 1945 Central Street | Central Street
Consistently named one of the best pizzas in Evanston (and Chicago!), DeSalvo’s is the perfect place to indulge. Grab a small pizza and a soda for under $20!
 What do YOU enjoy about Evanston?
With ten unique business districts, there is something for everyone to enjoy! We want to hear about your faves. Tell us about your favorite places for health and fitness, your favorite store or art gallery to explore, or your favorite place to eat! Send us an email about your favorite spots at hello@enjoyevanston.com.
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