November’s here, and fall colors have finally arrived. From Thanksgiving traditions and tree lightings to holiday markets and performances, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Read on below to discover light shows, turkey trots, the return of Northwestern Basketball, and more festive favorites.

Antiques + Modernism

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Community House Winnetka | 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka


Celebrating its 52nd year, the Antiques + Modernism Show is the ultimate destination for interior designers, treasure hunters and collectors alike! Ranging in styles from classic to modern, the Show features exquisite home furnishings and accessories, artwork, clothing, jewelry and more from the country’s finest dealers of antiques and modern pieces.

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Northwestern Basketball Season Begins

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University | 2705 Ashland Ave., Evanston


If you’re a Wildcats fan and love the action of college basketball, then get your tickets and head on over to Welsh-Ryan Arena to see the men’s and women’s teams battle it out. The state-of-the-art Welsh-Ryan Arena is the perfect venue to watch Big Ten basketball! Exciting news – USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington are now part of the Big Ten Conference!

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Peace, joy, and shopping on Central


Light the way to your holidays on Central Street. Visit us for a joyous season of holiday festivities and local shopping and dining.

Ready, Set, Shop! Holiday Markets are Here

THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER

Various Locations



Don’t delay! Start your holiday shopping today! There are several holiday markets on the North Shore that will make gift buying a breeze including Holiday Market at the Grove (11/14 – 11/17), the Woman’s Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar (11/22 – 11/24) and Evanston Arts Center Winter Arts and Craft Expo (11/23 – 12/20).

Join the Westin Chicago North Shore for a Staycation



Enjoy the indoor pool, pet-friendly rooms, ergonomic workspaces, & inspiring decor. Package includes $25 credit to 601N Market & Cafe and enhanced streaming WiFi.

Central Street Holiday Events

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Throughout Central Street, Evanston


Central Street is the place to be as you gear up for the holiday season! Invite your friends and family to the Holiday Stroll (11/16) where you’ll enjoy shopping, dining specials and other holiday festivities. Later in the month (11/30), it’s Small Business Saturday. You’re sure to find the perfect holiday gift as you shop and support local!

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1 Caterpillar, 4 Tales, 75 Puppets


Come watch "The Very Hungry Caterpillar” for ages 2 and up by Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences starting Nov. 16

Holiday Light Shows

THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER

Various Locations


Chicago’s North Shore shines brightly this holiday season with spectacular light shows for the entire family! Highlights include the Chicago Botanic Garden’s beloved Lightscape (11/15 – 1/5), the Willow Hills Lights drive-thru experience (11/22 – 1/5) and Kohl Children’s Museum’s Kohlights Holiday Lightcacular (11/29 – 12/22). Get your tickets today!

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Wilmette 2024 Holiday Events


Visit the North Shore’s hot spot this holiday season brimming with shopping, dining & events.

Must See Performances

VARIOUS DATES IN NOVEMBER

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts | 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie



If you’re looking to be entertained, you won’t have to look far! The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts has something for everyone including the award-winning musical Little Shop of Horrors (now through 11/17), Swan Lake (11/20), Music of the Baroque: The Christmas Oratorio (11/24) and Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (11/29 – 1/5).

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Kohlights Holiday Lightacular


Tickets on sale now. Interact with light & color at the only area holiday light experience right-sized for young kids.

Lincolnwood Turkey Trot

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Proesel Park | 6915 Kostner Ave., Lincolnwood


Lace up your running shoes, invite your friends and family, and register for the 48th Annual Lincolnwood Turkey Trot! The event features 5K and 10K races, as well as a 5K fitness walk, all of which take participants through scenic Lincolnwood. Younger athletes (6 and under) can participate in the Drumstick Dash.

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Blind Faith Café – Globally Inspired Vegetarian Cuisine


525 Dempster St. Evanston – Lunch • Brunch • Dinner – blindfaithcafe.com

Gobble Gobble! Thanksgiving Options for Dining In and Dining Out

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Various Locations



Enjoy a hassle-free Thanksgiving with our local restaurants offering delicious holiday menus! Whether you prefer traditional turkey and stuffing or unique seasonal dishes, there's something for everyone. Save time and savor the flavors without the stress of cooking. Make a reservation today or carry out for a delicious Thanksgiving at home!

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Thanksgiving Stays, Stuffed with Savings


Gather in the heart of Evanston with overnight stays from $138 & enjoy a Thanksgiving Day buffet at Evanston Corner Bistro.

Skokie Scream Scene

THROUGH NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Abandoned Skokie Water Playhouse, Skokie

Downtown Evanston Farmers Market

THROUGH NOVEMBER 2, 2024

University Pl. and Oak Ave., Evanston

Skokie Farmers Market

THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Northwest corner of Oakton St. & Floral Ave., Skokie

The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra, Go!

THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Writers Theatre, Glencoe

First Date

THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

Music Theater Works presents Little Shop of Horrors

THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Kindertransport - Rescuing Children on the Brink of War

THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie

Live at Studio5! Thaddeus Dukes

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Studio5 Performing Arts Center, Evanston

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Various Locations, Downtown Evanston

Blitzen Trapper welcomed by CHIRP Radio

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Aboyer Wine Dinner

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Aboyer, Winnetka

Wake Up Words Family Playtime

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Writers Theatre, Glencoe

Sue Foley

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Lehigh

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Live at Studio5! Sarah Marie Young

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Studio5 Performing Arts Center, Evanston

Hops & Hikes: Oh Deer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The Grove, Glenview

Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show

NOVEMBER 8-10, 2024

Community House Winnetka

The Secret Garden

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 - December 22, 2024

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Evanston

Ryan Hamilton

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Hacksaw Boys

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Trouble Ahead Plays Music From The Grateful Dead

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs UIC

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Candy Cane Holiday Bazaar

NOVEMBER 13-14, 2024

Glenview Park Center, Glenview

Grove Heritage Association Holiday MarketNOVEMBER 14-17, 2024

The Grove, Glenview

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Eastern Illinois

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Antigone

NOVEMBER 15-24, 2024

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston

Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - JANUARY 5, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Northwestern University Football vs. Ohio State

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Wrigley Field, Chicago

Central Street Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Central Street, Evanston

Every Brillant Thing Family Matinee

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Writers Theatre, Glencoe

Maz Jobrani: Mr. International Comedy Tour

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 - DECEMBER 4, 2024

Northbrook Theatre, Northbrook

Jess Williamson

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Nat Geo Live: Rise of T. Rex

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Elon Gold

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs. Montana State

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Show & Tell: Smorgasbord

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Writers Theatre, Glencoe

Swan Lake – The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Game of Gnomes

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 - DECEMBER 31, 2024

Plaza del Lago, Downtown Wilmette

A Christmas Carol - A Live Radio Show

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - DECEMBER 30, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

Midnight Sun Band: James Brown vs. George Clinton

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Live at Studio5! Ben Lewis

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Studio5 Performing Arts Center, Evanston

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Pepperdine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar

NOVEMBER 22-24, 2024

Woman's Club of Evanston

Sunday on the Rocks

NOVEMBER 22-24, 2024

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston

Willow Hills Lights

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - JANUARY 5, 2025

Willow Hill Golf Course, Northbrook

Bonnie Koloc

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Evanston SPACE

The Last Waltz Tribute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

22nd Annual Winter Arts and Crafts Expo

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - DECEMBER 24, 2024

Evanston Art Center, Evanston

Music of the Baroque: Bach -The Christmas Oratorio

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Alejandro Escovedo with Trapper Schoepp

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Lincolnwood 48th Annual Turkey Trot - 5k/10k

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Proesel Park, Lincolnwood

Sprouts - Paint Your Own Nutcracker kit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Chalet Nursery, Wilmette

November Free Day - Indigenous Artist Market Pop-Up

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston

Light The Lights

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Wyman Green, Downtown Glencoe

Brooklyn Charmers: Steely Dan Tribute

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Shop Local Weekend! Including Small Business Saturday

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 - DECEMBER 1, 2024

Main-Dempster Mile, Evanston

The Kohlights Holiday Lightacular!

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 - DECEMBER 22, 2024

Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

Santa Photos in Trolley Park

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 - DECEMBER 24, 2024

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 - JANUARY 5, 2025

Northlight Theatre, Skokie

Susan Werner - 2 shows

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Evanston SPACE

Holiday in the Park and Parade

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Jackman Park, Glenview

Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Wrigley Field, Chicago

Central Street Small Business Saturday

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Central Street, Evanston

Illuminate the Orchard

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Santa Visits with Kids in Wilmette

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Chalet Nursery, Wilmette

Dissident Sisters: Bev Grant and Feminist Activism, 1968-72

THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2024

Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston

Federico Solmi: The Great Farce

THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2024

Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston

No Rest: The Epidemic of Stolen Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirits

THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston

Titanic: The Exhibition

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2025

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Every Brilliant Thing

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2025

Writers Theatre, Glencoe

Thomas & Friends - Explore the Rails!

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2025

Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

Shtetl in the Sun Andy Sweet’s South Beach 1977-1980

THROUGH JUNE 1, 2025

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie


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