What could be better than the crisp fall air, changing colors all around and plentiful fall happenings and fun? Discover all the exciting events October has in store below, from new exhibits, Northwestern Football, Spooky Halloween happenings to lively Oktoberfests, fall fests, brewfests and so much more!
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BAAM! Big Ass Art Month
Evanston Made presents Big Ass Art Month! During the entire month of October, you’ll find lots of artsy things to do and see including the Terrain Biennial, First Saturday Evanston Art Events, Maker’s Market, Artists Studio Tour, Thursday Night Market, and more!
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Oktoberfest Fun!
Looking for Oktoberfest fun? Glenview’s Blocktoberfest (October 2 from 11am-11pm) is 12 full hours! Come enjoy this fabulous free event, which includes music, food, beer, wine and a kid friendly section. Also in Glenview is Hangar Two Tangled Roots Oktoberfest (October 1-3) with music, food and a wide selection of beer!
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Main Dempster Mile Fall Fest
Do you have a knack for carving pumpkins? Head on over to the Main Dempster Mile Fall Festival & Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, October 9 (1 to 4 pm). Two winners will each receive $100! Live music, food and drinks from local eateries make for a festive fall afternoon!
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Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Market on October 7!
Spend the evening in Downtown Evanston at the final Thursday Night Market! Shop at over 30 vendors and enjoy dinner at one of your favorite restaurants.
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Sip, Shop & Stroll
Save the date (Thursday, October 14) for an evening of sipping, shopping, and strolling through Wheeling's Town Center. $20 admission includes sips and snacks at various restaurants and businesses. Local artisans and crafters will be selling everything from jewelry and art to housewares and accessories. Live entertainment, giveaways, and swag bags, too!
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The Wedding of your dreams
The Hilton Chicago Northbrook is a 1st class wedding venue for over 45 years specializing in events from 10 to 600 people.
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Open House Chicago
Open House Chicago is back and on the North Shore! This free public festival (October 16 & 17) offers indoor access to buildings throughout Chicago, along with talks and programming. This year, four North Shore locations are featured including the Bahá'í House of Worship, Creative Coworking, DMAC Architecture (Mount Moriah Masonic Temple) and the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
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Fall Fun at Hangar Two
At Hangar Two you can find plenty of comfort in the colorful menu on those cool, crisp days. A warm welcome awaits you!
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Northbrook Brewfest
Attention beer lovers! Northbrook Brewfest is Saturday, October 16 (2 to 6 pm) at Village Green Park with 15 breweries offering five-ounce tastings! Tickets are $45 in advance and include all 15 tastings. Access only tickets are $15 (no tastings but come enjoy the live entertainment and other activities!) 21 and older only.
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Rise Up
The Illinois Holocaust Museum opens Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement on October 17, which explores the June 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn as the flashpoint that ignited the modern gay rights movement in the U.S. Rise Up shares the voices and tells the stories of this movement.
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Hudson Grace opens in Glencoe!
Hudson Grace offers a timeless, covetable and accessible approach to gifting, home design and gracious entertaining.
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Live Entertainment at its Best!
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Boo Bash
Get into the Halloween spirit with Northfield’s Boo Bash (Friday, October 29 from 6 to 7:30 pm). This free, family friendly event for ages 3-8 at the Northfield Community Center includes games, crafts, a balloon artist and train rides. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Fall Festival and Pumpkin Carving
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Temperance Beer Co., Evanston
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Now - September 5, 2022
Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie
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Now - October 10, 2021
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
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Now - October 10, 2021
Skokie Theatre, Skokie
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Now - October 31, 2021
Northlight Theatre, Skokie
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Now - December 5, 2021
Block Museum, Northwestern University
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Now - December 5, 2021
Block Museum, Northwestern University, Evanston
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October 29, 2021 - November 7, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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October 17, 2021 - May 8, 2022
Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie
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October 1, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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October 2, 2021
Maple Street Garage, Evanston
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October 2, 2021
Glenview Rd., between Church St. and Pine St., Glenview
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October 2-3, 2021
The Grove, Glenview
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October 1-3, 2021
Hangar Two, Glenview
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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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October 7, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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October 8, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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Northbrook Park District / Meadowhill Park, Northbrook
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October 9, 2021
Main Dempster Mile, Evanton
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October 10, 2021
The Talking Farm, Skokie
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Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview
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October 13-24, 2021
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
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October 14, 2021
Wheeling Town Center, Wheeling
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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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October 16, 2021
Ryan Field, Northwestern University, Evanston
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October 16, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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Village Green Park, Northbrook
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October 16, 2021
Fountain Square, Evanston
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October 15-17, 2021
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University
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October 16-17, 2021
Various Locations on the North Shore
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October 17, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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October 22, 2021
Takiff Center, Glencoe Park District, Glencoe
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October 22, 2021
Wheeling Park District, Wheeling
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October 22, 2021
Hubbard Woods Park, Winnetka
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October 23, 2021
600 Hibbard Rd., Winnetka
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October 23, 2021
Central Street, Evanston
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October 23-24, 2021
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston
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October 24, 2021
Heritage Park, Wheeling
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October 29, 2021
Northfield Community Center, Northfield
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October 30, 2021
Ryan Field, Northwestern University, Evanston
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October 30, 2021
Fountain Square, Evanston
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October 29-31, 2021
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston
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Frances Willard House, Evanston
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Now - December 31, 2021
Frances Willard House, Evanston
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Frances Willard House, Evanston
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Now - December 31, 2021
Frances Willard House, Evanston
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Now - December 31, 2021
Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview
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Now - December 31, 2021
The Block Museum, Northwestern University, Evanston
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