Bike the Ridge
Sun., Oct. 1 (9am-1pm)
Ridge Ave. (Howard to Church) Evanston
Bikers unite! Bicycles aren’t allowed on Ridge Avenue any other time, so come on out and enjoy this free, non-competitive biking event! Participants will also enjoy live music, food trucks, and bike repairs at Ridgeville Park. Limited to non-motorized bicycles only.
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Northbrook Shermerfest
Sun., Oct. 1
Village Green Park
Corner of Sherman and Meadow Rd., Northbrook
Fun for all ages. Highlights include the “Classic Northbrook” car and truck display, “Chalk Up Northbrook,” and a Rubber Ducky Race, plus live music, snacks for sale and Cow Pie Moo-lette! Take a step back in time and join us!
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Celebrate Fall at Downtown Evanston's Trick or Treat Stroll on Oct. 28!
Bring the kids to trick or treat at local businesses and enjoy fall-themed activities at Fountain Square between 2-5pm.
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The Grove Folk Fest
Sun., Oct. 1
The Grove
1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
Local history comes to life. Enjoy live folk music, square dancing, hayrides, nature walks, a variety of gift and crafty items, and so much more! Tickets available in advance or on site.
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Evanston Fall Markets
Evanston Made Maker's Market (Sun., Oct. 8)
Evanston Vintage Garage Sale (Sun., Oct. 15)
Maple Street Garage
1800 Maple St., Evanston
If you’re looking for unique, one-of-a-kind handmade goods like art, craft wearables, jewelry, stationery, handbags and more, then the Evanston Made Maker’s Market (Oct. 8) is for you! But, if vintage fashion, clothing, jewelry, furniture, home décor and vintage treasures are more your style, then visit the Evanston Vintage Garage Sale (Oct. 15)!
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Indigenous People's Day
Mon., Oct. 9,
The Grove - Program Barn
1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a U.S. holiday that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. What better way to celebrate this day than to visit The Grove’s Native American Village, tour the Long House and learn about Indigenous peoples and their history in our region.
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Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
Wed., Oct. 11 - Sun., Oct. 22
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
Monstrous vibes meet crisp fall evenings at Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns, where artist-carved pumpkins light your way through the Garden after dark. You'll find costumed entertainers and live carving demos along the paved paths. Buy tickets now for this popular event.
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Taste of the Town
Wed., Oct. 18
Chevy Chase Country Club
1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
The foodie event of the year is back! More than 25 of the area’s most popular restaurants, wineries, breweries, and meeting places, many of which are located on Wheeling’s famed “Restaurant Row,” will be serving tastings from their menus – a true culinary feast! Guests will enjoy live entertainment, raffle drawings, giveaways, and special surprises!
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Now at Writers Theatre: Eurydice
North Shore native Sarah Ruhl infuses the myth of Eurydice with humor, poetry, hope and sneaky surprises. Now – Oct 22.
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I’ll Have What She’s Having: The Jewish Deli
Opening Sun., Oct. 22
Illinois Holocaust Museum
9603 Woods Dr., Skokie
More than a place to get a meal, the Jewish deli is a community forged in food. This exhibition explores how Jewish immigrants, mostly from Central and Eastern Europe, imported and adapted traditions to create a uniquely American restaurant and reveals how Jewish delicatessens became a cornerstone of American food culture.
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Wheeling's Boonanza
October 20, 2023
Community Recreation Center, Wheeling Park District, Wheeling
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Leann Rimes
October 20, 2023
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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Imagine U: Frida Libre
October 20, 2023 - November 5, 2023
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston
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