Goblins, Ghouls and Ghosts, oh my! Halloween has returned to Chicago's North Shore with endless treats in store. But that's not all, October is full with festivals, live music, exhibits, markets and more! And don't miss the Northwestern Wildcats take on Indiana (Oct. 5) and Wisconsin (Oct. 19) at Martin Stadium. | |
Thomas & Friends - Explore the Rails!
OPENING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025
Kohl Children's Museum | 2300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
All aboard! The world’s most beloved blue engine is rolling into town! Featuring the favorite engines and destinations from Thomas & Friends™, the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) – focused exhibit is ideal for children 2 through 7 and encourages thinking mathematically, making comparisons, experimenting to solve problems and more!
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Evanston Made Open Studio Tour and Makers Market
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Maple Street Garage | 1800 Maple St., Evanston
On Saturday, October 5 invite friends for a self-guided exploration of Evanston’s creative community featuring art on display and for sale at venues across Evanston. That Sunday, October 6, outdoors, in a covered parking garage, you’ll find hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind, handmade goods like art, craft, wearables, jewelry, stationery, handbags, and more! Meet the artisans while enjoying family-friendly activities, artist demonstrations and art-making activities.
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The Grove Folk Fest
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
The Grove | 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
Costumed interpreters relive local history while visitors celebrate autumn with folk music, square dancing, hayrides and more. Dine on hearty food in the outdoor dining hall or enjoy a nature walk along the trails. Shop unique items from local vendors and artisans. Fun for the entire family! Tickets can be purchased online.
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Threaded Stories – A Runway Show of Distinctive Fashion
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
Woman's Club of Evanston | 1702 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Join cloth + home, for an afternoon of creativity and style! Witness the magic as nine outstanding designers showcase their unique creations on the runway. From bold prints to elegant silhouettes, this event promises to be a feast for the eyes. Come immerse yourself in a world of beauty and innovation!
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Night of 1,000 Jack-O'Lanterns
OCTOBER 16-20 AND 23-27
Chicago Botanic Garden | 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
Don’t be frightened! More than 1,000 artistically hand-carved, real pumpkins lit with LED lights will light up the night featuring recreations of popular album covers, haunted tales from Chicago, eerie cartoons, and more! Pumpkin carving demos, selfie stations, glow-in-the-dark tattoos, and seasonal light fare and drinks add to the family-friendly fun!
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Kindertransport - Rescuing Children on the Brink of War
NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Illinois Holocaust Museum | 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie
This poignant exhibition outlines the remarkable rescue mission that brought thousands of unaccompanied children from Nazi Europe to the United Kingdom. Through personal artifacts, stories, and firsthand testimony, those who lived through the "Kindertransport" program share its story and the heart-wrenching decisions parents made to send their children away for a chance at a better future.
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Lots of Live Music
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
Evanston SPACE at Cahn Auditorium, Northwestern University | 600 Emerson St., Evanston
Over the past decade, SPACE has welcomed thousands of local and national touring acts to their stage and this month is no exception! Live music lovers, get out those calendars and save these dates! Toad the Wet Sprocket with Jackopierce (10/5), Graham Nash (10/15 and 10/16), The Mountain Goats (10/17) and Rickie Lee Jones & Sweet Honey in the Rock (10/30).
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Taste of the Town
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
Chevy Chase Country Club | 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
Get your tickets for the foodie event of the year! More than two dozen of the area’s most popular restaurants, wineries, breweries and meeting places will be serving samples from their menus – a true culinary feast! Along with food and drink tastings, guests will also enjoy live entertainment, raffle drawings, prizes, and much more.
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Halloween on the North Shore
Get ready for spooky fun this Halloween season! Enjoy trick-or-treating, brave haunted houses, explore a garden filled with expertly crafted Jack-O’-Lanterns or join a thrilling fun run, including the Zombie Scramble (if you dare)!
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High School Musical, Jr.
OCTOBER 22-26, 2024
Northbrook Theatre, Northbrook
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Steep Canyon Rangers
OCTOBER 24, 2024
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra, Go!
OCTOBER 24, 2024 - NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston
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Kindertransport - Rescuing Children on the Brink of War
THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie
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Dissident Sisters: Bev Grant and Feminist Activism, 1968-72
THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2024
Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston
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No Rest: The Epidemic of Stolen Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirits
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston
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