Things to do in Evanston, IL

Whether your interest lies in "Swan Lake" or a local Evanston jazz trio, scout out the most stimulating, enriching cultural things to do in Evanston right here. It's the easy way to add "quality" to your precious "quality time."

Look here for Evanston Arts & Entertainment things to do...

• Arts and Entertainment Events for Evanston Illinois (Tip: Increase your radius in the upper right corner)
• Museums, Galleries, and Theatres for Evanston IL
• Tickets for Evanston IL from Ticketmaster.com

There are always great occasions to celebrate around Evanston. Find out where you can meet up with the neighbors and enjoy some genuine home-grown fun.

Illinois Festivals...

• Festivals in Illinois
• State Fairs in Illinois
• IL Fair Dates
• More Illinois Festivals Info

No matter what the weather is like outside, we've gathered fun activities for the whole family, just perfect for this time of year.

Attractions This Season in Evanston:

• Summer Camps in Illinois
• Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Illinois
• National Forest foliage hotspots
• Foliage hotlines

When only some good, clean outdoor fun will do, head to one of the area parks. Here's the scoop on where kids can play, dogs can run (or not) and you can get your daily walk in.

Parks - Dive into outdoor fun here...

• Illinois State Parks
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• National parks in Illinois
• Gain access to all National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands with the National Parks Pass
• Find National Forests
• Nature Conservancy preserves in Illinois
• Dog Parks

Lose that "deer in the headlights" look! We've got the best places to scope out Evanston area critters. Whether you're into birdwatching or visiting the local wildlife sanctuary, make tracks through these links and discover a wild new side of Evanston.

Learn more about Evanston, IL wildlife here...

• Illinois Wildlife Refuges
• Bird watching
• Endangered species in Illinois
• Audubon centers

Find Last Minute Tickets To Hot Evanston Events...

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Related Guides

Be sure to check out 'Related Guides' in our things to do section for museums, galleries, Evanston restaurants guide and more.

• Museums, Galleries and Theatres in Cook
• Cook County Events
• Restaurants
• Summer Camps in Illinois