Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Saturday, January 3, 2026

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Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4

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5:00 PM

Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at Willow Hill Lights! This beloved annual drive-thru light show at the...

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Friday, December 19

• This week, holiday food events delivered to you from Bittersweet, Manny's Deli, Urbanbelly, & more! 3:00 pm
  
  
• Amahl and the Night Visitors 7:00 pm

  Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Live at Studio5! Sara & Kenny 8:00 pm

  Studio5, 1938 Dempster St, Evanston

  
  

Saturday, December 20

• Concert: Christmas with Tower Brass 5:00 pm

  Fourth Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL, 60611

  
  

Sunday, December 21

• Christmas Cantata 9:30 am

  Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago

  
  
• Christmas Carol Sing Sunday 10:30 am

  1427 Chicago Avenue Evanston IL 60201

  
  
• Amahl and the Night Visitors 5:00 pm

  Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Fourth Presbyterian Church “Longest Night” Service 5:30 pm

  Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago

  
  

Monday, December 22

• The famous Pequod's, carmelized crust pizza is heading your way. Ordering closes soon. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Evanston Holiday Concert 7:00 pm

  Prairie Moon, 1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  

Wednesday, December 24

• Fourth Presbyterian Church Candlelight Christmas Eve Services 4:00 pm

  Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago

  
  
• Light and Life He Brings - Christmas Eve at Trinity (family friendly) 5:00 pm

  1024 Lake Ave, Wilmette

  
  

Thursday, December 25

• Wake up to presents--and donuts from Do-Rite Christmas morning! Order by noon, Wednesday. 7:00 am
  
  

Friday, December 26

• “Quick! Before We’re Cancelled" Sketch Comedy 7:30 pm

  Studio5, 1938 Dempster St, Evanston

  
  

Saturday, January 3, 2026

• Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 5:00 pm

  Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook

  
  

Monday, January 5, 2026

• Introduction to AIKIDO Class 7:00 pm

  Lakeshore Aikido Club, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston

  
  

Friday, January 16, 2026

• Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Philippe Quint plays Chausson 7:00 pm

  Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  

Sunday, January 18, 2026

• Different Strokes by Michael Ireland at EAC 1:00 pm

  1717 Central St, Evanston

  
  

Friday, January 23, 2026

• Northwestern University’s 83rd Annual Dolphin Show Presents “Footloose” 7:30 pm

  Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St, Evanston

  
  

Saturday, January 24, 2026

• Covenant Nursery School Open House 10:00 am

  3637 Golf Rd, Evanston