#1
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:30 PM (doors 90 minutes before)
WWE: Worlds Collide – Rosemont, IL
WWE, NXT and Lucha Libre AAA share the Worlds Collide billing at Allstate Arena.
One Day Only
Things to Do in Evanston, Chicago the Weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Evanston, Chicago, Evanston & Oak Park the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 19 picks.
19 picks · checked Sep 21
19 picks
#1Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:30 PM (doors 90 minutes before) · One Day Only
WWE: Worlds Collide – Rosemont, IL
WWE, NXT and Lucha Libre AAA share the Worlds Collide billing at Allstate Arena.
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Rosemont Theatre, Evanston & Oak ParkZol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:00pm
Juanes: World Tour
Juanes brings his 2026 world tour to Rosemont Theatre, with the JuanesTeban album shaping the tour’s context.
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#2Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
Rosemont Theatre, Evanston & Oak ParkZol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJuanes: World Tour
Juanes brings his 2026 world tour to Rosemont Theatre, with the JuanesTeban album shaping the tour’s context.
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Rosemont Theatre, 5400 North River Road, Evanston & Oak ParkFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 8:00pm
Matute – Stereo Tour
Matute plays the Rosemont Theatre for one night only on its current tour.
One Day Only
#3Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
Rosemont Theatre, 5400 North River Road, Evanston & Oak ParkMatute – Stereo Tour
Matute plays the Rosemont Theatre for one night only on its current tour.
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Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, Evanston & Oak ParkSeptember 25, 4–10 p.m.; September 26, noon–10 p.m., 2026Free admission
Oaktoberfest 2026 — Oak Park
A free downtown Oak Park street festival with live music, local food and craft beer.
FreeOne Weekend Only
#4September 25, 4–10 p.m.; September 26, noon–10 p.m., 2026 · One Weekend Only
Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, Evanston & Oak ParkOaktoberfest 2026 — Oak Park
A free downtown Oak Park street festival with live music, local food and craft beer.
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#5
Downtown Glenview (Church Street and Pine Street stages), Glenview, Evanston & Oak ParkSaturday, September 26, 2026; music from 11 a.m., Los Lobos at 9 p.m.Free general admission
Glenview Blocktoberfest with Los Lobos
Los Lobos headlines a free downtown Glenview block party with two stages.
FreeLimited Run
#5Saturday, September 26, 2026; music from 11 a.m., Los Lobos at 9 p.m. · Limited Run
Downtown Glenview (Church Street and Pine Street stages), Glenview, Evanston & Oak ParkGlenview Blocktoberfest with Los Lobos
Los Lobos headlines a free downtown Glenview block party with two stages.
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Parkway Bank Park, Rosemont, Evanston & Oak ParkSaturday, September 26, 2026, noon–6 p.m.Free
Rosetober Fest 2026
Rosetober Fest brings German music, dance, contests and live carving to Parkway Bank Park.
FreeOne Day Only
#6Saturday, September 26, 2026, noon–6 p.m. · One Day Only
Parkway Bank Park, Rosemont, Evanston & Oak ParkRosetober Fest 2026
Rosetober Fest brings German music, dance, contests and live carving to Parkway Bank Park.
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Northlight Theatre, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkSeptember 9 – October 25, 2026 (extended)Ticketed
The Front Page
The classic Chicago newspaper comedy continues its extended run at Northlight in Evanston.
Limited Run
#7September 9 – October 25, 2026 (extended) · Limited Run
Northlight Theatre, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkThe Front Page
The classic Chicago newspaper comedy continues its extended run at Northlight in Evanston.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Brookfield, Evanston & Oak ParkSaturday, September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Included with Zoo admission
Hispanic Heritage Fest at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Hispanic Heritage Fest at Brookfield Zoo Chicago has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#8Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. · Limited Run
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Brookfield, Evanston & Oak ParkHispanic Heritage Fest at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Hispanic Heritage Fest at Brookfield Zoo Chicago has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:30pm
Don McLean
A one-night concert at the George Van Dusen Theatre in the North Shore Center.
Limited Run
#9Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Don McLean
A one-night concert at the George Van Dusen Theatre in the North Shore Center.
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Wilmette Theatre, Evanston & Oak ParkFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 8:00pm$20
12th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley film festival
12th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley film festival has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Weekend Only
#10Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Weekend Only
Wilmette Theatre, Evanston & Oak Park12th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley film festival
12th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley film festival has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 7:30pm
Music of the Baroque: Mozart's Summit
Music of the Baroque pairs Mozart’s final symphonies with his last piano concerto in Mozart’s Summit.
Limited Run
#11Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Music of the Baroque: Mozart's Summit
Music of the Baroque pairs Mozart’s final symphonies with his last piano concerto in Mozart’s Summit.
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Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall, 1501 Central St, Evanston & Oak ParkSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. UCLA Bruins Women's Volleyball
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. UCLA Bruins Women's Volleyball has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#12Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall, 1501 Central St, Evanston & Oak ParkNorthwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. UCLA Bruins Women's Volleyball
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. UCLA Bruins Women's Volleyball has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:30pm
Alicia Witt
Alicia Witt has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#13Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
#14
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak ParkMay 22–October 25, 2026; during zoo hoursIncluded with zoo admission o…
Dinos!
Life-size dinosaurs take over Brookfield Zoo, included with admission and open to all ages.
Limited Run
#14May 22–October 25, 2026; during zoo hours · Limited Run
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak ParkDinos!
Life-size dinosaurs take over Brookfield Zoo, included with admission and open to all ages.
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North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Evanston & Oak ParkFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:30pm
The Wellermen
The Wellermen has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#15Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Evanston & Oak Park#16
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Evanston & Oak ParkSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:00pm
Gromkie
Gromkie has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#16Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Evanston & Oak Park#17
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Evanston & Oak ParkSun, Sep 27, 2026 · 8:30pm
Roast Battle
Roast Battle has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#17Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 8:30pm · Limited Run
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Evanston & Oak Park#18
Block Museum of Art, Evanston & Oak ParkOn view through Dec 6, 2026Free admission
Picturing the Modern Metropolis: Prints and Photographs
Picturing the Modern Metropolis: Prints and Photographs has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeArt
#18On view through Dec 6, 2026 · Limited Run
Block Museum of Art, Evanston & Oak ParkPicturing the Modern Metropolis: Prints and Photographs
Picturing the Modern Metropolis: Prints and Photographs has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Block Museum of Art, Evanston & Oak ParkOn view through Dec 6, 2026Free admission
The Block Collects 2026
The Block Collects 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeArt
#19On view through Dec 6, 2026 · Limited Run
Block Museum of Art, Evanston & Oak ParkThe Block Collects 2026
The Block Collects 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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