Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Evanston & Oak Park the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 17 picks, refreshed weekly.
17 picks · checked Sep 21
Ryan Field, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkGreenstrat at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsNorthwestern plays its Homecoming football game, the only major college home game near Chicago.
Ryan Field, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkGreenstrat at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsNorthwestern plays its Homecoming football game, the only major college home game near Chicago.
Add to calendarZach Top headlines Allstate Arena with a full night of his country music.
Zach Top headlines Allstate Arena with a full night of his country music.
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Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 9301 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Evanston & Oak ParkA two-day trading-card and collectibles convention with vendors from across the hobby.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 9301 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Evanston & Oak ParkA two-day trading-card and collectibles convention with vendors from across the hobby.
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Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, Rosemont, Evanston & Oak ParkChicago’s long-running sci-fi convention brings literary, gaming, art and fan programs.
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, Rosemont, Evanston & Oak ParkChicago’s long-running sci-fi convention brings literary, gaming, art and fan programs.
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Music Theater Works stages Escape to Margaritaville at the North Shore Center.
Music Theater Works stages Escape to Margaritaville at the North Shore Center.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak ParkBrookfield Zoo's Halloween tradition brings festive décor and family-friendly surprises.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak ParkBrookfield Zoo's Halloween tradition brings festive décor and family-friendly surprises.
Add to calendarThe Chicago Wolves face the Manitoba Moose at Allstate Arena.
The Chicago Wolves face the Manitoba Moose at Allstate Arena.
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Northlight Theatre, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkThe classic Chicago newspaper comedy continues its extended run at Northlight in Evanston.
Northlight Theatre, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkThe classic Chicago newspaper comedy continues its extended run at Northlight in Evanston.
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Palmhouse, Evanston & Oak ParkMocktoberfest: Chicago’s N/A Oktoberfest has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Palmhouse, Evanston & Oak ParkMocktoberfest: Chicago’s N/A Oktoberfest has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Oil Lamp Theater, Evanston & Oak ParkOil Lamp Theater Presents “Dial M for Murder” has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Oil Lamp Theater, Evanston & Oak ParkOil Lamp Theater Presents “Dial M for Murder” has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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FitzGerald's Patio, Berwyn, Evanston & Oak ParkFitzGerald's Fall Fair 5 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FitzGerald's Patio, Berwyn, Evanston & Oak ParkFitzGerald's Fall Fair 5 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkNick Number · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA museum of the Great Lakes' Indigenous peoples opens free all day for the holiday.
Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkNick Number · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA museum of the Great Lakes' Indigenous peoples opens free all day for the holiday.
Add to calendarThird Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarFace 2 Face performs at the North Shore Center's George Van Dusen Theatre.
Face 2 Face performs at the North Shore Center's George Van Dusen Theatre.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak ParkLife-size dinosaurs take over Brookfield Zoo, included with admission and open to all ages.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak ParkLife-size dinosaurs take over Brookfield Zoo, included with admission and open to all ages.
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Block Museum of Art, Evanston & Oak ParkPicturing the Modern Metropolis: Prints and Photographs has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Block Museum of Art, Evanston & Oak ParkPicturing 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 ParkThe Block Collects 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Block Museum of Art, Evanston & Oak ParkThe Block Collects 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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