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Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak ParkThrough Oct 25, 2026
BOO! at the Zoo
Brookfield Zoo's Halloween tradition brings festive décor and family-friendly surprises.
Limited Run
Things to Do in Evanston & Oak Park on Columbus Day Monday, Oct 12
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Evanston & Oak Park on Columbus Day Monday, Oct 12: 6 picks, refreshed weekly.
6 picks · checked Sep 21
6 picks
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak Park#1Through Oct 25, 2026 · Limited Run
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak ParkBOO! at the Zoo
Brookfield Zoo's Halloween tradition brings festive décor and family-friendly surprises.
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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
#2September 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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Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkNick Number · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMonday, October 12, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PMFree admission all day
Indigenous Peoples' Day Free Admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
A museum of the Great Lakes' Indigenous peoples opens free all day for the holiday.
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#3Monday, October 12, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Limited Run
Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkNick Number · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIndigenous Peoples' Day Free Admission at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
A museum of the Great Lakes' Indigenous peoples opens free all day for the holiday.
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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
#4May 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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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.
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#5On 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.
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#6On 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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