Calendar
What’s Happening!
There’s always something happening on Central Street. From our annual special events to weekly community events, view our calendar and plan your next visit. If you are a Central Street Business within the business district boundaries and would like to submit an event happening in the district, click the button below to submit your event.
Have a question? Send an email to hello@centralstreet-evanston.com.
The Smiletones: Celtic Knot Public House
The Smiletones Blues & Classic Country music. Live at The Knot - Never a cover. Music begins at 8:30 PM - end time TBD.
Halloween Escape Room Adventure: Lock Chicago
Do you have what it takes to enter the thieves lair? Rescue Kong from the poachers? Visit Lock Chicago and outsmart clever traps and challenges. Enjoy year-round fun for the whole family! Kids under age 14 require a parent/guardian who is at least 18+ years of age.
Halloween Horror Movies at Tallgrass Corner Bar
No Tricks and all Treats! Enjoy a spooky Halloween at Tallgrass Corner Bar, showing horror movies throughout the night.
The Spot After Dark: Halloween Costume Party
Come for the spirits. Stay for the shenanigans! From 9 PM to 2 AM, Halloween at The SPOT is calling all lost souls, party animals, and people who just need an excuse to wear a cape. Bring your best costume and your favorite partners in crime for a night of boos, booze, and questionable dance moves. Best Costume winner will take home a Spot Gift Card! DJ Marcus & Corey Bless on the Decks!
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
College Student Care Package Sip & Shop at Alicia Mohr
Pack a box full of love to get your college student through these last few, difficult weeks before break or simply get a jump on your Christmas shopping. Mingle with other parents (and super cool aunts), enjoy complimentary sips and get recommendations for this hard to buy for age group. We will provide tissue paper, ribbon, stickers, cards, our signature gold bags and all shipping supplies. We will also help you pack everything up in a cute way and ship your package the following day.
Dr. Hauschka Mini-Facials & Makeovers at Walsh Natural Health
Enjoy a 25-minute facial or makeover with Dr. Hauschka's skincare experts. Get advice on the best products for your skin's needs, and gifts.
Seasonal transitions mean your skin needs more attention and care. Sign up for a mini-facial or mini-makeover to get advice on keeping your skin radiant and hydrated through the colder months. Plus, see which makeup colors work best for fall and beyond.
Sign up for a facial, makeover, or both. $15 per appointment that you book, and you get $10 back as a product credit on the day of the event. PLUS receive 20% off all Dr. Hauschka purchases on November 7th in addition to free gifts from Dr. Hauschka's team!
First Saturday Drop-in Mahjong: The Fat Shallot
Come drop in and stay for an hour or for all three! All skill levels welcome. Bring your own board if you have one, and we have drinks and food for purchase. First Saturday of the month from 2pm-5pm.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Central Street Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting
Get into the holiday spirit early at one of our most memorable events of the year! On Saturday, November 14, spend the day on Central Street! Enjoy shopping and dining specials, free trolley rides, pop-entertainment, and holiday festivities.
Tree lighting in Independence Park at 5 PM.
Interested in being an event sponsor? Please email Angela Shaffer at: angela@centralstreet-evanston.com.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Trivia Night at The Fat Shallot
You have no excuse to miss our trivia night! Bring the whole family and see who really is the smartest in your family. Your team can win the chance to pick one of next month’s categories!
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
First Saturday Drop-in Mahjong: The Fat Shallot
Come drop in and stay for an hour or for all three! All skill levels welcome. Bring your own board if you have one, and we have drinks and food for purchase. First Saturday of the month from 2pm-5pm.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Trivia Night at The Fat Shallot
You have no excuse to miss our trivia night! Bring the whole family and see who really is the smartest in your family. Your team can win the chance to pick one of next month’s categories!
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Mack's Bike and Goods Evanston Witches Ride 2026
Join Mack’s Bike and Goods for our annual Witches Ride, a festive community bicycle ride celebrating spooky season! Witches will gather at Mack’s at 5:00 PM and depart at 5:45 PM for a loop through North Evanston along Lincoln and Harrison Streets. Riders are encouraged to dress up, bring candy to toss to little goblins along the route, and light up their bikes for the evening ride. Afterward, join us at The Fat Shallot for an elixir or two and dancing. This year’s ride will also support Sanctuary Evanston and its work with local immigrant neighbors. Pre-registration is required and closes October 25. Helmets and bike lights are required. Questions can be directed to kelly@macksbikeandgoods.com. A complete FAQ available at the registration page!
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pumpkin Painting Party: Evanston Art Center
Bring your imagination and get ready to transform an ordinary pumpkin into a spooktacular masterpiece! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity, where you can paint, decorate, and bring your pumpkin to life. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed in your Halloween best!
$10 per pumpkin
🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top three winning pumpkins!
Grab your brushes, bring your creativity, and get ready to show off your pumpkin-painting skills!
Sew on Central 9th Anniversary Party!
Celebrate with Sew on Central at their 9th anniversary party! Enjoy brunchy bites and drinks, mimosas to cheers, and more! They’ll be showing off bernette machines @bernetteusa and running demos on all their favorites. Free to attend!
🏷️ Our anniversary sale will run all weekend online and in person.
🎀 First thirty people to spend $50+ in person on Sunday 10/25 will receive a giveaway!
🪡 Everyone attending may receive a free vintage pattern (while supplies last.)
🧵 Free parking on Central Street on Sundays!
E-Town Records Grand Opening Celebration
Join E-Town Records for their grand opening on Saturday Oct 24th! Trick-or-treat from 11am-1pm, DJ sets from 2-5pm from E-Town's very own Dj Mr. D (@dustin4.0) and @djteebot, and prizes and fun throughout the day
Central Street West End Kids’ Fest
Family fun awaits! Celebrate Halloween on Central Street at one of our biggest events of the year. After trick-or-treating, join us from 1 - 3 PM for the West End Kids’ Fest hosted at Mack’s Bike & Goods and The Fat Shallot. There will be fun and games, crafts, face painting, and a DJ Dance Party!
Help find Dracula’s missing teeth on the way to the West End Kids’ Fest. Pick up a scavenger hunt card at the Lauren Weiss booth in Independence Park (2627 Central Street) during trick-or-treating.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Brightview • Huntington Learning Center Skokie • Lauren Weiss The Weiss Group • Third Coast Pediatric Dentistry • Chicago Stars FC
Central Street Trick or Treat
Family fun awaits! Celebrate Halloween on Central Street at one of our biggest events of the year. Trick-or-treat at local businesses and take fall-themed selfies in Independence Park from 11 AM - 1 PM.
Wait, there’s more! Get ready for our new addition this year - the West End Kids’ Fest hosted at Mack’s Bike & Goods and The Fat Shallot. From 1 - 3 PM, join us for fun and games, crafts, a DJ Dance Party, and help us find Dracula’s missing teeth along the way.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Brightview • Huntington Learning Center Skokie • Lauren Weiss The Weiss Group • Third Coast Pediatric Dentistry • Chicago Stars FC
The Barb and Barrett Show: Celtic Knot Public House
The Barb and Barrett Show original American Folk music. Live at The Knot - Never a cover. Music begins at 8:30 PM - end time TBD.
Trivia Night at The Fat Shallot
You have no excuse to miss our trivia night! Bring the whole family and see who really is the smartest in your family. Your team can win the chance to pick one of next month’s categories!
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Stories We Wear: Fashion as Visual Merchandising at the Evanston Art Center
Join Fashion Film Festival Chicago and the Evanston Art Center for an afternoon exploring fashion as a powerful language of visual storytelling.
Through a curated selection of contemporary fashion films, an international Director Spotlight, and a presentation by Columbia College Chicago’s School of Fashion, Stories We Wear invites audiences to consider how clothing, image, movement, sound, and cinematic language can communicate identity, emotion, memory, and culture.
The British Wine Butler's European Journey: Italy
On Saturday, October 17, 7-8:30 PM, join Philip Osenton, The British Wine Butler, for a guided tasting through Italy's wine regions and the stories behind each bottle.
Complimentary for members, who are welcome to bring up to two guests.
Not yet a member? Day passes are available.
Caturday Saturday
Saturdays are always Cat-urdays at Follow Your Nose! Stop in and adopt a feline friend!
Mack's Bike and Goods Fall Bike Market and Swap
Buy, sell, trade your bicycles treasures. If you have questions please call the shop at 847-877-8877 or stop by to talk in real life.
Interested in having a vendor space (they are free and available on a first come, first serve basis) — please email kelly@macksbikeandgoods.com
This is a rain or shine outdoor event!
The Spot After Dark: DJ Thank You Teddy
Late night on Central is happening at The Spot After Dark! Stop by for beats from DJ Thank You Teddy from 10 PM - 2 AM.
ETHS vs New Trier at Ryan Field
Friday night football. Gates opens at 5:30 PM and kick off is at 7PM. ETHS vs. New Trier. Stay tuned for more information about parking, etc.
Tara Reardon in Store Styling Consultations at Alicia Mohr
Get ready to revamp your look with Alicia Mohr and Tara Reardon Styling through personalized styling sessions in-store!
Tara Reardon Styling is teaming up with Alicia Mohr boutique for an evening of one-on-one, 30-minute styling consultations designed to help you get dressed with more ease, and find pieces you'll want to wear.
Whether you have an upcoming event, need a few fresh Fall pieces, or simply want a second opinion while you shop, Tara will help you create a look that feels polished, personal and completely you.
During your 30-minute consultation, you can:
• Get personalized styling advice based on your wardrobe, lifestyle and upcoming plans
• Find an outfit for a specific occasion
• Get help styling a piece you've been unsure how to wear
• Discover fresh ways to approach your Fall wardrobe
• Shop the Alicia Mohr boutique with a stylist's eye
Appointments are 30 minutes each, with only four sessions available.
Your consultation is complimentary. Any purchases from Alicia Mohr Boutique are separate.
Reserve your 30-minute session today—we can't wait to style you!
Hot Dogs and Storytime with Children's Book Author Patricia Guzak
Mustard’s Last Stand welcome children’s book author Patricia Guzak to Central Street! Come for hot dogs and meet the author as she debuts her new children’s book Tuxedo Man!
*Rain alternative location at the Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Indigenous Peoples' Day: Gichigamiin Museum
FREE admission all day at 3001 Central St., Evanston.
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the culture and history of Native people past, present, and future. Celebrate with us at the Gichigamiin Museum, and bring your friends and family to experience the diversity, vibrancy, and resilience of Indigenous cultures, with guided craft activities for all ages. Explore the new exhibits: The Gifts of Our World, Indigenous Chicago, Chicago’s Legacy Hula, and Belonging": Restitution, Dignity, and Radical Care in Collections.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
The Spot After Dark: DJ TeeBot FNL Re-launch
Late night on Central is happening at The Spot After Dark! Stop by for the FNL (Friday Night Lights) re-launch with DJ TeeBot from
9 PM - 2 AM.
Mad Bread: Celtic Knot Public House
Mad Bread Americana music. Live at The Knot - Never a cover. Music begins at 8:30 PM - end time TBD.

