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    Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses – Ridge Historic District 2025 Walking Tour

    Dewey School 1551 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL, United States

    Image Credit: Jack Weiss New this year, based on the book published by Design Evanston. This walk will view 9 of the houses covered in the book. Buy tickets and reserve your spot! A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email,…

    $15.00 – $20.00
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    Talks@EHC: The History of Evanston School Buildings

    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    The History of Evanston School Buildings Thursday, October 23, 6:30 PM Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event* At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL As District 65 grapples with allocating its resources to fit a new paradigm, join historian Kris Hartzell for a timely look at the history…

    Free
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    Brick by Brick 2025 Walking Tour

    Meets on the corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street Corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street, Evanston, IL

    NEW DATE! An exploration of the beautiful materials that compose Evanston's remarkable architecture. Observe how the colors, textures, and patterns of building materials such as stone, terra cotta, brick, and tile enhance the design of a building. Buy tickets and reserve your spot! A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with.…

    $15.00 – $20.00
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    Weird Sisters: Songs of Witches, Magic and Powerful Women, a concert with La Caccina

    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Weird Sisters: Songs of Witches, Magic and Powerful Women A concert with vocal ensemble La Caccina Sunday, October 26, 3pm In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL Throughout history, women who possessed deep knowledge in subjects like botany, physiology, and medicine were condemned as witches. This concert sets the record…

    $20.00 – $55.00
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    Evening Shadows: A Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House

    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Evening Shadows: A Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House Wednesday, October 29, 6:30pm In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL As the days get darker, cooler, and more mysterious, it's time to visit the Dawes House by evening candlelight. Historian Kris Hartzell will guide you through on this special tour,…

    $15.00 – $20.00

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    reFashioning Family Open House

    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    reFashioning History Family Open House Saturday, November 8, 10:30am Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL Step Into History in Style and join us for a morning of fashion, fun, and creativity at the Dawes House. Explore our reFashioning History exhibit for…

    Free
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    Building a Theater Community in Evanston: A Conversation on Evanston Theater 1975-2025

    Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL

    Building A Theater Community in Evanston: A Conversation on Evanston Theater 1975-2025 Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 PM Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event At Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street Between 1975-1979, four major theater companies were created in Evanston, three of which still exist today. An…

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    A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack Live with the Chris White Trio

    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack  Performed Live in the decorated Dawes House by the Chris White Trio Thursday, December 4, 6:30pm SOLD OUT In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL Take in the true magic of the season as the Chris White Trio performs the beloved and iconic music from…

    $20.00 – $55.00
  • Family holiday tea at the Evanston History Center
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    Holiday Tea for Families at the Evanston History Center

    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Holiday Tea for Families at the Evanston History Center SOLD OUT Gather your loved ones for the Holiday Tea for Families at the Evanston History Center, a cheerful celebration of the season in a historic setting. Enjoy a delicious menu of teas and treats, hands-on crafts, live music, and the charm of Evanston’s beautifully decorated…

    $10.00 – $30.00
  • Victorian holiday tea setup inside the Dawes House, Evanston History Center.
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    Festive Holiday Tea at the Dawes House – Ages 21+

    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Festive Holiday Tea at the Dawes House - Ages 21+ Experience the charm of the season at the Holiday Tea at the Dawes House. This festive adults-only gathering combines historic elegance, live music, and delicious high tea treats inside the beautifully decorated Evanston History Center. Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. In-person…

    $35.00 – $40.00
  • Wintry Dawes house at dusk with Christmas lights overlayed on the image and the text Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House on December 18 at 630 pm
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    Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House

    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Holiday Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House Thursday, December 18 6:30pm   SOLD OUT In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL Just a few days before the longest night of the year, experience the historic Dawes House at its most magical- in evening candlelight and decked out for the holidays.…

    $15.00 – $20.00

  • Free Family Open House All ages. Vintage Games. Winter Crafts. Photo Opportunities. It's All Fun and Games Exhibit. Decorated Dawes House. Live Piano Music. Refreshments.
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    Free Family Day at the Evanston History Center

    Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United States

    Family Day at the Evanston History Center Warm up this winter at the Family Day at the Evanston History Center! Enjoy free family fun inside the historic Dawes House with games, crafts, live music, and cozy refreshments in a festive atmosphere. Saturday, January 3, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. In-person event At the Evanston…

    Free
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