Evanston, IL events in October 2026

Illinois in October 2026

• ClarkeToberfest: A Weekend of Fall Festivities at the Harley Clarke Mansion

  Oct 18, 2026 · Evanston, IL · Food & Drink · Free admission

  Clarketoberfest at the Harley Clarke Mansion Oct. 16–18 brings three days of FREE fall fun, beer, food by Hatchet Burger, dancing, family festivities, and live… \n

  Source: Tourism board

• Northwestern vs. Rutgers (football)

  Oct 24, 2026 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, Northwestern vs. Rutgers, 11 a.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northwestern vs. Lewis (women's basketball)

  Oct 30, 2026 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Lewis, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics