Things to do in Evanston

NOV27FriFriday, November 2735 events · Classes & Talks

1. All day

   Candle Making Class On Magnificent Mile

   900 North Michigan Shops$75

   Classes & Talks

2. All day

   Learn To Make Mole The Real Mexican Way Before Lunch

   West Iowa Street$186

   Classes & Talks

3. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

   Drop-in Craft

   Westmont Public Library

   Classes & Talks

4. 9 a.m.7 p.m.

   Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification Course

   McGaw YMCAFamily

   Family & Kids

5. 9 a.m.6 p.m.

   Youth Reg 'n' Go Craft Bags for Grades 3-5

   Lake Forest LibraryFamily

   Classes & Talks

6. 9:45 a.m.10:30 a.m.

   jBaby Bim Bam Baby | Nov 13 – Dec 18 2026

   Temple Jeremiah$75

   Classes & Talks

7. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

   Book Builders

   Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library, 8th Fl., Room 8S-14Family

   Family & Kids

8. 10 a.m.

   Chicago Fall Artisan & Small Business Market

   205 E Randolph StFree

   Business & Networking

9. 10 a.m.

   Chicago Signature Makers Fair

   Grant ParkFree

   Community

10. 10 a.m.

    Creative Writing Workshop

    Budlong Woods, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

11. 10 a.m.6 p.m.

    Grab and Go Crafts (Fall 2026)

    Lake Bluff Public Library

    Classes & Talks

12. 10:30 a.m.

    Open Play Time

    West Loop Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

13. 11 a.m.

    Cutting and Pasting a World: The Paper Craft of Henry Darger

    Intuit Art Museum$20

    Also at 11 a.m.

    Arts & Culture

14. 11 a.m.10 p.m.

    Flyover Experience in Chicago

    The Butterfly House at Navy Pier$17+

    Classes & Talks

15. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    Free Weekly Self-Defense Class

    True Style JiuFree

    Classes & Talks

16. 11 a.m.3 p.m.

    Sensory Friendly Friday

    The Insect Asylum$28.52Family

    Family & Kids

17. 11:15 a.m.12:45 p.m.

    Good Steps & Good People Line Dance 11/27

    Dole Center Studio 5 – Dance/Fitness (2nd Floor)

    Classes & Talks

18. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Cicada Pinning for Kids ages 5-17

    The Insect Asylum$31.51+

    Classes & Talks

19. 12:30 p.m.3 p.m.

    Learn to Country Swing Dance!

    Flight Fitness Studio

    Classes & Talks

20. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Cookie Decorating 101

    The Joyful Gourmet$60

    Classes & Talks

21. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Cream Glue Division Studio (Phone Case)

    Division Studio$52

    Also at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

    Classes & Talks

22. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Family fun: Hands-On Pasta Shaping Express Workshop

    Eataly Chicago$60.40

    Food & Drink

23. 1 p.m.

    Freeform Friday

    Kelly, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

24. 1 p.m.6 p.m.

    Jurassic Quest – Chicago, IL

    Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center$29.93+Family

    Family & Kids

25. 1 p.m.

    Mahjong: Forward Chicago

    Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

26. 1:30 p.m.

    Mahjong Club

    Clearing, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

27. 2 p.m.

    ESL Practice: English Conversation Group

    Budlong Woods, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

28. 2 p.m.

    Festival of Arts & Crafts Show

    Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center

    Festivals & Holidays

29. 3 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    ENAM Learning Center Open House

    1326 E 67th StFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

30. 3 p.m.6 p.m.

    Squirrel Puppet Taxidermy Workshop

    The Insect Asylum$31.51+

    Classes & Talks

31. 3 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Survival Training - I Survived: The Battle of Gettysberg, 1863

    Elmwood Park Public Library

    Arts & Culture

32. 3 p.m.

    Zumba Go Chair Fitness

    North Austin, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Health & Wellness

33. 3:30 p.m.5 p.m.

    Wheel Throwing for Beginners — Online Ticket Required

    Color Cocktail Factory - Pilsen Studio

    Classes & Talks

34. 4:30 p.m.6:10 p.m.

    Bonsai Workshop — Online Ticket Required

    Color Cocktail Factory - Pilsen Studio

    Classes & Talks

35. 5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Celebrate the Art of Cocktail Making: Mixology 101 with Joy Sykes 5:00pm

    The Joyful Gourmet$68

    Food & Drink