What free kids events are in Evanston, IL?

Evanston has 115 free upcoming kids and family events, including community and arts activities at local libraries and park districts. Updated daily.

What types of kids events are available in Evanston?

Evanston offers 39 community events, 36 arts events, 28 education events, 7 sports events, 4 stem events, 1 nature event. Events are sourced from Evanston Public Library.

Where can I find kids events in Evanston this week?

KiddoChicago lists all upcoming kids events in Evanston from Evanston Public Library. Visit kiddochicago.com/events/evanston for the full list, or use the interactive map at kiddochicago.com to filter by age, date, and location.

Free Kids & Family Events in Evanston, IL

Kids & Family Events in Evanston, IL

115 upcoming events · libraries, park districts & community centers · updated daily · 📅 This weekend

Evanston has 115 upcoming kids and family events — 115 free — from 1 local source: Evanston Public Library.

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Free Community HIV/STI Screening with Howard Brown Health — 2026-07-28 · 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Fairy Tales: Mini-Plays for Kids — 2026-08-01 · 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

DIY Stickers! — 2026-08-17 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Puzzle Swap — 2026-08-04 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Monday Movie: TBD — 2026-08-17 · 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Better Off Read Book Club - Homestand — 2026-08-05 · 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Alzheimer's Assoc. Dementia Caregivers Support Group — 2026-07-21 · 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM — Main Library · Free

Alzheimer's Assoc. Dementia Caregivers Support Group — 2026-08-18 · 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM — Main Library · Free

Read to a Therapy Dog — 2026-08-02 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Grupo de Apoyo para Hombres — 2026-07-23 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Ask a Master Gardener - in Partnership with Illinois Extension — 2026-07-25 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Edible Evanston Beginning Gardener Series: Weeding, Watering, Snipping — 2026-07-30 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Understanding the Maze of Medicare — 2026-08-12 · 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Open Gaming (for adults!) — 2026-07-29 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient — 2026-08-12 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Ask a Master Gardener - in Partnership with Illinois Extension — 2026-08-15 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Grocery Store Power Hour: Time-Saving Foods That Don’t Widen Your Waistline — 2026-07-22 · 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Game On! Team Tabletop Game Design Challenge — 2026-08-14 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Tale Spin: A Storytelling Workshop Series — 2026-08-01 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Stay in the Game: Injury Prevention and Recovery — 2026-07-22 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Tale Spin: A Storytelling Workshop Series — 2026-07-31 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Anime Club (for Adults!) — 2026-07-22 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Tale Spin: A Storytelling Workshop Series — 2026-07-30 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Tale Spin: A Storytelling Workshop Series — 2026-07-29 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Mod-a-Tee Monday! — 2026-07-27 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Slushies and Slashers: Cold Case Files — 2026-08-05 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Our Roots, Our Stories: Legacy Concert — 2026-08-15 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Time for Twos — 2026-07-21 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Main Library · Free

Tale Spin: A Storytelling Workshop Series — 2026-07-28 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Game On! Team Tabletop Game Design Challenge — 2026-08-11 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Main Library · Free

3D Modeling - Fidget Clickers — 2026-08-18 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Time for Twos — 2026-07-28 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Main Library · Free

Celebrating Our Roots - Mini Workshop — 2026-08-04 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Saturday Repair Cafe — 2026-08-08 · 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

CJE Care Collective — 2026-07-28 · 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Game On! Team Tabletop Game Design Challenge — 2026-08-12 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Jammie Time — 2026-08-13 · 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM — Main Library · Free

History Book Discussion Group: The Unredeemed Captive, by John Demos — 2026-08-10 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Puzzle Swap — 2026-07-25 · 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Wits Workout for Older Adults — 2026-08-04 · 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Landlord/Tenant Walk-in Hours with MTO — 2026-08-19 · 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Main Library · Free

All By Myself — 2026-07-22 · 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM — Main Library · Free

Let's Roll: An Evening of Tabletop Gaming! — 2026-08-02 · 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Laser Cut Keychains — 2026-08-03 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Plant Swap — 2026-07-25 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Teen Slushies and a Movie — 2026-07-24 · 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Game On! Team Tabletop Game Design Challenge — 2026-08-13 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Teen Slushies and a Movie — 2026-08-14 · 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Cross Stitch — 2026-07-26 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

All By Myself — 2026-07-29 · 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM — Main Library · Free

Singsong — 2026-07-25 · 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Main Library · Free

Make Your Own Manga Workshop — 2026-08-05 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Advanced Sewing: Picnic Blanket Bag — 2026-08-13 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Junk Journaling 101 — 2026-08-19 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

3D Modeling - Fidget Clickers for Teens — 2026-08-18 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Read to Dogs with Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy — 2026-08-19 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Yarn & Beyond — 2026-08-11 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Game On! Team Tabletop Game Design Challenge — 2026-08-10 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Mocktails — 2026-08-10 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Streaming with the Library: Kanopy and Hoopla — 2026-07-20 · 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Yin Yoga and Sound Meditation With Abigail Dizon — 2026-08-13 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Adult Dungeons and Dragons — 2026-08-16 · 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Ageless Grace® Brain and Body Fitness — 2026-07-27 · 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Teen Dungeons and Dragons — 2026-08-09 · 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Ageless Grace® Brain and Body Fitness — 2026-07-20 · 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Mahjong Night! — 2026-08-11 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Sexual Health Awareness Resource Table — 2026-08-11 · 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM — Main Library · Free

SCORE Small Business Mentoring — 2026-08-11 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Language Cafe (in partnership w/INT'L CAFE) — 2026-08-08 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Language Cafe (in partnership w/INT'L CAFE) — 2026-07-21 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Language Cafe (in partnership w/INT'L CAFE) — 2026-08-18 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Ageless Grace® Brain and Body Fitness — 2026-08-10 · 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Ageless Grace® Brain and Body Fitness — 2026-08-17 · 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Ageless Grace® Brain and Body Fitness — 2026-08-03 · 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center: Mobile Living Room — 2026-07-23 · 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center: Mobile Living Room — 2026-07-30 · 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center: Mobile Living Room — 2026-08-06 · 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center: Mobile Living Room — 2026-08-13 · 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Hearts of Readers — 2026-08-17 · 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM — Main Library · Free

Hearts of Readers — 2026-08-03 · 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM — Main Library · Free

Hearts of Readers — 2026-08-10 · 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM — Main Library · Free

The Joy-Con Crew: It's Game Time! — 2026-07-27 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Printmaking - Eraser Art — 2026-08-12 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Summer Writing Challenge Writing Room — 2026-08-05 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Writing Challenge Writing Room — 2026-07-20 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Writing Challenge Writing Room — 2026-08-03 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Writing Challenge Writing Room — 2026-08-19 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Writing Challenge Writing Room — 2026-07-25 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Writing Challenge Writing Room — 2026-07-31 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Writing Challenge Writing Room — 2026-08-10 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Writing Challenge Writing Room — 2026-08-08 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Writing Challenge Writing Room — 2026-08-01 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Writing Challenge Writing Room — 2026-08-14 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Video Game Club — 2026-07-21 · 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Video Game Club — 2026-08-11 · 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

SCORE Small Business Mentoring — 2026-07-28 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Stories and Stretches — 2026-08-12 · 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM — Main Library · Free

Sing and Learn Spanish with Ms. Maria! — 2026-07-28 · 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Sing and Learn Spanish with Ms. Maria! — 2026-07-21 · 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Death Cafe — 2026-08-17 · 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Matinee Movie @ Main — 2026-08-09 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Cycling Series: Family City Cycling 101 — 2026-07-26 · 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Summer Cycling Series: Learn to Ride — 2026-08-19 · 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Tuesday Repair Cafe — 2026-07-28 · 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Death Cafe — 2026-07-20 · 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM — Robert Crown Branch Library · Free

Pokemon Go Nature Walk — 2026-08-07 · 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Embroidery Patches — 2026-07-21 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Botanical Dye Workshop — 2026-07-23 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Intro to Video Editing — 2026-07-26 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Advanced Sewing: Foldable Tote — 2026-07-28 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Intro to Machine Embroidery — 2026-08-04 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Intro to Machine Sewing — 2026-08-12 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Laser Cut Bookmarks — 2026-08-16 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Basket Weaving: Spoke and Wheel — 2026-07-31 · 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Library · Free

Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend - Film Screening — 2026-07-23 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Main Library · Free

Event sources for Evanston:

Evanston Public Library

Events are scraped daily from public library and park district calendars. KiddoChicago is not affiliated with any listed organization.