# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Evanston

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Evanston with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the Evanston in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Evanston waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Evanston to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Evanston

- **Event Name**: Ana Gasteyer's Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular at Cahn Auditorium
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue Nov 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/ana-gasteyers-sugar-and-booze-holiday-spectacular-at-cahn-auditorium/2400030499755344
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol at Lifeline Theatre
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 04:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/jacob-marleys-christmas-carol-at-lifeline-theatre/2400030503107056
  - **Venue**: Lifeline Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Early)
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 – Sat Dec 19 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/a-charlie-brown-christmas-w-chris-white-trio-and-choir-early/210008109656295
  - **Venue**: SPACE
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Matinee)
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 – Sat Dec 19 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/a-charlie-brown-christmas-w-chris-white-trio-and-choir-matinee/210003020642775
  - **Venue**: SPACE
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Kevin Fort Trio (Matinee)
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 – Sun Dec 20 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/a-charlie-brown-christmas-w-kevin-fort-trio-matinee/210002042448189
  - **Venue**: SPACE
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Small Business Saturday - Shop Local in Evanston
  - **Description**: 11am-3pm Ride the Small Business Saturday Trolley between MDM Downtown, where you'll be joined by festive holiday carolers and holiday activations along the way 

3pm - Spend $100 on the Mile on Small Business Saturday? Get a mystery gift bag filled with
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/small-business-saturday-shop-local-in-evanston/200030604513620
  - **Venue**: Main-Dempster Mile & Downtown Evanston
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  - **Categories**: holiday
- **Event Name**: Kat Edmonson: Have Your Merry Christmas With Me
  - **Description**: InformationThis holiday season, acclaimed vocalist Kat Edmonson returns with a dazzling new chapter in her celebrated career: the November 6, 2026 release of her latest album, Have Your Merry Christmas With Me, followed by a nationwide
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 30 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/kat-edmonson-have-your-merry-christmas-with-me/210001056956299
  - **Venue**: SPACE
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert (Late)
  - **Description**: InformationRainbows for All Children is the Official Non-Profit Sponsor for the Laurie Berkner show! Rainbows for All Children has been around since 1983 and has supported youth navigating grief of all kinds, such as loss, divorce, inca
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/laurie-berkner-a-holiday-concert-late/210002807895761
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: A Charlie Brown Christmas w. The Commercialists
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/a-charlie-brown-christmas-w-the-commercialists/210005937380535
  - **Venue**: SPACE
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: The Holiday Market at Palmhouse
  - **Description**: Shop local, sip seasonal cocktails, enjoy festive bites, and find unique gifts all weekend at Palmhouse. ✨About this EventCelebrate the season at The Holiday Market at Palmhouse! 🎄
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/the-holiday-market-at-palmhouse/100001999791366811
  - **Venue**: PALMHOUSE
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: holiday, christmas-markets-and-fairs, christmas, shopping
- **Event Name**: Sparkling Wine from Around the World And Their Cheese Match Made in Heaven
  - **Description**: Celebrate the most magical time of the year with bubbles and cheese!About this EventOur most anticipated class of the year! We'll taste all the good global sparklers, paired with the cheese that the good Lord intended. It
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Dec 17 2026 at 08:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/sparkling-wine-from-around-the-world-and-their-cheese-match-made-in-heaven/100001996284279017
  - **Venue**: The Wine Goddess
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  - **Price**: USD 95
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Flapjacks and Flannels
  - **Description**: Pull on your coziest flannel and join us for a heartwarming winter morning at Flapjacks and Flannel! Families will enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, festive winter crafts, and a chance to meet Santa himself. Be sure to stop by our themed photo booth to
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/flapjacks-and-flannels/200030653927301
  - **Venue**: Levy Senior Center Foundation
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  - **Categories**: kids, christmas, breakfast-with-santa, holiday
- **Event Name**: Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert at Cahn Auditorium (2/2)
  - **Description**: 2 live, solo concert performances by Laurie Berkner! Laurie’s Holiday Party concerts have something for everyone – no matter what you celebrate – with a mix of winter holiday songs and Laurie Berkner hits – plus some well-loved songs rarely played in conc
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/laurie-berkner-a-holiday-concert-at-cahn-auditorium-2-2/200030642288945
  - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment, Meetups, Nonprofit, Art

## Trending Events in Evanston

- **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: Kate McKinnon - Live In Conversation In Chicago
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
- **Event Name**: Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ryan Field
🏠 Address: 1502 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201
🌆 City: Evanston
📍 Location: 42.0641, -87.6926✨ Discover the extraordinary at Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats Football, where magic meets reality in ways y
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: Northwestern vs Ball State and The Great Chicago Food Festival
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsNorthwestern Wildcats Football has 13 upcoming events.Ball State University Cardinals Football has 11 upcoming events.Note: Your tickets will be available to view, manage and tra
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: Chicago Stars FC vs. Washington Spirit
  - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball at Welsh Ryan Arena
  - **Venue**: Welsh Ryan Arena
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- **Event Name**: Washington Spirit at Chicago Stars FC
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
🏠 Address: 2240 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
🌆 City: Evanston
📍 Location: 42.0585, -87.6736✨ Discover the extraordinary at Washington Spirit at Chicago Stars FC, where magic meet
  - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
- **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ball State Cardinals
  - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: PARKING: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field Parking Lots
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Ana Gasteyer's Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular at Cahn Auditorium (Tue Nov 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cahn Auditorium), Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol at Lifeline Theatre (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Lifeline Theatre), A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Early) (Sat Dec 12 2026 at SPACE), A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Matinee) (Sun Dec 13 2026 at SPACE), A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Kevin Fort Trio (Matinee) (Sat Dec 05 2026 at SPACE).
- **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Evanston?
  - **A:** A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Early) (Sat Dec 12 2026 at SPACE), A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Matinee) (Sun Dec 13 2026 at SPACE), A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Kevin Fort Trio (Matinee) (Sat Dec 05 2026 at SPACE), Kat Edmonson: Have Your Merry Christmas With Me (Mon Nov 30 2026 at 07:30 pm at SPACE), A Charlie Brown Christmas w. The Commercialists (Tue Dec 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at SPACE).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Evanston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Evanston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Evanston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Evanston include Cahn Auditorium, Lifeline Theatre, SPACE.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Evanston range from USD 95 to USD 95. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Evanston include Vivid Events, The Main-Dempster Mile, PROMOTED BY VENUE.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Evanston.

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