- Our list of the best things to do in Evanston, Illinois, features the top 644 nearby activities — including 259 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Evanston, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Evanston, IL , followed by 618 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Skokie, Glenview, Lombard, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Waukegan, Glen Ellyn, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Elmhurst, Northbrook, Palatine, Libertyville, Mundelein, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Downers Grove, Wheeling, Bloomingdale, Addison, Wheaton, Berwyn, Cicero, Carol Stream, Oak Lawn, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Hoffman Estates, Lincolnshire, Barrington, Rosemont, Forest Park, Streamwood, Bartlett, Great Lakes, Naperville, Gurnee, Grayslake and Kankakee
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The Gurnee Aquatic Park is a local water park that offers fun and entertainment to its guests. Visitors commonly enjoy swimming and doing other water related activities at the water park.
26.9 Miles
An Irish themed restaurant and pub, Shanahan's Food & Spirits offers a menu of Irish and American pub favorites as well as a range of beers on tap. The pub hosts live music and special events like karaoke nights.
26.9 Miles
Hosting several adult recreational soccer and flag football leagues, Alleghany Park consists of sports fields and playgrounds for the community to enjoy. The playground has slides, monkey bars, and a special side area for toddlers.
27.0 Miles
43%
35 votes
5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60173
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Offering seating for 11,800 individuals, the Sears Centre Arena is a multipurpose entertainment complex that is host to a number of different events. These include concerts, theater shows, and a variety of sporting events throughout the year.
27.0 Miles
Dress Up & Dance! is a ballroom and dance nightclub that features open dance nights and offers lessons. The ballroom hosts monthly themed parties and special events and also offers yoga classes.
27.0 Miles
100%
2 votes
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Chicago Express
5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
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Affiliated with the NHL's Blue Jacket club, the Chicago Express hockey club plays a full home season at the Sears Centre. The games feature a variety of activities for kids, as well.
27.0 Miles
The Esper Peterson Family Aquatic Center is a recreational water park that features a sand play area, a frog slide, 300 lounge chairs, lap lanes, and a basketball hoop. The facility also has a 180-foot tube slide.
27.1 Miles
Located in Zion, Illinois, the Illinois Beach State Park features camping, hiking, kayaking, cycling and boating. The park stretches for approximately 6.5 miles along Lake Michigan. The campground features 241 Class-A premium sites, each with electrical and shower access.
27.1 Miles
Open only during the weekends during the warmer months, the Cascade Drive In shows popular first-run movies on its single screen. Two movies are shown each night that the drive in is open, and there is a separate picnic area for guests who want to bring their own food.
27.1 Miles
16%
19 votes
Gurnee Mills Mall, 6152 W Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Featuring an ice skating rink, Rinkside Sports & Family Entertainment Center can be used for open skating, ice hockey and figure skating. The center also offers miniature golf, video and redemption games, laser tag and a restaurant.