Evanston Parks & Recreation

The wait is over! Our free Starlight Concert & Movie Series kicks off June 9 with an evening of live music under the stars. Join us at Tallmadge Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as Butter Chicken Brass Band brings their high-energy blend of jazz, funk and New Orleans-inspired sounds to the stage.

Grab a blanket, bring your friends and neighbors, and help us start the summer season in style.
📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
📍 Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St.
💲 Free
The Starlight Series runs all summer long with free concerts and movies in parks across Evanston. View the full lineup at cityofevanston.org/starlight

Brass beats, summer vibes, and incredible food await at Tallmadge Park on Tuesday, June 9!

Join us for a free Starlight Concert featuring Butter Chicken Brass Band and grab dinner from Sera Chicago Pinsa Romano. Bring a blanket, bring a friend, and enjoy a summer evening in the park.

Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St.
Butter Chicken Band at 6 p.m.
Sera Chicago - Pinsa Romana

The rain is ending and the Market is opening at 7:30 a.m. today! Stock up on your favorite local farm products, discover new food vendors and artisans, and enjoy live music, kids’ activities.

Thanks to this week's sponsors J. Blanton Plumbing and Compass

Evanston’s First Friday event scheduled for Friday, June 5, at Mason Park has been canceled due to weather conditions. It has been rescheduled for Friday, June 12, 5 to 8 p.m., at Mason Park.

We hope you'll join us next week for an evening of food, music, games, bingo, raffles and an obstacle course. This free community event is designed for all ages and is a great opportunity to connect with friends, neighbors and family.

Get ready for a whimsical, one-of-a-kind performance as Lookingglass Theatre and Actors Gymnasium return to Evanston on June 7 at Tallmadge Park as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. The Circus, told without spoken language, blends dance, clowning, and circus arts—making it accessible and engaging for audiences of all ages and language backgrounds. A C&W Ice Cream food truck will be on-site.

Date: Sunday, June 7
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St. (In case of inclement weather, the performance will move indoors to the Actors Gymnasium.)
Cost: Free

Our Parks & Recreation team is getting ready for an exciting summer season! Yesterday, some of our MSYEP staff participated in canoe training on the canal and were rewarded with some incredible wildlife sightings, including a great blue heron and a black-crowned night heron.
We can't wait to welcome community members on more canoe adventures this summer. Interested in joining us on the water? View upcoming trip dates and sign up at cityofevanston.org/register

This is an all-staff training, and all beaches will be closed June 3 until 2 p.m. During the drills, community members may notice emergency vehicles and water rescue boats in the area around Greenwood Street Beach and Dempster Street Beach.