Date Night in Evanston

Grosse Point Lighthouse

Seasonal tours of a historical lighthouse, which includes a trek up 141-steps to the light tower.

Penny Park

Shady lawn for strolling & relaxing, with a basic playground.

Trattoria Demi

Warm space & sidewalk seats for Italian staples from shrimp scampi to meatball sandwiches & wine.

Dawes Park

Evanston SPACE

Bat 17

Expansive sports bar offering sandwiches, booze, pool & more in a TV-adorned setting.

Double Clutch Brewing Company

Blind Faith Cafe

Casual restaurant with on-site bakery serving creative vegetarian & vegan fare plus baked goods.

Ward Eight

Cozy neighborhood cocktail lounge serving artisanal spirits, wine & beer plus a small-plates menu.

Saint Errant Brewing

Brewery with a taproom pouring house beers & offering growlers to go, with occasional food trucks.

Ovo Frito Cafe

The Lakefill

Frida's Breakfast and Lunch

Low-key restaurant serving Mexican-inspired breakfast & lunch, plus wraps, pancakes & French toast.

La Cocinita Restaurant Evanston

Eatery serving Venezuelan-inspired Latin American street food in a casual, contemporary space.

AMC Evanston 12

Lovelace Park

Park of flowering pear trees & open spaces, with tennis courts, sports fields & a playground.

Bluestone

Classic American fare is served in a cozy eatery with a fireplace & sports on TV.

Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park

This park pond features fountains & ducks & turns into an ice-skating rink in the winter.

Northlight Theatre

318-seat performance venue at the North Shore Center with a lineup of dramatic plays & musicals.

Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston

Brewery & tasting room pouring a dozen or more beers on tap or in growlers, with tours.