For the Family in Evanston

Lighthouse Beach

Ridgeville Tavern

The Lakefill

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

Ovo Frito Cafe

Blind Faith Cafe

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

Sher-Main Grill

Grosse Point Lighthouse

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

La Cocinita Restaurant Evanston

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

Burnham Shores Park

Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park

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

AMC Evanston 12

Bluestone

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

Bat 17

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

Lock Chicago Escape Rooms - Evanston

Entertainment option featuring 3 themed escape rooms with puzzles & alternate end goals.

Lovelace Park

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

Frida's Breakfast and Lunch

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

Penny Park

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

Elliott Park

Dawes Park