I don’t know any other place I would rather be than Evanston in the spring!

Freshman  Fionnula Bell agrees: “ Spring is hard for us all. It’s cold and [there is] not much to do. [But] here in downtown Evanston, there is everything! “

Love Local Chocolate Crawl: This annual event happens every year in February around all of downtown Evanston, going from 4:30-7:30. The Love Local Chocolate Crawl is a great opportunity to not only check out downtown Evanston in the fall but also get to check out shops that are located only in Evanston! It is a straightforward event, a stroll while experiencing delicious free chocolate. It is  super fun to do with family and friends and is very kid-friendly, so you can bring your younger cousins and siblings too. For a sweet way to spend the day,  the Love Local Chocolate Crawl is the way to go.

Indoor Farmers’ Market: The Indoor Farmers’ Market is located at 2024 N McCormick Blvd, Evanston, IL. It takes place every Saturday, starting from late November until early April. This being open for such a long period of time is awesome, because that way people have many opportunities to come and get fresh fruits and vegetables in the winter. This too is a very family-friendly event. 

Grace Yarnoff, the co-manager of the market shared publicly, “We’ve grown this season.” Not only do they offer produce in the summer but also are able to grow in the winter, this contributes to helping them grow in popularity. What makes the Indoor Farmers’ Market so amazing is that it has been happening for more than 20 years!

Smores On The Square: This is a semi-new event that first occurred last March and was so liked by the town, that the city decided to make it an annual event. This year it is happening on Saturday, March 8 from 5-7 PM. The Smores On The Square event is a cozy and comforting experience that is held on the actual Fountain Square Plaza in downtown Evanston. Fire pits are supplied in the middle of the square. Families and friends  will enjoy one free s’more kit made by King Arts Girls Scouts..

Earth Day cleanup: This downtown Evanston annual event is taking place on April 27th from 12 pm to 2 pm. If you like caring for your house, park and plants, Earth Day cleanup is an excellent event! The downtown Evanston Earth Day cleanup is at the corner of Davis Street, On Evanston Square. Participants are provided with hats, gloves, and much more. If you registered for the event beforehand, you are entered for a chance at a $100 Evanston E-Gift card.

Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs: Do you enjoy taking pictures or even just looking at them? The Evanston History Center is the best place for exactly that. The opening History Center night  took place on Feb. 22nd starting from 1-4 PM and the “Finding Meanings in Historical Photographs” event will be held on March 23rd from 1-2 PM.  This event takes place at the Evanston Art Center. It is an event for people who enjoy photography or art, in general, to connect with others while talking about historical art pieces that we all experience commonalities.  There are many well-known artists’ work that are pictured at the exhibition such as Todd Anderson, Richard Cahan, Marilyn Crocker, Mike Ennis, Ian Finley, Janice Kazmier and Jordan Scott, This event is a great opportunity to keep in mind how much historically we have changed while admiring the art done to show that.

Here in Evanston, there are so many annual events that make spring better. Don’t miss out on Evanston in the spring.