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Evanston Community Invited to ‘Kits, ‘Cats & Kids Block Party September 9

September 2, 2021  11:30am CT

 

'Kits, "Cats, & Kids Block Party on September 9, 2021

 

The Evanston community is invited to celebrate the back-to-school season during the ’Kits, ’Cats and Kids Block Party on Thursday, September 9, from 4:30 to 7:30pm. This community-wide block party will be held at the Evanston Township High School Band Field, located at the northwest corner of Dodge Avenue and Lake Street.

 

The event will feature family-friendly activities such as games, arts and crafts, live music, and performances by the marching bands of Evanston Township High School and Northwestern University. A variety of local food trucks will also be on site.

 

The week culminates with football games on Friday, September 10 (at ETHS, Lazier Field, 7:30pm) and Saturday, September 11 (at Northwestern, Ryan Field, 11:00am).

 

The ‘Kits, ’Cats and Kids Block Party is sponsored by the City of Evanston, Northwestern University, Downtown Evanston, Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Evanston Township High School, and Evanston/Skokie School District 65.

 

For information, visit the City of Evanston website.