If you’re looking for things to do with your family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend in Chicago, we’ve got you covered!
Here are the highlight events for this weekend in Chicago.
Click on each event for more information and pricing and check with the venue for any changes or cancellations.
Thursday, November 24th
The Annual Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago
Diversey Harbor
Friday, November 25th
Brookfield Holiday Magic
3 pm – 9 pm weekend, then progressively more dates-check website for details
8400 31st St (1st Ave and 31st St)
Brookfield, IL 60513
Sound of Music Sing-a-long
through December 4th
The Music Box Theater
3733 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
Grumpy Old Men (1987)
Friday – Monday
The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Saturday, November 26th
Small Business Saturday
Lakeview
Monday, November 28th
Cyber Monday – Support local businesses with e-commerce websites
Lincoln Square
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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