Thanksgiving in Chicago 2024

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade - Chicago, IL - Nov 28, 2024

Turkey Day 5K/8K Trot - Chicago, IL - Nov 28, 2024
Supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository, you will join fellow runners, joggers and walkers in some light hearted fun while ensuring no Chicagoan will go hungry this holiday season.

Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot - Elmhurst, IL - Nov 28, 2024
5k fundraiser run on Thanksgiving. To date, The Dan Gibbons Foundation has donated nearly $3.9 million dollars and keeps all funds raised within the County of DuPage

North Shore Turkey Trot - Highland Park, IL - Nov 28, 2024
5k and 10k on Thanksgiving

Turkey Trot 5 Mile Run - Glen Ellyn, IL - Nov 28, 2024
Get active for a good cause by starting your Thanksgiving at the Turkey Trot 5-Mile Predicto Race! The top two runners who most accurately predict their finish time will win a Thanksgiving treat. Prizes will also be awarded for Best Costume. The Turkey Trot is free and open to the public

Grant Park Turkey Trot 5K - Chicago, IL - Nov 28, 2024
5K and 10K at Grant Park with Do-Rite Donuts waiting for you at the finish line.

The Magnificent Mile Festival of Lights - Chicago, IL - Nov 23, 2024
Musical performances and tree-lighting parade with Santa Clause, all along the Magnificent Mile. If you can’t make it, it is televised across the US and Canada!

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL - Nov 15 to Jan 5, 2025
Mesmerizing light display at the zoo. Chicago’s favorite holiday tradition is back and better than ever in 2021 with the new Pepper Family Wildlife Center at the heart of the zoo, a new holiday lights experience on the Main Mall, and an exciting new light show on the South Lawn. Also new this year: sensory-friendly visit times and an impressive 18-foot holiday tree sure to inspire festive oohs and aahs. Members only nights, free and $5 admission nights, sensory friendly nights, and other special events.

Thanksgiving Eve at Howl at the Moon Chicago - Chicago, IL - Nov 24, 2021
Turkey is good, but booze is better! Celebrate the long holiday weekend with some live music, dancing and drinks, with featured drinks, games, dancing and a great night out!