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Drop-In Craft: Turkey Time

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Drop-in craft activities available beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Skate Your Turkey Off

Hruby Ice Arena at Ridgeland Common 415 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Walk Ins are welcome. Get ready to skate your turkey off! Get in a great family skate before the long weekend of good food...

$8

Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Start your Thanksgiving at the Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run. You don't have to be the first to cross the finish line to win. The top two runners with the most...

Free

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United States

Join thousands on State Street, as Parade travels north from from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street, or catch the three-hour live stream on Pluto TV (October 24, 2024)...

Free

Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Elmhurst Turkey Trot The race will begin at the intersection of Park Ave and Adell Place., Elmhurst, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE, OR THE MORNING OF THE RACE. Little did we know that on November 22nd, 1984, our Thanksgiving holiday would change forever. Our one and done little 5k,...

$40 – $45

Annual Turkey Trot Hike

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday walk.

Free

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