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Super Mario Bros. Movie

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Give yourself a little time to prep for the big meal tomorrow by sending the kids to the Library for an afternoon with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Bowser! Drop in. Seating is limited. ***Children in Kindergarten or younger must have a caregiver over the age of 14 with them at all times. ***Children in...

Free

Mount Prospect Tree Lighting and Christkindlmarket

Edwin and Elsie Meyn Busse Park 21 S Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Join us for the annual Mount Prospect Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christkindlmarket on Wednesday, November 22. New this year, the holiday tree has moved to the Edwin and Elsie (Meyn) Busse Park (also known as the pocket park) across the street from Village Hall. The tree lighting ceremony will now take place in the pocket...

Turkey Trot and Food Drive

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

Start your Thanksgiving at the Turkey Trot 5-Mile Predicto Race. You don't have to be the first to cross the finish line to win. The top two runners with the most accurate finish time predictions will receive a Thanksgiving treat. Prizes will also be awarded for the Best Costume. In the spirit of giving, we...

Grove Express 5K

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

The Grove Express Foundation invites the public to participate in the 2023 Grove Express 5K Run/Walk to benefit education and youth programs. In 2021, three local organizations partnered together to carry forward the important tradition of a Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk โ€” a staple for so many families around Downers Grove. Representatives from the Education Foundation...

Event Series Meet Santa at ABT Electronics

Meet Santa at ABT Electronics

ABT Electronics 1200 N Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, United States

This holiday season, bring your family and friends to meet Santa at the Atrium! Enjoy a magical experience and create lasting memories with a free photo opportunity with Santa Claus. Free to attend.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Downtown Long Grove 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL, United States

Carriage rides are one of our most beloved activities during our Vintage Holidays season. Passengers are invited to sit back and take in the nostalgia of our historic downtown as the clattering of horse hooves lead the way. Ride Dates November 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23...

$15

Walk Off That Turkey

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Rustle through the fallen leaves on a guided 1-mile fitness walk.

Free

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 hike.

Free

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