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Turkey Trot and Sammy Scurry

Harper College Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United States

Celebrate your fitness by running in the 43rd annual Palatine Park District Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot! Runners may choose either a 2 or 5 mile distance. Indoor restrooms will be available along with sponsor tables and more. Visit the sponsors to enter the free raffle! Quality long sleeve shirt guaranteed to all pre-registered runners.

$10 – $40

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. This year we are celebrating 40 years of the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot! Join us on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23. Register today! Race day registration begins at 7 am Thanksgiving morning, with the Turkey Trot starting at 9 am. Click here for the full race day schedule....

$35 – $40

Teddy Bear Tea – SOLD OUT

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL, United States

The Rialto Square Theatre holiday tradition continues. Young and old alike will enjoy this family tradition featuring a delicious brunch buffet and family fun complete with a special appearance by St. Nick himself and a keepsake teddy bear. A ticket is required for all in attendance and space will fill up quickly! Purchase tickets for...

$19.50 – $22.50
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

Ornaments for the Wilder Park Tree

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

Make two ornaments, one to add to the Library's holiday tree in Wilder Park, and one to take home! Drop-in. No registration required.

Free

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