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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

Turkey Trot and Sammy Scurry

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

Celebrate Thanksgiving by running in the 44th annual Palatine Park District Turkey Trot! Runners may choose either a 2-mile, 5 mile distance or for the little ones, the Sammy Scurry....

$10 – $40

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
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with...

Event Series Boredom Busters

Boredom Busters

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Enjoy dinosaur puzzles, games, and coloring pages on the activity tables in the Youth Area. Grades 1 and up. Drop in.

Free

Domino Free Build

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Challenge yourself to learn new building techniques and test our domino accessories. Stop by anytime during the program to build. Our room will be open to builders to explore our...

Free
Event Series Cardboard Adventure

Cardboard Adventure

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more!

Free

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