Things to do in Itasca, IL on Thanksgiving

430 things to do in and around Itasca, IL on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26. Among them: Thanksgiving Carryout at Wildfire Chicago; Thanksgiving Grand Feast at Prime & Provisions; Thanksgiving Holiday at Rockford University; Thanksgiving Community Dinner at Venue at 11153 S Hoyne Ave (12 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.

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Family platters of Thanksgiving menu items available for carryout from Wildfire.

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Wildfire Chicago, 159 W. Erie, Chicago, IL 60654

Thursday, November 26, 2026

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A Thanksgiving buffet at Prime & Provisions with carving stations, a raw bar and traditional sides.

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Prime & Provisions, 222 North LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Food: burgers · sandwiches · salads · soup · seafood · steak · Vegan options · Vegetarian options · Gluten-free optionsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026

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  • ParkingWe offer Valet service to guests dining at Prime & Provisions starting at 4pm. For guests looking to park nearby, we recommend booking through SpotHero.From primeandprovisions.com, Oct 24, 2026
  • ArrivingReservations are accepted for groups of up to 12 people. Our bar area welcomes walk-ins and is available on a first come, first served basis.From primeandprovisions.com, Oct 24, 2026

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Rockford University, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108

Thursday, November 26, 2026

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12 a.m.–2 p.m. Central Time

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Thanksgiving Community Dinner at 11153 S Hoyne Ave in Chicago, Illinois.

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Venue at 11153 S Hoyne Ave, 11153 South Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time

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Elmhurst University

FH 129 Lobby 129, Elmhurst University, 190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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Elmhurst University

FH 120B West Gym, Elmhurst University, 190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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Standard MarketWestmont, IL12 mi

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A catered Thanksgiving dinner you pick up instead of cooking. The menu runs from main dishes and sides to desserts, wine and floral arrangements.

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Standard Market, 333 East Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time

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An open mic at Copper Fiddle Distillery, a bourbon maker whose room hosts live music and entertainment almost every night. Visitors can also take a tour of the distilling process and taste the spirits.

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Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Central Time

Food: seafood · dessertsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026

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Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Pkwy, Burlington, WI 53105

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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7:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time

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A volunteer shift at the Chi Town Turkey Trot, helping out with Mane in Heaven.

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DuSable Harbor, 111 North Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive, #Dock H, Chicago, IL 60601

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time

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The Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K, a Thanksgiving Day tradition. Everyone gets an apple cider donut and beer (21+) at the finish line.

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Venue at 308 Old Mchenry Rd, 308 Old Mchenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:30 a.m. Central Time

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A 3.1-mile fun run and walk starting at Calvary Memorial Church to benefit Harvest Outreach. Entry is a bag of groceries or a monetary donation; hot chocolate and silly prizes at the finish.

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Venue at 4001 Washington Ave, 4001 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53405

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:30 a.m. Central Time

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Medinah ShrineAddison, IL3.0 mi

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Medinah Shrine, 550 Shriners Dr, Addison, IL 60101

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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8 a.m.–9:25 a.m. Central Time

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RecPlexMount Prospect, IL5.7 mi

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Triple Turkey Burner: three free 25-minute group fitness classes, Walk Live with Cheri, Core & HIIT with Maria and Pilates with Megan. Bring a water bottle and mat.

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RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. Central Time

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8 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Central Time

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Elmhurst University

PRKL PLMT Mill Theatre Lot, Elmhurst University, 190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Central Time

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Mimosas for Thanksgiving at Bubbly Side of Life.

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Bubbly Side of Life, 5131 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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The annual Winnetka Turkey Trot, a Thanksgiving morning race with a rolling start on the Green Bay trail at the Winnetka train station. It supports two charities.

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Event Location, 754 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. Between Friends 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training in Chicago.

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Between Friends, 1100 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60608

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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A community outreach day focused on giving back to neighbors, now in its 24th year.

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Venue at 2401 S Wabash Ave, 2401 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time

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An annual 2.5-mile, chip-timed race that winds through Orland Park's paved roads and wooded paths on Thanksgiving morning.

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Venue at 14650 S. Ravinia Avenue, 14650 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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A 5K run and walk, now in its 32nd year, that raises money for the Jon Callaghan Memorial Fund and a youth work camp run by Gurnee Community Church.

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Gurnee Fire Station 1, 4580 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time

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A 5K turkey trot in McHenry, presented by Symphony Financial, that raises money for three local nonprofits working in therapy, autism education and family support.

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McHenry High School East Campus/Freshman Campus, 1012 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. Craft Kit-Pumpkin Turkey at Acorn Public Library in Oak Forest, Illinois.

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Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. A mailbox at the Tinley Park Park District for letters to Santa, set up to help get Christmas mail to the North Pole.

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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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The Annual PCA Turkey Trot from Parkview Christian Academy on Thanksgiving, making a difference one step at a time.

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202 E Countryside Pwky, Yorkville, IL 60560

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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The Annual Giving Thanks 5K, a family friendly race in Hopkins Park. All proceeds go to local nonprofit Neighbors' House.

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Venue at 1403 Sycamore Rd, 1403 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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The Crete Community Runners Association's fourth annual Turkey Trot 5k run/walk at Heritage Park, a FREE community event for all ages and paces. Food donations for the Crete Food Pantry requested.

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Venue at 1550 S Sangamon St, 1550 S Sangamon St, Crete, IL 60417

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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A 5K run or walk at Faith Church Dyer, raising funds for local food pantries in Faith Church communities. Finishers enjoy complimentary food and drinks in the atrium afterward.

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Venue at 100 81st Ave, 100 81st Ave, Dyer, IN 46311

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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A competitive, professionally timed 5K alongside a free 1K kids fun run, with entry fees supporting the Portage Township YMCA's annual campaign. The campaign helps families in the community reach food, shelter, education and physical activity.

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Venue at 3100 Willowcreek Road, 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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A family fun run where people trot, jog, walk or push a stroller at their own pace, with no clock and no pressure to finish first. Turkey hats are encouraged.

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Venue at 307 E. Scott St., 307 E. Scott St., Seneca, IL 61360

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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The Four Lakes Athletic Club Turkey Trot, with a 5K Run/Walk for all types of runners and the 1 Mile Fun Run Drumstick Dash.

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Venue at 351 E Morrissy Dr, 351 E Morrissy Dr, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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A 5K walk and run through the streets of Valparaiso, Indiana, that kicks off Thanksgiving Day. Proceeds support behavioral and physical healthcare programs in Northwest Indiana.

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Venue at 2727 N. Campbell St, 2727 N. Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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A run, walk or trot at South Middle School in Arlington Heights, where the $20 entry supports the Wheeling Township Food Pantry. Race-day food donations are welcome too.

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Venue at 400 S HIGHLAND AVE, 400 S HIGHLAND AVE, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Central Time

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A Thanksgiving morning 5K in the Edison Park area of Chicago, one of the longest-running runs in the region. It began in 1995 as a community race and now draws more than 6,000 people, having raised well over a million dollars for charity.

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Venue at 6750 N Northwest Highway, 6750 N Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Central Time

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8:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time

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The Pilgrim Pie Run is a 5K run and walk supporting local Rotary charitable programs.

  • Price: $35

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Lyons Township High School, 1205 W. Cossitt Ave, La Grange, IL 60525

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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A 5K through the historic Trout Valley, with a kids fun run as well. Proceeds support youth cross country and track athletes in Cary-Grove and the Cary-Grove Food Pantry.

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Venue at 1 Howards Way, 1 Howards Way, Trout Valley, IL 60013

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Central Time

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The Burlington Turkey Trot: a family-friendly Thanksgiving tradition with a 5k run/walk.

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Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Pkwy, Burlington, WI 53105

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. A 40-hour training session providing an overview of ways to build support for survivors of domestic violence. Required for advocates under Illinois law to ensure confidential communication is protected.

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CAWC, 1116 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time

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Founder's Therapy, a coffee roundtable where startup founders bring a problem they are facing and get perspective from other founders.

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Bitter Pops, 3345 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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Practical training in leadership and people management, covering communication and delegation for everyday workplace duties.

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Regus - IL, Chicago - N Wasbash, 111 N Wabash, 11th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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Charles White Across Media: A Visual Archive, gathering album covers, book jackets, magazines, film stills, photographs and prints.

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University of Chicago

Logan Center, Gallery, University of Chicago, 5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time

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New works by French artist and filmmaker Pierre Bismuth, centered on a long, meditative film.

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Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society, University of Chicago, 5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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Goodnight Moon exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: step into the Great Green Room, inspired by Margaret Wise Brown's story and Clement Hurd's illustrations.

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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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Prairie State College

Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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A weekly on-campus writing group where faculty work on their writing in a peaceful, quiet environment with the support of their faculty community.

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Founders Memorial Library, 217 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time

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A flat, fast USATF-certified 10K that counts toward the Calumet Striders Gold Cup Series, with an unofficial 5K for walkers. The top three 10K finishers in each category take home a pumpkin pie.

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Lincoln Community Center, 2450 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN 46322

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time

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The Kenosha Mayor's Turkey Day Run 10K & 2 Mile Run/Walk, first held in 1906, on city streets and the lakefront bike path. Free Kids Race for ages 8 and under with paid registration.

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Venue at 5500 1st Avenue, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time

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Pick up trash bags at the Paul H. Douglas Center, then clear litter from beaches or hiking trails at Indiana Dunes whenever you like, a no-hassle way to give a few hours. Volunteers get a free, reusable water bottle.

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Indiana Dunes National Park, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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The oldest race in the Rockford area, a trail run with hills and roots through Atwood Park. It has long raised money for the Rock River Valley Food Pantry.

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Venue at 7074 Rydberg Rd, 7074 Rydberg Rd, Rockford, IL 61109

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time

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Chesterton native Thad Donovan's film takes you through the Indiana Dunes, with Lake Michigan panoramas, carnivorous pitcher plants, and over 350 bird species, guided by park rangers. It runs 24 minutes, with captions and audio descriptions. Free.

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Indiana Dunes National Park, 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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9:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time

Schedule: Limited run
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Lift Community Learning Center, 315 E St Charles Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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A grief support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one, held free of charge.

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Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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A 5K run and walk for families, with strollers, costumes and dogs welcome. It marks seven years of this Thanksgiving tradition, with a live DJ on hand.

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Venue at 7503 W Diversey AVE, 7503 W Diversey AVE, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Central Time

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The 44th running of a community Thanksgiving race starting at St.

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Venue at 1034 N. Linden Ave, 1034 N. Linden Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Central Time

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9:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time

Story Time

Sulzer Regional BranchChicago, IL17 mi

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Story time for the littlest patrons: songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers; space may be limited.

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Sulzer Regional Branch, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time

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9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Central Time

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COH Thanksgiving Celebration at Center on Halsted in Chicago, Illinois.

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Center on Halsted, 3656 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60613

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Time

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9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time

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A Naloxone Rapid Response Team pop-up table distributes naloxone, a medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdose, along with information on treatment, peer support and other resources.

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Fairmont Food Pantry, 525 Barry Ave, Lockport, IL 60441

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time

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9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Central Time

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Kids hike the Pollinator Trail and earn a Junior Ranger badge at the Douglas Center for Environmental Education. Free.

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Indiana Dunes National Park, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time

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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Time

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Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, with an OINKTASTIC discount for preschool families.

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Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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10 a.m. Central Time

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Ankle N Foot Centers: foot and ankle specialists since 1979, established by Dr. George Tsatsos. Podiatrists treat issues from sports medicine to diabetic foot care, with in-house radial soundwave therapy and orthotics.

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Ankle N Foot Center of Elmhurst, 401 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time

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