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5,833 events in the next 30 days, from the Evanston events calendar.

Thursday, November 26214 events

  1. All day

    Candle Making Class On Magnificent Mile

    900 North Michigan Shops$75

    Classes & Talks

  2. All day

    Chicago Instagram Walking Tour: Most Famous Spots

    521 N State St$152.95+

    Also at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

    Tours & Attractions

  3. All day

    Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry$14.95+

    Arts & Culture

  4. All day

    Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

    The Lion Theatre Chicago

    Theater & Dance

  5. All day

    Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History

    The Richard H. Driehaus Museum$13+

    Arts & Culture

  6. All day

    Evanston Flying Turkey 5k Run

    Sheridan, Lincoln and Orrington Roads

    Sports

  7. All day

    Karaoke at Trader Todd's

    Trader Todd's

    Community

  8. All day

    Learn To Make Mole The Real Mexican Way Before Lunch

    West Iowa Street$186

    Classes & Talks

  9. All day

    Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism

    The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL$26+

    Arts & Culture

  10. All day

    Pete the Cat (at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts)

    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts$28Family

    Family & Kids

  11. All day

    Prairie Avenue Haunted History Tour and Ghost Hunt

    Glessner House$44

    Arts & Culture

  12. All day

    Schubas Open Mic, HOSTED BY SHARRON PALM and SAM SELBY

    schuba’s tavernFree

    Nightlife

  13. All day

    Windy City Ghosts: Hauntings of Chicago Walking Tour

    Oz Park, Tin Man$26

    Tours & Attractions

  14. 2 a.m.6 a.m.

    2026 North Shore Turkey Trot

    Downtown Highland Park 1707 Saint Johns AvenueFamily

    Family & Kids

  15. 3:30 a.m.5:30 a.m.

    dasq live dj set

    Holiday Light - CD releaseFree

    Music

  16. 7 a.m.10 p.m.

    Chicagoland Giving Machine Kiosks

    Pioneer CourtFree

    Community

  17. 7 a.m.11 p.m.

    Open Mic Night! All are welcome

    Copper Fiddle Distillery

    Nightlife

  18. 7:15 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Volunteer with Mane in Heaven Chi Town Turkey Trot

    DuSable Harbor

    Community

  19. 7:30 a.m.10:50 a.m.

    Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

    111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore DrFree

    Sports

  20. 7:30 a.m.

    Long Grove Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

    308 Old Mchenry Rd$0+

    Sports

  21. 7:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Tribute at "The Rock"

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    Arts & Culture

  22. 8 a.m.12 p.m.

    2026 North Shore Turkey Trot

    Park Avenue and St. Johns Avenue$20+

    Sports

  23. 8 a.m.12 p.m.

    2026 North Shore Turkey Trot

    Downtown Highland Park$20+

    Sports

  24. 8 a.m.11 a.m.

    Bubbly Side of Life – Thanksgiving Mimosas

    Bubbly Side of Life

    Festivals & Holidays

  25. 8 a.m.10 a.m.

    Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

    State StreetFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  26. 8 a.m.

    Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

    State St and Lake StFree

    Festivals & Holidays

  27. 8 a.m.9:25 a.m.

    Free! Triple Turkey Burner

    RecPlexFree

    Health & Wellness

  28. 8 a.m.

    Glenview Gobbler

    Jackman Park 1930 Prairie St

  29. 8 a.m.

    Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

    Jackman Park 1930 Prairie St$15+Family

    Sports

  30. 8 a.m.

    Linaje Turkey Trot

    North Bay Pavilion Public ToiletsFree

    Sports

  31. 8 a.m.12 p.m.

    Linaje Turkey Trot

    16400 Buckley Rd.Free

    Sports

  32. 8 a.m.

    Palatine Park District Turkey Trot

    Harper College Health and Recreation Center$10+

    Sports

  33. 8 a.m.12 p.m.

    Winnetka Turkey Trot 2026

    754 Elm St.$35

    Also at 8 a.m.

    Sports

  34. 8 a.m.5 p.m.

    “Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire”

    Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Arts & Culture

  35. 8:30 a.m.

    Arlington Heights Turkey Trot

    400 S Highland Ave$10+

    Sports

  36. 8:30 a.m.

    Edison Park Turkey Trot

    6750 N Northwest Highway$25+

    Sports

  37. 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    Grove Express 5K

    Main Street / Grove Street$35

    Sports

  38. 8:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary

    1045 W Cossitt Ave Lyons Township High School$42+

    Community

  39. 8:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary

    1045 W Cossitt Ave$31.50

    Community

  40. 8:45 a.m.10:50 a.m.

    Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

    DuSable Harbor$0+

    Sports

  41. 9 a.m.1 p.m.

    Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

    Park Avenue & Cottage Hill Avenue$45

    Sports

  42. 9 a.m.

    Evanston Flying Turkey 5k 2026

    1700 Sheridan Rd$15+

    Sports

  43. 9 a.m.4 p.m.

    Goodnight Moon Exhibition at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry$17

    Arts & Culture

  44. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

    Leadership Development & People Management Skills | Chicago, IL | Nov 26th

    Regus - IL, Chicago - N Wasbash$415.55+

    Business & Networking

  45. 9 a.m.12 p.m.

    People's Resource Center Food Pantry Distribution - Wheaton

    People's Resource Center

  46. 9 a.m.

    Pokémon Fossil Museum

    The Field Museum, Chicago, IL$30

    Arts & Culture

  47. 9 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Seniors Quilter's Club - Lombard

    York Twp Senior Center

  48. 9 a.m.9 p.m.

    Teen Take & Make

    City of Des Plaines Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  49. 9:15 a.m.11 a.m.

    At Your Pace

    Barack Obama Presidential Center

  50. 9:15 a.m.11 a.m.

    People's Resource Center - ESL Class

    St. Paul Lutheran Church

    Classes & Talks

  51. 9:25 a.m.9:55 a.m.

    *SPECIAL* Calorie Gobbler Workout - Heather

    WIN Athletic Club

    Health & Wellness

  52. 9:30 a.m.12 p.m.

    5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

    7503 W Diversey AVE$20+Family

    Sports

  53. 9:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Barrington Biz Builders Networking Group: Weekly Meetings

    Barrington Area Library

    Business & Networking

  54. 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    SGFMC Turkey Trot

    1034 N. Linden Ave$25+Family

    Sports

  55. 9:30 a.m.2 p.m.

    Thanksgiving | Meal and Visit

    LBFE Chicago office

    Festivals & Holidays

  56. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    11/26/2026 Pickleball 10AM-12PM @288 E. GENEVA RD. WHEATON

    Pickled

    Sports

  57. 10 a.m.6 p.m.

    BOO! at the Zoo

    Brookfield Zoo Chicago Discovery CenterFreeFamily

    Tours & Attractions

  58. 10 a.m.

    Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

    The Fields Studio$31.61+Family

    Also at 10 a.m.

    Arts & Culture

  59. 10 a.m.7 p.m.

    Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Flex Ticket

    The Fields Studios South — Studios 6 & 7Family

    Arts & Culture

  60. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Castle

    Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E Grand Ave

    Arts & Culture

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