Things to do in Evanston

NOV26ThuThursday, November 2623 events · Family & Kids

1. 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

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

   2026 North Shore Turkey Trot

   Downtown Highland Park 1707 Saint Johns AvenueFamily

   Family & Kids

3. 8 a.m.10 a.m.

   Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

   State StreetFreeFamily

   Family & Kids

4. 8 a.m.

   Glenview Gobbler 5K Run/Walk and Dash

   Jackman Park 1930 Prairie St$15+Family

   Sports

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

   Teen Take & Make

   City of Des Plaines Public LibraryFreeFamily

   Family & Kids

6. 9:30 a.m.12 p.m.

   5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

   7503 W Diversey AVE$20+Family

   Sports

7. 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

   SGFMC Turkey Trot

   1034 N. Linden Ave$25+Family

   Sports

8. 10 a.m.6 p.m.

   BOO! at the Zoo

   Brookfield Zoo Chicago Discovery CenterFreeFamily

   Tours & Attractions

9. 10 a.m.

   Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

   The Fields Studio$31.61+Family

   Also at 10 a.m.

   Arts & Culture

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

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

    The Fields Studios South — Studios 6 & 7Family

    Arts & Culture

11. 11 a.m.

    Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza

    Christkindlmarket - Daley PlazaFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

12. 11 a.m.9 p.m.

    Wondra: Immerse yourself in the magic of nature

    5 Woodfield Mall$16.49+Family

    Outdoors

13. 3:30 p.m.

    Teen Club

    Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park BranchFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

14. 3:30 p.m.

    Teen Grab and Go Kits

    Scottsdale, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

15. 4 p.m.

    YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification

    Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library, 8th Fl., Room 8S-14FreeFamily

    Family & Kids

16. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Chicago's Drive Through Light Show

    Light Of Christmas Drive Thru$29.99+Family

    Family & Kids

17. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Stitch n' Craft Night - Free Weekly Knitting & Crochet Meetup

    AriYARN Shop and StudioFreeFamily

    Community

18. 5:30 p.m.

    Cream of Wheaton

    Memorial ParkFamily

    Family & Kids

19. 6 p.m.7 p.m.

    Into the Desert Support for Young Adults

    Catholic CharitiesFamily

    Family & Kids

20. 6 p.m.7 p.m.

    Resourceful Realms (ages 10-12)

    Touchstone Therapy CenterFamily

    Family & Kids

21. 7 p.m.7:15 p.m.

    Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel

    The Fields Studios South — Studios 6 & 7Family

    Arts & Culture

22. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Board Game Night at One Lake Brewery

    One Lake Brewing CompanyFamily

    Food & Drink

23. 7 p.m.8 p.m.

    Seerah Stories

    Taleef Collective ChicagoFamily

    Classes & Talks