Things to do in Evanston

NOV26ThuThursday, November 2648 events · Free

1. All day

   Schubas Open Mic, HOSTED BY SHARRON PALM and SAM SELBY

   schuba’s tavernFree

   Nightlife

2. 3:30 a.m.5:30 a.m.

   dasq live dj set

   Holiday Light - CD releaseFree

   Music

3. 7 a.m.10 p.m.

   Chicagoland Giving Machine Kiosks

   Pioneer CourtFree

   Community

4. 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

5. 8 a.m.10 a.m.

   Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

   State StreetFreeFamily

   Family & Kids

6. 8 a.m.

   Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

   State St and Lake StFree

   Festivals & Holidays

7. 8 a.m.9:25 a.m.

   Free! Triple Turkey Burner

   RecPlexFree

   Health & Wellness

8. 8 a.m.

   Linaje Turkey Trot

   North Bay Pavilion Public ToiletsFree

   Sports

9. 8 a.m.12 p.m.

   Linaje Turkey Trot

   16400 Buckley Rd.Free

   Sports

10. 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

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

    Teen Take & Make

    City of Des Plaines Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

12. 10 a.m.6 p.m.

    BOO! at the Zoo

    Brookfield Zoo Chicago Discovery CenterFreeFamily

    Tours & Attractions

13. 10 a.m.

    Charles White Across Media: A Visual Archive

    Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts, University of ChicagoFree

    Arts & Culture

14. 10 a.m.

    Chicagoland Giving Machine Initiative

    The Shops at North BridgeFree

    Community

15. 11 a.m.

    Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza

    Christkindlmarket - Daley PlazaFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

16. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    Kellogg Thanksgiving Feast - 11:00 AM Seating

    Kellogg Global Hub White AuditoriumFree

    Festivals & Holidays

17. 11 a.m.6 p.m.

    LeRoy Neiman: A Keen Observer of Style Exhibit

    School of the Art InstituteFree

    Arts & Culture

18. 11:30 a.m.

    Chair Yoga

    North Austin, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Health & Wellness

19. 12 p.m.8 p.m.

    Feztival of Trees

    Medinah BanquetsFree

20. 12 p.m.5 p.m.

    Katie Luo: Breathing in Color: Landscape Impressions

    Elmhurst Art MuseumFree

    Arts & Culture

21. 12:15 p.m.

    Book Buddy for Adults

    Chicago Public Library – Little Village BranchFree

    Classes & Talks

22. 12:15 p.m.4:45 p.m.

    Waived Adoption Fees for CLAWS Cats

    Paws and Claws Cat RescueFree

23. 1 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Kellogg Thanksgiving Feast - 1:00 PM Seating

    Kellogg Global Hub White AuditoriumFree

    Food & Drink

24. 1 p.m.5 p.m.

    MK Steak + Bar Thanksgiving Dinner 2026

    MK: Steak + BarFree

    Festivals & Holidays

25. 3 p.m.

    HIV/STI Screening with Howard Brown Health

    South Shore Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Arts & Culture

26. 3:30 p.m.

    Robotics & Coding Workshop

    Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

27. 3:30 p.m.

    Teen Club

    Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park BranchFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

28. 3:30 p.m.

    Teen Grab and Go Kits

    Scottsdale, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

29. 4 p.m.9 p.m.

    Open Mic

    V Live- ChicagoFree

    Nightlife

30. 4 p.m.

    Sulzer Maker Lab: Open Shop

    Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

31. 4 p.m.

    YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification

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

    Family & Kids

32. 5 p.m.6 p.m.

    Bingo at ALK

    About Last KnifeFree

    Nightlife

33. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Mood Sewciety Meetup: Open Sewing Session

    Chicago Mood Fabrics ShowroomFree

    Classes & Talks

34. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Stephanie Brooks and David Kroll art exhibition

    Zolla / Lieberman GalleryFree

    Arts & Culture

35. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

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

    AriYARN Shop and StudioFreeFamily

    Community

36. 5:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    A Dope SouthSide Open Mic hosted by Boukehpra

    The Silver RoomFree

    Music

37. 5:30 p.m.7 p.m.

    Girls’ Coffee & Code: Meet, Build, Chat

    River RouxFree

    Business & Networking

38. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    Chicago Social Game Night - Play Board Games & Make Friends!

    SNAKES & LATTES - ChicagoFree

    Nightlife

39. 6 p.m.

    Douglass Maker Lab: Open Shop

    Douglass Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

40. 6 p.m.7 p.m.

    Fleet Feet Running Club: Fleet Feet Old Town

    Fleet Feet Old TownFree

    Sports

41. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    INT'L CAFE at Maria's

    Maria's Packaged Goods and Community BarFree

    Community

42. 6 p.m.

    KOVAL Game Nights

    Koval DistilleryFree

    Food & Drink

43. 6 p.m.

    Knitting Circle

    Logan Square Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

44. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    HG Wrestling & Grappling

    Rizal CenterFree

    Health & Wellness

45. 6:30 p.m.7:15 p.m.

    Strength & Mobility

    Blink Fitness BridgeportFree

    Health & Wellness

46. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    All Talent Open Mic

    Urban Luxe Cafe, East 79th Street, Chicago, IL, USAFree

    Arts & Culture

47. 7 p.m.8:45 p.m.

    Improv Edge Toastmasters Meeting

    Harper College, BLDG Z, off the Algonquin Rd entranceFree

    Classes & Talks

48. 7 p.m.

    Rockin’ in the Park

    Parkway Bank Park Entertainment DistrictFree

    Music