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Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis 5K

Merchandise Mart - 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza - Chicago (River North)

Don a holiday costume and tie bells on your shoes for a benefit jaunt through downtown. A kids' dash begins at 9:30 a.m. Includes a T-shirt, a...

December 7 : 6:30 a.m. Same-day registration begins
December 7 : 8 a.m. Run/walk

24th Annual New Year's Day 5K Run and Walk

Lincoln Park - 1600 N. Stockton Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

An estimated 1,500 runners and walkers are expected to turn out for the first jaunt of the year.

January 1 : 9:30 a.m. Registration
January 1 : 11 a.m. Run/walk begins

Lakeview Polar Bear Club's Eighth Annual Celebration of Shrinkage

Oak Street Beach - 1000 N. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Magnificent Mile)

Take a dip in the chilly waters of Lake Michigan while donating money to support a local family in need. No nudity please.

February 7 : 12 p.m.

Run for Congo Women

Lincoln Park - 2650 N. Cannon Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

A 5K run and walk to help women from the African country. Post-race festivities include Congolese speakers, African food and music, and kids'...

Pumpkins in the Park

South Fieldhouse - 1800 N. Stockton Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Annual 5K run and walk through Lincoln Park features a kids' race (3 p.m.) and post-race food and live music. Halloween costumes encouraged.

October 18 : 4 p.m.

Go Go Green 5K Run/Walk

Diversey Harbor - 2500 N. Cannon Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

The inaugural eco-friendly event includes, T-shirts for the first 1,000 entrants, recycling facilities and a post-race festival with music by The...

October 25 : 9 a.m.

Bat Pumpkins

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - 2430 N. Cannon Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Create your own nature-themed pumpkin. Materials provided; bat and snake designs encouraged.

October 13 : 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
October 25 : 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Yoga class

Bikram Yoga Lincoln Park - 2736-A N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Conducted in a 105-degree room with 50 percent humidity, this 90-minute beginning yoga class follows the same sequence of poses each session.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays : 8:15 p.m.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays : 6:30 p.m.

Bike Chicago Rentals-Navy Pier

Bike Chicago Rentals and Tours - 600 E. Grand Ave. - Chicago (Streeterville)

Head out on your own with one of the shop's bike, skate or equipment rentals. Rentals are available by the hour, day or week.

Daily (ends October 31)