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McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade
State Street and Congress Parkway - 500 S. State St. - Chicago (South Loop)
The 76th annual procession features marching bands, floats, giant helium balloons, horses, performances and more.
November 26 : 8:30 a.m.
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Christkindlmarket Chicago
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
An open-air, German-style market showcases handmade ornaments, accessories, clothing and gifts from more than 50 vendors. Also features German food...
Fridays and Saturdays : 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (November 27 through December 23)
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays : 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. (November 27 through December 23)
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Caroling at Cloud Gate
Millennium Park - 201 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Hold a candle and watch it flicker on the surface of the Bean during 50 minute holiday sing-alongs featuring a different choral group each week.
November 27 : 6 p.m. Apollo Chorus of Chicago
December 4 : 6 p.m. Chicago Children's Choir
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ZooLights
Lincoln Park Zoo - 2200 N. Cannon Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
More than two million lights add holiday cheer to the zoo grounds. Ice carving demonstrations, kids' activities and visits with Santa round out the...
Daily 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (November 27 through November 29)
Daily 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (December 4 through December 6)
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Wreathing of the Lions
Art Institute of Chicago - 111 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
To mark the holiday season, the museum's signature bronze lion statues are draped in evergreen wreaths.
November 27 : 10 a.m.
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Green City Market
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - 2430 N. Cannon Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Shop for artisanal cheeses, meats, microgreens, apples, dried fruit, root vegetables, baked goods, fresh pasta and more.
Wednesdays and Saturdays : 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ends December 23)
January 16 : 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Scrabble Sundays
Swim Cafe - 1357 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (West Town)
Join in for some games of Scrabble. If you're the big winner, bring your score sheet up to the register for a free drink.
Sundays : 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Holiday Flower Show
Garfield Park Conservatory - 300 N. Central Park Ave. - Chicago (Garfield Park)
View hundreds of poinsettias, as well as Christmas trees, Jerusalem Cherry plants, ornamental peppers and more.
Wednesdays : 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (November 28 through January 10)
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (November 28 through January 10)
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Santa's House
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
Snap a picture with the jolly bearded fellow and tell him what you want for Christmas.
Daily (November 26 through December 24)
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Tim Long: Daniel Burnham's Enduring Vision for the Philippines
City Gallery - 806 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (River North)
Features photographs from architectural and landscape photographer Tim Long of Manila's streets and buildings, which were designed by Burnham two...
