# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Chicago 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Chicago with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Chicago with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Chicago.

## Thanksgiving Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Chicago Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the best Chicago Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl yet! Bar hop through the best bars in Chicago for our annual pub crawl.About this EventChicago Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026Wednesday, N
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 12:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-official-thanksgiving-eve-bar-crawl-2026/100001984703333096
  - **Venue**: Downtown Chicago
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Chicago - Holiday Cocktail Tasting Festival - November 14
  - **Description**: Shaken, stirred, or straight up curious? Come for the cocktails that warm you and the ones that get you hot.About this Event🍸 Holiday Cocktail Tasting Festival  ·  Saturday, November 14  ·  Hubbard Inn, Chicago
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-holiday-cocktail-tasting-festival-november-14/100001996998848313
  - **Venue**: Hubbard Inn
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 85
  - **Categories**: holiday, festivals, parties, entertainment, thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
  - **Description**: Use #TurkeyTradition when sharing your photos from the event!

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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Dusable Harbor
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: Thanksgiving Feast for 10 People at Home
  - **Description**: Indulge in a luxurious Thanksgiving Feast at Home, thoughtfully prepared in-house by our culinary team.About this EventThanksgiving Feast at HomeIndulge in a luxurious Thanksgiving
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/thanksgiving-feast-for-10-people-at-home/100001996816041533
  - **Venue**: Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
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  - **Price**: USD 20 to 539
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Read the Room Silent Book Club-November Meetup
  - **Description**: Gather in quiet places to read what you want at the pace you want with few distractions amongst other booklovers!About this EventThis is a free event but please rsvp!
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/read-the-room-silent-book-club-november-meetup/100001998020267405
  - **Venue**: Sonder Exchange
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Meetups, Art, Entertainment, Theatre, performances
- **Event Name**: Thanksgiving Dinner for 500 Seniors
  - **Description**: Celebrating Thanksgiving with the seniors day before ThanksgivingAbout this EventSeveral locations will serve our seniors a meal:Roseland ApartmentsRoseland Senior Satellite CenterVictory Centre of Ro
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed Nov 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/thanksgiving-dinner-for-500-seniors/100001966373587333
  - **Venue**: Roseland Christian Ministries
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: OPEN, HEAVEN – by Seán Hewitt
  - **Description**: HOPE YOU HAVE A GAY (HAPPY) THANKSGIVING! Join us to Discuss our Monthly Book in Nov ...
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  - **Date**: Tue Nov 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Nov 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/open-heaven-by-seán-hewitt/200030519381127
  - **Venue**: Center on Halsted
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: Lesbian Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck party
  - **Description**: Let's get together before everyone leaves for the Holidays. 

Bring food and drinks you want to share, think about what you are thankful for because we will talk about what we are as a community and as a chosen family. :)

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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/lesbian-pre-thanksgiving-potluck-party/200030486240155
  - **Venue**: Andersonville, Chicago
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, potluck, parties, entertainment, thanksgiving, holiday

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Chicago Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at Downtown Chicago), Chicago - Holiday Cocktail Tasting Festival - November 14 (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:30 pm at Hubbard Inn), Chi Town Turkey Trot 5K & 10K (Thu Nov 26 2026 at 09:00 am at Dusable Harbor), Thanksgiving Feast for 10 People at Home (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 10:00 am at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park), Read the Room Silent Book Club-November Meetup (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 12:00 pm at Sonder Exchange).
- **Q**: What are the top free Thanksgiving events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Read the Room Silent Book Club-November Meetup (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 12:00 pm at Sonder Exchange), Thanksgiving Dinner for 500 Seniors (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Roseland Christian Ministries).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Chicago on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Chicago include Downtown Chicago, Hubbard Inn, Dusable Harbor.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Thanksgiving events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for Thanksgiving events in Chicago range from USD 20 to USD 539. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Chicago include BarCrawl.com, Tequila + Whiskey Tastings Hosted by Social Scene, All Community Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Chicago.

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