Watch the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade (Nov. 18): The holidays are headed to the Museum of Science & Industry with this special exhibit featuring a four-story, floor-to-dome grand Christmas tree. See the Christmas Around the World exhibit (starting Nov. 18): The tenth-annual event at the Morton Arboretum includes fifty acres to explore, filled with a spectacle of light, sound, and color.

Marvel at a nature-inspired display at Illumination: Tree Lights (starting Nov.

18): Watch the lights along Michigan Avenue illuminate for the holidays during the The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Kick off the holidays with a magnificent evening parade (Nov. 17): The annual celebratory Christmas tree lighting will take place at Millennium Park followed by holiday musical performances. 17): The iconic German-inspired holiday market is back, with favorite vendors selling artisan gifts, traditional treats, and mulled wine.Ĭheck out the Christmas Tree Lighting at Millennium Park (Nov. Shop and dine at Christkindlmarket (starting Nov. 10): Explore the Chicago Botanic Garden after dark with a magical twist for the holidays, filled with light installations, holiday music, and more.

Top events in Chicago this November Christkindlmarket Chicagoīe enchanted by Lightscape (starts Nov. Here are a few of the events and activities we’re most excited about this month, from cultural celebrations for Native American Heritage Month to family-friendly holiday festivities. From dazzling light shows to German-inspired Christmas markets to the start of theater season, there’s plenty to explore throughout the city. November in Chicago is a magical time, as the leaves start to fall, festive decorations begin to appear, and holiday events fill up our social calendars.

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