This year, it isn’t a question of “Where can you get a free turkey for Thanksgiving?, but “Where can you get a Thanksgiving dinner for free?” For the sixth year, Ibotta is offering its “Thanksgiving Dinner On Us” program in an effort to feed millions of families this … [Read more...] about How to enjoy free Thanksgiving dinner at home this year
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Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
One of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry. This year's display includes Holidays of Light, a celebration of global holidays that honor light … [Read more...] about Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
Celebrate the season with festive live concerts every Friday with the Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along starting on December 5, 12 and 19, 2025. Join a diverse group of choirs and ensembles as they light up the park with music. The holiday Sing-Along kicks off on Fridays from 6-7 pm, right … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
Free Adler Planetarium at Night
Take your day to another dimension with a visit to Adler Planetarium on Wednesday nights. For Adler at Night, the planetarium is open late, from 4-10 pm so that visitors can experience the excitement of the sky and the cosmos at night. Illinois residents can explore the … [Read more...] about Free Adler Planetarium at Night
Jack Frost Fulton Market
Stroll under 100,000 holiday lights and dive into seasonal fun, including holiday pop-up shops, ice skating and bumper cars at the Jack Frost Holiday Pop-Up at Fulton Market, opening on November 15, 2025. Journey into the ultimate holiday adventure with a … [Read more...] about Jack Frost Fulton Market
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $7 plus free nights
Lincoln Park Zoo's annual Zoo Lights is the highlight of Chicago's holiday season, with hundreds of lights twinkling across the grounds. Tickets are on sale now for the event, which opens on November 21, 2025. Stroll through the zoo and enjoy an illuminated holiday wonderland of animal … [Read more...] about ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $7 plus free nights
Black Harvest Film Fest
Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 7-16, 2025, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting range of films, from shorts, features, documentaries, dramas and … [Read more...] about Black Harvest Film Fest
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
The Chicago holiday season roars into gear with the 90th annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, which marches down the heart of downtown on State Street on November 27, 2025. This free family-friendly event is highly anticipated because of the exciting showcase of talented performers from … [Read more...] about Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Popeyes offers popular Cajun-Style Turkey for pick-up or delivery this Thanksgiving
Part of the Thanksgiving tradition for many families includes having one of Popeyes' most popular menu items on the holiday dinner table — the Cajun-Style Turkey. Pre-seasoned and pre-cooked to perfection, the much-in-demand turkey arrives frozen and ready to simply thaw, heat and serve for your … [Read more...] about Popeyes offers popular Cajun-Style Turkey for pick-up or delivery this Thanksgiving
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Dive into a quintessential Chicago holiday experience by skating around the iconic Wrigley Field as well as enjoying live music, holiday decor, classic holiday movies and more at Winterland at Gallagher Way, November 23-December 31, 2025. Head to the Wrigleyville neighborhood to … [Read more...] about Winterland at Gallagher Way
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday market to Chicago, opening on November 21, … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
Popeyes offers $6 Big Box with big savings of nearly 60% off many menu favorites
Popeyes is opening up a big box of savings! Bargain hunters know that bundled meal deals are the best option to save money when dining out. They always offer more value than buying the menu items separately. And, if there’s more food than you can eat, you can always save the extras for … [Read more...] about Popeyes offers $6 Big Box with big savings of nearly 60% off many menu favorites




















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