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Monday, November 23, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greektown Public Art Exhibit | |||
| Chistmas Around the World | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm | Museum of Science and Industry | |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Canal Street Eatery | |
| Zoo Lights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $7.00 | Lincoln Park Zoo |
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greektown Public Art Exhibit | |||
| Chistmas Around the World | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm | Museum of Science and Industry | |
| Free admission for Illinois residents | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE | Museum of Contemporary Art |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Canal Street Eatery | |
| Forte Happy Hour | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Forte |
| Zoo Lights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $7.00 | Lincoln Park Zoo |
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greektown Public Art Exhibit | |||
| Chistmas Around the World | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm | Museum of Science and Industry | |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Canal Street Eatery | |
| Forte Happy Hour | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Forte |
| Adler at Night | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Adler Planetarium |
| Zoo Lights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $7.00 | Lincoln Park Zoo |
| Free Live Jazz Shows | 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | The Ritz Carlton Chicago |
| World Music Wednesdays | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Old Town School of Folk Music |
Thursday, November 26, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greektown Public Art Exhibit | |||
| Chicago Thanksgiving Parade | 8:00 am to 10:00 am | FREE | |
| Chistmas Around the World | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm | Museum of Science and Industry | |
| Chicago Cultural Center Tours | 1:15 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | |
| Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Canal Street Eatery | |
| Forte Happy Hour | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Forte |
| Zoo Lights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $7.00 | Lincoln Park Zoo |
| Vinyl Thursdays | 7:00 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Hotel Zachary |
| ART on THE MART | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Chicago Riverwalk The Marina |
Friday, November 27, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greektown Public Art Exhibit | |||
| Chistmas Around the World | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm | Museum of Science and Industry | |
| Chicago Cultural Center Tours | 1:15 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | |
| Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour | 2:00 pm to 12:00 am | $29.00 | DePaul University |
| Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Canal Street Eatery | |
| Forte Happy Hour | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Forte |
| Zoo Lights | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $7.00 | Lincoln Park Zoo |
| Bubbles & Beats Happy Hour | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Hotel Zachary |
| ART on THE MART | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Chicago Riverwalk The Marina |
