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Post-Halloween and pre-Thanksgiving, there's a lot to do in Chicago. Here are a few of our favorites.
McDonalds Thanksgiving ParadeFREE
McDonalds Thanksgiving Parade | ChicagoNovember 22 (Thursday) , 8-11 a.m.
Christkindlmarket Chicago FREE
Christkindlmarket Chicago | ChicagoNovember 21 - December 24, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 22 and Dec. 24.
Feast for the Animals
Brookfield Zoo | BrookfieldNovember 22, Call for times
Families can assist keepers as they feed some of the Children's Zoo animals, including goats, cows, horses and llamas. fter helping out, guests can watch as zookeepers feed some of the not-so-tame animals like the hawks, owls, woodchucks, and raccoons
Caroling at Cloud Gate-Millennium ParkFREE
Caroling at Cloud Gate-Millennium Park | ChicagoNovember 23 - December 21 (Friday) , 6 p.m.
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There's a lot going on in this world-class city we live in, and the options can be overwhelming. Here are our our not-to-miss events this weekend.
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