We’ve been honoring veterans for their service as a national holiday for more than 100 years now. This Veterans Day, it’s important for you and the family to think about it more than another day off of school. Here are some local events to help you honor veterans.
City
Nov. 11, 2021
National Veterans Art Museum
- Address: 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
The museum will have special open hours in honor of the veteran’s community. Throughout the day, they will host guided tours, drop-in activities and poppy making workshops.
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Nov. 11, 2021
- Address: 104 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is offering free admission for everyone on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
North/Northwest Suburbs
Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2021
- Address: Niles Veterans’ Memorial Waterfall, Touhy Ave. and N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles
See the ceremony put together by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3579. All are welcome.
Veterans 5K Run & Walk
Nov. 13, 2021
- Address: 1288 Elmwood Road, Rockford
This patriotic-themed race allows the entire family to participate while supporting The Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford. Kids can join the 5K or take place in the Kids Fun Run (ages 10 and under) before the 5K begins.
South Suburbs
Veterans Day Parade 2021
Nov. 6, 2021
- Address: 4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
The parade will begin at Southfield College Prep and move east on Sauk Trail to Richton Park Metra Commuter Lot.
Veterans Day Celebration at Konow’s Corn Maze
Nov. 7, 2021
- Address: Konow’s Corn Maze, 16849 Cedar Road, Homer Glen
Spend a day with your family to honor and recognize veterans.
Nov. 10, 2021
- Address: Palos Heights Recreation, 6601 W. 127th St., Palos Heights
Join the Palos Heights Parks and Rec for breakfast to honor those who served or are serving the U.S. Free for all veterans and one guest.
Western Suburbs
Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 6, 2021
- Address: Hillside Commons, 4950 Washington St., Hillside
The 19th Annual Veterans Day Parade is hosted by the Village of Hillside and the Broadview/Hillside American Legion Post #626.
Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 11, 2021
- Address: Benton St., and S. Broadway, Aurora
The city of Aurora holds its annual Veterans Day Parade to recognize local military service men and women. The event will include a ceremony with a military rifle salute by veteran organizations at 11 a.m.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2021
- Address: Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton
The American Legion Post 76’s annual ceremony will feature flag presentation and “Taps” followed by a moment of silence for all that have lost their lives.
Veterans Day Evening
Nov. 11, 2021
- Address:First Division Museum Lobby, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
The First Division Museum will host an evening where you can meet local community veteran groups and drop-in activities to give back to those who have served.
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