We’ve been honoring veterans for their service as a national holiday for more than 100 years. Here are some local events to help you honor veterans this Veterans Day.
City
Service Dogs for Veterans: Learn How Canine Companions Serve Veterans
Nov. 10, 2022
- Address: Pritzker Military Museum & Library, 104 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Learn how canine companions serve veterans and hear directly from these organizations about the impacts of service dogs on their lives. Advanced registration recommended.
Free Admission on Veterans Day
Nov. 11, 2022
- Address: Pritzker Military Museum & Library, 104 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is offering free admission for everyone in honor of Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2022
- Address: Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago
- Cost: Free; free parking at Waldron Deck Parking Structure
Honor veterans who served in wars and times of peace. Doors open at 10 a.m., ceremony at 11 a.m.
North/Northwest Suburbs
Veterans 5K Run & Walk
Nov. 5, 2022
- Address: Mercyhealth Sportscore One, Veterans Memorial Park, 1288 Elmwood Road, Rockford
- Cost: $30/adult 5K, $10/ages 17 and under 5K, free/ages 10 and under fun run
Participate in a 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford. Registration required.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 2022
- Address: Niles Veterans Memorial Waterfall, Touhy Avenue and North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles
- Cost: Free
See the ceremony put together by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3579. All are welcome.
Veterans Day Observance
Nov. 11, 2022
- Address: Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka
- Cost: Free
Join the New Trier VFW Post #4831 to honor United States war veterans.
South Suburbs
Veterans Day Parade 2022
Nov. 5, 2022
- Address: Village of Richton Park, 4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
- Cost: Free
Watch the annual Veterans Day Parade. Immediately following the parade, there will be a commemorative ceremony in the Metra Commuter Lot.
Veterans Day Event
Nov. 11, 2022
- Address: Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave., Palos Heights
- Cost: Free
Veterans, family members and patrons are invited to Palos Heights Public Library for its annual reception. Meet local veterans afterwards at City Hall. Light refreshments served.
Western Suburbs
Veterans Day Observance
Nov. 4, 2022
- Address: Bulger Park Veterans Park District, 1601 W. Hirsch St., Melrose Park
- Cost: Free
Commemorate Veterans Day with a ceremony attended by community members, friends, employees, local schools, churches and war heroes.
Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 5, 2022
- Address: Hillside Commons, 4950 Washington St., Hillside
- Cost: Free
The 19th Annual Veterans Day Parade is hosted by the village of Hillside and the Broadview/Hillside American Legion Post #626.
Free Parking – Veterans Day
Nov. 11, 2022
- Address: Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
- Cost: Free parking
Visitors will receive parking for free in honor of Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 11, 2022
- Address: Warrenville Community Building Gym, 3S240 Warren Ave., Warrenville
- Cost: Free/veterans along w/their spouses, their children or a special guest
Celebrate and honor Warrenville veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet.
Veterans Day Comedy Cabaret
Nov. 11, 2022
- Address: Madison Street Theater, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park
- Cost: $20-$30
See a comedy show put on by veterans in honor of Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 11, 2022
- Address: Benton Street and South Broadway, Aurora
- Cost: Free
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.
