Things to do in Chicago on Thursday, November 26, 2026

14 events listed in and around Chicago, each with its time and venue.

Morning

Volunteering · Thanksgiving Parade · 6 AM – 12 PM · The Loop

Volunteering · Turkey Trot · 7:15 AM – 11:30 AM · Streeterville

Race · Running · 8 AM – 11 AM · Ukrainian Village

Class · Leadership · 9 AM – 5 PM · The Loop

Dinner · Thanksgiving Feast · 10 AM – 3 PM · The Loop

Dinner · Thanksgiving · 12 PM – 8 PM · Gold Coast

Tour · 12 PM · Fulton River District

Immersive · 12:15 PM · Belmont Gardens

Dinner · Thanksgiving · 4 PM – 7 PM · Streeterville

Open Mic · R&B / Soul · 5:30 PM · The Silver Room

Meetup · 6 PM – 2 AM · Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center

Meetup · Dinner · 6:30 PM · Ascione Bistro

Live Music · 7 PM · South Loop

Dance Party · Afrobeats · 10 PM – 4 AM · Gold Coast