Chicago

Thanksgiving 2026 in Chicago: 81 events

81 Thanksgiving events are listed in and around Chicago between Saturday 14 November and Sunday 29 November.

• 15on Thanksgiving Day (Thu 26 Nov)
• 11across Thanksgiving weekend (Fri 27 – Sun 29 Nov)
• 16the weekend before (Fri 20 – Sun 22 Nov)
• 21free

• The 92nd Chicago Thanksgiving Parade runs along State Street from Ida B. Wells to Randolph on Thursday, 26 November 2026, stepping off at 7:45am. Source
• The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is on Saturday, 21 November 2026, with the parade stepping off at 5:30pm from Oak Street and Michigan Avenue and fireworks at 7:30pm. Source

Only events with Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Drinksgiving or turkey trot in their title are listed, leaving out Japan's Labour Thanksgiving Day and memorial services of thanksgiving. A dinner or show on several dates appears once under each heading, with its other dates noted.