November is here, and the city is easing into its cozy season.
From powerful theatre performances and community galas to pre-holiday markets and family-friendly gatherings, this month offers plenty of reasons to step out, bundle up, and stay connected.
We rounded up can’t-miss picks to help you make the most of November. We also have some citywide highlights that are worth the trip beyond the South Side.
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Leading with Virtue Annual Fundraiser
Date: Thursday, November 6th
Location: Venue West – 221 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60612
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the Leading with Virtue Annual Fundraiser here.
LEGO® Holiday Lane
Date: Friday, November 7th
Location: Water Tower Place – 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago IL, 60611
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the Lego Holiday Lane here.
Black Harvest Film Festival
Date: Friday, November 7th – Sunday, November 16th
Location: Gene Siskel Film Center – 164 N. State Street Chicago, 60601
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the Black Harvest Film Festival here.
Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Date: Saturday, November 8th
Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry – 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL, 60637
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival here.
New Play Residency – The Rosina Project Opera
Date: Saturday, November 8th
Location: Chicago Cultural Center – Claudia Cassidy Theater – 78 E Washington Street Chicago, IL, 60602
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the New Residency Play here.
64th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner
Date: Saturday, November 8th
Location: Skyline Ballroom – McCormick Place – Chicago, IL 60616
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the Golden Fellowship Dinner here.
Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
Date: Sunday, November 9th
Location:
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants game here.
Book Launch & Birthday Celebration for Angie D. Lee
Date: Saturday, November 15th
Location: Connect Gallery, 1451 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL 60615
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Angie D. Lee Book Launch & Birthday Celebration here.
Eras After Dark: A Field Museum Homecoming
Date: Friday, November 14th
Location: The Field Museum – 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago IL, 60605
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the Eras After Dark event here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Date: Saturday, November 15th
Location: 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs game here.
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Date: Friday November 21st
Location: Millennium Park – 201 E Randolph St Chicago, IL 60601
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink here.
Wintrust Magnificent Miles Lights Festival
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Location: Magnificent Mile – Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL, 60611
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the Wintrust Magnificent Miles Lights Festival here.
Chicago Bears vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Date: Sunday, November 23rd
Location: Soldier Field – 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the Chicago Bears vs. Pittsburgh Steelers here.
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Date: Thursday, November 27th
Location: State Street – From Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph, Chicago IL, 60601
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade here.
