As the fall season winds down and the holiday season approaches, Chicago is gearing up for a month filled with exciting events and celebrations! From live performances and cultural experiences to holiday festivities, family-friendly activities, and community gatherings, there’s plenty to enjoy this November.
Whether you’re looking to explore something new, support local businesses, or spend quality time with loved ones, we’ve rounded up some exciting events happening across Chicago to help you make the most of the month.
The Black Songbook Volume I: Bronzeville
Date: November 6, 2026
Location: Kennedy-King College – Black Box Theatre 740 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60621
Cost: Varies
Learn more about The Black Songbook Volume I: Bronzeville here.
BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL
Date: November 6–15, 2026
Location: The Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601
Cost: Varies
Learn more about BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL here.
Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Date: Saturday, November 7th
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.
Block Club Chicago’s South Side Health and Wellness Fest
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: Shine Bright Community Center, 8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chatham
Cost: Free
Learn more about Block Club Chicago’s South Side Health and Wellness Fest here.
Leading with Virtue Annual Fundraiser
Date: Thursday, November 12th
Location: Venue West – 221 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60612
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the Leading with Virtue Annual Fundraiser here.
Leading with Virtue Annual Fundraiser
Date: Thursday, November 12th
Location: Venue West – 221 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60612
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the Leading with Virtue Annual Fundraiser here.
Cash Money & No Limit Tour
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Location: Wintrust Arena, 200 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Cash Money & No Limit Tour here.
Chicago Bulls x Chicago Park District Ticket Offer
Date: November 13, 2026 to April 9, 2027
Location: United Center, 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Chicago Bulls x Chicago Park District Ticket Offer here.
Words of Wonder Literary Festival — Burst Into Books
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: Wendell Smith School, 744 W. 103rd St
Cost: Free
Learn more about Words of Wonder Literary Festival — Burst Into Books here.
Paris–Douala–Chicago: An Afropean Musical Journey
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: The CheckOut, 4116 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60613, United States
Cost: $35.64
Learn more about Paris–Douala–Chicago: An Afropean Musical Journey here.
3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
Date: November 20, 2026
Location: Heritage Museum of Asian, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Cost: Free
Learn more about 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night here.
Harvest Fest at Garfield
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: James Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Cost: Free
Learn more about Harvest Fest at Garfield here.
Rooted & Gifted: Gospel Showcase
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Douglas Park Baptist Church, 1840 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Cost: $15.00
Learn more about Rooted & Gifted: Gospel Showcase here.
Windy City Harvest Hoops Fest at Ellis
Date: November 23, 2026 & November 24, 2026
Location: Ellis (Samuel) Park, 3520 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago, IL 60653
Cost: Free
Learn more about Windy City Harvest Hoops Fest at Ellis here.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Date: November 24 to 29, 2026
Location: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.
Cost: Varies
Learn more about The Hip Hop Nutcracker 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.
11th Annual Small Business Saturday Celebration
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Location: Absolutely Anything Essential, 3521 S. King Dr., Bronzeville
Cost: Varies
Learn more about 11th Annual Small Business Saturday Celebration here.
