Holiday Fun
- The 89th Chicago Thanksgiving Parade features marching bands, floats, music performances (country singers Reyna Roberts and Tayler Holder), equestrian units and cultural performance troupes. Plus the always popular inflatables return after being absent last year because of a helium shortage. From 8-11 a.m. Nov. 23 on State from Randolph to Ida B. Wells. Visit chicagothanksgivingparade.com.
- Illumination: Tree Lights features 18 dazzling light and music displays, including two new and four updated experiences beginning in the Grand Garden and ending in the waterfront finale at Meadow Lake. The new displays are Starlit Trail, large twinkling stars that envelop the walking path, and Winter Radiance, LED “tall grasses” that pay homage to native Midwest plant species. To Jan. 6 at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Ill. Rt. 52, Lisle. Admission: $9-$17, children 2 and under free. Visit mortonarb.org.
- Navy Pier transforms into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights as part of Light Up the Lake. Enjoy an ice skating rink, outdoor firepits, weekly fireworks, craft workshops, an art market, music performances, art gallery and free gift wrapping. To Dec. 31 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. For a complete list of events, visit navypier.org/light-up-the-lake/.
