Discover November annual events and Chicago things to do that go well beyond the bird. Holiday celebrations kick in early. Be sure you're up on the latest here. New events are always being added.
- Chicago Humanities Festival
This annual exploration of ideas and people sprawls across Chicago every fall, centers around a theme, and invigorates the city with new ideas.
- Reeling - The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival
A celebration of GLBT life on film and video. This year's festival includes a music video category and more than 100 independent films. - Ski Dazzle: Chicago Ski and Snowboard Expo
The Midwest's largest ski and snowboard show swishes into the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL for the weekend. - Dance Chicago - November 6 to November 29
The 14th annual, month-long fest of dance at Athenaeum Theatre.
- SOFA - International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art
An enticing exploration of functional arts held at Navy Pier. - Macy's Holiday Window Display Unveiling
The downtown Macy's on 111 N. State Street rolls out its holiday window displays and 45-foot Christmas tree at 8 a.m. - Select Media Festival
Experimental arts festival features "video programs, art exhibitions, installations and presentations in conjunction with live music and action." - Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Chicago's venerable institution recognizes the contributions of prominent gay and lesbian citizens every year. - Christmas Around the World
The Museum of Science and Industry's popular holiday event will help the museum celebrate its 75th year. - The PAWS Fur Ball
A black-tie, pet-friendly event at the Drake Hotel. Yes, that Drake with dogs. - Chicago Park District Winter Holiday Happenings
From "Jolly Jingle Jamborees" to opportunities to meet Santa Claus, the CPD can be relied upon for festive programming at a park facility near you. - American Indian Center's 56th Annual Powwow
The UIC Pavilion hosts the largest Midwest gathering of Native Americans every November. It's open to the public. Find out what to expect when you go. - Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus
The Greatest Show on Earth rolls into the United Center for their annual Thanksgiving extravaganza. - Millennium Park Ice Rink Opens for the Season
'Tis the season to glide under the bean. The rink opens for good in November and stays open until about mid-March. - Radio City Xmas Spectacular with the Rockettes
The ladies kick it into Christmas. And I mean kick it. - Family Farmed Expo
The latest opportunities to know your farmer and your food moves to the Cultural Center with this local foodie extravaganza. - A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theatre
Because into each holiday season a little scrooge must fall. - Magnificent Mile Lights Festival - Saturday, November 21
The holiday mother of all Chicago parades kicks off shopping and the season on Michigan Avenue. - Chevy Vettefest
Car show for all Corvette fans at Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. - Top Picks for Thanksgiving Day in Chicago - Thursday, November 27
Find our top picks for how to spend this national holiday. - Thanksgiving Day Parade - Thursday, November 26
You know it's good when there are giant helium balloons, Budweiser Clydesdales, and Santa. - Christkindlmarket
A German-American festival that brightens Daley Plaza every holiday season. - Zoolights
Lions, tiger, and lights - oh holiday my. - Wreathing of the Lions
The steps of the Art Institute of Chicago host their annual tradition of putting wreaths around their iconic lions' necks. - Winter Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park's holiday show blooms into action during the last weekend of November. - Chicago Bulls - November Calendar
Search and find tickets to the Chicago Bulls' home games at United Center in November.
- Chicago Blackhawks - November Calendar
Search and find tickets to the Chicago Blackhawks' home games at United Center in November.