Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Nov 26, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Auditorium Theatre Tour
Location: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago
Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster.
Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0.
More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php
14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago
Location: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St.
14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24
Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm
See, taste and hear the holiday cheer. Experience a traditional holiday market, based on the century old markets in Germany, in the heart of downtown Chicago. This free event features German and International vendors who display hand crafted ornaments, toys and unique gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages. For further information, a detailed list for vendors, special events and entertainment please visit http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175.
Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution.
More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html
Daley Plaza Santa's House
Location: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington
Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree.
More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us
Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise
Location: Navy Pier
Step aboard a modern day version of the Mayflower and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast during the Spirit of Chicago Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise on Thursday, November 26.
The Spirit of Chicago will navigate along Chicago’s breathtaking skyline for the perfect backdrop to give thanks with friends and family. Guests will enjoy a special menu of traditional Thanksgiving favorites, and entertainment featuring live solos and a DJ for dancing.
Board 6:30 p.m.; Cruise 7 - 10 p.m. $65.90 for adults; Kids age 3-11 cruise half-price.(Excludes taxes, fees and prepaid service charges.
McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade
Location: State Street from Congress to Randolph
Santa Claus, Ronald McDonald and a cast of thousands bring you the 76th Anniversary of the McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade, marching down State Street on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th from 8:30am to 11am. Whether you're moving your feet to the melodic carols of marching bands, gazing skyward at the gigantic inflatable helium balloons making their way down the street, or waving at talented entertainers in decorative floats dispensing holiday cheer, there is fun to be had by all at the biggest holiday parade in Chicago. The McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade is the only parade in the city of Chicago to feature inflatable balloons every year!
More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/mose/mcdonald_s__thanksgiving.html
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