{"id":3574,"date":"2017-10-26T04:56:49","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T04:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birthdaybottleservice.com\/?p=3574"},"modified":"2017-11-05T05:07:36","modified_gmt":"2017-11-05T05:07:36","slug":"7-things-to-do-for-friendsgiving-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birthdaybottleservice.com\/pl\/7-things-to-do-for-friendsgiving-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things to Do for Friendsgiving in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friendsgiving is one of the best unofficial holiday traditions during the year. A group of friends gets together for Thanksgiving-themed food, fun, and festivities \u2013 what else could you ask for? Most Friendsgiving events won\u2019t take place on Thanksgiving itself, but on a different day during the week. You\u2019ll have plenty of time to check out the best of what Chicago has to offer. Here are 7 things to do for Friendsgiving in Chicago.<\/p>\n

7 Things to Do for Friendsgiving in Chicago<\/h2>\n
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    Christkindlmarket Chicago<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

    If you\u2019ve never been to a Christmas Market before, then26 grab your friends and stop in at the annual Christkindlmarket in Chicago this year. You may find yourself with a new Friendsgiving tradition!<\/p>\n

    Set in the tradition of old world German markets, you\u2019ll find artisan food, mulled wine, and plenty of gifts for unique \u2013 or last minute \u2013 shopping. The fair opens on November 17th<\/sup> and runs through Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n

    Visit their website<\/a> for full details, including address, hours, a complete vendor list, and much more.<\/p>\n

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      Lincoln Park Zoo Lights<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The Lincoln Park Zoo is once again presenting their festive, holiday-themed displays throughout the zoo. Enjoy visiting your favorite local zoo in a completely different light.<\/p>\n

      Fun events like ice carving, musical light shows, and holiday gifts all await you and your friends. Not just for families, this event runs from November 24, 2017 \u2013 January 7, 2018.<\/p>\n

      View full event details and a list of festive activities on offer at the Lincoln Park Zoo website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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        McDonald\u2019s Thanksgiving Parade<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Although the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Parade in NYC is typically considered to be the most renowned Thanksgiving tradition in the US, Chicago\u2019s answer \u2013 the McDonald\u2019s Thanksgiving Parade \u2013 is an event worth seeing at least once!<\/p>\n

        Floats, dancing, music, marching bands, and much more will be on full display. You and your friends can make some fantastic memories while watching!<\/p>\n

        This year\u2019s McDonald\u2019s Thanksgiving Parade is on November 23, 2017 and runs from 8am \u2013 11am local time.<\/p>\n

        For more details and information, check out their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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          Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Christmas Around the World features over 40 Christmas trees inspired by cultures around the world, showcasing a fantastic array of holiday traditions. Events and entertainment throughout the day will cement this event as a new part of your Friendsgiving tradition.<\/p>\n

          The event opens on November 16th<\/sup>, 2017 and will run until January 7, 2018. Find the full details about this fun event on the Museum of Science and Industry website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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            Volunteer<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            Photo by rawpixel.com on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

            The spirit of Thanksgiving is all about friendship and giving. Your Friendsgiving will already cover one of these items, so why not consider volunteering? There are always lots of charities and charitable causes needing volunteers, especially during the holidays.<\/p>\n

            The City of Chicago has a regularly updated list\u00a0of volunteer opportunities on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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              Participate in a Turkey Trot<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Turkey trots usually take place on Thanksgiving morning well before anyone is thinking about turkey dinner. If you can get your friends up for it, consider signing up for one of these fun runs \u2013 costumes optional! There\u2019s no pressure to run if you don\u2019t want to; you can walk too.<\/p>\n

              Chicago\u2019s 40th<\/sup> Annual Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Registration starts at 7am with the race itself starting at 9am. Full race and registration details can be found on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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                Book a Night Out with Birthday Bottle Service<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \"\"<\/a>The nights are getting longer and the weather is getting colder. Once the sun has gone down, it\u2019s time to head indoors. But that doesn\u2019t mean the fun has to stop. Book a night out with Birthday Bottle Service to keep your Friendsgiving celebrations going. We have a wide selection of venues to suit your mood and preferences.<\/p>\n

                Public House<\/a> in Chicago is one of our favorite places to visit no matter the time of year. With dark wood paneling, leather seats, plenty of great gastro pub food on offer, and even tableside craft beer taps, this restaurant and bar is sure to be a hit!<\/p>\n

                Explore Public House\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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                Friendsgiving in Chicago<\/h2>\n

                As you can see, Chicago is quite the hub for getting into the spirit of the season. Don\u2019t miss out on the fun and holiday joy that the Windy City has to offer.<\/p>\n

                Thanksgiving falls on November 23, 2017. Friendsgiving, meanwhile, can happen anytime during November! Grab your friends and enjoy the holiday festivities in Chicago this season.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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