There’s no need to give in to Thanksgiving-induced cabin fever; the city has hardly shut down. There are still plenty of places to eat, movies to see, and markets to shop. Whether you need to occupy your family, escape your family, or just want to get out of the house on the day off from work, there’s lots to do. Here are some of our recommendations:
Longman & Eagle The holiday menu includes roasted turkey, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and chestnut foie gras stuffing, with vegetarian options available. 1-7:50 PM, 2657 N. Kedzie, longmanandeagle.com, $65, $20 for children, free for children three and under.
- Bridge of Spies
- Brooklyn
- Entertainment
- The Good Dinosaur
- Heart of a Dog
- Room
- Spotlight
- 2001: A Space Odyssey
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers You don’t have to stay on your couch to catch these rivals going head-to-head; plenty of bars around the city will be playing the game including Joe’s Bar (940 W. Weed) and Reggie’s (2105 S. State). Kickoff is at 7:30 PM.
Above & beyond
Thanksgiving Day Parade Before diving into mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, go see a giant Tweety balloon hover over State Street at the annual procession. David Arquette is this year’s grand marshal, and you can wave at the likes of Graham Elliot, the Harlem Globetrotters, and Santa Claus. 8-11 AM, State between Congress and Randolph, chicagofestivals.org, free. McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Throw on some skates, attempt a twirl, and embrace the winter wonderland. 10 AM-4 PM, 201 E. Randolph, $12 skate rental, free to skate. Turkey Day 5K Work for that turkey dinner at this holiday race. It’s not just about running; the “Turkey Tailgate Zone” includes turkey bowling, football throwing, cornhole tossing, and a costume contest. 7 AM-noon, Diversey Harbor, 2781 N. Lake Shore, turkeyday-5k.com, $45.
