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  McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade

  Thu 8am–11am

  State St from Congress Pkwy, to Randolph St, Loop/West Loop, Chicago (312-235-2217)

  Monster-size floats, gigantic helium-balloon characters, upbeat marching bands and countless performance groups file past State Street shops and 400,000 onlookers...

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  Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture Cruise

  Today–Fri 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, Sat, Sun 10am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4pm, 5:30pm Ongoing through Nov 30.

  Shoreline Dock 600 E Grand Ave, Gold Coast/Mag Mile/Streeterville, Chicago (312-222-9328)

  Set sail from Navy Pier for a docent-led tour on the Chicago River. Highlights include Marina City, Tribune Tower and the Board of Trade. Tours run daily. For...

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  Turkey Trot

  Thu 9am

  Lincoln Park between Fullerton Pkwy and Diversey Ave, Lincoln Park, Chicago

  Bird is the word at this 31st annual run. Bring a couple of cans of food for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and start your Thanksgiving off with an 8K run—or...

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  “The Life of Meresamun: A Temple Singer in Ancient Egypt.”

  Tomorrow 10am–6pm, Wed 10am–8:30pm, Thu–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–6pm Ongoing through Dec 6.

  The Oriental Institute Museum 1155 E 58th St, at University Ave, Bronzeville/Hyde Park/South Shore, Chicago (773-702-9520)

  The Oriental Institute uses forensics and artifacts to dig up the life story of Meresamun—a mummy in its collection since 1929. While organizing the exhibition—a...

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  Free Day

  Thu 7am

  Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL (630-719-2400)

  Morton Arboretum gives thanks by letting you in for free. Buildings and exhibits are closed, but acres of foliage, walking paths and gorgeous scenery are yours for...

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  “Darfur: Photojournalists Respond.”

  Today–Wed 10am–5pm, Thu 10am–8pm, Fri 10am–5pm

  Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center 9603 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL (847-677-4640)

  Photos of the genocide in Darfur range from stirring images of its beautiful people to devastating scenes of annihilated villages....

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  3-D Universe: A Symphony.

  Sundays 10am–4:30pm, Mondays 10am–4pm, Tuesdays 10am–4pm, Wednesdays 10am–4pm, Thursdays 10am–4pm, Fridays 10am–4pm, Saturdays 10am–4:30pm

  Adler Planetarium 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Printers Row/South Loop, Chicago (312-922-7827)

  Stars, planets and asteroids whiz across the big screen to the sound of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra playing Mussorgsky's suite Pictures at an Exhibition. Not much...

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  Christkindlmarket

  Thu 11am–4pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun, Nov 30 11am–8pm Ongoing through Dec 24.

  Daley Plaza Washington and Dearborn Sts, Loop/West Loop, Chicago (312-744-3315)

  Every year, genuine Germans make the trip across the Atlantic to Daley Plaza where they set up small stands packed with gifts and culinary delicacies. The...

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  Grainger Hall of Gems.

  Sundays 9am–5pm, Mondays 9am–5pm, Tuesdays 9am–5pm, Wednesdays 9am–5pm, Thursdays 9am–5pm, Fridays 9am–5pm, Saturdays 9am–5pm

  The Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, at McFetridge Dr, Printers Row/South Loop, Chicago (312-922-9410)

  This longtime Field fave receives a rehab to better show off its cut gems, natural rock formations and jewelry. New touches include pieces by Chicago jewelry...

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  Oceanarium.

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  Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Printers Row/South Loop, Chicago (312-939-2438)

  After a nearly yearlong touch-up of one of the city's most popular attractions, the Shedd opened its largest aquarium with some sparkling additions: the kid-oriented...

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