Give thanks, stuff yourself, and then venture out for a break from the fam. Here are the Thanksgiving activities we recommend:
Furious Spoon In the spirit of giving, this Pilsen location of the ramen shop will be donating Thanksgiving dinners for those in need from 11 AM-3:30 PM. Additionally, the restaurant will be donating all its proceeds to a local charity yet to be named. 11 AM-3:30 PM, 1316 W. 18th, furiousramen.com, various prices.
Above & Beyond
Thanksgiving Parade With more than 5,000 participants, 2017’s parade promises to be one of the biggest yet. Check out the floats, bands, as well as Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear, and Fred Flinstone in giant balloon form. 8-11 AM, State between Randolph and Congress, chicagofestivals.org.