Many people are intimidated by Chicago's colder months. However, November in Chicago is not as bad with the average low at 36 degrees F and the average high at 49 degrees F. In November, the city of Chicago offers a variety activities to city dwellers, many of which are holiday related. Braving the weather is worth it because of the fun and exciting activities available in the city.
Chicago is one the largest cities in the country, making the Thanksgiving Day Parade both a spectacle and a popular family activity. The parade takes on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, which is usually the last Thursday of November. The parade begins at 8 a.m. and runs from south to north on historic State Street. It begins around Congress Parkway, which is about two miles south of downtown. It is highly recommended that guests arrive to the parade early if they want to have a good view of the parade.
The Magnificent Mile refers to a stretch of high-end shopping along Chicago's historic Michigan Avenue. This is a must-see for most visitors of Chicago. The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival has been going on for nearly 20 years and typically taking place on the third to last weekend of November. One of the main attractions of the Lights Festival is the lighting procession. Led by the grand marshall Mickey Mouse, along with local marching bands, holiday lights are illuminated on street lights and shops along the Magnificent Mile. There is even a stage that is created where local musicians perform holiday concerts for the festival.
The Chicago Toy and Game Fair is a annual conference that takes place in November. It is America's largest public toy and game event. This event is a family-centric activity that brings kids of all ages indoors, located inside of the convention center on Navy Pier. The fair provides many hands-on activities for children and magnificent view of the city from Navy Pier for the adults. It is a multi-day event that takes place near the middle or end of November. This is a good option for families wanting to partake in a unique activity in Chicago because it keeps the family both warm and happy.
