This weekend is, of course, Thanksgiving weekend! There is nothing like living in Chicago and being able to take part in all the fun events going on this time of the year. Even better, if you have family coming to stay in your Chicago condo, we have the best activities for you to share with family this weekend in Chicago.

Events

Christkindlmarket is back and just opened this week. Located at The Daley Plaza and in its 14th year, the open-air, German-style market showcases handmade ornaments, clothing and gifts from more than 50 vendors. Also, nosh on German food such as potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, strudel, while enjoying beer and hot spiced wine.

More than two million lights will soon be lit up in Lincoln Park Zoo for their annual Zoolights, which opens November 27^th through January 3^rd. Make sure you follow their favorite snowman @HumphrySnowgart on Twitter, and also @lincolnparkzoo for more holiday fun and information.

While it’s not too cold, why not enjoy the outdoors and do some exploring of some of Chicago great neighborhoods? This weekend check out Lincoln Park block by block and visit the settings of infamous events like the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, the shooting of John Dillinger, the Great Chicago Fire and more. Tickets are $12-$14.

Restaurants

Yes, of course, you can cook bacon and eggs in your Chicago condo, but this new restaurant Bakin’ & Eggs just opened in Lakeview and has plenty of bacon on the menu like bacon bits in your waffle and pancake batter.

After a busy day of Black Friday shopping, feast at Rock Bottom Brewery’s sister restaurant RB Grille in River North, whose menu features steaks and seafood. The food is sure to fill you up, and it still has the same great beer.

Movies

If you haven’t seen The Twilight Saga: New Moon yet in theaters, this weekend might be great time to see it!

Also, The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock is playing and is getting really great reviews. With football for the men of the family and a heartwarming story for the ladies, it will certainly be a crowd pleaser!

Whatever you do this weekend, we hope you have a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving weekend!

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