Things to do this weekend November 23-27
By: Jonathan Jones 11/22/2016
Did I hear you say gobble gobble? One of my favorite holidays of the year is Thanksgiving because there’s nothing else attached to the celebration except for family and food.
Plus, everyone is jazzed up in a short week of work. If you’re looking to shed a few pounds after some good home-cookin’, have a fun run at one of Lake County’s turkey trots. Me on the other hand – I plan to play in my annual Turkey Bowl so I can come home sore and broken to my parent’s dinner with my wife.
Check out where you can eat out for Thanksgiving at one of Lake County's eateries. Also check out our top 7 Lake County Craft Beers and Spirits to Drink on Gobble Day.
While you indulge in some good eats, and some shopping deals, take some time out for yourself. Here are your top things to do this weekend November 23-27
1. Wonderland Express
All Aboard! Chicago Botanic Garden has the little engines that can, as this weekend marks the beginning of the Wonderland Express. The celebrated train set resides inside the Regenstein Center. The set designed by Paul Busse spans 10,000 square-feet and is equipped with miniature trains, bridges, trestles, waterfalls and 80 mini-replicas of Chicago’s favorite landmarks. This event also features ice carvings, wonderful music from carolers and for the kiddies, Thomas the Tank Engine. This event runs through January 1, 2017.
Friday-Sunday, November 25-27; Admission ranges between $8-$12. Children under two are free. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe.
2. Richardson Farm Christmas Trees and More
Richardson Farm reopens their doors for the holiday so you and the family can select and/or cut down your Christmas tree. Create memories to last a lifetime. There are over 50,000 trees growing on the Spring Grove farm. Richardson also will sell handmade decorated wreaths, garland and will offer a free shaking and bailing of trees. On weekends there are free wagon rides, freshly-made donuts, hot chocolate and other concessions. Richardson is open until Friday, December 23.
Friday-Sunday, November 25-27; Richardson Tree Farm, 9407 Richardson Rd., Spring Grove.
The Lake County Fairgrounds is throwing their annual Step by Step Arts and Craft show. The Grayslake show will feature over 300 booths to scourer through for handmade arts and crafts, floral, plush items, unique gifts, fine art and so much more to provide gifts for your friends and family this holiday season.
Friday-Sunday, November 25-27; Fri 4-8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-4p.m. Admission $5. Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake.
4. Libertyville's Cool 5K/10K
Everyone will have a full belly of turkey and other delectable home-cooked dishes. Since Thanksgiving is all over, many go to trot that turkey off and you can do just that at Libertyville’s Cool 5K/10K. The chip-timed 5K/10K run/walk route will begin St. Mary’s Road about one-half mile south of Route 176 in the Old School Forest Preserve hosted event. Participants will receive winter ‘swag,’ of your choice, beverages and snacks. Admission goes to feed the hungry of Lake County.
Saturday, November 26; Registration at 8:30 a.m., Race at 9:30 a.m. Admission: 5K runners/walkers $30 plus online registration fee and 10K runners/walkers $40 plus online registration fee. Old School Forest Preserve, Saint Mary’s Road south of Rt. 176, Libertyville.
5. Bloody Mary Bash at the North Shore Distillery
Have you had your fair share of family time and shopping? Whether you’re avoiding shopping, taking a break or whatever your situation may be, North Shore Distillery is throwing their Sixth Bloody Mary Bash. The Green Oaks distillery will have a range of Bloody Mary options with a full garnish bar.
Friday, November 25; Noon. North Shore Distillery, 13990 Rockland Rd., Green Oaks.
For other things to do this weekend November 23-27, continue here.
