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Pumpkin Smash at Lake Katherine
📍 Palos Heights · South Suburbs & Northwest Indiana · Lake Katherine
Bring old pumpkins to smash on Sat Nov 7, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon; remains are composted. Free, no registration required.
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Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting
📍 Loop · Chicago Central · Millennium Park
The city’s official Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov 20, 2026; the tree is expected to light closer to 6:30 p.m., with fireworks after. The tree stays illuminated through Jan 10, 2027.
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Holiday Sing-Along in Millennium Park
📍 Loop · Chicago Central · Millennium Park
Free community holiday sing-alongs in Millennium Park at 6 p.m. on Fridays, Dec 4, 11 and 18, 2026. Official page lists the 6 p.m. start only.
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