Fall Family Night
South Shore
It’s getting colder outside, and that means its time to move inside. Meet live critters, create fall crafts, enjoy games and refreshments. 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive. 773-256-0149.
Great Tree Lighting
Loop
Come watch as designer Tommy Hilfiger lights the 45-foot-tall tree at Macy’s. The tree is trimmed with nearly 15,000 lights and will be on display throughout the holiday season. Noon on Saturday. Macy’s, 111 N. State St. 312-781-5454. Arrive early.
Green City Winter Market
Lincoln Park
The winter season will be here very soon. Make sure you stock up on organic fruits and veggies, baked goods, traditional holiday foods and wreaths. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. 773-880-1266.
In the K/Now
Gold Coast
Come learn about “The Politics of Fashion,” as journalist Laura Washington moderates a panel that will discuss political movements and ethics, and the affect they have on the clothes we wear. 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. 312-642-4600, reservations required.
Holiday Fest
Irving Park
Come out and look at holiday decorations with a cat theme! Check out handcrafted jewelry, catnip pillows and mats, cat-themed ornaments and more for sale. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Harmony House for Cats, 3809 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-463-6667.
Fun Run
Lincoln Square
Want to exercise before snow hits the ground? Check out this fun run that lets you go between three and six miles. 8 a.m. Saturday. Fleet Feet Sports, 4555 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-271-3338.
