Thanksgiving is one week away – have you made your plans yet? If you’re hosting a big, traditional Thanksgiving dinner at your home, no doubt you have already been planning for weeks. But perhaps you would like to skip the kitchen and partake in the Thanksgiving feasts taking place at a variety of heritage-rich places. Or maybe you’re interested in pre- and post-Thanksgiving Day events that celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. If so, feast your eyes on the events we’ve rounded up for you here!
Food & Feasts of Colonial Virginia, Nov. 26 – 28, Yorktown, Virginia: Virginia foodways are featured during this three-day event beginning on Thanksgiving Day and taking place at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center.
Switch on the Holidays, Nov. 26, Red River, New Mexico: Tree lighting and caroling in Brandenburg Park, followed by Santa, hot cocoa and cider in the Conference Center. A great family tradition!
Blessing of the Fleet, Nov. 26, Trinidad, California: Join the crews of the local fishing fleet, as they give thanks for the bountiful harvest of the season and receive a blessing for the upcoming season.
Craftsman’s Days, Nov. 27 – Nov. 28, Eureka, California: Living history and artisan fair at the Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park in Eureka.
Breakfast with Citizens of the Revolution, Nov. 27, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia: Share a delicious breakfast and thoughtful conversation about the excitement, uncertainty and tension of the period with Williamsburg’s 18th-century residents at the King’s Arms Tavern.
Lexington Christmas Parade, Winter Festival & Holiday Market, Nov. 27, Lexington, Kentucky: The largest Christmas parade in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the day’s festivities include arts and crafts vendors, live music and seasonal food.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides with Santa, Nov. 27, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Connecticut: Climb aboard Foxglove Farm’s charming wagonette for a horse-drawn ride on the museum’s grounds with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Fleur de Lis Arts & Crafts Festival, Nov. 28, Natchitoches, Louisiana: Enjoy holiday crafts, jewelry, decorations and gifts to help you start your holiday shopping.
Winterfest, Nov. 28, Cleveland, Ohio: Kick off the holiday season at this day-long family event, complete with horse-drawn carriage rides, historic tours, live holiday performances and, of course, the lighting of Cleveland's Public Square and Christmas tree.
"A Gullah Christmas," Nov. 28 & 29, Beaufort, South Carolina: Performed by Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers, this old-fashioned Gullah celebration of the yuletide season is a heartwarming presentation of Christmas stories, plantation carols and spirituals.
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