Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut on Thanksgiving Day weekend 2023? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

There is a full roster of holiday activities this Thanksgiving weekend in Connecticut 2023. All the seasonal events are starting this weekend! First of all, run off all those mashed potatoes at one of the road races taking place on Thanksgiving Day. Stop in at one of the several light shows that kick off this weekend in Meriden, East Hartford, Bristol and New Haven. Then feel the magic of the season at the Wood Memorial Gingerbread Exhibit or at the Night of Lights Hayride. Don't worry, if you can't fit it all in this weekend, many of these events will be running for the next few weeks.

Hopefully, you will have a chance to enjoy the company of friends and family. Have safe and easy travels if you are on the road this holiday weekend. Pass the downtime by checking out our Connecticut Holiday Fun Guide, updated with all the latest Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve events for the 2023 season. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Mommy Poppins!

Looking for the best things to do in Boston on Thanksgiving weekend 2022? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this Thanksgiving weekend.

It's Thanksgiving weekend 2023 in Boston, and the calendar is filling up with holiday magic and festive family activities. Our favorite reindeer Rudolph comes to Boston, bringing with him some familiar faces. Families can explore the outdoors for a Green Friday hike in Plymouth, decorate gingerbread houses in Beverly, or get outside for a free family scavenger hunt in Westwood. Cheer on runners at the Franklin Park Turkey Trot—the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the city of Boston. Witness the return of Bright Nights at Forest Park, hop aboard a Polar Express 4D Experience at the Museum of Science or listen to the Christmas tubas at Downtown Crossing. 

Looking for ways to spend time at home as a family this long weekend? Try one of these easy Thanksgiving crafts or games. You can also start planning a New England Christmas adventure and go see Boston's best neighborhood holiday lights. For more holiday and Christmas activities, explore our Holiday Fun Guide for Boston Kids.  

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Day and all Thanksgiving Day weekend? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this long holiday weekend!

Can we say it? We’re thankful. Our Thanksgiving Day Weekend calendar is stuffed with activities that reflect the joy of the season. Take part in a Turkey Trot, visit a flurry of holiday light displays such as Tanaka Farm's Hikari and Holiday Road at King Gillette Ranch, and play in snow and take part in winter fun at Costa Mesa's Winter Fest. Don't be a Grinch this holiday — check out the Dr. Seuss Experience. To top it off, on Sunday, claim a spot on Hollywood Boulevard to watch the Hollywood Christmas Parade. 

Plus, discover all the activities and events open on Thanksgiving Day, find out which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving, and check out our Thanksgiving Activities Guide for Families for Thanksgiving crafts,Thanksgiving movies, and even Thanksgiving jokes. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Mommy Poppins! 

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this Thanksgiving Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this long weekend!

It's Thanksgiving Day weekend! Whether you are hosting, traveling, bringing your favorite sides, or dining out, it's a wonderful weekend to spend time with family and friends.

I personally am so thankful to live in the Bay Area, stuffed with diverse and plentiful things to do with kids. There are Thanksgiving-themed events like the jaw-dropping Helicopter Turkey Toss, Turkey Trots in San Francisco and Oakland, and holiday festivities like the uber-popular Union Square Holiday Ice Skating and a Winter Wonderland in Santa Cruz. So keep kids busy over Thanksgiving Day Weekend, make some memories, and most of all, enjoy some family time together. 

For more turkey day festivities, see the restaurants open on Thanksgiving in San Francisco and where to see holiday lights in San Francisco after the pies are all gone. Gobble up our Thanksgiving Activities Guide for Families for activities to keep the kids entertained before it's turkey time. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Mommy Poppins! 

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Orlando is bursting with things to do with kids this Thanksgiving weekend, including "turkey trots" on Thursday and Christmas and holiday events all weekend long. Sanford's Turkey Day 5K features a Thanksgiving costume contest in addition to the race. Oviedo Mall's Turkey Trot has a free kiddie run in addition to the regular 5K. After Thanksgiving, celebrate the holiday season with Christmas lights in Eustis and Mount Dora, theme parks happenings (like Holidays at Legoland and SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration), and amazing light displays at Leu Gardens and Central Florida Zoo. Looking for something beyond the seasonal holidays? Celebrate Central Florida's diverse cultures at Fusion Fest, complete with a street party, parade, and more.

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Thanksgiving Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list! 

Atlanta families have lots to be thankful for this year, including so many fun events this Thanksgiving Day weekend. Check out Thanksgiving weekend events like the Lighting of the Great Tree in Lawrenceville and The Battery Atlanta Tree Lighting. Thanksgiving weekend kicks off many holiday events in Atlanta, including amazing holiday lights and Christmas light shows like Marietta's Lights of LIFE and Woodstock's Holiday Lights event. 

Now's the time that The Polar Express and Atlanta Christmas Trains chug along, including the Holiday Express Train on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway that opens Thanksgiving weekend. Speaking of classic holiday fun, Atlanta also has lots of options for The Nutcracker Ballet and Atlanta Holiday Shows this season. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Mommy Poppins!

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

This Thanksgiving Day weekend, we have shopping, cooking, entertaining kids, and hosting on our minds. So take a respite from the holiday insanity by bringing the kiddos to fun events in Miami and South Florida this weekend! Greet Santa at Broward Mall; check out dazzling Christmas lights at Zoo Lights at Palm Beach Zoo, Zoo Lights Miami, and Christmas Lights in the Acres; and belt out your greatest tunes at Peppa Pig's Sing-Along Party! in Fort Lauderdale.

Want more ideas for the Thanksgiving holiday break? Check out our Christmas Events and Holiday Activities Guide for Miami and South Florida Families and get the juicy details about all the fun happenings in the area this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Mommy Poppins!