Thanksgiving is a time to reset and recharge with family. It also starts the countdown to Christmas and the end of a very long year. Here are some fun family activities to do before the turkey dinner and all throughout the weekend.

Take Part in A Turkey Day Tradition

Start your day with America’s Thanksgiving Parade! The march down Woodward will air on WDIV as it does every year and now you can watch from the comfort of your couch. Check out our favorite family traditions and find new ways to make the day extra special.

Kid Approved Activities

If you’re not ready for Christmas festivities here are some fun activities your kids will love.

Winter Wonderland at Monroe Street Midway – artic slide, puck-putt, bumper cars and an arcade
Meet S.U.E. the T.rex at Cranbrook Institute of Science
See your favorite Disney costumes up close at The Henry Ford
Drop into a FREE art workshop at the Detroit Institute of Arts
Jump, climb, swing and glide at one of four Troy Gym indoor play facilities
Enjoy indoor amusement of all kinds – play structures, ropes course, XD games, bumper cars and more at Rev’d Up Fun

Outdoor Fun

Bundle up and have fun outside

Skate at The Rink in Campus Martius https://www.downtownplymouth.org/or the brand-new Rink in Royal Oak
Explore the grounds of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House (and warm up with a family meal afterwards)
Search for the perfect holiday tree at Blake Farms, then treat yourself to cider and donuts
Visit North America’s only International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton

Shop Local + Have Fun Downtown

Get your shopping list together and look local this holiday season. You can make errand running more fun for you and the kids when you visit one of these festive local downtowns.