Thanksgiving is a time for sharing and caring as well as spending time with loved ones. Here is a “Go to Guide” for those of you who want to kick off the Holidays with some family fun, entertainment and local giving and support. Get your yummies at the local farmers market, hit a fun run or find your way to a festival to share in your communities holiday festivities.
FEASTival Market-Saturday, November 20, at the PSU location from 9 am to 2 pm, Get your Thanksgiving fixings at your local farm fresh market. www.portlandfarmersmarket.org
Thanksgiving Reunion Market-November 23, located at the Buckman Market from 1 pm to 5 pm at SE 20th between Belmont and Hawthorne. At this local favorite you can get all the great fresh treats for your Thanksgiving celebration.
Give n’ Gobble Fun Run/Walk and Food Drive – Sherwood’s annual Give n’ Gobble 5K run/walk and 10K run on Thanksgiving Day at 9am @ the Sherwood High School stadium. Proceeds help support Helping Hands and Oregon Food bank. Register online at www.givengobble.com.
Bigelow Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting-Nevember 25 at 5:00pm Enjoy the festivites then parade to the plaza for the lighting of the Millennium Tree, caroling, entertainment, and refreshments. Event located at 200 First St. Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Wine Country Thanksgiving-Weekend of November 25th thru 27th -29th annual Wine Country Thanksgiving event. This fantastic wine country tradition will kick off the winter wine tasting and holiday season with more than 160 wineries and tasting rooms in the Willamette Valley. Wineries will open their doors for special tastings and holiday festivities. Enjoy this unique opportunity to visit some of the region’s small, family-owned wineries only open to the public on select holiday weekends. http://willamettewines.com/events/thanksgiving-weekend/
Mt Hood Railroad Polar Express– November 12 thru December 28th – Read along with the story The Polar Express as the train makes its delightful round-trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, a special treat and a magical gift for each child. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas! Check their website for specific dates, times and ticket prices as these are subject to change. http://www.mthoodrr.com
The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights-November 25, 2011 thru December 30, 2011 (closed Christmas Day) – The Grotto’s Christmas Celebration begins the day after Thanksgiving with the opening of our most popular event, The Christmas Festival of Lights. With over 500,000 lights, 150 choral performances, a petting zoo, carolers, puppet shows and hot chocolate this is a special event for the whole family. http://www.thegrotto.org/
No matter what you do this Thanksgiving season have a happy one. Enjoy your family friends and food as we make our way through this wonderful holiday season.