Thanksgiving Break will be here before we know it, parents!  There are a few Thanksgiving-specific events coming up, as well as family volunteering opportunities, and Thanksgiving Break Camps.  We’ve included it all here to help you get a jump start on your planning for the big day on Thursday, Nov. 23 (yep, two weeks and one day!). Gobble, gobble!

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ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
Thursday, Nov. 23 | 9:30 am | Long Center for the Performing Arts | Register here 
Take the whole family out for a little morning run at this annual Austin event. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot go directly to Caritas of Austin—a nonprofit organization that provides housing, employment, education, and food services to more than 20,000 homeless, working poor, and documented refugees in Travis County. Choose to participate in a five-mile run ($35 registration fee), a one-mile walk ($25 fee), and a Kids’ K ($15 fee). You’ll also find a kid’s activity tent and moonwalk, raffle prizes, live music, large photo cutouts, and more. You can register for the Turkey Trot online here.

Thanksgiving Storytime @ BookPeople
Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 10:30 am – 11 am | BookKids Amphitheater | FREE
BookPeople says, “Thanksgiving is coming! What are you thankful for? Let’s read some books about giving thanks, bears, grandmas, and the harvest”.

Volunteering
Interested in giving back to the community this Thanksgiving season? There are plenty of local charities that could use a hand, and we’ve rounded up some opportunities where families can get involved here.  Here are a few from our round-up:

Thanksgiving Break Camps
In need of childcare over the break, or just looking for something fun for the kids to get into?  Check out our Roundup of Fall Camps and Classes as well as a few local places that have Thanksgiving break-specific camps planned:


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Have a Happy Thanksgiving!