Ann Arbor Thanksgiving Guide
In preparation for Thanksgiving, I’ve assembled a list of Ann Arbor Thanksgiving events. I’ve also got some activity and recipe ideas.
Ann Arbor Pre-Thanksgiving Events
Whether on Thanksgiving or another day, there are several Thanksgiving themed events leading up to Thanksgiving.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | 11/09/2019
9:00am-11:00am |
A2 Turkey Trot
at Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 11/14/2019
10:30am-11:30am |
Tiny Tots Turkey Cars
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | 11/16/2019
9:00am-10:00am |
Thanksgiving Cookie & Plate Decorating Event
at My Urban Toddler Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 11/16/2019
11:00am-12:30pm |
Tiny Turkeys
at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 11/17/2019
11:00am-12:00pm |
Thanksgiving Cookie & Plate Decorating Event
at My Urban Toddler Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 11/21/2019
10:30am-11:30am |
Tiny Tots Turkey
at Learning Express Toys of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🆓 | 11/22/2019
11:00am-12:00pm |
Drop-In Thanksgiving Story Time & Craft
at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 11/27/2019
10:00am-12:00pm |
Thanksgiving Storytelling & Crafts
at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 11/27/2019
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Cold Turkey Swim
at Whitmore Lake High School, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
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Events on Thanksgiving in Ann Arbor
Thanksgiving is not the day for local events. At the current time, the only events that I found were Turkey Trot and the Wayne County Lightfest.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | 11/28/2019
7:00am-10:00am |
Ann Arbor Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving Day
at Main Street Area, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙 | 11/28/2019
9:00am-11:00am |
Huffin for the Stuffin
at Maybury State Park, Northville MI |
| 🆓 | 11/28/2019
10:00am-10:30am |
Preschool Storytime
at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Thanksgiving Camps
Do you have to work on Wednesday or Friday? Check out these camps offered on Wednesday or Friday. of Thanksgiving Week.
What’s Open or Closed on Thanksgiving in Ann Arbor
Are you wondering what’s open today? Your best bet its to assume that most places are closed (libraries, museums, indoor play locations, stores, etc). The exceptions are some grocery stores, restaurants, and movie theaters.
We are confirming the list of opens and closures for 2019. Closures are typically not announced until a few days before the holiday.
Open On Thanksgiving
- Grocery Stores
- Meijer – Open 24 Hours on Thanksgiving
- Plum Markets 8a-6p
- All Kroger stores Close at 5p, Pharmacy open 10a-2p
- Busch’s Open until 4p
- Movie Theaters
- Parks
- Outdoor Parks are open
- Restaurants
- Weber’s Restaurant (Dine In & Take Out)
Closed on Thanksgiving
- Grocery Stores
- Parks
- Museums
- Activities
Thanksgiving Activities
Craft – Thanksgiving Puppet
Are you looking for fun crafts this Thanksgiving? In 2017, Scrap Box provided us with an idea for a fun Puppet Craft. Click on the image for printable PDF directions.
Speaking of Scrap Box, did you know they moved this month? They reopened in their new location (4567 Washtenaw) on November 9.
Thanksgiving Recipe
Looking for a fun, but easy Thanksgiving breakfast? How about Cinnamon Roll Turkeys.
Thanksgiving Games
We shared some ideas for Thanksgiving Games a couple of years ago. There’s our version of Pictionary – played with an iPad and projected to the TV. We’ve got a word list for you. Plus we’ve created a few Mad Libs style fill in the blanks.
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Thanksgiving Pinterest
Checkout our Thanksgiving Pinterest Board for more crafts, fun recipes, and activities.
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