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.

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.

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
  • Quality 16
  • Rave/Cinemark
  • Emagine
  • Michigan & State Theater 
• Parks
  • Outdoor Parks are open
• Restaurants
  • Weber’s Restaurant (Dine In & Take Out)

Closed on Thanksgiving

• Grocery Stores
  • Trader Joe’s
• Parks
  • Mack Pool
  • Veterans Ice Arena
  • Buhr Park Ice Arena are closed
• Museums
  • Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
  • UM Museum of Art
  • Michigan Firehouse Museum
• Activities
  • Ann Arbor District Library
  • Ypsilanti District Library

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.

Thanksgiving Pinterest

Checkout our Thanksgiving Pinterest Board for more crafts, fun recipes, and activities.