Turkey Time: 10 Thanksgiving-Themed Events for Families
We give thanks for these Thanksgiving-themed events! Go on a jog at a Turkey Trot run, listen to seasonal storytimes and more at these 10 events for families in central Arkansas.
4th Annual Turkey Trot 5K at Annie B. Wells Campus in Monticello: Jog or walk through the morning to benefit the Tranisitonal Living program at Vera Lloyd. Kids and families have their own one-mile fun run, too! Visit the website for more information and registration. $15; $20. 8 a.m. Nov. 21. For info: (501) 666-8159, VLTurkeyTrot.com.
Fun Factory Thanksgiving Program at Thompson Library: Celebrate the holiday with a storytime, craft, game and snack! For little turkeys ages 5-11. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 25. For info: (501) 821-3060, CALS.org. FREE!
Go!bbler Turkey Trot at Go! Running: Before you feast on Thanksgiving lunch or dinner, lace-up your running shoes and hit the pavement! A fun course through Hillcrest and the Heights covers road, track, trails and includes other surprises along the way. Canned food donations are requested. Santa will be on hand to help gather canned food donations for the Arkansas Foodbank. 8 a.m. Nov. 26. For info: (501) 663-6800, GoRunning.com.
Little Beginnings Toddler Program: Thanksgiving at the Old State House Museum: Take part in Thanksgiving-related activities! During today's program, kids hear two stories, learn fall-themed poems, sing songs, play games, and make a craft! No day care or school groups please. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 18. For info: (501) 324-8654, OldStateHouse.com. FREE!
MAKE a Feast at The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub: Learn how to create a Thanksgiving feast for your family! $10. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20. For info: (501) 907-6570, ARHub.org.
Thanksgiving on the Lake at Mountain Harbor Resort: Enjoy the holiday on the lake with your family! Reserve seats for the lavish Thanksgiving holiday buffet, which includes a dessert buffet. Stay overnight and enjoy the tree lighting ceremony and celebration at 6 p.m. Nov. 27. The Friday event includes live music, a photo booth, a visit from Santa, and free hayrides after the light illumination. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26-28. For info: (870) 867-2191, MountainHarborResort.com.
Thanksgiving Bingo at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library: Each winner receives a book! Children ages six and up, please. 10 a.m. Nov. 21. For info: (501) 978-3870, CALS.org. FREE!
Thanksgiving Storytime at Barnes & Noble West Little Rock: Bring your friends to hear a Thanksgiving story! 11 a.m. Nov. 21. For info: (501) 954-7646, BN.com. FREE!
Turkey-lympics at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center: Enjoy fall-themed events with family and friends, including a pumpkin roll and chopstick pass and more. Noon-2 p.m. Nov. 21. For info: (501) 682-7514, MosaicTemplarsCenter.com. FREE!
United Way of Central Arkansas Turkey Trot at Centennial Valley Country Club in Conway: Before the big games, the big meal, the parades and the pies, get a little exercise! Join the fun before, during and after the 5k with bounce houses, a rock wall and much more. 8:30 a.m. Nov. 26. For info: (501) 327-5087, UWCArk.org/turkey-trot.