25+ Festive Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving Season in Boston
When:
Friday, Nov 03, 2023 9:00a -
Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 10:00p
Friday, Nov 03, 2023 9:00a -
Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 10:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Drinks, Food, Kid Friendly, Movies, Outside, Photoworthy, Seasonal, Shopping, Shows
Event website:
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/25-festive-ways-to-celebrate-thanksgiving-season-in-boston
Thanksgiving is the bridge between fall and winter seasons, the day we look forward to after Halloween candy but before holiday hot chocolate. Prepare for the traditional Thanksgiving feast with these Thanksgiving-themed events happening around Boston this month. After the dishes for the Thanksgiving meal have been cleared the holiday season begins, add these post-Thanksgiving lighting celebrations to your list as well.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer at Boch Center
When: Friday 11/24-Sunday 11/26
Where: Downtown
Info: The whole family will love seeing beloved characters like Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, and Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster in this stage adaptation of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.
When: Friday 11/3
Where: Brookline Village
Info: Dine on an exquisite Thanksgiving themed, multi-course tasting menu at the Curds & Co cheese shop. The meal is cheese-centric but you’ll experience all kinds of autumnal flavors.
2) Holiday Grand Wine Tasting at Urban Grape
When: Saturday 11/11-Sunday 11/12
Where: South End
Info: Sample more than 25 distinct wines hand selected by the team at Urban Grape for the holiday season. Whether you’re looking to pair a wine with a Thanksgiving meal or just a Tuesday night dinner, you can find it here.
3) Prepping for Thanksgiving Leftovers: Food and Wine Pairing Class
When: Wednesday 11/15
Where: Harvard Square
Info: Learn how to reuse your Thanksgiving leftovers, and coordinate them with the perfect wine, at this unique pairing class. Your ticket includes a flight of four wines and light bites.
4) Cranberries: New England's Bounty
When: Thursday 11/16
Where: Back Bay
Info: Historian Anthony Sammarco will delve into the history of New England cranberries during this savory talk at the Boston Public Library. The region’s cranberry history goes well beyond Ocean Spray.
5) 2023 Vegan Thanksliving Potluck
When: Saturday 11/18
Where: Boylston, MA
Info: Make your favorite vegan-friendly Thanksliving dish and share it with other members of the vegan and vegetarian community. The event will also include live music and a cash bar.
6) Wampanoag Food-ways are Fun-ways
When: Saturday 11/18
Where: Roxbury
Info: Learn how to make traditional Wampanoag boiled bread while hearing about Wampanoag culinary traditions and use of local ingredients. The class will be led by Kitty Hendricks-Miller (Nenaweetah), Indian Education Coordinator for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
7) Caribbean Pre Thanksgiving Dinner and Dance
When: Saturday 11/18
Where: Milton
Info: Get ready for the holiday with a pre-Thanksgiving Caribbean Dinner and Dance party. Savor Caribbean foods like plantains and jerk chicken and dance to the beats of reggae and soca.
1) Beginner Calligraphy & Place Card Lettering
When: Wednesday 11/8
Where: Downtown
Info: Prepare the perfect Thanksgiving table by learning place card calligraphy and lettering at this workshop. This skill can also be transferred to wedding prep, holiday cards, and more.
2) Give Thanks Centerpiece Class
When: Sunday 11/19
Where: Watertown
Info: Spice up your holiday table with floral centerpieces at this workshop hosted by the Cass School of Floral Design. The elements of floral design learned in the workshop can be used all holiday season long.
When: Tuesday 11/21
Where: Woburn, MA
Info: Have a festive night out at Lord Hobo Woburn where you’ll whip out your artistic skills for a seasonal painting, and have a glass of wine while you’re at it.
4) Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
When: Friday 11/24
Where: Cambridge
Info: Get a head start on holiday cheer (and keep up the theme of delicious goodies) at this Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop at Studio by Garden Streets. Let your sweet tooth and your creative instincts take the wheel.
1) When: Saturday 11/18
Where: Arlington, MA
Info: This annual pre-Thanksgiving rummage sale is a cherished community event. Search for treasure in piles of games, toys, electronics, jewelry, books, kitchen wares, plants, food, and more.
2) European Holiday Market at Trinktisch
When: Saturday 11/18
Where: Belmont
Info: Experience Europe during the holidays without the pricey airfare at this European Holiday Market at Trinktisch Beer Hall. Shop local businesses via Boston Women’s Market, participate in a DIY ornament painting workshop, take advantage of an on-site gift wrapping station, and more.
3) SoWa Artists Guild Black Friday and SoWa Artists Guild Small Business Saturday
When: Friday 11/24 and Saturday 11/25
Where: South End
Info: Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support local businesses during the SoWa Artists Guild Black Friday open house where you can see and purchase original works by local artists and SoWa Artists Guild’s Small Business Saturday when you can shop local for your whole list.
4) Small Biz Saturday Weekend Holiday Market
When: Saturday 11/25-Sunday 11/26
Where: Somerville
Info: Shop more than 30 small businesses and local artist booths across two floors at The Armory, listen to live music, and enjoy brunch offerings while you shop on Sunday. Best of all, puppies are welcome.
1) 
When: Monday 10/23-Saturday 12/23
Where: Downtown
Info: Listen to the score of this beloved holiday classic during a live concert at the Wang Theatre. Follow along with Buddy’s zany adventures on screen while the orchestra plays on the stage below.
2) Math-Giving Festival RSM Brookline
When: Saturday 11/18
Where: Brookline
Info: Embrace the holiday season with math games and puzzles, crafts, engineering challenges, and more at this educational and family-friendly event.
3) Get Lit Thanksgiving Celebration: Cook Off for Teens
When: Monday 11/20
Where: Roxbury
Info: Boston Fire Fighters and Boston Police will lead cooking classes with teens, sharing their favorite family recipes centered on Thanksgiving. After the classes, all the participants will gather together to enjoy the meal.
4) Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer at Boch Center
When: Friday 11/24-Sunday 11/26
Where: Downtown
Info: The whole family will love seeing beloved characters like Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, and Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster in this stage adaptation of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.
When: Friday 11/24-Friday 12/29
Where: Wellesley
Info: This beloved holiday event run by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society features dozens of trees intricately decorated for the holidays. Purchase raffle tickets to vote on your favorite tree and possibly win it for your own home. All proceeds benefit the MHS.
When: Saturday 11/25
Where: Downtown
Info: More than 100 regional tuba players (yes, there are apparently that many) will gather in Downtown Crossing for a spirited holiday concert of upbeat and festive favorites.
1) ThanksLIVING Queer Dance Party
When: Saturday 11/18
Where: Inman Square
Info: Forget Thanksgiving, this queer dance party is all about celebrating ThanksLIVING. Dance it out to classic queer anthems and new beats by DJ Frazzo.
When: Friday 11/24
Where: Arlington
Info: Once you’ve enjoyed time with family and friends and eaten your fill of Thanksgiving food, continue the gratitude party with a concert celebrating great musicians like Dionne Warwick, Linda Ronstadt, Roberta Flack, Frankie Valli, and more.
[Photo: Paul Nelson]
1) Gobble Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
When: Thursday 11/23
Where: Somerville
Info: Raise money for local charities, and build up an appetite, during this 4-mile Thanksgiving day race starting in Davis Square. Proceeds benefit Somerville Homeless Coalition, Somerville High School Track, Dilboy VFW Veterans' fund, and Stride for Stride.
When: Thursday 11/23
Where: Boston
Info: Run, walk, or roll through a 5K scenic route from Franklin Park around the Emerald Necklace to start off your Thanksgiving day. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome.
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