Thanksgiving Basket Brigade
Partner with the Conway Community Market to share Thanksgiving. Build a full nonperishable Thanksgiving meal in a laundry basket and drop it at the market. Vendors, food trucks, live music, entertainment. Pet and family friendly. Sunday Nov. 23, 10 am; Barber Park, 3701 Gatlin Ave.; free; 407-739-7005; orangecountyfl.net.
Watercolor Placecards for Thanksgiving
Learn the basics of watercolor painting to create festive holiday cards and placecards. Wednesday Nov. 26, 11 am; South Trail Library, 4600 S. Orange Blossom Trail; free; 407-835-7323; ocls.org.
AAHZ All-Stars Thanksgiving Eve
Celebrate with the Orlando All-Stars on Thanksgiving Eve, with sets from AAHZ residents and other legendary DJs like Kimball Collins, DJ Magic Mike, and DJ Icey. Wednesday Nov. 26, 8 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $20-$75; 407-648-8363.
Dueling Pianos Thanksgiving Eve Extravaganza
Wednesday Nov. 26, 9 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; $10-$25; tuffysmusicbox.com.
Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K
All runners, joggers and walkers are welcome to join this family-friendly event in support of local Orlando seniors. Guests will have fun participating and raise money for Meals on Wheels and other programs, with the opportunity to win the finisher medal. Thursday Nov. 27, 7 am; Lake Eola Park, Orlando; $40-$50; 407-292-0177; trackshack.com.
AdventHealth Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Burn off as many calories as possible before the bird even comes out of the oven. Join FloDash runners and walkers for the 6th AdventHealth Turkey Trot 5K & 10K presented by LiveTrends Design Group and start Thanksgiving morning with a nationwide tradition for the entire family. Thursday Nov. 27, 7:15 am; Cherry Lake Park, 131 Wilson Lake Parkway, Groveland; $40; 352-217-9291.
Wild Turkey Trot 3K
The inaugural Wild Turkey Trot 3K in partnership with Smooth Running: This family-friendly event is a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day. Thursday Nov. 27, 7:30 am; Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $28-$38; 321-254-9453; brevardzoo.org.
Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration
Enjoy free admission to the Morse Museum during Thanksgiving weekend. Friday Nov. 28, through Sunday Nov. 30; Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-645-5311; morsemuseum.org.
Turkey Trails
A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event for the whole family. The fun includes designer shirt and custom medal for participation, chip-timing with live results and awards, free photos and delicious treats waiting at the finish line. Saturday Nov. 29, 9 am; Waterfront Park, 330 Third St., Clermont; $25.50; 760-669-6471.
FusionFest
A festival that draws people from more than 110 different cultures to experience music, dance, food, visual arts, spoken word, games and interactive activities. Saturday Nov. 29, 10 am-8 pm, Sunday Nov. 30, noon-6 pm; Seneff Arts Plaza, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; free; 844-513-2014; fusionfest.org.
Holiday eats to enjoy at the restaurant or take back home with you
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