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Thanksgiving Events in Greenville, SC | Turkey Trots, Dinners & Family Fun
🦃🍂 "Thanksgiving with kids means sticky fingers, giggly grace, and hearts full of more than just pie — it's the little moments that make us most grateful." 🧡
🦃 Turkey Trots & Table Talk: Thanksgiving Fun for the Whole Crew
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🦃 Turkey Day Races
📅 Date: On or Around thanksgiving
📍 Locations:Greenville (TreesUpstate Turkey Day 5K), Anderson (Electric City 5K), Spartanburg (United Community Bank Turkey Day 8K)
🎟️ Admission: Varies by event
👨👩👧👦 Highlights: Participate in a family-friendly race to kickstart the holiday, with strollers welcome and post-race festivities.💡 Helpful Hint: Strollers are welcome; dress in festive attire and arrive early for parking and warm-
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Thanksgiving Buffet at Hickory Knob State Park
📍 About 1.5 hours from Greenville
✨ Highlights: Scenic lakeside Thanksgiving meal with traditional Southern fare.
💡 Helpful Hint:
Get reservation early. Make it a mini getaway—rent a cabin or lodge room and enjoy hiking or disc golf before or after your meal -
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Project Host Soup Kitchen
📍 Location: 525 S Academy St, Greenville
✨ Highlights: Assist in preparing and serving meals to those in need during the holiday season.
💡 Helpful Hint: Volunteering here is a great way for families to give back together; contact ahead to schedule your time.
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Thanksgiving Day Potluck at Magnetic South Brewery
📍 Location: Magnetic South Brewery, Judson Mill District, Greenville
📅 Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
✨ Highlights: A community potluck where the brewery provides the turkey, and guests bring side dishes.
💡 Helpful Hint: Bring a favorite family side dish to share and enjoy a relaxed, communal atmosphere.
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Thanksgiving Eve Block Party & Oyster Roast
📍 Location: Greenville
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
✨ Highlights: Live music, oyster roast, and festivities benefiting the March of Dimes.
💡 Helpful Hint: Ideal for families with older children; consider bringing ear protection for younger attendees due to live music.
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Meals on Wheels of Greenville
📍 Location: 15 Oregon St, Greenville
✨ Highlights: Deliver hot meals and companionship to homebound seniors on Thanksgiving Day.
💡 Helpful Hint: Perfect for families looking to make a meaningful impact; children can participate in delivering meals.
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Harvest Hope Food Bank
📍 Location: 2818 White Horse Rd, Greenville
✨ Highlights: Help sort and pack meal boxes filled with holiday favorites for families in need.
💡 Helpful Hint: Great for groups; consider organizing a volunteer day with friends or community members.
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🧡 Gratefull GVL – Community Thanksgiving Meal
📅 Date: Near THANKSGIVING day
🕒 Time: Typically 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Main Street Bridge, Greenville
🎟️ Admission: Free (donations encouraged)
👨👩👧👦 Highlights: A heartwarming community event offering a free Thanksgiving meal, live music, and family-friendly activities
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🎨 Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Thanksgiving Crafts
📅 Dates: Throughout Thanksgiving week (closed on Thanksgiving Day)
📍 Location: Greenville, SC
🎟️ Admission: Check museum website for current pricing
👨👩👧👦 Highlights: Engage in Thanksgiving-themed crafts and interactive exhibits perfect for young children to celebrate Turkey Day and giving Thanks!
🦃 "How Kids Can Spread Thanksgiving Cheer!" 🍂
🍞 Bake or Deliver Food to Neighbors – Help make or deliver a meal to someone in need.
🤝 Make Cards for Seniors – Create Thanksgiving cards to brighten someone’s day.
🎨 Create Thanksgiving Art – Draw or paint something special for a local shelter or hospital.
🐶 Donate Pet Food – Gather pet food and donate it to animal shelters.
🍴 Help Set the Table – Get involved by setting the Thanksgiving table with love.
🚗 Give a Ride – Help a friend or neighbor get to a Thanksgiving gathering or grocery store.