- It's easy to get bored when you head home for the holidays.
- From eating delicious food to enjoying the last days of fall, there are plenty of things to do on Thanksgiving that don't involve spending much, if any, money.
- You can participate in a Turkey Trot race, host a board game night, or explore your hometown.
From enjoying delicious food to catching up with family and friends, there's plenty to do around Thanksgiving. Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, but not everyone is looking to wait in long lines in the middle of the night or spend a ton of money over Thanksgiving weekend.
Luckily, there's no shortage of fun and (mostly) free activities that will entertain you during the holiday season.
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Participate in a Turkey Trot race.
Chances are, you'll be eating a lot of food on Thanksgiving. Participating in a five or 10K race is a great way to start off the holiday season.
Start decorating for Christmas.
Why not start the Christmas celebrations a bit early by putting up decorations? Whether you put up a few Christmas lights or decorate your entire house, it's always fun to get in the holiday spirit.
Have a marathon of holiday movies.
There are usually plenty of movie marathons on TV around Thanksgiving. Luckily, you have the perfect excuse to relax on the couch and get in the holiday spirit with classics like "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Love Actually."
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