Staying in Syracuse? Try a pre-meal Turkey Trot for a CNY Thanksgiving.
Staying in town for Thanksgiving? Syracuse has many activities to keep you busy while classes are out. Megan Hendricks | Daily Orange File Photo
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If you’re staying in Syracuse for Thanksgiving break, here’s a list of events to keep you occupied.
ART. FOR. EVERY. BODY.
Need a break from all the holiday commotion? Stop by Blue Moon Apothecary & Wellness Center for relaxing painting and tea drinking. No experience is necessary, and attendees get to take home their own 8×10 canvas painting.
When: Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Blue Moon Apothecary & Wellness Center
Price: Free
Shakedown Sunday
Shakedown Sunday is a monthly series hosted by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and members of Dead to the Core, celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead. This month, singer-songwriter Jessica Brown and her reggae/soul-inspired band Root Shock performs.
When: Sunday, doors at 12 p.m., show at 1 p.m.
Where: The 443 Social Club & Lounge
Price: $17.79
Friendsgiving at Meier’s Creek
Celebrate Friendsgiving at Meier’s Creek with good food and brews at Inner Harbor Taproom and Caz Farm Brewery. There will be live music by Colin Aberdeen from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is free for everyone.
When: Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Meier’s Creek Brewing Company Inner Harbor
Price: Free
Liverpool Turkey Trot
If you want to balance out all the Thanksgiving food, get moving early with the Liverpool Turkey Trot. Running for 12 years, the experience welcomes kids, adults and even pets. Tickets can be purchased here.
When: Nov. 27, 5K starts at 9:15 a.m.
Where: Onondaga Lake Park
Price: $10-50
Hamell for the Holidaze
Hamell on Trial is the musical alias of New York-based performer Ed Hamell. He uses a battered 1937 Gibson guitar to create a folk-punk sound. Swing by The 443 Social Club & Lounge over the holiday weekend to watch the show. Tickets can be purchased here.
When: Nov. 28 and 29, doors 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
Where: The 443 Social Club & Lounge
Price: $39.11
