What to do this Thanksgiving in LA

Whether you’re celebrating with your whole extended family, having your own “Friendsgiving”, or just want to play tourist in your own town, here are 5 events to keep you from being bored and cooped up like a rejected turkey this Thanksgiving in Los Angeles!

Thanksgiving Lunch at Aquarium of the Pacific in #LongBeach!

For something truly different this Thanksgiving, enjoy your meal among the sea otters and other 11,000 sea animals this aquarium has to show you. Great for families! More info at http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/thanksgiving_lunch/

Turkey Trot in DTLA

On Saturday morning, work off those holiday calories (or, you know, just eat more) at the Turkey Trot at Downton LA’s Spring Street. Watch the 5k, 10k, or “wobble” for little ones, enjoy street vendors, arts and crafts, games, and even a costume contest with prizes! Events start at 8am and the race benefits the Midnight Mission. More info at: http://turkeytrot.la/schedule/

83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade

A Los Angeles staple of kitsch and fun, the Hollywood Christmas Parade is now in its 83rd year and boasts floats, balloons, bands, and celebrities, all making their merry way down Hollywood and Sunset blvds. Reserved seating is available and benefits Toys For Tots charity, but free curbside seating is also plentiful for all! More at: http://thehollywoodchristmasparade.org/

UCB Improvised Thanksgiving “Dinner”

If you need to take the edge off after listening to relatives sip on chardonnay and talk about Donald Trump, look no further than the comedic geniuses at @ucbtla “The Upright Citizens Brigade”. See their 100% improvised on the spot Thanksgiving dinner complete with drunk uncles and texting tweens and enjoy some food while you’re at it! https://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/

Things That are Open on Thanksgiving Day

This great curated list from our friends over at @timeoutla shows some wonderful places that are all open on Thanksgiving Day, like, #DescansoGardens, #UniversalCityWalk, and the #GriffithObservatory… http://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/whats-open-on-thanksgiving-day-in-los-angeles