Turkey Day is almost here, which means there’s plenty of time to have some fun (when you aren’t Black Friday shopping, that is). From an evening with a former First Lady to disco parties and more, here are the best things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend.
12 fun things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend
ARTS & CULTURE
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: ‘A Christmas Carol’
The Central Square Theater puts its own spin on the classic Charles Dickens’ tale this holiday season with puppetry, live music, dancing and more. This version of the Ebenezer Scrooge kicks off on Friday night.
Nov. 23-Dec. 30, Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, $16+, centralsquaretheater.org
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: Michelle Obama
Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama will take part in an intimate coversation at the TD Garden on Saturday night. The event coincides with the release of her new book “Becoming.”
Nov. 24, 8 p.m., TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, $29.50+, tdgarden.com
COMEDY
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: Josh Gondelman
Stoneham’s own Josh Gondelman is spending Thanksgiving weekend in the Hub. See the Bay State native and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” writer take over Laugh Boston on Friday and Saturday nights.
Nov. 23-24, Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St., Boston, $25, laughboston.com
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: Gobble Gobble Gobble Race
Get a run in before feasting on Thanksgiving. Head to Somerville on Thursday for the 22nd annual Gobble Gobble Gobble race. The event is open to runners, joggers and family members of all ages (just leave your pet pooches at home), and proceeds will go to benefit Project Soup and the Somerville Track PAC.
Nov. 22, 9 a.m., Davis Square, 40 Holland St., Somerville, $35, srr.org/gobble
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: Macy’s Downtown Boston Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree lighting season kicks off this weekend as Macy’s annual celebration returns with performances by the Boston Children’s Choir, Grammy-nominated singer Keri Hilson, indie rockers Heffron Drive and R&B artist Jaye Valentine, plus appearances by Mayor Marty Walsh and Santa Claus.
Nov. 23, 2 p.m., Macy’s Downtown Boston, 450 Washington St., Boston, macys.com
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: ‘The Brave Little Toaster’
Enjoy a movie morning with the little ones on Saturday at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. The Brookline moviehouse is hosting a special screening of the animated classic
“The Brave Little Toaster.”
Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m., Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, $7+, coolidge.org
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: Winter Wonderland
The MGM Springfield has a whole day of fun planned for Friday as the casino debuts its new ice rink. Figure skating legend and Massachusetts native Nancy Kerrigan will be a special guest at the event, which will also include complimentary ice skating for guests in attendance, plus a tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. on Armory Square.
Nov. 23, 1 p.m., MGM Springfield, 1 MGM Way, Springfield, mgmspringfield.com
FOOD & DRINKS
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: Fall Beer Fest
The Patriots may be out of town this weekend, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had in Foxboro. Head to the CBS Sporting Club on Saturday for a special beer festival, featuring selections such as Wormtown Be Hoppy, Switchback Ale, Sierra Nevada Celebration, Elysian Space Dust and Ballast Point. Tasty bites will also be on hand.
Nov. 24, 1 p.m., CBS Sporting Club, 200 Patriot Place, Foxboro, $10, 21+, cbssportingclub.com
GOING OUT
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: Boston’s Biggest Disco
Party like it’s 1975 at this disco-themed bash. More than a thousand guests will take over Royale for a night of disco dancing, food and more, all to raise funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.
Nov. 24, 8 p.m., Royale, 279 Tremont St., Boston, $65, 21+, royaleboston.com
MUSIC
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: Boston Tuba Christmas Concert
Enjoy some of your favorite Christmas tunes played with tubas this weekend. Dozens of local tuba players will take over Faneuil Hall for a special concert at Faneuil Hall on Saturday.
Nov. 24, 2 p.m., Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, faneuilhallmarketplace.com
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: John Legend
The music megastar kicks off the holiday season with a special show at the Wang Theatre. See John Legend spread some Christmas cheer when his “Legendary Christmas” tour stops in Boston on Sunday night.
Nov. 25, 8 p.m., Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., Boston, $63.75+, bochcenter.org
Things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend: Melissa Etheridge
The music legend will spend her Thanksgiving weekend in the Boston area. See Melissa Etheridge rock out at The Cabot on Saturday night.
Nov. 24, 8 p.m., The Cabot, 286 Cabot St., Beverly, $79.50+, thecabot.org
