With the beginning of November comes the start of the holiday season. Get in the thankful spirit with the following Thanksgiving-themed events taking place throughout the Greater Cleveland and Akron area.
November 6
Global Thanksgiving. Community members share stories and gratitude traditions from around the world. 3:30 p.m. Fulton Branch Library, 3545 Fulton Road, Cleveland, cpl.org
November 7
Turkey Craft. Make a turkey-themed centerpiece. 4 p.m. Seville Branch Library, 45 Center St., mcdl.info
November 16
Gratitude Art for Teens. Boost mood, increase social connection, and improve sleep quality with freeform art centered around gratitude. 1-3 p.m. Firestone Park Branch Library, 1486 Aster Ave, Akron, akronlibrary.org
Turkey Roll on Ice. Put together turkeys, cranberries, an ice rink and a team of four friends together. 7-10 p.m. Mentor Civic Ice Arena, 8600 Munson Road, cityofmentor.com
November 17
Cornucopia of Caring. Make a seasonal craft for yourself and a second one to help fill a cornucopia that will be donated to those in need of holiday cheer. 2-4 p.m. Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Twp., medinacountyparks.com
November 19
Gratitude Chain: Thanksgiving Activity for Families. A Thanksgiving activity for family and friends to get together. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Memorial Nottingham Branch Library, 17109 Lake Shore Blvd., Cleveland, cpl.org
November 23
Turkey Talk. Join the naturalist to learn more about turkeys and make a fun craft. 11-11:30 a.m. Indian Lake State Park Nature Center, 13156 State Route 235 N Lakeview, ohiodnr.gov
November 25
Stuffed Animal Friendsgiving. Enjoy a special time listening to stories together followed by dancing, games and snacks. Portage Lakes Branch Library, 4261 Manchester Road, Akron, akronlibrary.org
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Play games, make crafts and more. Grades 1-3. Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Road, twinsburglibrary.org
November 26
Thanksgiving Storytime. Stories, fingerplays and flannel boards about Thanksgiving. 10 a.m. Garrettsville Branch Library, 10482 South St., portagelibrary.org
November 28
Cleveland Turkey Trot. A Thanksgiving morning tradition for the entire family. Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, turkeytrotcleveland.com
