Thanksgiving Weekend! Calender Of Events! What To Do?
From our friends at the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau here is a complete list of just about everything happening around the Tri-Cities this Thanksgiving weekend! Yes Martha...there is more to do than shop!
Turkey Trot Fun Run
Columbia Park,
Kennewick
Thursday,
November 24
8:45 A.M.
The "Turkey Trot" is an annual fundraiser for the Benton-Franklin Chapter of the American Red Cross. On the morning of Thanksgiving, thousands of people of all ages join together for a brisk walk or run, celebrating family, friendships, good health and community while raising much needed funds for their local Red Cross. Events include a 5K run and one-mile walk/run. Participants will also enjoy hot and cold beverages, fun opening ceremonies, a kids area, goodie bags, and prizes for the top finishers.
Thanksgiving in Wine Country Participating Wineries, Tri-Cities Friday & Saturday, November 25 & 26 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. More than 50 local wineries open their doors and invite you to sample the area's finest wines and carefully selected culinary pairings. |
Nurses at Your Service: A Century of Caring CREHST Museum, Richland Friday - Sunday November 25 - 27 Friday & Saturday 10 A.M. - 5 A.M. Sunday 12 P.M. - 5 P.M. See panels with wonderful graphics and historical narratives on nursing throughout the last century from pioneer times to present day. In addition, mannequins portray nurses, a doctor, and patients. There is also a replica of a fall-out shelter that includes items received from the Smithsonian Institute. |
LIGO Observatory, Richland Friday, November 25 3 P.M. The LIGO acronym stands for Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. LIGO's mission is to observe gravitational waves of cosmic origin. Take a free guided tour of the observatory and the control room. |
Live Music: Rob B. and Cindy McKay The Emerald of Siam, Richland Friday, November 25 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Grab a delicious Thai meal at The Emerald of Siam and enjoy the music of Rob B. and Cindy McKay. |
Acrylic Painting Class Michael's Arts and Crafts Store, Kennewick Friday - Sunday, November 25 - 27 Friday: 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. Saturday & Sunday: 1 P.M. - 3 P.M. & 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. Learn to paint with acrylic paints with certified Grumbacher artist Lori Lotze. |
Live Music: Bluestone J. Bookwalter Winery, Richland Friday, November 25 6 P.M. - 10 P.M. Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at J. Bookwalter Winery. Performing this Friday night is "Bluestone." |
Tri-City Americans Hockey Toyota Center, Kennewick Friday & Saturday November 25 & 26 7 P.M. The Tri-City Americans take on the Swift Current Broncos Friday and the Regina Pats Saturday. |
Breakfast with Santa and Family Day Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick Saturday, November 26 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. Have pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice with Santa then enjoy other holiday activities throughout the day. Reservations required. |
Mid-Columbia Symphony & Mastersingers Christmas Performance Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick Sunday, November 27 3 P.M. Jumpstart the Christmas season with the Mid-Columbia Symphony and Mastersingers for a Tri-Cities holiday extravaganza, including an audience sing-a-long for all ages. |
Terra Blanca's Estate Tour and Tasting Terra Blanca Winery, Benton City Saturday & Sunday, November 26 & 27 1 P.M. A trained wine educator will guide you around the facility and then escort you to a private area to taste through their Signature Series wines. This tour includes a visit to the barrel caves too. Reservations required. |
Live Music: Kelly Parks & Steve Haberman The Emerald of Siam, Richland Saturday, November 26 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Grab a delicious Thai meal at The Emerald of Siam and enjoy the music of Kelly Parks & Steve Haberman. |
Live Music: "Velvetones" J. Bookwalter Winery, Richland Saturday, November 26 6 P.M. - 10 P.M. Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at J. Bookwalter Winery. Performing this Saturday night are the "Velvetones." |
97Rocks with the Hawks Clover Island Inn, Kennewick Sunday, November 27 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Join fellow fans in the "Hawks Nest" for food & drink specials and Seahawk football. Every week there will be one winner to a Seahawk game in Seattle on December 12, 2011. Must be 21 and over. |