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Things To Do for Thanksgiving 2017 in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area

2017 Thanksgiving Events and Holiday Activities Dallas TX

How do you plan to celebrate the holiday season this year? Do you like to stay home with friends and family to watch your favorite Christmas specials? Or do you prefer to get out and experience the holidays in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? If you are looking for things to do around Thanksgiving this year, take a look at this list of 2017 Thanksgiving events and holiday activities in Dallas, TX.


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Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

WHEN: Thursday, November 23 at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Dallas City Hall

Lace up your running shoes and burn a few extra calories prior to Thanksgiving dinner when you join in the fun at the 50th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot. This family-friendly Thanksgiving event is fun for all ages and includes a 5K run/walk or an 8-mile run. All participants will receive an event T-shirt when they pick up their packet and proceeds help many families in need in the North Texas area.

6th Annual Great Turkey Skate

WHEN: Saturday, November 25 at Noon
WHERE: Allen Community Ice Rink

Hit the ice this Thanksgiving with friends and family for the 6th Annual Great Turkey Skate at the Allen Community Ice Rink. Fun for all ages, this Thanksgiving-themed event includes festive holiday games on the ice, Turkey Bowling, music and much more. With a food donation, you will receive a free skate rental. Join in the fun this Thanksgiving in the Dallas area!

A happy family having the Thanksgiving dinner

2017 Arlington Holiday Lights Parade

WHEN: Saturday, December 9 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown in Arlington, TX

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, many will start to hear Christmas music, see Christmas lights and much more this time of year. If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, few events signal the start of the holiday season like the annual Arlington Holiday Lights Parade. Your favorite costumed characters, local marching bands playing your holiday favorites, live dancers, colorful floats and Santa Claus highlight this event.


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Are you looking for something fun to do this Thanksgiving? Take a look at a few of our favorite 2017 Thanksgiving events and holiday activities in Dallas, TX this season to discover unrivaled holiday excitement. Make this holiday season even more exciting and get behind the wheel of a used luxury vehicle for under $30,000 when you visit the Autos of Dallas inventory!