Enjoy these local early Thanksgiving celebrations before Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025.
Turkey Trot- Homeschool Edition: The City of St. Cloud is hosting a Homeschool Turkey Trot on Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m. at the St. Cloud Civic Center (3001 17th St.). This fun-filled event, which is open to the public and includes relays, games, and food, is designed for children aged 5-14 to get active before Thanksgiving, with a participation fee of $15 for residents and $20 for nonresidents.
Charcuterie Board Ceramic Workshop: Get creative before Thanksgiving by joining this public, three-part charcuterie board ceramic workshop (ages 18+) at 1031 Exchange Place Unit 105. For $60, which covers all materials, glazing, and firing, participants will attend a guided class on Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. to create a ceramic board and then return on Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. for a glazing session, which includes a mini charcuterie box. This BYOB event is a fun way to create a unique piece before the holiday, with the finished ceramics ready for pick-up on Nov. 25.
Homeschool Friendsgiving: The “Homeschool Friendsgiving” event, organized for homeschooling families, is a gathering to celebrate friendship and the season of thanks. On Nov. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., attendees will paint together, receive materials and instruction, and enjoy pizza, snacks, and fun crafts at 1031 Exchange Place Unit 105 (the specific city/state is not listed). Participation is $50 per person for the extended party, but the date and time of the event are missing from the details provided.
